Sugarland in-studio with Drew!
Jennifer & Kristian stopped by yesterday afternoon … little did I know they were planning to TAKE OVER! At least I got to stick around for the fun …
You will not BELIEVE the last place Jennifer was recognized, in one of those “I can’t believe I’m getting recognized HERE” moments!
(5pm hour):
Sugarland & Drew Walker - WUSN US 99.5 2010 (6pm hour):
Ride Home Rewind – Rodney Atkins @ Joe’s Bar
What did Rodney *almost* name his hit “These Are My People”? Whose ride is he rollin’ with on tour? Listen as we chatted last year before his LIVE COUNTRY show at Joe’s …
Carrie Underwood giggled when she compared me to her grandfather
ON THE SHOW TODAY:
** Did you miss Carrie Underwood yesterday afternoon? Catch our conversation HERE …
** More Gary Allan Live Country passes at 4:10pm – the show is THIS Saturday @ Joe’s Bar!
** Tickets for Keith Urban & The Dixie Chicks with The Eagles are on sale next Monday – win them first, with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!
** Do you love Alan Jackson? I want to send you to Hollywood for a private show! Full details & your chance to qualify @ 6:10pm, when you Sing It Or Say It …
It’s all about you, looking forward to 2010!
We’ve been snowed in at the farm for a few days now, and have had the chance to slow down & reflect on 2009 … what a year it’s been.
Big concerts and huge giveaways, great conversations with some of your favorite stars, the best music anywhere, and a lot of fun every day On The Ride Home – here’s to an even bigger, better 2010!
I’m off the air this week, but you can always join the conversation online through my Facebook & Twitter pages.
Plus, if you love Phil Vassar, make sure you check in every afternoon, as you’ll have more chances to win *invitation-only* passes for his Live Country show @ Joe’s Bar next Wednesday (1/6)!
Hope your holidays are safe & joyous, wishing you all the best!
Chat soon,
Drew Walker
Christmas Week is finally here!
On the show today:
** If you missed any of our fun Friday afternoon with Patrick Sharp of the Blackhawks, Phil Vassar, David Nail & Anna Davlantes from FOX Chicago, the podcasts are all loaded HERE!
** More invitation-only Phil Vassar Live Country passes up for grabs, w/the STMQ @ 4:10pm and the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!
There’s a surprise for every show, and then some
On tap today:
** What an afternoon! Jennifer & Kristian from SUGARLAND took over the show just after 4pm yesterday. If you missed it, hear the entire conversation HERE!
** She is on fire, no one hotter than Taylor Swift. I’ve got your tickets to see her in Moline next year, with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!
** Love Darius Rucker? He’ll be at the Star Plaza Theatre Friday, 12/4 – grab seats, with the STMQ @ 4:10pm!
** Tomorrow night on The Road @ 10pm, it’s 2 hours of live music & conversation with Blake Shelton & Craig Morgan!
** FNPP 9-11pm with Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus all-request country @ Sam Maguire’s in Orland Park (at the Orland Park Mall)!
** Make plans to join me Saturday from 12n-2p @ Verizon Wireless in Addison. It’s on Lake St, just east of I-355 … great prizes & more
He said WHAT about our Chicago staple?
** Maybe my all-time favorite interview – his feelings on a Chicago tradition, as well as his embarrassing revelation, will make you laugh out loud. If you missed Phil Keoghan from The Amazing Race yesterday, hear the entire conversation HERE!
** More chances @ Carrie Underwood LIVE COUNTRY passes today with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5, and the Best Buy Double Play!
** Wynonna Christmas show 2nd row tickets up for grabs today @ 6:10pm!
** Join me on The Road tonight @ 10pm, as my special guests are Josh Turner & Gary Allan
** Super-secret CD giveaway with the Friday Night Party Patrol tomorrow in Chicago – location details HERE!
Marti Jones’ #1 fan calls to surprise her, plus more invite-only tickets!
Today:
** Did you miss Marti Jones’ #1 fan calling to surprise her yesterday? Hear the entire conversation – download the podcast @ the DW page of US99.com HERE!
** Our next LIVE COUNTRY show features Carrie Underwood @ Joe’s Bar Thursday, 12/3! Grab more invitation-only passes, with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!
** Another private show, this time in Libertyville, starring Dierks Bentley (Saturday, 11/7) – win tickets with Sing It Or Say It, @ 4:10pm!
** Tomorrow night on The Road @ 10pm, join me for 2 hours of live music & conversation with Martina McBride & Miranda Lambert!
** FNPP 9-11pm Friday in Forest Park, O’Sullivan Public House on Madison St (just west of Harlem), with Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus all-request country!
Luke Bryan & Zac Brown … two of the best!
Did you miss Luke Bryan when he stopped by the studio Tuesday afternoon? Hear the entire conversation HERE.
Also, make sure you join me this afternoon @ 6:15pm, as Zac Brown will be checking in (he’s at the Rosemont Theatre next Thursday)!
Rascal Flatts with Oprah, plus a little Nashville fun
What a cool surprise to hear from Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts yesterday – he called me from OPRAH backstage on Michigan Avenue. His most diva demand? What song did Oprah *personally* request of the guys?
Find out when they actually found out they were coming to Chicago (crazy!), plus much more … the entire conversation is HERE.
Also, a B I G thanks, again, to you … US 99.5 has been nominated for the CMA Major Market Station of the Year! The awards will take place in Nashville in November, and we couldn’t do any of it without you!
Enjoy this pea soup weather today, and we’ll chat soon.
On the show this week:
On My Mind...
- @dealestate that home sale you just tweeted, was purchased with $1.2million CASH? Seriously?
- @TrishBiondo I had a dream you were live tweeting #SB46 last night. Then again, I had 1200 tweets pop in between 7-10:30p (!), so maybe not
- Most people drink beer on Super Bowl Sunday. Jill just wants a chocolate malt #thatisheraddiction #beerme #cheerstoyou