josh-thompson &laquo; WordPress.com Tag Feed http://en.wordpress.com/tag/josh-thompson/ Feed of posts on WordPress.com tagged "josh-thompson" Wed, 22 May 2013 03:19:03 +0000 http://en.wordpress.com/tags/ en <![CDATA[Country Tweets Of The Week: 8 Man Jam!]]> http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/25/country-tweets-of-the-week-billboards-big-winners-tim-mcgraws-new-label-cmt-awards-hosts-announced/ Fri, 25 May 2012 18:17:11 +0000 Ally http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/25/country-tweets-of-the-week-billboards-big-winners-tim-mcgraws-new-label-cmt-awards-hosts-announced/ Thank you to everyone who came out for our Y108 8 Man Jam at Rivers Casino. It was an amazing event! Check out some of the tweets about it below, plus all of this weeks best tweets!

Taylor Swift won the big award of the night last sunday with her “Woman Of The Year” award, but she wasn’t the only winner on the Billboard Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood took the stage with a stunning performance of her title track Blown Away, and it looks like it was the front row that was almost “blown away!”

Also, check out Taylor’s twit pic of her “13″ dressing room last night!

Alan Jackson has been raising money and who still has their Christmas Tree up in May?

It’s all in today’s Country Tweets!

There was also a HUGE announcement about a label change! Over 2 decades since Tim McGraw’s start in Nashville he has moved to a new home.

I think it’s time for Tim McGraw to write a song called “Taylor Swift!” lol..

Make sure you check back every day to keep up with your favorite country stars on twitter right here! Ally

]]> <![CDATA[Josh Thompson Hits The Road With Gary Allan]]> http://wqyk.cbslocal.com/2012/05/21/josh-thompson-hits-the-road-with-gary-allan/ Mon, 21 May 2012 15:05:37 +0000 Hank Dale http://wqyk.cbslocal.com/2012/05/21/josh-thompson-hits-the-road-with-gary-allan/ Country artist’s are just like you and me, they too get excited to know that they’ll be touring with someone that they respect and admire as a performer and as a person.  Josh Thompson is no different, knowing he’ll be part of the Country Throwdown tour and is really excited to be part of the show with Gary Allan.  “I’m on the Throwdown tour with my B.F.F. Justin Moore and Gary Allan, which I’m super, super pumped up about ’cause I’ve…he’s probably been my biggest modern country influence, ever. I mean, since Smoke Rings in the Dark came out. And Sunny Sweeney’s gonna be on there — love her, too. There’s gonna be a couple other acts. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be a blast.”


]]> <![CDATA[Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final: Barnett vs. Cormier Results]]> http://midnightlogic.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/strikeforce-heavyweight-grand-prix-final-barnett-vs-cormier-results/ Sun, 20 May 2012 04:32:35 +0000 Atlee Greene http://midnightlogic.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/strikeforce-heavyweight-grand-prix-final-barnett-vs-cormier-results/

Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final: Barnett vs. Cormier Results  (coverage I provided for gerweck.net)

HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA

 

- Showtime Extreme Prelims

Bobby Green defeated James Terry via split decision (29-28 across the board)

Quinn Mulhern defeated Yuri Villefort via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Gian Villante defeated Derrick Mehmen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Guto Inocente defeated Virgil Zwicker via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Isaac Vallie-Flagg defeated Gesias Cavalcante via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

 

- Main Card

Chris Spang defeated Nah-Shon Burrell via KO @ 1:35 of the 1st Round: Burrell pushed the pace with strikes until Spang dropped Burrell with a left hook. Burrell got up as Spang rushed in and tied up Burrell with a thai clinch and landed several knees to the head of Burrell until he was dropped once more and referee Josh Rosenthal stepped in to stop the fight.

 

Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante defeated Mike Kyle by submission via guillotine choke @ 0:33 of the 1st Round: Kyle ducked an over hand right from Feijao but got rocked with a picture perfect knee on the chin that sent him wobbling into the cage. Feijao landed eight short punches and applied at standing guillotine choke but Kyle remained on his feet. The choke got tighter and tighter and Kyle lifted him up and slammed him down as a last ditch effort but Feijao held on to the choke and Kyle tapped.

 

Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thompson via split decision to retain the Lightweight Championship (48-47, 48-47, 48-47): This was back and forth fight from beginning to end. It all came down to the first round as it could have gone either way. Melendez Melendez hit Thompson with an accidental poke to the eye at 1:54 of the 2nd round. Thompson went down from another eye poke in the 3rd round but Gilbert’s fist was closed and he voiced this to the referee and the ref in turn told Thompson the fist was closed. Thompson hit a nice leg trip but Melendez rolled through and got back to his feet.

Thompson rocked Melendez in the 4th round with a straight right hand but he never went in to capitalize. Thompson did some effective things with his counter punching but needed to move forward more with his attack. Melendez showed excellent head movement and mixed up his punches to the head and body. Thompson landed another trip takedown but was able to keep Melendez on the ground this time and attempted a rear naked choke but couldn’t get his arm under the chin but controlled his back for the last 1:35 of the fourth round.

Melendez took down Thompson in the fifth round but Thompson got up right away and started winning the punching exchanges. Thompson stuffed a takedown attempt but got hit with a knee to the head. Melendez poked Thompson in the eye, again, and the referee gave Melendez a stern warning. Thompson hit the inside trip with 0:33 left in the fight and hit some very effective punches inside Melendez’s guard until time expired. Melendez’s fiancé looked very concerned. Fans in the arena booed the decision and Thompson could not believe the decision went the other way. Both fighters were true professionals in their post fight interviews. These two are always going to have close fights as they bring out the best in each other.

