KUPL Overnights

(Today's word will be in red, and bold.)

One of my favorite things about KUPL's overnight show, (midnight to 5am, Monday through Friday), is hearing new music. Whether it's an established artist's latest single, or the first single from a brand new artist, it's always fun to hear something new.

Over the past few months there have been some songs that I've really liked.  Some have gone on to do well, while others have, sadly, fallen short, not to be heard of again.

For example, Trace Adkins had the single, "Million Dollar View" out to radio.  I heard it a few times on KUPL overnights; for some reason though the song just didn't take off.

For at least a couple months I've been hearing "Underdog" by the Lost Trailers.  This song is finally getting some recognition outside overnights; however it's been slow going.  I'm glad it's still around though.

One of the latest new tunes from an established artist is "Don't Miss Your Life", by Phil Vassar.  This is probably my #1 favorite song on the radio right now.  I'm really hoping it picks up momentum and goes beyond just being played overnights.  Love this song!

Whenever I hear a new song on the radio, I try to guess who the artist is.  Sometimes I already know, because I've heard about the song and/or artist somewhere before hearing it on the radio.  Other times, the artist's voice is so distinctive, I recognize it immediately.  That was the case with Alison Krauss' latest single, "My Love Follows You Wherever You Go". 

Then there's Aaron Lewis from Stain'd and his latest single, "Endless Summer".  I first heard Aaron's voice on "Country Boy", and thought how "country" he sounded; didn't know at the time that he was with Stain'd; just knew I liked the song.

Now KUPL is playing "Endless Summer" on overnights, and I had no idea who it was.  Aaron sounded totally different than on "Country Boy"; still love this song just as much though.

There are other songs that have come and gone recently that I could list here, though this post would end up way too long; so I'll end this for now; and possibly add an update at a later time.

Reality TV--I've Been Sucked In!!

When it comes to "reality" shows, I'm pretty good at avoiding them.  Until recently, I could proudly state that I'd never seen even part of an episode of Celebrity Apprentice. 

As much as I like Trace Adkins, even he couldn't get me to watch the show.  Then this year, one celebrity changed all that.  You probably think I mean John Rich, who currently represents country music on Celebrity Apprentice...Nope.  I actually gave in because of my childhood crush...David Cassidy.  (Please feel free at this point to take a moment to get the laughing out of your system.  It's okay, I'm used to it.)   :)  Better?  Okay, let's continue.

Until I heard that David Cassidy would be on Celebrity Apprentice, I had no interest in watching the show.  Even at that point I was still resisting tuning in...Then I heard who the other celebrities were, and I was intrigued.  How could you not want to watch  Gary Busey  interact with the rest of the celebs?  It had "train wreck" written all over it!  Or as I like to put it, "it's like watching a stock car race; you're waiting for the big wrecks, just hoping no one gets hurt".

So, giving in to temptation, I tuned in to the first Celebrity Apprentice show of 2011...Two hours later, what do I get?  David Cassidy gets fired!  ARGH!!!  By then however, it was too late, I'd been sucked in by the show.

Now, for two hours every Sunday night, I'm in front of my television, waiting for the wrecks and to see who gets fired.  Never mind that it plays havoc with my sleep and getting up early on Monday mornings.  Never mind that I could watch the show online at a later date...No, I have to see it when it's happening...Don't want to have someone spoil it for me.  :)

You may think I'm sounding a bit negative about something I've done to myself...In reality though, (every pun intended), I've found a positive in all of this.  I'm not a fan of John Rich. (from Big & Rich)...However, after watching him on Celebrity Apprentice, I do have a new respect for the man.

Despite everything his team, (Backbone), has gone through, good and bad, John has behaved as a gentleman.  When he's angry, he speaks his mind, without losing his temper.  He's up front and honest about what he thinks and how he feels, and he's not afraid to say so.  All the while he tries to make his point without ruffling feathers, unless it's necessary.  As my son put it, "for as rowdy a reputation as John Rich has, he's a class act".  I agree.

So, that's my positive spin on being sucked in to watching Celebrity Apprentice.  It's taught me that people can still behave, be classy, stand up for what they believe in and get their point across without losing control.

Not sure if I'll watch another season of Celebrity Apprentice or not; but I guess I don't regret watching this season...for now anyway...I'll have to see if who I want to win, wins this year.  :)