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Hometown Hero of the Week: Bobby Thompson, May 18, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Bobby Thompson, 911 Dispatcher in Nashville, NC. Bobby was nominated by his wife Wanda Thompson who says, “Bobby always wanted to be in a job that allowed him to help others. He served for 6 years in the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. He has worked for 4…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: May 22, 2022
North Carolina artists featured on this Sunday’s show include: Abigail Dowd (Greensboro) — www.abigaildowd.com “Old White House” Brent Jordan (Raleigh) — www.porchlightapothecary.com “Thrift Store T-Shirt” Garland Mason (Fuquay Varina) — www.fourfoundersmusic.com “Carolina Hills” Robert Cellucci (Louisburg) — facebook.com/robertcelluccimusic “Quit Comin Around” Chris Titchner (Raleigh) — www.christitchner.com “Strong Cup of Coffee” Currie Wayne Clayton Jr (Fayetteville) — www.curriewayneclayton.com “Right Then and There” …… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: May 15, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tony Rice Gold Rush Unit of Measure Rounder Ralph Stanley Riding on That Midnight Train Bound to Ride Rebel Flatt & Scruggs Jimmy Brown the Newsboy On Foggy Mountain County Flatt Lonesome I Thought You Were Someone I Knew Too Mountain Home Breaking Grass 100 Degrees in the…… Continue Reading
Wacky For Wallen Finalists
We’ve narrowed it down to four. 4 MEGA Morgan Wallen fans that are willing to do something really WACKY to win a trip to see Morgan with Eric Church in Minneapolis on June 11th. One person will be picked and they’ll have to follow through with their idea to win the trip. Listen to what…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Greg Blanchard
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Greg Blanchard, Paramedic in Sampson County. Greg was nominated by his sister Sue Villnave who says, “Greg has dedicated his life to serving his community not just as a paramedic for the past nine years, but also as a volunteer fireman for many years. Greg has worked…… Continue Reading
QDR Battle of the Beards
Zac Brown, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Santa Claus are all famous for theirs and you can be too! 94.7 QDR presents our 2022 Battle of the Beards Saturday, June 4th at the Man Expo! Show us your face mullet now for a chance to be a finalist and compete for prizes. That glorious face…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: May 15, 2022
North Carolina artists featured on this Sunday’s show include: Michael McCrae (Wilmington) — @michaelmccraemusic “Carolina Love” Cliff Wheeler Band (Lemon Springs) — facebook.com/cliffwheelerband “The Ring” Casey Noel (Greensboro) — caseynoelmusic.com “The Hang Up” 2digh4 (Fuquay-Varina) — www.2digh4.com “Miss My Baby Blues” Dustin Chapman & Ryleigh Madison (Whiteville) — facebook.com/dustinchapmanmusic “Family Thing” Rob Cole (Pembroke) — @robcolemusic “Luckiest Man Alive” (official release June 3rd) John Norris (Sanford) — www.johnnorrismusic.com “Good…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: May 8, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jim Mills He Came from Carolina Bound to Ride Sugar Hill John Duffey Rose of Old Kentucky Always in Style Flatt & Scruggs Mama Don’t Allow The Rice Brothers Don’t Think Twice The Rice Brothers Rounder The Reno Brothers Kentucky Gold My Dixieland and Dixie…… Continue Reading
Fursday: T-Bone from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is T-Bone from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! About 7 weeks ago, a couple walked through our doors to surrender a 3-year-old brown-and-white tabby cat who’d shown up at their home a few months prior. They did their best to take in this stray and give him the care he…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: May 8, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist on Homegrown Country is Allison Radcliffe from Dunn! She’ll be joining me in the QDR studios to talk about her first-ever single, “That’s My Mama” released just this past week just in time for Mother’s Day. Also on the show: Mary Selvidge (Raleigh) — reverbnation.com/maryselvidge “Heart of a Mother” Priscilla Block (Raleigh) — www.priscillablock.com “Just About…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Quinton Edwards
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Quinton Edwards, EMS in Harnett County. Quinton was nominated by Marina Maddaloni who says, “In the year 2021, Quinton had the most successful field resuscitations in Harnett County. For the month of December 2021, he was named paramedic of the month for having three successful resuscitations, one…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: May 1, 2022