 

Daniel Cormier defeated Josh Barnett via unanimous decision to become the Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion (49-46, 50-45, 50-45): Cormier did a great job of keep Barnett off balance throughout the first round by mixing up his punches, moving his head and changing levels. Barnett hurt Cormier with a knee with 0:20 left and Cormier pushed and held Barnett against the cage to close the round.

Cormier shot for a single leg and took down Barnett in the 2nd round and landed in his guard. Barnett attempted a triangle choke but Cormier postured up and landed an elbow that hurt Barnett. Barnett attempted an armbar but Cormier escaped and landed some more elbows that cut Barnett. Cormier avoided Barnett’s half guard and landed another elbow between the eyes of Barnett to end the round. Barnett’s trainer said during the rest period “You can not let him take you down like that again.”

Cormier got the high crotch and hoisted up Barnett and slammed him down and landed in side control. Barnett scrambles up but lands in a guillotine choke but he easily escaped. Cormier attempted another single leg and Barnett shook it but was caught with a right head kick that hurt and made him back off against the cage. Cormier picked him apart with punches and knees and attempted a german suplex but Barnett prevented that from happening.

The pace slowed down in the 4th round Barnett missed a spinning back fist. Cormier landed another single leg takedown but Barnett rolled his hips and applied a leg lock. Cormier looked nervous for a few seconds but used his right heel to push off and escape.

Cormier rode his bicycle in the fifth round as Barnett went on the attack. Cormier missed a couple of head kicks and landed a 1,2 punch combos. Cormier pinned Barnett against the cage for the last sixty seconds of the fight. Barnett tried his hardest to get off the cage using double under hooks but Cormier’s hips would not move.

Josh Barnett revealed in the post fight interview that he “broke the ever-loving crap” out of his left hand in the first round when he hit Corimer with a left hook. Cormier proved that he is the real deal and looked liked a grizzled veteran through the fight.

]]> <![CDATA[8 Man Jam Ten Fast Facts: Josh Thompson]]> http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/18/8-man-jam-ten-fast-facts-josh-thompson/ Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:40 +0000 Ally http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/18/8-man-jam-ten-fast-facts-josh-thompson/ So, you think you know Y108 Eight Man Jam Artist Josh Thompson? Well, test your knowledge now on our “Ten Fast Facts!” Make sure you listen to Y108 to win your tickets to see him at Rivers Casino on Thursday, May 24th for our exclusive Y108 event!

1) His Birthday: Josh was born January 23, 1978 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

2) His Label: Josh signed to Columbia Records Nashville in 2009 and in August of 2011, he was transferred to RCA Nashville.

3) His Debut Album: He released Way Out Here in February 2010.

4) His Singles: “Beer On The Table”, “Way Out Here,” “Won’t Be Lonely Long” and “Comin’ Around”

5) Previous Job: He started working in construction starting when he was only twelve.

6) His Move To Nashville: He moved there in 2005 and worked as a songwriter.

7) The Songwriter: His first song released as a songwriter was the title track to Jason Michael Carroll’s album Growing Up Is Getting Old. He also wrote or co-wrote all ten tracks of his own debut album “Way Out Here.” Josh Thompson co-wrote the song “Church Pew or Bar Stool” which was recorded by Jason Aldean and in 2011 he co-wrote “A Man Don’t Have To Die” for Brad Paisley’s “This Is Country Music” album.

8) The Charts: Josh’s debut single “Beer On The Table” debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at #55 in August 2009 and peaked at #17.

9) The Videos: Josh released videos for “Beer on the Table,” “Way Out Here,” “Won’t Be Lonely Long” and “Blame It on Waylon.”

10) Touring: In 2010, Josh toured with Eric Church for 32 shows, and a few stops on Brad Paisley’s H20 Tour

]]> <![CDATA[CMT Awards/CMA Fest 2012]]> http://localcelebr1ty.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/cmt-awardscma-fest-2012/ Wed, 16 May 2012 20:16:47 +0000 localcelebr1ty http://localcelebr1ty.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/cmt-awardscma-fest-2012/ It’s almost here..less than a month away. ARE YOU READY NASHVILLE!??

Let the madness begin with thousands of fans parading downtown Nashville for 4 days!

It all begins June 6th with the CMA Fest Parade that travels down 10th Ave, then down Broadway. After the parade a Block Party (free show at the riverfront)…That night is also the CMT Awards – held at the Bridgestone Arena.  I’ll be backstage guiding those lovely artists around in circles and to interviews…basically making sure they don’t get lost and getting those limes and plastic cups for Kenny Chesney…never fails! I’m hoping not to get run over by Keith Urban this year…crazy driver…but he looks so good doing it!

And the nominees are: (My choices are in bold)
Video of the Year
Jason Aldean — “Dirt Road Anthem”
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter — “You and Tequila”
Toby Keith — “Red Solo Cup”
Lady Antebellum — “We Owned the Night”
Miranda Lambert — “Over You”
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood — “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield — “Easy”
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars — “Safe & Sound”
Carrie Underwood — “Good Girl”

Male Video of the Year
Jason Aldean — “Dirt Road Anthem”
Luke Bryan — “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
Eric Church — “Drink in My Hand”
Toby Keith — “Red Solo Cup”
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”
Keith Urban — “Long Hot Summer”

Female Video of the Year
Sara Evans — “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
Miranda Lambert — “Over You”
Martina McBride — “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
Kellie Pickler — “Tough”
Taylor Swift — “Ours”
Carrie Underwood — “Good Girl”

Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band — “Crazy Girl”
Lady Antebellum — “We Owned the Night”
Pistol Annies — “Hell on Heels”
Rascal Flatts — “Banjo”
The Band Perry — “All Your Life”
Zac Brown Band — “Keep Me in Mind”

Duo Video of the Year
Love and Theft — “Angel Eyes”
Montgomery Gentry — “Where I Come From”
Sugarland — “Tonight”
The Civil Wars — “Poison and Wine”
Thompson Square — “Glass”
Thompson Square — “I Got You”

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
Lauren Alaina — “Georgia Peaches”
Brantley Gilbert — “Country Must Be Country Wide”
Hunter Hayes — “Storm Warning”
Scotty McCreery — “The Trouble With Girls”
Pistol Annies — “Hell on Heels”
Thompson Square — “I Got You”

Collaborative Video of the Year
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter — “You and Tequila”
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood — “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield — “Easy”
Lionel Richie With Shania Twain — “Endless Love”
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars — “Safe & Sound”
Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett — “Knee Deep”

CMT Performance of the Year
(Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT)
Jason Aldean — “Tattoos on This Town” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Lady Antebellum — “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Little Big Town — “Fix You” from Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert
Blake Shelton — “Footloose” from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton
Sting and Vince Gill — “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” from CMT Crossroads: Sting and Vince Gill
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood — “Just a Dream/Dream On” from CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood From the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam

CMA Fest begins Thursday, June 7th. Get ready for lots of drinking, loud music, screaming fans and sweating your bootays off! It’s well worth it though! The riverfront shows begin at 10am on Thursday with Montgomery Gentry kicking it off. The best thing about it? The shows are free at the riverfront. Those with a CMA Pass do get in 30 minutes early, but it really doesn’t make a difference.

Check out the Riverfront lineup here: http://ww1.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/lineup/chevrolet-riverfront

To be honest, I’m more excited about the riverfront shows than LP Field…Soaking up the sun on the river with beer! Nothing beats that!

Lets not forget about the Bud Light Stage at the Bridgestone! Lineup: http://ww1.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/lineup/bud-light-stage

LP Field Lineup: http://ww1.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/lineup/lp-field

There is tons to do during the CMA Fest and I’ll be posting with updates around town on my twitter. so follow me :) Don’t forget about the bars in downtown Nashville. Amazing artists are performing all around town! Fan Club Parties will be happening as well!…..so much to do, so little time!!

]]> <![CDATA[Level Points Voting Results: 5/13 to 5/19/12 DCMF Chart]]> http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/level-points-voting-results-513-to-51912-dcmf-chart/ Wed, 09 May 2012 20:23:04 +0000 Matt F. http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/level-points-voting-results-513-to-51912-dcmf-chart/ Key:
N/A – song is inactive or was removed and was not a part of the voting for this week.
LP – Level Points
Up to LV “X”, “Y” LP – the song moves up to level X and will have Y Level Points
* – weeks an inactive song has been inactive (3 is the most you will see as songs are only inactive for a max of 3 weeks).

Voting is always for 1 song on the Level 10 Poll

The voting was for 2 songs on the Level 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 Polls

