September 5, 2011 Cars have certainly come a long way in 8 years, which is how long its been since I've been in a new vehicle. It's day one of my Passat story
My new 2012 Volkswagon Passat, for the next week, has everything and more. You've heard the saying, 'all the bells and whistles.' This car has the whole parade of features.
September 3, 2011 Imagine being given a free car to drive. Sounds nice right? The 2012 Passat is my new car for the next week thanks to Volkswagon of Rome.
I've never driven a Passat. I've never even driven a Volkwagon, so this will be an experience. All I know about the VW Passat is it was the car in the SuperBowl Darth Vadar commercial. You remember, the one with the kid dressed in a Vadar suit, moving things with his mind. So cute.
August 22, 2011 As if Miranda Lambert doesn't have enough on her plate with a skyrocketing career and a new marriage. Now she has teamed up with singer-songwriters Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley to form the Pistol Annies whose debut CD "Hell On Wheels" hits stores today. Miranda explains how the idea of an all-girl band came about.
August 15, 2011 Martina McBride admits that when she first moved to Nashville writing songs was not her first priority. That has apparently changed. Her new CD, "Eleven", will be released on October 11 and 6 of the--you guessed it--eleven songs were written or co-written by Martina. Why the increased emphasis on writing her own songs?
August 2, 2011 Trace Adkins shows off his versatility on his new album 'Proud To Be Here,' in stores today. You'll hear tradition country with songs like 'Poor Folks,' the title track 'Proud To Be Here,' 'Days Like This' and 'Always Gonna Be That Way.' If you prefer the rock sounding country, Trace covers that too with 'It's Who You Know' and 'Million Dollar View.' You'll also hear a little blues in the song 'Love Buzz' that includes Trace's deep, sexy, baritone voice.
July 11, 2011 Chris Young is set to release his 3rd album since winning Nashville Star in 2006. "Neon" will be out tomorrow but don't let his first single, "Tomorrow" fool you. It's the only sad song, full of regret on the album.
July 4, 2011 It is the fourth of July and cookouts abound throughout Central New York. Grills will be sizzling with steaks, burgers, chicken and the old American standby hotdogs. Bon Appetit magazine recently conducted a survey of its food experts to determine the best tasting dog. Julia Bainbridge went with Nathans Famous Beef Franks while nutritionist Marissa Lippert went with Niman Ranch Fearless Uncured Beef Franks.
June 16, 2011 This will by 5th Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo, starring Rodney Atkins, so I thought maybe my favorite moments might be more appropriate than memories. My very first Frogfest was in 2008 with Mark Chesnutt. And it was my first weekend at Big Frog 104.
June 15, 2011 It is a subject most men feel strongly about. Either they enjoy wearing cologne or they won't go near the stuff. I have dated women who love the smell of certain colognes and others who think it isn't manly. According to fashionista.com men's cologne sales have been dropping for several years due in part to the increased popularity of deodorant sprays among young men. If, however, you are a guy who still splashes on the stuff there are a few tips you should know.
June 11, 2011 It's the big week in Nashville. CMA Fest. You can see, hear and meet almost any country artist you want. Some you may have to wait longer for. But most country artists from Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and Zac Brown to the upcomers can be found in Nashville this week.
Joanie Koons of Oriskany and three friends, Kate Nicoletta of New Hartford, Kandi Haas Floyd (Joanie's daughter) and Missy Jackson of Clark Mills are spending the week at CMA Fest. Before leaving Joanie promised to keep us posted on what was going on in Nashville. And by the looks of the pictures, the girls have been busy.
June 6, 2011 When Ronnie Dunn started making his first solo album, he wasn't sure he could match the success of Brooks and Dunn. After hearing the new CD, that will be in stores tomorrow, I have to say, he sounds just as good, if not better.
May 31, 2011 Brad Paisley wanted to make an album honoring country music.
His first hit, "This is Country Music" paid homage to the likes of George Jones, TammyWynette, John Denver and Johnny Cash. Then he teamed up with Alabama for his second hit "Old Alabama." And that's not his only duet on the new album. Carrie Underwood joins him for a soulful song on how the flame can go out in a relationship over time, called "Remind Me." Couples who have been together a long time will relate to this song well.