Artist Name Song Title Album Title Record Label Flatt & Scruggs Fireball Mail Foggy Mountain Banjo Sony Larry Sparks It’s Too Late Classic Bluegrass Rebel Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Don’t Pass by Me Carolina Blue Rebel Bluegrass Album Band Chalk Up Another One Bluegrass Album Band Vol 1 Rounder Junior Sisk & Ramblers…… Continue Reading
WIN FREE MONEY WITH QDR’S SECRET SOUND
Congrats to all of our LOCAL Secret Sound Winners: Katelyn Kirby of Middlesex, Heather Nagel of Clayton, Mindy North of Oxford, and YOU! There’s one last jackpot worth $200 and it can be yours. $200 can help fill your gas tank, cover groceries, or can make for a fun night out with friends! Listen weekdays…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2022 – Ms. Shamera Pilgreen
Congrats to Ms. Shamera Pilgreen at Adams Elementary School in Cary, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for May! Ms. Pilgreen was nominated by Michelle Mintz who says, “I am nominating Shamera Pilgreen because she is so patient and calm with our kiddos and co-workers. I am learning and growing so much as her instructional…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Penelope from Animal Protection Society of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Penelope from The Animal Protection Society of Durham! “I’m a fun-loving girl ready to play all day! Are you ready too? I’m a curious, playful, fun, and sweet girl ready to bring some sunshine into your home! I’m also really affectionate and love cuddles! I’d really enjoy a…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: May 1, 2022
North Carolina Artists Featured on this Sunday’s show include: Jim Crissman (Garner) – www.facebook.com/jim.crissman.52 “Stompin” Jeanne Jolly (Raleigh) — @Jeanne_Jolly “Matches and Gasoline” Heather Sarona (Raleigh) — www.heathersarona.com “I’ll Be Lost” Erik Hawks (Fayetteville) — @erikhawksmusic “Tracing Your Tattoos” Jason Adamo (Raleigh) — www.jasonadamo.com “Kissed by an Angel” Kaylin Roberson (Raleigh) — www.kaylinroberson.com “Out of my Town” Brad Hudson (Raleigh) — www.bradhudsonmusic.com “Goodbye Time” … Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Edmondson
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Stephen Edmondson. Stephen is an EMT for Wilson, Police Officer for Nashville, and a volunteer firefighter for Sharpsburg. Stephen was nominated by his aunt Ernestine Edmondson who says, “Stephen is one of the most hard-working young men in my life. By the age of 21, he has…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: April 24, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tray Wellington Georgia Turnaround Black Banjo Mountain Home Larry Sparks Tennessee 1949 Classic Bluegrass Rebel Flatt & Scruggs Till the End of the World Rolls Around Historic Columbia Columbia Billy Strings Red Daisey Renewal Rounder Balsam Range Highway Side Moxie & Mettle Mountain Home Linda Barker Mama’s Rocking…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Barney from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Barney from SPCA of Wake County! Is Barney a dog or a polar bear/wolf mix? Nobody knows! But this 1-year-old sweetheart sure is a delight. Barney was born and raised outside, so he’s pretty nervous about all his new surroundings. But he loves love, and once he gets…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: April 24, 2022
This Sunday’s featured artist is Tan Sanders and the Partisan Rangers (Goldsboro). We’ll be talking about his brand new album “When Am I Going to Have My Day?” that was just released on April 19th and playing two songs off of it – “Ride to Nowhere” and “Rolling Through the Night”. Warren Davis will be joining us as well!…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Kevin Murray
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Kevin Murray at the Wake Forest Department. Kevin was nominated by his wife Danielle who says, “Kevin started his career with the Garner Police Department in 2013 and served various roles including Patrol Division, Traffic Enforcement Division, Wake County DWI Task Force Officer, and served on the…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: April 17, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Ralph Stanley Train 45 Classic Bluegrass Rebel Bill Monroe On My Way Back to the Old Home High Lonesome CMH Alison Kraus Every Time You Say Goodbye (same) Rounder Davie Grindstaff Either Way I’m Going Home Here and Now Del McCoury Band Blackjack County Chains Celebrating 50…… Continue Reading
Q It Forward: Note In The Pocket’s 9th Annual Socks & Undie 5K Rundie
94.7 QDR invites you to “Q It Forward” on Saturday April 23rd for the 9th Annual “Socks & Undie 5K Rundie” benefiting Note In The Pocket. Mad Dawg will be there to emcee and he invited Sarah Caldwell from Note in the Pocket to the studio to talk about the event. Check out their conversation and if you’d…… Continue Reading
Matt Mundy Is The Ultimate Koo Koo For Kenny Fan!
