By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 12, 2022 ~ If you lived on the Gulf Coast in the early part of the last century, you were privy to the evolution of different versions of the Swamp Cooler, initially a fan blowing hot air over a tub of ice, to offer relief from the oppressive heat. Since that time, Americans have continually sought…… MORE
A wedding can be the most special night of someone’s life and New Country 93.1 wants to help you make it absolutely perfect. Introducing Wedding Crashers, an exclusive contest where Restless Road will “crash” and perform at your wedding! Now that is special! Even wedding crashers need to bring a proper gift, so New Country 93.1 and Restless Road will hand…… MORE
Photo: Sean Boeberitz DETROIT, May 9, 2022 ~ High-school-aged teens can exercise for free this summer from May 16 through August 31 at any Planet Fitness location in the United States and Canada. “I can’t think of a group that is more deserving of this type of an offer, in terms of what they have struggled with over the last two years,” said Bryan…… MORE
New Country 93.1 is excited to present New Country Thursdays featuring Priscilla Block and Kameron Marlowe! Be with us on Thursday June 2 as these two newcomers take the stage at Smugglers Run in Wyandotte. Block, who co-wrote all 12 of her songs on her debut album “Welcome to the Block Party,“ made a bold…… MORE
DETROIT, May 5, 2022 ~ What do the names Climatrone, Eden Project, Biosphere and Green dome have in common? They are names of facilities constructed to function as examples of “buildings of tomorrow.” In the 1970s and ’80s, we knew two things; one that the world would run out of all fossil fuel reserves before…… MORE
Photo: Joe Robbins / Icon Sportswire via Getty LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2022 ~ In the first round of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions scored two picks, trading up 20 spots to get a No. 12 pick in addition to their No. 2 selection. Aiden Hutchinson, a Michigan native and defensive end from University…… MORE
By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, April 22, 2022 ~ We’ve all seen it at least once; that view of Dorothy’s house spinning in the air off its foundation as the home magically leaves Kansas and is deposited in the Land of Oz. We have also seen the real-life aftermath of tornadoes, hurricanes and high winds…… MORE
Photo: Leon Halip / Getty Image DETROIT, March 28, 2022 ~ Detroit has been chosen as host for the 2024 NFL Draft, beating out Green Bay and Washington DC for the slot. “The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners…… MORE
Photo: Rick Diamond / Getty BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN, July 21, 2021 ~ Country musician Luke Combs has paid the funeral expenses of three young men, who died of exposure to carbon monoxide inside a trailer parked at Faster Horses music festival where Combs performed. Combs’ representative Asha Goodman confirmed the information but Combs did not make…… MORE
New Country 93.1’s Broadway & Krissy take a few minutes to catch-up with country singer and songwriter Gabby Barrett. They talk about her aggressive inspiration for the song “I Hope”, her getting married last year at the age of nineteen, and what needs to happen for Krissy to get married. Barrett’s debut album “Goldmine” is…… MORE
Congrats to Luke Combs as “Doin’ This” moves into the number-one spot on the Billboard country airplay chart. “Doin’ This” is the first single from Luke’s upcoming album, Growin’ Up, and it’s also the 13th number-one of Combs’ career. Luke first found success on the country airplay chart with his debut single “Hurricane” in May…… More
As Ellen DeGeneres wraps up her talk show, Keith Urban made his 20th – and final – appearance on the program. Watch Keith and Ellen’s conversation here… Keith also performed a special version of his hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – and ended his trip to the show with a special gift for Ellen. Photo…… More
George Strait is giving his fans an early Christmas present with back-to-back shows in Vegas this December. King George will be at the T-Mobile Arena December 2nd and 3rd with opener Caitlyn Smith. Before he heads back to Las Vegas, Strait will also headline Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 30 with…… More