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B-98.5 'Brand New Music Spotlight': Billy Currington 'Hey Girl'

Andy Capwell — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:15 +0000

It’s another B-98.5 ‘Brand New Music Spotlight’. It’s your chance to hear new music and tell us what you think of the song. This time the spotlight is shining brightly on Billy Currington’s new song ‘Hey Girl’.The song was written by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano and will be on Billy’s upcoming cd. [...]

Pine Tree State Country Music Association Awards Winners Announced!

Sharon Buck — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:46 +0000

On Sunday at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls, the awards were handed out from a competition held in April. Maine country artists and musicians came from all over to compete and the talent there was incredible!

Did your favorite take home a trophy? See the complete list below!

B-98.5 'Brand New Music Spotlight': Joe Nichols 'Sunny And 75′

Andy Capwell — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:38 +0000

Joe Nichols is back with new music and a new record label. Joe Nichols was one of the first artists signed to the new record label 'Red Bow Records'. Joe is also ready for some fun this summer with his new single 'Sunny and 75'.

Andy Capwell's American Idol Recap And Predictions:The Finale!

Andy Capwell — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:17 +0000

Season twelve of American Idol is winding down and the final two performed in the finale last night. Before I recap last night, let’s look way back to some of the stronger final twos in American Idol history. Season 2 saw the Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken showdown. Season 3, the last time there was [...]

American Idol Finale: Who Should Win, Kree Or Candice?

Andy Capwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:16 +0000

I am an American Idol junkie. I am almost sure I have watched every minute of every season and season 12 is coming to an end this week. This sure was a strong season for the ladies! Now it’s down to Kree Harrison and Candice Glover.It’s been fun giving my recap and predictions all season [...]

Andy Capwell's American Idol Recap And Predictions:The Top Three

Andy Capwell — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:34:12 +0000

Season 12 of American Idol is winding down, and even though the ratings this year have dropped and lots of focus has been on the battling judges, I think this top three could be one of the best in the show's 12 seasons. Let's look back at last night.

5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

American Idol Finalist Skylar Laine Singing At Hadlock Field Tonight

Andy Capwell — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:28:12 +0000

Skylar Laine, a top five finalist on season 11 on American Idol, will be singing the National Anthem at Tuesday night's Portland Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. The Sea Dogs will be taking on the Reading Fightin Phils at 6 p.m.

Andy Capwell's American Idol Recap and Predictions:Final Four Part Two

Andy Capwell — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:52:18 +0000

It's the American Idol Final Four part two, after Ryan Seacrest announced that none of the four contestants would leave last week. Votes from last week will be combined from votes from this week and the person with the lowest amount of votes leaving the show. Let's recap last night.

George Jones Passes Away

Sharon Buck — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:34:46 +0000

George Jones, also known as the Possum, 81, is gone. He went in the hospital for irregular blood pressure and a fever last week. He cancelled a few concerts but unfortunately, one of the country greats is now in Heaven. Jones had recently embarked on what was to be his farewell tour, appropriately dubbed the [...]