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Red, White And Boom July 4th!

Steve Wiley — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:08:59 +0000

Have you made your 4th Of July plans? I did this afternoon. While I was on the air, I spotted Chubby Carrier in the lobby. He stopped by to do a voice-over for "Red, White And Boom."

Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band @ Sounds On The Square

Steve Wiley — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:02:26 +0000

Grammy-winning Chubby Carrier

& The Bayou Swamp Band will take the stage in Abbeville's historic Magdalen square tomorrow night for "Sounds On The Square."

Happy Birthday, 'Slowhand'!

Steve Wiley — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:22:35 +0000

I've been an Eric Clapton fan since I was 12. My oldest brother brought home an album by a band called Cream. When I heard 'Sunshine Of Your Love', I was hooked! Eric is the only person to be inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame three times.

Artists Call For Grammy Boycott

Steve Wiley — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:59:45 +0000

Last night Acadiana was treated to a Fourth Of July performance by The Acadiana Symphony and Grammy winning Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band. Chubby will be the last winner of the Grammy for Best Zydeco/ Cajun recording. KTDY Photo The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences is eliminating the category, along [...]

Chubby Carrier's Grammy Award

Debbie Ray — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:16:57 +0000

CJ and Debbie Ray were visited this morning by Chubby Carrier, who joined them on the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away 2011. Chubby brought along his Grammy Award, which, he said, was delivered to his home in a cardboard box via Fed Ex! The Grammy they present at the Awards is just a prop- they take it away after the photo sessions are over

Chubby Carrier, The Last Winner?

JayCee — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:21:50 +0000

It looks like the Recording Academy has 'revamped' it's Grammy categories, eliminating the Cajun/Zydeco field. They will be rolled into the 'American Roots' music field. The Academy announced the

MLK Was A Grammy Winner

Steve Wiley — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:18:56 +0000

If a pop music star put seven albums on The Billboard 200 chart, had a Hot 100 single, won a Grammy, made the cover of Rolling Stone, and inspired several well-known tribute songs, you'd say he had a big-time career. It may surprise you to learn that Dr. Martin Luther King achieved all these milestones of pop success.

Need More Britney?

Debbie Ray — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:21:51 +0000

Remember when she looked so sweet back in the year 2000? Then there was the the awful performance at the 2007 VMA’s. Well, she’s ba-ack! Her new song is already #1 on itunes and now Britney Spears is scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards in February. Others who will be appearing include Pink, Lady [...]