The voting was for 12 songs on the Level 0 Poll

Level 10 Votes Change
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” by Eli Young Band 5 +1 LP
“This Ole Boy” by Craig Morgan 3 No Change
***“Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” by George Strait N/A Inactive
**“Where I Come From” by Montgomery Gentry N/A Inactive
*“A Woman Like You” by Lee Brice N/A Inactive
*“Alone With You” by Jake Owen N/A Inactive
Level 9 Votes Change
“No Hurry” by Zac Brown Band 6 +2 LP
“Over You” by Miranda Lambert 4 +1 LP
“Better Than I Used to Be” by Tim McGraw 3 No Change
“Springsteen” by Eric Church 2 No Change
“Got My Country On” by Chris Cagle 1 No Change
“Dancin’ Away with My Heart” by Lady Antebellum 0 No Change
Level 8 Votes Change
“Glass” by Thompson Square 7 +2 LP
“Banjo” by Rascal Flatts 4 +1 LP
“Home Sweet Home” by The Farm 2 No Change
“Time is Love” by Josh Turner 2 No Change
“So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore” by Alan Jackson 1 No Change
“When I Get It” by Craig Campbell 0 No Change
Level 7 Votes Change
“Comin’ Around” by Josh Thompson 7 +2 LP
“Fly Over States” by Jason Aldean 5 +1 LP
“Like We Never Said Goodbye” by Clay Walker 3 No Change
“He’s Mine” by Rodney Atkins 1 No Change
***“Ours” by Taylor Swift N/A Inactive
“Whatcha Gonna Do” by The Oak Ridge Boys N/A Removed
Level 6 Votes Change
“Let the Cowboy Rock” by Ronnie Dunn 5 Up to LV 7, 70 LP
“Goodbyes Made You Mine” by JT Hodges 4 +2 LP
“Drink On It” by Blake Shelton 3 +1 LP
“Until the Rain Stops” by Steve Holy 2 No Change
“Don’t Miss Your Life” by Phil Vassar 2 No Change
“Million Dollar View” by Trace Adkins N/A Removed
Level 5 Votes Change
“My Hometown” by Uncle Kracker 4 Up to LV 6, 60 LP
“Cowboys and Angels” by Dustin Lynch 4 Up to LV 6, 60 LP
“Shinin’ On Me” by Jerrod Niemann 4 +2 LP
“(Kissed You) Good Night” by Gloriana 2 +1 LP
“Don’t Make Me” by Kelly Parkes 2 No Change
“Somethin’ About a Sunday” by Ira Dean 0 No Change
Level 4 Votes Change
“5-1-5-0” by Dierks Bentley 6 Up to LV 5, 50 LP
“Drunk on You” by Luke Bryan 3 Up to LV 5, 50 LP
“Water Tower Town” by Scotty McCreery 3 +2 LP
“Georgia Peaches” by Lauren Alaina 2 +1 LP
“Train Wreck” by Marlee Scott with Vince Gill 1 No Change
“Thank God (For Mom & Dad)” by Julie Ingram 1 No Change
Level 3 Votes Change
“Lovin’ You Is Fun” by Easton Corbin 4 Up to LV 4, 40 LP
“Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood 4 Up to LV 4, 40 LP
“Beers Ago” by Toby Keith 4 +2 LP
“Something to do With My Hands” by Thomas Rhett 2 +1 LP
“Don’t Walk Away” by Candy Coburn 1 No Change
“Too Good to be True” by Eden’s Edge 1 No Change
Level 2 Votes Change
“Neon” by Chris Young 5 Up to LV 3, 30 LP
“Postcard from Paris” by The Band Perry 4 Up to LV 3, 30 LP
“Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home” by Rachele Lynae 3 +2 LP
“For You” by Keith Urban 3 +1 LP
“Redneck In All of Us” by Kaleb McIntire 1 No Change
**“Run” by Matt Nathanson with Sugarland N/A Inactive
Level 1 Votes Change
“Drinkin’ Man” by George Strait 6 Up to LV 2, 20 LP
“Pontoon” by Little Big Town 6 Up to LV 2, 20 LP
“So Called Life” by Montgomery Gentry 3 +2 LP
“I Wanna Be That Feeling” by Bucky Covington 1 +1 LP
“Endless Summer” by Aaron Lewis 0 No Change
“The Deed and the Dollar” by Shooter Jennings N/A Removed
Level 0 Votes Change
“New to This Town” by Kix Brooks 6 Up to LV 1, 10 LP
“Hard to Love” by Lee Brice 6 Up to LV 1, 10 LP
“How Country Feels” by Randy Houser 6 Up to LV 1, 10 LP
“Walking Contradiction” by James Wesley 4 No Change
“Tribute to a Firefighter” by Coleman Brothers 4 +1 LP
“Feel Like a Rock Star” by Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw 4 +1 LP
“Mr. Know It All” by Kelly Clarkson 3 +1 LP
“The Sound of a Million Dreams” by David Nail 3 No Change
“If the Fish Don’t Bite” by Eric Paslay 3 +1 LP
“Guy’s Girl” by Jaida Dreyer 3 +1 LP
“My Love Follows You Where You Go” by Alison Krauss & Union Station 3 +1 LP
“100 Proof” by Kellie Pickler 3 +1 LP
“Trailblazer” by The Roys 3 +1 LP
“Hot Mess” by Tyler Farr 2 No Change
“There She Goes” by The Dirt Drifters 2 No Change
“’Til Your Boots are Dirty” by Leah Seawright 2 No Change
“Ignition” by Matt Stillwell 2 +1 LP
“Close the Door Lightly When You Go” by Lonesome River Band 2 +1 LP
“Sometimes Love” by Daniel Smith 2 +1 LP
“Bar” by Sonia Leigh 2 +1 LP
“Sing That Song Again” by Glen Templeton 2 +1 LP
“Til My Last Day” by Justin Moore 2 +1 LP
“Marry Me” by Martina McBride with Pat Monahan 2 +1 LP
“Country Life” by Brian Milson 2 +1 LP
“Pills” by Tracy Lawrence 2 +1 LP
“We Can’t Be Friends” by Joanna Smith 2 +1 LP
“Double Wide Dream” by Casey Donahew Band 2 +1 LP
“The Choice” by Billy Gilman and Friends 2 +1 LP
“Eyes Open” by Taylor Swift 2 +1 LP
“Shotgun Rider” by Neal McCoy 2 +1 LP
“Hell Raisin’ Kind of Heaven” by Olivia Rose 1 +1 LP
“Wanted” by Hunter Hayes 1 +1 LP
“Wouldn’t You Like to Know” by Lisa Matassa 1 +1 LP
“Don’t Play With My Heart” by Maddy Rodriguez 1 +1 LP
“You Still Got It” by Darryl Worley 1 +1 LP
“What Does He Have” by River City Gang 1 +1 LP
“Missin’ You Crazy” by Jon Pardi 1 +1 LP
“Say Hello to Heaven” by David Frizzell 1 +1 LP
“Crazy Not To” by Rick Monroe 1 +1 LP
“C-O-U-N-T-R-Y” by LoCash Cowboys 1 +1 LP
“Ex-Old Man” by Kristen Kelly 1 +1 LP
“If You Asked Me” by Stephanie Grace 0 -1 LP
“First Kiss” by Maggie Sajak 0 -1 LP
“Shot in the Dark” by No Justice 0 -1 LP
“Anybody Out There” by Derryl Dodd 0 -1 LP
“Falling” by Megan Redmond 0 -1 LP
“Some Things” by David St. Romain 0 -1 LP
“Gone” by Livewire 0 -1 LP
“In Your Arms” by Rachel Holder 0 -1 LP
“Heaven Sent” by Brandon Jenkins 0 -1 LP
“All Just to Get to You” by Pat Green 0 -1 LP
“Sweet Little Lullaby” by Daniel Warren 0 -1 LP
“Nothin’ Like a Woman” by Lathan Moore 0 -1 LP
“Did It for the Girl” by Greg Bates 0 -1 LP
“When You Say My Name” by Jessie James 0 -1 LP
“Come On” by Eric Lee Beddingfield 0 -1 LP
“The Distance” by Carrie Hassler 0 -1 LP
“Rockin’ That Trailer” by Chelsea Bain 0 -1 LP
“Sunshine State” by J.J. McCoy 0 -1 LP
“That’s How We Roll” by Michael Dean Church 0 -1 LP
**“Lay It Down” by Soul Circus Cowboys N/A Inactive
**“She’s Something Else” by Paul David Benton N/A Inactive
]]> <![CDATA[Keep Up With Y108's 8 Man Jam Artists On Twitter]]> http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/09/keep-up-with-y108s-8-man-jam-artists-on-twitter/ Wed, 09 May 2012 12:10:16 +0000 Ally http://y108.cbslocal.com/2012/05/09/keep-up-with-y108s-8-man-jam-artists-on-twitter/ It’s going to be an event like we’ve never seen before, with all 8 artists on stage at the same time!

