Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

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Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!

Jason Pawlik/KMLE/CBS Local

Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

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Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!

Thanks to our sister station KMLE in Phoenix for providing the interview.

Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

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Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!

Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

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Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!

Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

[worldnow id=6964100 width=385 height=288 type=video]

Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

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See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!
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Standing on the bus, Stu and Alan talk about fishing, one of Jackson’s favorite artists, and, of course, his upcoming brand-new album.

So speaking of fishing, what is Alan’s favorite catch?

“You know, they’re all different,” says a smiling Jackson, “but in the ocean, the Blue Marlin is the top of the chain. I’ve caught several.”

Switching gears, Stu gets him to talk about one of his favorite musicians from years back.

“When Denise and I got married,” Jackson remembers, “it was on our honeymoon–it was just up in the north Georgia mountains for three days–we had a cassette of Ronnie Milsap, and we listened to that thing the whole time.”

So, he says, “when I start thinking of buying old music, and those days, that what always comes back to me. I’m a big fan of him, great singer.”

And as for his new album, of course he’s excited about it. “It’s like a new baby. When you finish that album, it always feels like your favorite for a while.” But he’s not just being sentimental, “it has a lot of cool stuff on it,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Alan Jackson:

[worldnow id=6964100 width=385 height=288 type=video]

Jackson will release his much anticipated new album, Thirty Miles West, on June 5. It is his debut album on ACR/EMI Records Nashville and is produced by his long-time producer and friend, Keith Stegall.

See more reviews, videos, and photos from KMLE Country Thunder!
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Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

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Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

[worldnow id=6962019 width=385 height=288 type=video]

See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!

Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the time I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!

Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the time I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

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See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!

Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

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See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!

Among the topics they discussed were his jokes during the ACM Awards, life on the set of The Voice, his wife Miranda Lambert‘s addiction to picking up stray dogs, and drunk tweeting.

“When you tweet, ‘I’m so drunk, dot dot dot,’ are you really drunk?” Tim asks. “About 80 percent of the I have been drinking,” Shelton replies, not missing a beat. (Is he serious? There’s a good chance we’ll never know.) “But I’m not so drunk that I can’t complete a sentence.”

Then there was the question about Adam Levine, who recently visited Shelton’s house and called it “one of the biggest tin sheds he’s ever seen.” What exactly did Shelton have to say about that?

“When I bought the place I live at, it had this metal building on it, and I just turned it into a house.” But, he says, “Miranda hates it. And so do the rest of my family and friends.” Um, ouch?

Next topic was Shelton’s gig on The Voice. In reference to Cee Lo Green, who has gained extra attention for the white cat he keeps on his lap and strokes, Shelton joked, “For next season, I want to have a rooster on my lap, and I want to stroke my rooster.”

To get all the gory details of the KMLE team’s highly entertaining, borderline bawdy interview with Blake Shelton, watch the video.

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See more reviews, photos, and video interviews from Country Thunder!

Photos of Country Thunder:

Sunday Funday Photo Gallery
Tim and Will Day Four at KMLE Country Thunder
Casey James
JT Hodges
Brett Eldredge
Phil Vassar
The Band Perry
Alan Jackson

Showdown Throwdown
The Roys
The Farm
Neal McCoy
Thompson Square
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton: backstage

Friday The 13th: KMLE Country Thunder
Tattoos and Booze
Tim & Willy Backstage With Big & Rich
Sara Jean Kelley
Steve Holly
Sawyer Brown
Kellie Pickler
Jake Owen
Big & Rich w/special guests

Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
Record Thursday: KMLE Country Thunder
KMLE Tent Photo Booth
You Know It’s Country Thunder When…

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108
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Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

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KMLE brings the exclusive interview with Blake Shelton. Before taking the stage he talks openly with Tim & Willy about life on set with Adam Levine; who recently visited Shelton’s home calling it a “tin home.” What did Shelton have to say about the tin home comment “Miranda hates it. [the house]. So does my family and friends.” On that note… we wanted to know about being on the road and about being on set of ‘The Voice.’ Shelton jokingly states, “Next year I want to have a rooster who sits on my lap,” in reference to CeeLo Green who has a white cat with him always. To end the interview up… Shelton switched the topic and brought up America’s sport, Football. Shelton had questions in regard to Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos and regaining his relationship with Kevin Cobb from the Arizona Cardinals. See what is in store for a next segment by watching the full interview.

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We are knee-deep in KMLE Country Thunder and if you want to see what it’s looking like all you have to do is click on one of the following photo galleries:

Day 1: KMLE Country Thunder
Day 2: KMLE Country Thunder
Showdown Throwdown
The Roys
The Farm
Neal McCoy
Thompson Square
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton: backstage

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

Thanks to our sister station KMLE Country 108 for the content!

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor. Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

Also headlining the first of the 4 day festival along with Dierks Bentley, were Craig Morgan, the Eli Young Band and Wade Bowen!

KMLE’s Big Shoe Stu and David Dean talked with artist and U.S. Army Veteran Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].” Morgan went on to say that “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Lastly, he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, (Download “What Matters Most”) in honor of a charity called Folds of Honor.  Check back later to see the exclusive performance.

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The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment, “Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.”  Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app. Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” so make sure to check back to see the performance.

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If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
KMLE Tent Photo Booth

–Jennica E. Maes, KMLE Country 108

He wasn’t the only one out there performing for all the KMLE listeners… we have to let you in on a few of our exclusive interviews with Craig Morgan and the Eli Young Band.
David Dean talked with Craig Morgan about being on Conan O’Brien in LA , “I made sure to give a shout out about being here [KMLE Country Thunder].”  Morgan went on to say that  “these are the shows of our lives” in regards to the big music festivals. Last he made sure to sneak in a mention about one of the songs he was performing on stage, in honor of a charity called ‘Folds of Honor.’

The Eli Young Band talked with David Dean backstage. Frontman, Mike Eli, talked about expecting a little one on the way in August. Mike mentions about being a little nervous but overall excited. Although Eli goes on to mention his most nerve racking moment,“Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time was incredibly cool and nerve racking.” Then it was all about dishing out their favorite apps for their phone; the CatPaint… basically where you can add in a cat to a photo and of course Instagram. However; David Dean‘s favorite app is the Country Thunder app.  Oh and for all you KMLE listeners, David Dean made sure to request their new single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” for the listeners.

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Of course we couldn’t start KMLE Country Thunder off without native, Dierks Bentley. Bentley states, “This is one of the biggest shows of the year.” about Country Thunder, then continues saying, “The pressure is on with it being my hometown…it’s a big deal being here.” However; Dierks is excited to visit with his family and catch up with friends. Not only does he get to see his locals but also he has been watching all the bands play out here at Country Thunder; including, Eli Young Band who he is on tour with. Dierks also gives a little insight on his daughter, Evalyn, who sings in a video with him that leaked to YouTube, “It was the one and only time back in Nashville… it just came around.” Then he jokingly states, “I am trying to encourage her to go into radio.” Bentley’s focus wasn’t just on being out in Florence to perform, it was also about sports. He had much to say about hockey and his team the Coyotes. Being AZ’s native boy, Dierks also spoke of his song ‘Home’ in honor of Gabby Giffords and how Bono, being a big fan of country music, introduced Dierks at the ACMs this year.

If you missed Day 1 of KMLE Country Thunder it’s okay, we have you covered. Just click on the photo gallery you want to see:
Dierks Bentley
Craig Morgan
Eli Young Band
Wade Bowen
Record Thursday: KMLE Country Thunder
KMLE Tent Photo Booth
You Know It’s Country Thunder When…

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