YouthFest at BMS on March 21

David Wilson and Jason Salyer joined us to talk about YouthFest at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21. Deadline for youth groups to sign up is next Friday, March 6th. Here's a link to a website for more info:

http://www.bristolracewayministries.org/

Here's a link to the podcast from this morning's interview:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Have a great weekend...brian

Official TN beverage

Got Milk? TN lawmakers are looking to name an official state beverage and milk has been proposed by Rep. Henry Fincher of Cookeville. We asked you this morning your thoughts on an official state beverage and calls and comments included:

Sweet Tea

Mountain Dew

Coke

Cheerwine

Milk

BUT overwhelmingly you said Dr. Enuf should be the official TN state beverage. Vote on your favorite at http://www.wcqr.org/

Blessings...brian

J4 in the HOUSE!!!

Four kids from Bluff City TN are headed to New York City to compete in the CBS Early Show's "Singing Family Face Off". The four; Jessi, Jeddi, Josiah and Josephine Smith are known as J4 and they are one of only six finalist for the prize of a recording contract from CBS and exposure in front of millions. J4 will be on the CBS Early Show on Wednesday, March 11th facing off against another family group. The Smith's are the children of Mark and Lori Smith. Mark is the pastor of Bunker Hill Christian in Bluff City and Lori helps write the music and coordinates the outfits of their home-schooled singing group.

Here's a link to the podcast from this morning

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

You can also follow their progress at:

http://www.j4family.com/

We wish J4 the best and remember to watch and THEN vote for them after their performance on March 11th!

Blessings...brian

Heroes

I recently read an article that asked people "who is your hero?". That got me thinking and so I asked you this morning and I got some great calls. Your heroes included:

God, Jesus, Dad, Mom, Daughters, Sons, Sisters, Brothers, Church members and friends.

The calls talked about common folk that loved Jesus, loved them and loved others! Many of the calls made me want to get to know these people better and I was grateful for the memories you shared about the ones waiting for us in heaven.

The calls also made me reflect on my heroes. My Grandparents including my Pa, my Dad and Mom, and my Wife who has spent so many years caring for the elderly. My sister is a hero, working hard as a teacher to help educate the next generation . My heroes, common folk, that love(d) Jesus, love(d) me and love(d) others!

Blessings...brian

photo...Sumner Reunion July 4th 2008

Vote for the Dove Awards

The 40th Dove Awards take place in Nashville in April and this year, your voice counts. Fan votes will play a role in the "New Artist of the Year" and "Artist of the Year" categories. Here's the details:

This year, for the first time, fans will become stakeholders in the Dove Awards with an opportunity to vote for the winner of Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year, which includes nominees Addison Road, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Jonathan Nelson, Remedy Drive, Chris Sligh and Tenth Avenue North. Fan voting, which will be conducted through the Gospel Music Channel website, gospelmusicchannel.com, and at doveawards.com, will open on Feb. 26 – the same day online voting opens for GMA members. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast on Apr. 23, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.

Get the complete story at:

http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/pressrelease.php



Happy voting...brian

Mark Harris, Girl Scouts and Hoodie-Hoo Day

This morning I talked to Mark Harris. If you missed any of the interview, here's a link to our podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Sarah Robinson of the Girl Scouts dropped by to talk cookies! Booth sales are happening at 300 locations in the Tri-Cities this weekend. For more info check out this link:

http://www.girlscoutsappalachian.org/

Click on Cookie Booth Locations and type in your zip code.

Today is also Hoodie-Hoo Day! What is it?

Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day
When : Always on February 20
On this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant "Hoodie-Hoo".
It is a day to chase away winter and bring in spring. After all, everyone in the northern hemisphere are sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter and not seeing the sun.

Hoodie-Hoo...brian

Hometowns

After talking about Mary the elephant and Erwin, I decided to ask about your hometown and what it is known for. We got lots of calls, including Monroeville Alabama, the home of author Harper Lee, Big Stone Gap VA where Elizabeth Taylor once choked on a chicken bone, and a lady who is the descendant of the builders of the wall around the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon. WOW! If your hometown is known for something, drop me an email at breakfastradio@wcqr.org

Tomorrow morning, special guest Mark Harris joins me around 7:10.

Blessings...brian

ps...My family headed into the Exhibition Coal Mine in my hometown of Beckley WV

Dee, Mary the Elephant, and Pregnant Models!

I talked to Dee Brestin this morning about the Eleanore Campbell Ladies Conference at Milligan College this Saturday. Here's a link for more info:

http://milligan.edu/ALM/ladiesconf.htm

I also got bombarded with calls about Mary, the great Elephant Hanging in Erwin almost 100 years ago. Here's a link a listener sent me about the story:

http://www.blueridgecountry.com/elephant/elephant.html

Pam Williams of the Agape Women Services also dropped by and is in need of about 70 models, the catch, you must be 5-12 weeks pregnant. Get more info at 926-3788.