I can’t wait to see Craig Morgan, Phil Vassar, Casey James, Josh Thompson, Bucky Covington, James Wesley, Thomas Rhett & Pittsburgh’s Joe Grushecky in this intimate acoustic performance at Rivers Casino on May 24th.

In the meantime, this is what’s going on with the artists now!

Phil’s getting ready for a big TV performance this week! I’m not really sure what’s going on with Casey James’ socks, but he needs to tweet more!

This is the great thing about twitter, you can talk to all of our Y108 8 Man Jam artists too!

Get on there and tell them how excited we are to see them in Pittsburgh and if you don’t have tickets to the show yet, we’ll have more chances for you to win them on Y108!

Enjoy and we’ll see you at the show!

]]> <![CDATA[Impression Points Voting Results for the 5/6 to 5/12/12 DCMF Chart]]> http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/impression-points-voting-results-for-the-56-to-51212-dcmf-chart/ Sat, 05 May 2012 11:19:04 +0000 Matt F. http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/impression-points-voting-results-for-the-56-to-51212-dcmf-chart/ The voting is over, the chart is finalized.  Here’s the results from part 2 of the weekly voting:

Key:
Response Average: the lower the number, the more popular the song.
I.P. = Impression Points All Inactive songs are considered 6th place and were not part of the voting this week.
“No Change” under the I.P. Change means the song has either maxed out at +20 or bottomed out at -10 and cannot gain or lose any more points.

Note: Chart policy states that any song that has a negative number of Impression Points when winning their designated Level Poll will have their Impression Points reset to 0 before the weekly Impression Poll. The policy was enacted for the following songs: “Let the Cowboy Rock” by Ronnie Dunn (Level 6); “Georgia Peaches” by Lauren Alaina (Level 4); “Lovin’ You Is Fun” by Easton Corbin (Level 3)