Congrats to Matt Mundy! He was listener voted as the ULTIMATE KOO KOO FOR KENNY FAN and is getting an upgrade to the Sandbar Pit for the Kenny Chesney show on 4/30 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Matt got a tattoo of Mike Wheless on his backside and proved that he is truly…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: April 17, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist Doug Casteen (Raleigh) will be joining me in the QDR studios to perform two live songs! “Dolphins” and “Game of Love” — @dcasteen on Instagram Also on the show: Rory John Zak (Raleigh) — www.roryjohnzak.com “My Kinda Wild” Clint Roberts (Asheville) — https://clintrobertsmusic.com “Carolina Moon” Paige King Johnson (Angier) — www.paigekingjohnson.com “Baby Don’t” Johnny Orr (Raleigh) — www.johnnyorr.com “We’ll Get By”…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Cuteberry from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Cuteberry from Wake County Animal Center! Cuteberry is such a gem and has grown to be a volunteer favorite. Since she is so special to our volunteers, she has had the opportunity to go off site on day trips to the volunteers’ homes and offices. Now that we’ve…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Henderson
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Robert Henderson, Captain of the Holly Springs Fire Department. Robert was nominated by his wife, Allison Henderson, who says “Robert has been a career and volunteer fireman for 34 years. He began his fire career at Rockingham Fire Department and Northside Fire Department in Richmond County. He…… Continue Reading
Michael Ray discusses his new single “Holy Water” With Mike and Amanda!
The Q Morning Crew and Michael Ray discuss touring with Lee Brice and his new single “Holy Water!… Continue Reading
Carly Pearce Catches Up With The Q Morning Crew!
Carly Pearce joins Mike and Amanda to talk about her nomination for a CMT award for her song with Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl”, and opening up for Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion, and Dan + Shay at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on April 30th!… Continue Reading
Tim McGraw Joins The Q Morning Crew!
Tim McGraw hopped on a call with Mike and Amanda this morning to discuss his new show 1883, his song “7500 obo” and more! Don’t miss Tim McGraw on May 21st at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Shila, a quiet middle-aged hound, is looking for a forever home, preferably with another dog and a fenced-in yard. She’s an independent gal who likes to chew on bones and play with toys, but at the end of the day, she also…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: April 10, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist is 87 & Pine (Elizabethtown). Brent Underwood will be joining me in the QDR studios to perform a song live “County Line” and we’ll also be spinning their tune “Goodbye Carolina” — facebook.com/87andpine Also on the show: Bobby Bryson (Raleigh) — www.brysonandcomusic.com “Perfect” Wyatt Easterling (Chapel Hill) — www.wyatteasterling.com “Here You Are” Tony Barnes (Aberdeen)…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Kim Ward
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Kim Ward. Kim Ward was nominated by Brandon Ward who says that Kim is a “mom, wife, CNA and an LPN student. Kim has been my caregiver through my battle with stage 4 cancer and MS, all while being a mom, a full-time nursing student, a full-time CNA, and she…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of The Month: April 2022 – Mrs. Maria Eby
Congrats to Mrs. Maria Eby at Dixon Road Elementary in Willow Springs, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April! Maria Eby is a 4th grade teacher at Dixon Road Elementary. Maria was nominated by Melanie Theriault who says that, “Mrs. Eby shared with her class that one of the most requested items at the homeless…… Continue Reading
Fursday: March 31, 2022
This week, we are highlighting our furbabies from this month that are still available at our Fursday Pet Partners! Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s…… Continue Reading
Eric Church Cancels San Antonio Show to Attend The Final Four
Have you ever called out sick to watch a BIG sporting event or something like that? Well, Eric Church just called out sick for Saturday night so he can be at the Final Four to watch what is a once-in-a-lifetime moment when UNC Basketball plays Duke Men’s Basketball. Considering it’s the first time they’ve ever…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: April 3, 2022
North Carolina Artists Featured on this Sunday’s show include: Tyler Samuel (Holden Beach) — @imtylersamuel “That Song” John Jones (Chinquapin) — johnjonesmusicmaker.com “Love Without Parole” Jojo Hammond (Fairmont NC) — https://jojohammond.com/ “Life is Gonna Change” Bill Bunting (Garner) — facebook.com/BillBuntingCountry “I Can’t Have Nice Things” Erik Hawks & Jason Adamo (Fayetteville, Raleigh) — www.erikhawksmusic.com www.jasonadamo.com “Right For You” Shelby Merchant…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Skyler Hostetter
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Skyler Hostetter. Skyler is a captain on the Chatham County Rescue squad, a firefighter on Staley Fire Department, and a 911 dispatcher in Moore County. Skyler was nominated by Andrew Wheeler, who says that, “Skyler will go out of his way for anyone and is the reason…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: March 27, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Big Mon Carolina Moon Rebel J.D. Crowe & the New South I’ll Stay Around World’s Greatest Show Sugar Hill James Alan Shelton These Old Blues Blue in the Blueridge James King Crazy Heart Lonesome and Then Some Rounder Dave Adkins Put…… Continue Reading
Enter to Win Tickets to Kassi Ashton!
