The Ideal Speed
The low fuel warning light came on in my truck yesterday and I was quite a distance to the next gas station. I know a slower speed conserves fuel, but I’ve got to admit that inside I felt like I should speed up because if it took me too long to get the gas station, [...]
Posted By: Jack
Remembering, and Thanking Ross
Yesterday, I happened across a death notice for my former neighbour Ross Willett. It brught back some unexpected memories of my early days in Midland. When my then husband Bill and I moved to the area in 1989, we purchased our first home in the town’s southeast corner, just around the corner from Ross and [...]
Posted By: News
Blake Shelton Admits To Saying?
Blake Shelton recently opened up to Oprah Winfrey on her ‘Next Chapter’ series that he and Miranda Lambert don’t let career get in the way of what is most important to them. “You have to say no. My career is important but my marriage is what I’m protecting here. And once you kind of figure [...]
Posted By: Neil
Zesty Guy
One million upset moms is something to take note of. However, will Kraft do anything about it or do they love this? Kraft is featuring a hot hunk or as they refer to him as their “Zesty Guy” to promote a line of salad dressing. Promote dressing by undressing is creative, but one million [...]
Posted By: Jack
Darius Rucker On The Bachelorette
Darius Rucker will appear on the next episode on ‘The Bachelorette’ on ABC. During the episode, in Atlantic City, 11 of the men discover they’ll compete for the first-ever coveted title of “The Bachelorette’s Mr. America.” Desiree and one bachelor also visit the area devastated by Hurricane Sandy and meet a couple who were victims [...]
Posted By: Neil
Over 40 Great Ideas
There are so many great country music festivals this summer and most include camping sites for those looking for some added fun. If you’re heading to “Havelock Country Jamboree”, “Country In the Woods” and/or planning to camp out at the ”Boots and Hearts Festival” you’ve got to check out some of these great camping tips. [...]
Posted By: Jack
Blake Shelton Ready For The Road
Blake Shelton admits he is eager to hit the road for his Ten Times Crazier summer tour. “I’m going out on my first-ever headlining amphitheater tour, and I’m never going to forget it,” he tells MTV News. “It’s everything I ever worked for, from the first time I tried to play a chord on [...]
Posted By: Neil
KICX Listeners Have Big Hearts
Once again, I am blown away by our listeners. This week, we received an email from the friends of an Orillia resident who has been involved in the local theatre scene for many years. Pam Craig is a past President of the Mariposa Arts Theatre, and stage manager for many MAT, Sunshine Festival, and Laugh [...]
Posted By: Carey
Shut Up – Be Strong!
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Even if you don’t read the Bible you know that message. You also most likely had a parent or grandparent who would say “if you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, don’t saying anything at all.” The solution to bullying is [...]
Posted By: Jack
Scary stuff… please read.
Health Canada says it has received reports of at least 23 young Canadian women who have died while taking one of two commonly prescribed birth control pills, Yaz and Yasmin. Scary stuff right? Read the link posted below and if you or someone you know is using Yaz or Yasmin you might want to [...]
Posted By: Amy
Try To Learn These Words
If you were with Jack and Carey this morning you enjoyed some morning fun with a visit from Marshall Dane. Marshall just released a new album called “One Of These Days” which is also his first release from the album. On the album is the song titled “Alcohol Abuse” which is one of [...]
Posted By: Jack
Taylor Swift Surprises Fans at CMA Fest
Taylor was just one of Country Musics biggest Stars to perform at LP Field in Nashville on Thursday night officially kicking off the 2013 CMA Fest. Watch to find out her big surprise!
Posted By: Neil
Brad Paisley Geeks Out for Star Wars 7
Brad Paisley, is a sci-fi fan, and has been following the news that Star Wars creator George Lucas may bring back original cast members for the next film installment — the J.J. Abrams-directed Star Wars: Episode VII (seven), due in 2015. “Oh, man, the new Star Wars movie is…I Google it about once a week to [...]
Posted By: Neil
Help Us With The Music
We love getting your feedback on the songs we play and it’s so easy to do. We’ve got another short music review with quick sound samples of 35 country songs. You can quickly have a listen and then let us know your thoughts about the songs by simply clicking a reply that best fits [...]
Posted By: Jack
2013 CMT Music Award Winners
CMT Music Award Winners Carrie Underwood scooped the biggest prize of the night, Video Of The Year, for Blown Away. Miranda Lambert walked away with two awards, Female Video of the Year for Mama’s Broken Heart and CMT Performance of the Year. Blake Shelton – Male Video of the Year for Sure [...]
Posted By: Jack
Jason Aldean Surprises Fan!
Jason Aldean was in Tulsa, Oklahoma last month and he had the pleasure of surprising one of his biggest fans, Holly Hazell, who was attending her 100th Jason Aldean show that night. With the help of her friends, Jason arranged to bring Holly on stage during the middle of his show as a surprise. “Now 100 [...]
Posted By: Neil
Ottawa Fat Cat!
We heard from many listeners this morning who couldn’t believe the story about an Ottawa woman who is facing neglect charges because she let her cat get too fat. The Humane Society report the 12-year-old cat was 25 pounds and it got to the point that the animal was unable to stand because [...]
Posted By: Jack
An Incredible Little Fighter
We’ve heard many incredible stories during our R4R Radiothon from people who have received and are currently receiving treatment at the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Center and we thank those brave individuals for sharing their stories. I received an email from Rachel Reid who wanted to share a story that might encourage those are faced [...]
Posted By: Jack
From Idol to Rolling Stone
Carrie Underwood lived out her wildest fantasy on Saturday when the songstress brought a little bit of country to rock n’ roll. She surprised the Rolling Stones‘ fans when she commanded the Toronto stage on Saturday to help belt out the veteran rockers’ classic, It’s Only Rock n’ Roll!! Following the performance, Carrie tweeted: 8 [...]
Posted By: Neil