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As in Brantley Gilbert's song, "Country Must Be Country Wide," country folks come in all shapes and sizes and from various parts of the world.  So don't cowboys and cowgirls.  Check out these pics of some New York cowboys and cowgirls from Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo.

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Many of today's country stars share their backstage and "behind the scenes" experiences with fans via their website.  In Luke Bryan's case, he does LBTV, a weekly feature at Luke Bryan.com.  Check out his great Charlie Rich impression and many his many fails trying to record a piece after a show.

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Hard to believe we are already in June, even harder to believe Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo is just days away.  The 25th Anniversary of Central New York's longest running country concert is June 15 at The Herkimer County Fairgrounds.  Click for the stage times of all the acts.

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While Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo is celebrating the 25th anniversary next weekend (6/15), the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota is celebrating their 24 Induction this weekend.  Organizers have announced a long list of boxers, celebrities and bands for the festivities.  Click to see the list and schedule of events.

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Kenny Chesney has released the 2nd song from his "Life On A Rock" CD, "When I See This Bar."  Whether you have a favorite watering hole, or other establishment, that you have frequented for some time, this recounts the memories and events that have taken place over time.  Click to give it a listen and tell us what you think.

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The Buffalo Zoo debuts their newest resident today, Kali an orphaned Polar Bear.  Kali was orphaned when her mother was killed by a hunter in the Port Lay area of Alaska.  Click to see a video of Kali playing with the zoo's other Polar Bear, Luna.

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If you're a Wheel of Fortune watcher you know it takes a lot of luck to just get a shot at winning a million bucks.  This California woman had all the luck, then solved what seemed to be an impossible final puzzle.  Can you solve it?  Click to watch the video and get the answer.

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The New York State Fair has announced some changes to seating for Luke Bryan's Show Thursday, August 29.  Some of the seats closest to the stage will be eliminated due to an extended set-up that Luke uses.  Click for the special seating chart for the show and more details from the fair.

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It was a grand prize drawing so big it took both Matt in the Morning and Greg Splashin' McShea to conduct it.  In the end, Jessica Smithers of Rome won the Swifty's Restaurant and Pub V-I-P Bus to Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo June 15 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Now she has to choose 24 friends to go with her.  Click for pictures and learn how to win the Best Seats in the House.

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Former Rome resident and budding country singer, Jenna Jentry has cancelled her  planned appearance at Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo, June 15 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds.  Click for her press release.

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I was doing some research into "how hot is it" jokes, when I recalled we played this game last year.  June 21 to be precise, we posted these "It's So Hot Jokes."  We've found a new batch, and some you contributed too.  Click so your ready the next time someone says, "Wow, it's really hot."

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The National Weather Service has upgraded the severe thunderstorm watch to a warning for Western Oneida, Northern Madison and Onondaga counties until 5:30 this afternoon.  Click for the storms track.

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