Fursday: Rayo from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Rayo from Animal Protection Society of Durham! “Good looking, check; affectionate check; sweet, double check! I’m a darling and good boy who’s a bit stressed here at the shelter. I’m sure to settle well in my new home. I’m a bit unsure meeting new friends, please go slow…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: March 27, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist is Cliff Waddell from Rolesville! We’ll be spinning two new songs from Cliff, “Georgia” and “Honky Tonk Trauma”. facebook.com/cliffwaddell Also On The Show: Dw Stuart (Raleigh) — https://dwandthespiritkings.com/ “Headed For a Fall” Abigail Dowd (Greensboro) — www.abigaildowd.com “Beautiful Day” Vaughan Penn (Surf City) — www.vaughanpenn.com “Happy Place” Tae Lewis (Goldsboro) — http://www.taelewismusiconline.com “When I Grew up” …… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Durwood Radford II
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Durwood Radford II, Police K9 Officer in Spring Hope, NC. Durwood was nominated by his wife Ashton Radford who says that, “Officer Radford is a hard working teammate, who shows fairness and has a heart for others. He is always ready for work no matter what, even…… Continue Reading
LIVE & LOUD Weekend: Support the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of NC
It’s a LIVE & LOUD weekend to support the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of North Carolina. Listen Saturday and Sunday from 11a-6p, we’ll give you a winning keyword at :10 after the hour to win tickets to see Love and Theft perform on Saturday, 4/2, at the Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds. When…… Continue Reading
Win tickets to see Alabama
National Agriculture Day: QDR Salutes Our Farmers!
Tuesday, March 22, is National Agriculture Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation’s past and present. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join to recognize the contributions of agriculture. Get Involved!…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Rodney Carrington Tickets
Test your trivia skills at 6:25am and 5:30pm weekdays to win tickets to see Rodney Carrington at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, March 26th!… Continue Reading
QDR Pot of Gold Winner: Congrats Evan Dawes!
Congrats to Evan Dawes of Raleigh! He was the first to find our QDR Pot of Gold at the Quality Equipment in Fuquay-Varina. Evan wins a pair of tickets to see Morgan Wallen on 6/3 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park AND a fistful of Lucky 7 scratch-off tickets with a top prize of $7,000! …… Continue Reading
Fursday: Merken from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Merken from SPCA of Wake County! Merken is everything you could ever want in a cat! He’s a staff favorite at the SPCA. This 4-year-old guy is a huge snuggle bug who loves curling up on your lap or putting his paws up on you to ask for…… Continue Reading
Garth is coming back to North Carolina!