Blessings...brian

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. One lady called after we mentioned it and paid for the guy's breakfast behind her at McDonald's, WOW!!! If you participate or are a recipient, drop us an email at breakfastradio@wcqr.org, we'll keep everything anonymous.

Lori Hamilton was also our guest this morning. She had info on a "Cooking For Life" event this Saturday at Elizabethton High School. Find more info at this link:

http://msha.com/body03.cfm?id=45&action=detail&ref=799

Dee Brestin joins us tomorrow around 7:10 to talk about this weekend's Ladies Conference at Milligan College.

Blessings...brian

Flying Solo

Mike was off this morning due to what I'm calling the crud. I've had it and don't want it!!! Hopefully he'll be back tomorrow.

We'll talk to Lori Hamilton of MSHA about an upcoming event and also tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day...do you have any planned???

Blessings...brian

Cartoon courtesy of: www.nicholsoncartoons.com.au

Thor Ramsey on Breakfast Radio

Comedian Thor Ramsey joined us this morning. In case you missed him, here's a link to the podcast.

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

What do women want for Valentine's Day?

We asked this morning, what women really want for Valentine's Day. The following are some of your responses:

Bag of Hershey Kisses

Flowers

Jewelry

Romantic dinner

Single flower for widows or single-mom that you may know

Hand-written letter of "What My Life Would Be Like Without You"

Great ideas!

brian

Valentine's Day ?

This morning we asked the question: 15% of women do this on Valentine's Day? The answer, send themselves flowers.

Tomorrow we have another Fireproof Gift Pack to give away and don't forget, the Night of Love and Laughter is Friday!!! Details at www.wcqr.org

I also got the is email today from my friend Denny,

For God so loVed the world,

That He gAve

his onLy

BegottEn

SoN

That whosoever

Believeth In Him

Should Not perish,

But have Everlasting life.

John 3:16

Blessings...brian

newsboys Concert

We had a couple of great meetings today with Rob Michaels about the newsboys Concert March 13th at Freedom Hall. If you want to get involved, please contact us at the radio station. Tell all you know about this night of music and message! This is going to IMPACT the Tri-Cities, please be praying about this outreach!!!

Here's a link to a website explaining more about the Reach event and Global Tribe.

http://globaltribe.com/v3/

http://globaltribe.com/v3/whatisreach/

Blessings...brian

Music Boat Grab Bag Winner

Congratulations to Stacie Torbett of Jonesborough TN! Winner of the cruise on the Music Boat. Bart Millard of MercyMe joined us this morning to announce the winner. Here's a link in case you missed the call:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

and a link to the video:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/music-boat-grab-bag.shtml

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Blessings...brian

TCB!

A few things to take care of some business:

Today is the final day to get Super Early Bird prices for the E-women conference in May, just mention WCQR when you order!

First Project 52 Food Drive tonight at the Apologetix concert at First Christian in Elizabethton. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest.

The Truth Project is today and tomorrow at Milligan College.

Monday at 7:20 the Music Boat Grab Bag winner will be announced by Bart of MercyMe.

Tuesday we are having a Pastors, Youth Pastors and Church leadership meeting for the upcoming Newsboys concert and outreach.

Find details on everything at www.wcqr.org

Blessings and happy weekend...brian

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

Scott Kinney, Food Sourcing Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, joined us this morning. Scott talked about needs at the Food Bank and the WCQR Project 52 Food Drive. If you missed the interview, here's a link to our podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

The First Project 52 Food Drive is tomorrow night at the Apologetix concert at First Christian Church in Elizabethton, please check our website for a list of needed items and bring some if you can!

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/project-52-food-drive.shtml

Blessings...brian

Julie Clinton Interview

The president and host of E-Women, Julie Clinton was our guest this morning. If you missed the interview, here's a link to our podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Tomorrow, Scott Kinney from Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee joins us after 8 to talk about our Project 52 Food Drives.

Blessings...brian

Music Boat Grab Bag

The deadline is past and all the videos are here. Check them out at:

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/music-boat-grab-bag.shtml

Thursday morning at 7:20 we'll announce the 5 finalist!

Tomorrow morning at 8:10 we'll talk to E-Women host Julie Clinton about the upcoming conference in Johnson City. The Super Early Bird Special ends Friday!

Blessings...brian

"The Truth Project"

Gary Taylor of Focus on the Family's "Truth Project" joined us on Breakfast Radio this morning. If you missed the interview, here's a link:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

I also came across this video today...WOW!!! Check out the link:

http://www.catholicvote.com/

Blessings...brian