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Kix Layton
I am a true southern boy! I grew up in Newberry and that's where most of my family still lives. I graduated Newberry High School and went on to get a degree from Winthrop University (used to be just a college when I was there). I started working in Charlotte in 1986 at a rock station WROQ. I moved to Fayetteville in 1989 and programmed WQSM for 6 years. I married my college sweetheart, Jill, in 1990. We have 3 kids, Jordan 18, Hayes 13, and Destiny is 10. Even when I worked at the rock stations, I always listened to country. So when the job here opened up I went for it! The best part about being on WCOS everyday is that I get personal comments from friends and family who listen. I am truly blessed to be here with a staff that I can learn from, and have a blast with, everyday.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Blake Defends Holly Tucker On Twitter
Blake Shelton went on a Twitter tirade after reading what a critic had to say about Holly Tucker, who was eliminated from his team on The Voice this week.
In his column today, Joey Guerra from the Houston Chronicle wrote, "Oh. Holly Tucker is gone. It took much too long. But finally. Back to Baylor University in Waco for you, madam." He then tweeted, "#TheVoice sends one singer back to Texas. Don't worry, it's not the one we care about." The "one we care about" is a reference to Houston native Danielle Bradbery.
Blake tweeted: "It's people like you @joeyguerra that make me sick... Holly is not only a talented singer but a great person that's simply chasing a dream." He continued his rants, but eventually apologized by tweeting to his fans, "I'm sorry for going off y'all... But I am passionate about encouraging young people to follow their dreams.. We good people don't need hate."
Thursday, June 06, 2013
2013 CMT Music Awards Winners
Video of the Year: Carrie Underwood, "Blown Away"
Male Video: Blake Shelton, "Sure Be Cool If You Did"
Female Video: Miranda Lambert, "Mama's Broken Heart"
Group Video: Lady Antebellum, "Downtown"
Duo Video: Florida Georgia Line, "Cruise"
Breakthrough Video: Florida Georgia Line, "Cruise"
Collaborative Video: Jason Aldean With Luke Bryan and Eric Church, "The Only Way I Know"
CMT Performance of the Year: Miranda Lambert, "Over You"
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award: Hunter Hayes