94.7 QDR is how you connect with Country’s BIGGEST stars and it doesn’t get any bigger than, GARTH BROOKS! The MOST electrifying, explosive, and mesmerizing musical force in North America – Garth Brooks – brings his stadium tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday July 16th and you can win your tickets…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: March 20, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Kaylin Roberson (Raleigh) — www.kaylinroberson.com “Because of Me” Jennifer Alvarado (Vale) — www.jenniferalvarado.com “Curious” Justin West (Coats) — facebook.com/justinwestofficial “Mine” Steve Everett (Greensboro) — www.steveeverett.net “Alabama Blue Eyes” Bailey Morrison (Fayetteville) — www.baileymorrisonmusic.com “Where I Come From” Kasey Tyndall (Raleigh) — www.kaseytyndallofficial.com “Middle Man” Michael Cosner (Trinity) — www.michaelcosner.com “Kickin’ It Down the Road” … Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Nicholas Campbell
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Nicholas Campbell at Cary Fire Department and Whispering Pines Fire Department. Nicholas was nominated by his wife Alyssa who says, “My husband Nicholas never ceases when it comes to helping others. Nicholas started as a volunteer firefighter at Whispering Pines FD and has volunteered and worked part-time…… Continue Reading
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band are coming to DPAC on Monday, August 15th! Great seats on sale this Friday (3/18) at 10AM here. Enter below on our website for a chance to win tickets.… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Dylan Scott Tickets
Turn up QDR all week and test your trivia knowledge of trucks to win tickets to see Dylan Scott at the Ritz Raleigh on 3/25. Listen at 6:25 am with Mike and Amanda and 5:30pm with Mad Dawg. Check out Dylan’s new song, “New Truck” now playing on QDR!… Continue Reading
PLAY ALAN-OKE FOR ALAN JACKSON TICKETS!
94.7 QDR is PROUD to welcome a living legend, Alan Jackson, back to North Carolina at Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, September 10th! To celebrate, we’re cranking up the QDR Karaoke machine for some ALAN-OKE! Starting Monday, 3/14, turn up QDR at 8:05a, 12:05p, and 4:05p to be caller 9 at 919-860-9470 and sing along with…… Continue Reading
QDR CARES BLOOD DRIVE
THANK YOU! We had a record day for blood donations and we thank everyone who stopped by to donate. Blood is always in need, especially right now. You can make an appointment anytime you’re ready by visiting www.redcrossblood.org Special thanks to our volunteers from the Health Science School at Johnston Community College and to our…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: March 6, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Williamson Branch Jerusalem Ridge Free Pinecastle Flatt & Scruggs Wreck of the Old 97 Hard Travelin’ Columbia Santa Cruz Rounder at 21 Santa Cruz Rounder Joe Mullins Readin’ Right’ Route 23 Industrial Strength Bluegrass Smithsonian Tuttles Hickory Wind Endless Ocean The Tuttles Vince Gill/Alison Kraus High Lonesome Sound…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Libby from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Libby from Wake County Animal Center! Are you looking for that one special dog that will cuddle with your family or play a game of frisbee in the backyard? A dog that is house trained and has great manners in your home? Well, look no further! Libby is…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: March 13, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Dustin Chapman & Ryleigh Madison (Whiteville) — facebook.com/dustinchapmanmusic “Family Thing” Adam Stone (Nashville, NC) — facebook.com/adamstone1941 “Back to Tennessee” Brooke Hatala (Cary) — www.brookehatala.com “Oh, What A Feeling” Chill E Mammoth (Zebulon) — www.chillemammoth.com “Slow Down Carolina” Jason Michael Carroll (Youngsville) — www.jasonmichaelcarroll.com “Tell me Your Name” Eric Strickland (Four…… Continue Reading
Find Our QDR Pot of Gold to Win Morgan Wallen Tickets & A STACK of Scratch-Offs!
94.7 QDR has your tickets to see Morgan Wallen but you’ll need the luck of the Irish to find them. Our QDR Lucky Leprechaun has hidden our Morgan Wallen tickets with his Pot of Gold and it’s up to you to find it! Luckily, we have a bunch of clues that will help you find…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Faith and Jeremy Holland
Our QDR Hometown Heroes of this week are brother and sister, Faith and Jeremy Holland. Faith Holland is a First Responder for Nash County EMS and Jeremy Holland is a Fire Fighter at Apex Fire Department. Faith and Jeremy were nominated by family friend, Rebekah Green, who says that “Faith has a heart for people…… Continue Reading
Win tickets to see Mary Chapin Carpenter
“Sharin’ Our Maren” With Maren Morris Tickets!