Level 10 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“A Woman Like You” by Lee Brice 1.67 1st No Change
“This Ole Boy” by Craig Morgan 2.33 2nd +2
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” by Eli Young Band 2.33 3rd No Change
“Alone With You” by Jake Owen 3.67 4th -1
“Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” by George Strait Inactive 5th -3
“Where I Come From” by Montgomery Gentry Inactive 6th -3
Level 9 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Springsteen” by Eric Church 2.33 1st No Change
“Better Than I Used to Be” by Tim McGraw 3.33 2nd +2
“Dancin’ Away with My Heart” by Lady Antebellum 3.33 3rd +1
“Over You” by Miranda Lambert 3.33 4th -1
“No Hurry” by Zac Brown Band 3.67 5th -2
“Got My Country On” by Chris Cagle 5.00 6th -3
Level 8 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Glass” by Thompson Square 1.67 1st No Change
“Home Sweet Home” by The Farm 3.00 2nd No Change
“Time is Love” by Josh Turner 3.33 3rd +1
“Banjo” by Rascal Flatts 3.33 4th -1
“When I Get It” by Craig Campbell 4.67 5th -2
“So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore” by Alan Jackson 5.00 6th -3
Level 7 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Comin’ Around” by Josh Thompson 2.00 1st +3
“Fly Over States” by Jason Aldean 2.00 2nd +2
“He’s Mine” by Rodney Atkins 3.00 3rd +1
“Like We Never Said Goodbye” by Clay Walker 3.00 4th -1
“Whatcha Gonna Do” by Oak Ridge Boys Inactive 5th -3
“Ours” by Taylor Swift Inactive 6th -3
Level 6 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Goodbyes Made You Mine” by JT Hodges 2.33 1st +3
“Let the Cowboy Rock” by Ronnie Dunn 2.67 2nd +2
“Drink On It” by Blake Shelton 3.00 3rd No Change
“Until the Rain Stops” by Steve Holy 3.33 4th -1
“Don’t Miss Your Life” by Phil Vassar 3.67 5th -2
“Million Dollar View” by Trace Adkins Inactive 6th -3
Level 5 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Don’t Make Me” by Kelly Parkes 2.00 1st +3
“Cowboys and Angels” by Dustin Lynch 3.33 2nd +2
“Shinin’ On Me” by Jerrod Niemann 3.33 3rd +1
“(Kissed You) Good Night” by Gloriana 3.67 4th -1
“My Hometown” by Uncle Kracker 3.67 5th -2
“Somethin’ About a Sunday” by Ira Dean 5.00 6th -3
Level 4 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“5-1-5-0” by Dierks Bentley 2.00 1st +3
“Water Tower Town” by Scotty McCreery 2.33 2nd +2
“Georgia Peaches” by Lauren Alaina 3.00 3rd +1
“Train Wreck” by Marlee Scott with Vince Gill 4.33 4th -1
“Thank God (For Mom & Dad)” by Julie Ingram 4.33 5th -2
“Drunk on You” by Luke Bryan 5.00 6th -3
Level 3 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Lovin’ You Is Fun” by Easton Corbin 2.00 1st +3
“Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood 3.00 2nd +2
“Too Good to be True” by Eden’s Edge 3.33 3rd +1
“Beers Ago” by Toby Keith 3.67 4th -1
“Don’t Walk Away” by Candy Coburn 4.00 5th -2
“Something to do With My Hands” by Thomas Rhett 5.00 6th -3
Level 2 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“For You” by Keith Urban 2.00 1st +3
“Postcard from Paris” by The Band Perry 3.00 2nd +2
“Neon” by Chris Young 3.00 3rd +1
“Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home” by Rachele Lynae 3.33 4th -1
“Redneck In All of Us” by Kaleb McIntire 3.67 5th -2
“Run” by Matt Nathanson with Sugarland Inactive 6th -3
Level 1 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Drinkin’ Man” by George Strait 2.33 1st +3
“Pontoon” by Little Big Town 2.33 2nd +2
“Endless Summer” by Aaron Lewis 3.67 3rd +1
“So Called Life” by Montgomery Gentry 3.67 4th -1
“I Wanna Be That Feeling” by Bucky Covington 4.00 5th -2
“The Deed and the Dollar” by Shooter Jennings 5.00 6th No Change
Level 0 Avg. Score Rank I.P. Change
“Shotgun Rider” by Neal McCoy 1.67 1st No Change
“Ex-Old Man” by Kristen Kelly 2.00 2nd -1
“Sweet Little Lullaby” by Daniel Warren 3.67 3rd -2
“Nothin’ Like a Woman” by Lathan Moore 4.00 4th -3
“Come On” by Eric Lee Beddingfield 4.67 5th -3
“The Distance” by Carrie Hassler 5.00 6th -3
]]> <![CDATA[The Saving of Strikeforece: The Lightweights]]> http://5thround.co.uk/2012/04/28/the-saving-of-strikeforece-the-lightweights/ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:13:59 +0000 domb18 http://5thround.co.uk/2012/04/28/the-saving-of-strikeforece-the-lightweights/ <![CDATA[Hartnett: Hagelin Can Spark The Rangers Into Life]]> http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/04/23/hartnett-hagelin-can-spark-the-rangers-into-life/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:53:53 +0000 hartylfc http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/04/23/hartnett-hagelin-can-spark-the-rangers-into-life/ ‘Rangers Inside And Out’
By Sean Hartnett
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The broken, damaged Rangers are in need of a spark.  Chris Neil’s head-shot on left Brian Boyle concussed and with that, a large part of the Rangers’ heart was ripped from their lineup.

Never have the Rangers needed hot-shot rookie Carl Hagelin more than in Game 6, where he’ll make his return after serving his 3-game suspension for elbowing Daniel Alfredsson.

The Blueshirts’ backs are firmly pressed against the wall.  They’ll have to escape a raucous Scotiabank Place atmosphere with a victory tonight in order to have a shot at returning home for an all-deciding Game 7 at MSG.

Hagelin could be the elixir that cures the Rangers’ offensive struggles.  Without his presence on the Rangers’ top line, line-mates Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik haven’t been able to find the open spaces needed to test superb Senators’ net-minder Craig Anderson.

I spoke with Marc Staal about the boost brought by Hagelin’s return before the Rangers departed for Ottawa.

“He’s a quick guy, gets in on forecheck and makes their ‘D’ think twice about being aggressive on him and opens some ice up for some guys,” Staal explained.  “I’m sure he’s excited to get back in it and we’re excited to get him back.”

What Hagelin brings in his return is the kind of natural speed and skating ability that can make the most assured Senators’ defensemen skittish to the point that they are unsure how to defend him.

Pinching him too closely allows Hagelin to use his wheels to burst past them, while giving him too much space lets Hagelin use his terrific on-ice vision to find open teammates.

Richards and Gaborik struggled to find true chemistry until Hageln was inserted on their left-wing.  As much as they helped Hagelin ‘learn the ropes’ of NHL life, Hagelin has equally benefited them through his quick learning curve and skillfulness.

Hagelin’s been a rare rookie who has quickly adapted to every challenge thrown in front of him.  His playoff debut in Game 1 had teammates raving about his ability to handle the pressure that comes with playoff intensity.

Gaborik spoke to Josh Thompson of LoHud.com about the impact of Hagelin’s return.  “Down the stretch, he was a big part of our club,” Gaborik said. “He’s coming out of the suspension, so it’s going to be good for us.”

Hagelin chatted with Andrew Gross of The Record at Sunday’s optional skate. “You know it’s going to be tough in the playoffs, that’s just the way it is.  All we’re thinking about right now is the next game and getting the win,” Hagelin stated.

Game 6 will be Hagelin’s toughest test of his young career but judging by his ability, poise and composure, he has what it takes to re-ignite the Rangers’ playoff charge.

Can Hagelin spark the Rangers’ lackluster offense?  Share your thoughts below and send your tweets to @HartnettWFAN.

]]> <![CDATA[Summerfest 2012]]> http://festivalsusa.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/summerfest-2012-4/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:24:38 +0000 usafestivals http://festivalsusa.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/summerfest-2012-4/ Milwaukee Summerfest, Wisconsin 2012MILLER LITE OASIS LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR SUMMERFEST!

