Toby just sent me a video that he wanted to share with you!

Just a quick heads up of a new song Madonna will unveil at the Super Bowl this Sunday. Who's thinking that might be a great time to turn up the radio? 

It's always fun to hear from Toby.

He talked with me about his pick for the Super Bowl, his son Stelen's latest football accomplishments, how he feels about the risk of concussions in games. his own man-cave along with how the Solo Cup company reacted to his latest hit song! 

Toby updated me on his daughter Krystal's career, his latest ACM honors and more!

Listen by clicking HERE!  Toby Keith Interview

If you haven't seen the video yet, this one's on ME! Enjoy! Michael J

Reba McEntire is the most recent victim of an Internet death hoax. She writes on her account, "There's a rumor going around that I died after falling off a mountain in Austria yesterday while shooting a movie. While I would love to be shooting a movie in Austria, I definitely did not fall off a mountain. Nor am I dead." She was, in fact, watching son Shelby in an auto race!

That's a relief because Reba is one of the best! Michael j

During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' Madonna told Jay Leno that her performance at Sunday's big event will be decidedly nip-free. When Leno asked what rules she'd have to follow, the 53-year-old pop legend said, "Well, for sure no nipples. But I wasn't gonna go there. I mean, I don't like to repeat myself, or do what other people have done before me," she joked, obviously referencing her own scantily clad past and Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction.

You don't have to wait till Super Bowl Sunday to see that much-hyped Ferris Bueller commercial. After it was revealed that Honda was behind the spot, the car company released the full version.

On YouTube, Honda says, "To celebrate the launch of the all-new 2012 CR-V, Honda brought Ferris Bueller's Day Off back in a big game commercial. We cast Matthew Broderick as himself, skipping out on a day of acting work and living it up in his all-new CR-V. Relive movie history with Honda's fresh twist and wonderful homage to this '80s classic."

The company says it "hid over two dozen references to the movie throughout the commercial.

A typically strong Miranda Lambert was overcome with emotion during her return to the road after the passing of her father-in-law last week. As if that ween't enough, then avery close childhood friend was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a car on the side of the road.

From her tour stop Thursday night in Baltimore, she posted on Twitter,"I have lost a friend I've had since third grade today in a tragic accident. When will this pain end? My friend is Mark Adams.Please pray for peace." 

According to Florida's Orlando Sentinel, Mark had pulled off the interstate to assist a stranded motorist. As he reached her window, an SUV drifted off the road and hit him.

The song she was singing when she broke down was about childhood memories, who wouldn't have a tough time?

YouTube video shows fans in Charlotte, North Carolina quickly coming to her assistance, singing "The House That Built Me" when she was unable to. What a sweet moment.

Now Miranda has postponed Friday's show in Tallahassee, Florida to attend the funeral of her longtime friend.  The show has been re-scheduled for May 17th, and opening acts Jerrod Niemann and Chris Young will join Miranda.

-Michael J

and thanks to loyal listener Katherine here are some moments from the show in Baltimore!

Jerrod Neimann started the show

Then Chris Young took over!

Finally Miranda!

If you haven’t heard of The Palladium Society’s annual Chili Cook-Off, it’s an event you’ll want to put on your calendar for this February 25, 2012 from 5 pm – 8 pm.  This year’s event will be the 14th annual for The Palladium Society, a young professional fundraising group behind Historic Columbia Foundation.  Local celebrity judges at this year’s event will include Andy Burns of ABC Columbia and Tug Baker of Free Times.

The Cook-Off draws close to 1,000 of Columbia’s finest chili-tasters to the Ellison Building at the State Fairgrounds (1200 Rosewood Drive). Chili-lovers enjoy some of Columbia’s most creative chili recipes as they take in the sights, sounds (live musical entertainment by Whiskey Tango Revue) and tastes of the festive event. Live music, beer and wine, and of course lots of chili are all a part of the festivities.  
 
Tickets to this year’s event are available online and at the door.  Online tickets may be purchased at http://palladiumcookoff.eventbrite.com through February 24.  Ticket prices are $20 for members of The Palladium Society, $25 for Historic Columbia Foundation members, and $30 for the general public.   Attendees will receive beer/wine tickets as a part of the admission fee.  

Here's one way to spend an upcoming Summer evening in 2012! Can't Wait!