94.7QDR is RICH with tickets to see Maren Morris at Red Hat Amphitheater on June 9th and we want to Q It Forward by “Sharin’ Our Maren” tickets with you all week! Listen at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm to win a pair of tickets for you AND a pair of tickets to share. Buy…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Free Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
Play Nearly Impossible Trivia this week at 6:25 am and 5:30 pm to win 5 FREE chicken sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A at Capital Crossing and Falls Village in Raleigh. Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing and Falls Village hosts Ella’s Race on Saturday, March 19th. All proceeds benefit The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and The Cure Starts Now. Register…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Today we’re looking for a special listener for a special dog: Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s sitting…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: March 6, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist George Hage from Raleigh is in the studio with me and will be performing “Let’s be Real” from his band Jack the Radio’s latest album Creatures. We’ll also be spinning “Don’t Count Me Out” off the album! www.jacktheradio.com Aaron Carter (Whitsett) — @aaroncartermusic “This Town” (New Single) Kyler Sullivan (Wake Forest) — @kylersullivanmusic “Sugar Rush” Reeve Coobs (Charlotte) — www.reevemusic.com “To Be…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Summer Williams
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Summer Williams, Firefighter at Fuquay-Varina Fire Department. Summer was nominated by her mother Jennifer who says, “My hero is not just a Hometown Hero, she is my 23-year-old daughter, Summer. In 2018 she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, in which…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2022 – Mrs. Rebecca Senter
Congrats to Mrs. Rebecca Senter of Forest Pines Elementary, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for March! Rebecca was nominated by her husband Andy who says, “Rebecca has put herself on the back burner for these kids. I have seen her over the past 13 years spend her last dollar for these children that…… Continue Reading
Win tickets to see The Chicks
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Whiskey Myers Tickets!
Test your trivia skills all week at 6:25am and 5:30pm and win tickets to see Whiskey Myers at Red Hat Amphitheater on July 9th, 2022! Tickets on sale NOW at www.livenation.com… Continue Reading
Join the Party with John Pardi Tickets!
Turn up QDR and join the PARDI! Jon Pardi is bringing his “Ain’t Always The Cowboy” 2022 tour to Red Hat Amphitheater on Thursday, August 25th and WE YOUR FREE TICKETS TO THE PARDI! Starting Monday, 2/28, turn up QDR while you work from 9am to 5pm and when you hear the “Pardi Horns” you’ll…… Continue Reading
The Wedding Is Here!
It was a beautiful morning for a wedding at the QDR “Chapel of Love” as our very own Mike “Elvis” Wheless officiated the marriage of Chelsea Hall and Gerald Campbell. The happy couple was joined by their son Jaiden and immediate family. You could feel the temperature rising in the studio from the extreme amount…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Johnny Cash from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Johnny Cash from Animal Protection Society of Durham! Visit Johnny Cash’s profile here! Prepare yourself for FUN! I’m a great and jolly guy ready to find the home and yard of my dreams! I’m a cheery guy who loves to have fun and play. I’m a bit jumpy…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: February 27, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist on Homegrown Country is Travis Shallow from Wilmington! We’ll be playing his songs, “River That Sing” & “Let it Pass”. Also on the show: Taylor Phillips (Sanford) — www.facebook.com/tphillipsmusictn “Good Out Here” (Featuring Upchurch) Presley Free (Raleigh) — @presleyfree “Memories” Priscilla Block (Raleigh) — www.priscillablock.com “Just About Over You” Jason Adamo (Raleigh) — www.jasonadamo.com “Be My Mary” (Featuring Katelyn Clampett)…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Courtney Houchins
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Courtney Houchins, Labor and Delivery Nurse at Wake Medical. Courtney was nominated by her husband Matthew Houchins who says, “My wife, Courtney is the mother of our seven children, ranging from 12 months to 25yrs. She works nights as a labor and delivery nurse at Wake Medical…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: February 20, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Mike Compton Orange Blossom Special Rare and Fine Reddress Ralph Stanley Pretty Polly Bound to Ride Rebel Bluegrass Album Band Blue Ridge Cabin Home Volume One Rounder Johnson Mountain Boys Blue Diamond Mine Johnson Mountain Boys Rounder Irene Kelley Carolina Special (single) IRK Lonesome River Band Old Country…… Continue Reading
QWURDLE Word for the Day Contest
Just say the word and 94.7 QDR will send you on a THOUSAND DOLLAR SHOPPING SPREE! Starting Monday 2/21-3/11, play our daily word game, “QWURDLE” at 8:05 a.m., 10:05 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m., and 4:05 p.m. Each time, we’ll give you a letter in that day’s word. At 5 p.m., Mad Dawg will take…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Elicia from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Elicia from SPCA of Wake County! This happy little wiggle-butt is 9-month-old Elicia! Elicia is 32 lbs. and may grow to be around 40-50 lbs. Elicia is a lovable, snuggly, and playful puppy that was rescued by SPCA Wake after being found abandoned. But she doesn’t let it…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: February 20, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist on Homegrown Country is Erik Hawks from Fayetteville! Erik will be in studio playing a song for us live, “California” and we’ll be spinning an unreleased track, “The Bottle” as well! Also on the show: Heather Sarona (Raleigh) — www.heathersarona.com “I’ll Be Lost” Britton Buchanan (Sanford) — www.brittonbuchanan.com “Grace Kelly” Nathan…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brady Callahan
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brady Callahan, Firefighter and First Responder in Bullock, NC. Brady has served on Bullock Fire Department for over 30 years. He is a fire fighter and first responder and is passionate about serving his community through his Department. He never misses an event or fundraiser and always…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: February 13, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Darren Nicholson Lost Indian Fret a Spell Country Gazette Cabin on a Mountain Hello Operator Sister Sadie Morning Sky Sister Sadie II Ricky Skaggs I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome Sweet Temptation Sugar Hill Tim Raybon Band Leaving Cleveland Single Jerry Stephens…… Continue Reading
Win Dustin Lynch’s New Album and Swag Bag!