Summerfest organizers have today announced the highly anticipated lineup of headliners slated for the Miller Lite Oasis during Summerfest 2012. The Miller Lite Oasis will showcase a diverse and eclectic mix of performers. The stage will feature the following headliners:

June 27    10:00 pm      Kool & the Gang
June 28    6:30 pm        Josh Thompson (Country Throwdown Tour)
8:00 pm        Rodney Atkins (Country Throwdown Tour)
10:00 pm      Gary Allan (Country Throwdown Tour)
June 29    10:00 pm    TBD
June 30    10:00 pm    The Roots
July 1    10:00 pm    Robyn
July 3    10:00 pm    Joe Walsh
July 4    10:00 pm    Ziggy Marley
July 5    10:00 pm    TBD
July 6    6:30 pm        Atmosphere
10:00 pm    Paul Oakenfold
July 7    10:00 pm    Cake
July 8    10:00 pm    Sublime with Rome

For more MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST 2012 information and line up – click here >>>

]]> <![CDATA[One Of Josh Thompson's Coolest Things]]> http://wqyk.cbslocal.com/2012/04/19/one-of-josh-thompsons-coolest-things/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:40:00 +0000 Hank Dale http://wqyk.cbslocal.com/2012/04/19/one-of-josh-thompsons-coolest-things/ On average I probably listen to the radio or some type of music for ten to eleven hours a day, after all it is my job.  I use it to get pumped while exercising, washing the car, at work, (duh) or just lounging.  Music’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and sometimes I get an ear-worm, you know, a song that’s just stuck in your head that plays over and over again.  But how long does it take before you start singing along with a new song?  Let’s find out, shall we?  Josh Thompson told me about his latest single “Comin’ Around.”  Josh says that’s one of the coolest feelings he knows:  “My favorite time of this new single thing is, you know, it’s now in the Top 40, and you can see, gradually, every show, every week, every month, that there’s more and more people singing, and they’re singing louder, and it’s…to watch that…you know, ’cause I’ve been puttin’ ‘Comin’ Around’ in the set for a year and a half now, just because I loved it so much, you know, just to kind of get a crowd reaction. And now people are singin’ it, ’cause they’re hearin’ it on the radio. And it’s amazing and it’s awesome to watch that transition, the effect that country radio has on current music and the show and everything, and the people comin’ out. And you know, just to watch ‘em gradually, sing more and sing louder is…it’s my favorite thing to watch.”

]]> <![CDATA[Josh Thompson Says He Keeps His Shows Rockin']]> http://kncifm.cbslocal.com/2012/04/05/josh-thompson-says-he-keeps-his-shows-rockin/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:59:49 +0000 Matt // Staff http://kncifm.cbslocal.com/2012/04/05/josh-thompson-says-he-keeps-his-shows-rockin/ Up and comer, Josh Thompson checked in with Pat, Tom, and Julie before his show at the Davis Grad and talked about everything from gymnastics to hair to his new single.

Josh said he loves to keep his shows rockin’, and you can expect to hear everything off his first record, as well as some new songs, and some covers.

He also talked about how he loved his latest single “Comin’ Around” right away, but hid it for a few years. He didn’t let anyone hear it.

]]> <![CDATA[Sheffield United 4-1 Chesterfield - League 1]]> http://ryan147.com/2012/04/04/sheffield-united-4-1-chesterfield-league-1/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:02:03 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/2012/04/04/sheffield-united-4-1-chesterfield-league-1/ <![CDATA[Three major reasons BJ Penn v Gilbert Melendez MUST happen]]> http://5thround.co.uk/2012/04/03/three-major-reasons-bj-penn-v-gilbert-melendez-must-happen/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:03 +0000 ChiefWaffler http://5thround.co.uk/2012/04/03/three-major-reasons-bj-penn-v-gilbert-melendez-must-happen/ <![CDATA[Chesterfield 2-0 Swindon Town - Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final]]> http://ryan147.com/2012/03/27/chesterfield-2-0-swindon-town-johnstones-paint-trophy-final/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:53:36 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/2012/03/27/chesterfield-2-0-swindon-town-johnstones-paint-trophy-final/ <![CDATA[3 Nights Of Country At The Davis Grad]]> http://kncifm.cbslocal.com/2012/03/26/3-nights-of-country-at-the-davis-grad/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:52:55 +0000 Matt // Staff http://kncifm.cbslocal.com/2012/03/26/3-nights-of-country-at-the-davis-grad/ Join KNCI at The Davis Grad for three nights of can’t-miss country concerts! Featuring Uncle Kracker on April 4, Josh Thompson on April 5, and Eden’s Edge on April 6!

Get Your tickets online at DavisGrad.com or at the Davis Grad located at 805 Russell Blvd. in Davis.

]]> <![CDATA[DCMF Level Points Voting Results: 3/18 to 3/25/12 Chart]]> http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/dcmf-level-points-voting-results-318-to-32512-chart/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:32:36 +0000 Matt F. http://dcmfchart.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/dcmf-level-points-voting-results-318-to-32512-chart/ Key:
Bolded Songs- winners of the poll that are moving up to the next level (if no songs are bolded it means that no songs were going to move up to the next level)
Italicized Songs- songs receiving one more Level Point as a runner up in the poll (the winner of the Level 10 Poll will also be italicized, any Level 0 song receiving a vote will also be italicized).
Underlined Songs- songs receiving two more Level Points as a runner up in the poll (only applies on the Level 1 through Level 9 polls).