Dustin Lynch has just released his 5th studio album, “Blue In The Sky” featuring his latest #1 hit, “Thinking ‘Bout You”. Sign up to win a free download of his new album and a swag bag full of official Dustin Lynch merchandise. GOOD LUCK!… Continue Reading
FILL YOUR BOOTS WITH CHRIS LANE
Turn up your workday playlist with Heather Davis and she’ll fill your boots with tickets to see Chris Lane at the Ritz Raleigh on 2/25! If you need a pair of boots, no worries, she’s going to throw in a pair of new Tecovas so you’re properly dressed for the show. Starting Monday, 2/14, listen…… Continue Reading
Mike and Amanda’s Super Bowl Game Day Menu Recipes!
Fursday: Katydid from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Katydid from Wake County Animal Center! Awesome dog alert!! Katydid is a four-year-old American Staffy mix. She loves hugs and cuddles and is a volunteer favorite. Her previous owner had great things to say about her – she’s crate training, potty trained, and is an all-around good girl.…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: February 13, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Brad Hunnings (Wake Forest) — https://www.facebook.com/brad.hunnings “It Was You” Words and Music by Brad Hunnings. The singer is Matt Kaziol. Brittany McLamb (Salemburg) — www.brittanymclamb.com “Dear Mama” Rory John Zak (Raleigh) — http://www.roryjohnzak.com “Mystery Girl” Tan Sanders (Goldsboro) — www.tansanders.com “That’s Ok” Wyatt Easterling (Chapel Hill) — www.wyatteasterling.com “Here You Are” Donnie Howard (Wake Forest) — www.DonnieHowardMusic.com “Lost…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Thomas Anderson
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Thomas Anderson, retired Lieutenant at the Ventnor City Fire Department in Ventnor, New Jersey and is now living in North Carolina. Thomas was nominated by his son, Tom, who says “Thomas dedicated 30 years of his life to the V.C. Fire Department and retired as a LT…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: February 6, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Bluegrass 95 Whiskey Before Breakfast Bluegrass 95 Rounder Flatt &Scruggs Hot Corn, Cold Corn 1959-1963 Bear Family Lost & Found Love of the Mountains Classic Bluegrass Rebel Seth Muller One More Night (single) Mountain Fever J. D. Crowe White Freightliner Come On Down to My World Rounder Merle…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2022 – Mrs. Meredith Clawson
Congrats to Mrs. Meredith Clawson, Kindergarten Teacher at Cooper Academy, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February! Mrs. Meredith Clawson was nominated by her daughter Ally who said “My mom has been teaching Kindergarten at Cooper Academy for 23 years now and is one of the most hard working and kind people I…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Meet Nesquik, this adorable 6 month old boy is looking for his forever home. Nesquik is a social butterfly and loves to be around people. He is the life of the party. Like all kittens Nesquik loves to play. You will almost…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: February 6, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist on Homegrown Country is Presley Free! We’ll be debuting his brand-new single “Memories” and spinning another one of his songs “Didn’t Fall”. Also on the show: Electric Possum Cowboy Band (Smithfield, NC) – facebook.com/johnwkennedy.1967 “How’m I Going To Miss You If You Won’t Leave” Donnie Bentley (Fuquay-Varina) – https://solo.to/donniebentley “Bohemian Girl” Taylor Mason (Winston-Salem) – facebook.com/taylormusic00 “Black…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jannice Perry