Level 10 Poll: Voting was for 1 song

“I’m Gonna Love You Through It” by Martina McBride

1
“Where I Come From” by Montgomery Gentry

2
“All Your Life” by The Band Perry

0
“Home” by Dierks Bentley

3
“This Old Town” by River City Gang

7

Level 9 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“This Ole Boy” by Craig Morgan

3
“You” by Chris Young

4
“Alone With You” by Jake Owen

7
“Camouflage” by Brad Paisley

3
“Woman Like You” by Lee Brice

4
“You Gonna Fly” by Keith Urban

5

Level 8 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“Got My Country On” by Chris Cagle

6
“Somebody’s Chelsea” by Reba McEntire

3
“Drink Myself Single” by Sunny Sweeney

7
“Reality” by Kenny Chesney

4
“Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” by George Strait

6

Level 7 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“Home Sweet Home” by The Farm

8
“Whatcha Gonna Do” by Oak Ridge Boys

7
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” by Eli Young Band

11

Level 6 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“Like My Dog” by Billy Currington

3
“Million Dollar View” by Trace Adkins

2
“Come Home” by Faith Hill

4
“Ours” by Taylor Swift

4
“Dancin’ Away with My Heart” by Lady Antebellum

3
“Over You” by Miranda Lambert

10

Level 5 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“A-OK” by Neal McCoy

1
“He’s Mine” by Rodney Atkins

3
“When I Get It” by Craig Campbell

3
“Like We Never Said Goodbye” by Clay Walker

4
“Better Than I Used to Be” by Tim McGraw

4
“No Hurry” by Zac Brown Band

11

Level 4 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“(Kissed You) Good Night” by Gloriana

2
“You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” by Brantley Gilbert

2
“Drink On It” by Blake Shelton

6
“Let the Cowboy Rock” by Ronnie Dunn

1
“So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore” by Alan Jackson

4
“Springsteen” by Eric Church

11

Level 3 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“Georgia Peaches” by Lauren Alaina

2
“Time is Love” by Josh Turner

2
“Don’t Walk Away” by Candy Coburn

3
“Don’t Miss Your Life” by Phil Vassar

4
“Fly Over States” by Jason Aldean

9
“Drunk on You” by Luke Bryan

6

Level 2 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“My Hometown” by Uncle Kracker

5
“Until the Rain Stops” by Steve Holy

2
“Comin’ Around” by Josh Thompson

8
“Train Wreck” by Marlee Scott with Vince Gill

5
“Loving You Is Fun” by Easton Corbin

6

Level 1 Poll: Voting was for 2 songs

“Run” by Matt Nathanson with Sugarland

2
“Cowboys and Angels” by Dustin Lynch

1
“Banjo” by Rascal Flatts

7
“Glass” by Thompson Square

6
“Goodbyes Made You Mine” by JT Hodges

2
“Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood

8

Level 0 Poll: Voting was for 12 songs

“Lay It Down” by Soul Circus Cowboys

4
“Redneck in All of Us” by Kaleb McIntire

7
“She’s Something Else” by Paul David Benton

3
“We Got Us” by Canaan Smith

3
“Don’t Make Me” by Kelly Parkes

5
“If You Asked Me” by Stephanie Grace

2
“Touch” by Josh Abbott Band

4
“What If” by Jason Cassidy

3
“First Kiss” by Maggie Sajak

4
“The Deed and the Dollar” by Shooter Jennings

8
“Somethin’ About a Sunday” by Ira Dean

4
“Great American Song” by Acklen Park

4
“Hell Raisin’ Kind of Heaven” by Olivia Rose

2
“Hot Mess” by Tyler Farr

5
“How Far I’ll Go” by Mickey and the Motorcars

3
“There She Goes” by The Dirt Drifters

3
“Shot in the Dark” by No Justice

3
“Something to do With Your Hands” by Thomas Rhett

5
“’Til Your Boots are Dirty” by Leah Seawright

2
“Anybody Out There” by Derryl Dodd

2
“Mile Marker” by Midnight River Choir

4
“I’ve Seen What He Can Do” by Marty Raybon

1
“Thank God (For Mom & Dad)” by Julie Ingram

5
“Ignition” by Matt Stillwell

1
“Turn It Up” by Roger Creager

5
“Mr. Know It All” by Kelly Clarkson

5
“High on You” by Adam Gregory

0
“Wanted” by Hunter Hayes

7
“Wouldn’t You Like to Know” by Lisa Matassa

2
“Close the Door Lightly When You Go” by Lonesome River Band

3
“New to This Town” by Kix Brooks

5
“Endless Summer” by Aaron Lewis

1
“The Sound of a Million Dreams” by David Nail

6
“Falling” by Megan Redmond

4
“Sometimes Love” by Daniel Smith

2
“Some Things” by David St. Romain

2
“Walking Contradiction” by James Wesley

3
“Gone” by Livewire

1
“Tribute to a Firefighter” by Coleman Brothers

2
“Beers Ago” by Toby Keith

7
“Bar” by Sonia Leigh

4
“Shinin’ On Me” by Jerrod Niemann

6
“Don’t Play With My Heart” by Maddy Rodriguez

3
“Sing That Song Again” by Glen Templeton

1
]]> <![CDATA[WIRK Rib Round Up at Cruzan Amphitheatre]]> http://brucebennettphotography.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/2076/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:21:19 +0000 bbphotography http://brucebennettphotography.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/2076/

Alexie Baja, Jenna Craft, Shannon Scheving and friends dance and cheer as Josh Thompson performs Saturday during the WIRK Rib Round Up.

The event featured country music artists in an all-day music and rib festival at the Cruzan Amphitheatre.

“It has been awesome,” said Baja, who was most looking forward to performances by Montgomery Gentry and Jake Owen.

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