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jannice Perry, Activity Assistant in Henderson, NC. Jannice was nominated by a coworker, Sandra Harris, who says that “Jannice is a great coworker and tries to make sure the residents are top priority. She has served as a CNA, med-aide, Supplies (ordering, stocking), as well as treatment…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: January 30, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Bil Keith Crazy Creek Something Auld, Something Newgrass, Something Borrowed, Something Bluegrass Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Bad Case of Loving You Carolina Blue Rebel Tony Rice Old Train Manzanita Rounder Alison Krauss & Union Station I Don’t Know Why Every Time You Say Goodbye Rounder…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: January 23, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jerry Douglas Shenandoah Breakdown Slide Rule Rounder Flatt & Scruggs Wabash Cannonball On Foggy Mountain County Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Hickory, Walnut & Pine Toil, Rounder Ralph Stanley Riding on That Midnight Train Bound to Ride Rebel Doyle Lawson I’ll Take the Lonesome Every Time Roundtable Mountain Home Peter…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Muse and Pauline from APS
Our Fursday Pets of the Week are Muse and Pauline from the Animal Protection Society of Durham! Muse and Pauline are a senior bonded pair with their adoption fees completely waived. Come by and meet them today! Visit Muse’s profile here! Visit Pauline’s profile here! APS of Durham2117 E. Club Blvd. | Durham, NC |…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: January 30, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Marc Sykes (Fayetteville) – https://www.facebook.com/marc.sykes.9 “Barstools & Broken Dreams” Erik Hawks (Fayetteville) – @ErikHawksMusic “Tracing Your Tattoos” John Norris (Sanford) – www.johnnorrismusic.com “Good Jeans” Taylor Mason (Winston-Salem) – facebook.com/taylormason00 “Black Ice” Cooper Greer (Greenville) – facebook.com/coopergreermusic “Radio” Adam Stone (Nashville, NC) – facebook.com/adamstone1941 “You’re Already Gone” Mark McKinney & Company (Pembroke) – facebook.com/markmckinneyCO “Livin that Salt Life” … Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Tyler Johnson
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tyler Johnson, Law Enforcement Officer in Johnston County. Tyler was nominated by his wife Carolina who says that “Tyler is a dedicated law enforcement officer who loves his job with a passion. He was with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office for 6 years as a Corporal on…… Continue Reading
Scotty McCreery Helps With Amanda’s Gender Reveal
Scotty McCreery helps us with Amanda’s gender reveal and knocks it out of the park! … Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: January 23, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Nathan Wayne (Clayton) – facebook.com/nathanwaynemusic “They’re My Why” Justin West (Raleigh) – facebook.com/justinwestofficial “Mine” Doug Casteen (Raleigh) – reverbnation.com/dougcasteen “Ghosts of Angels” 87 & Pine (Elizabethtown) – facebook.com/87andpine “Goodbye Carolina” Clint Roberts (Asheville) – www.clintrobertsmusic.com “The Drifter” Brett Young – “Beautiful Believer” (co-written by Jason Adamo) (Raleigh) www.brettyoungmusic.com Dylan Inness (Boone) – https://www.facebook.com/innesdylan “Lose or Gain” … Continue Reading
Fursday: Chloe from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Chloe from SPCA of Wake County! Nope that’s not a wolf — that’s a Chloe! This heart-meltingly sweet 3-year-old girl has been waiting for a home at SPCA Wake since June of 2021. She’s been patiently waiting to find her future family, and all the staff and volunteers at…… Continue Reading
Keith-Words Keyword Contest
Heather Davis is a BIG Keith Urban fan and she’s looking for fans like her to win tickets to the show on August 13th AND an EXCLUSIVE virtual experience with Keith. Starting Monday (1/24), turn up Heather on QDR at 10:05a, 12:05p, and 2:05p. That’s when she’ll give you a QDR Keith-Word that you can…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashley Spencer
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ashley Spencer, Lieutenant for Wilson County Emergency Services. Ashley was nominated by her sister April Moore, who says, “Ashley is committed to serving her community and taking care of others. She’s Lieutenant for Wilson County EMS and a loving wife, diddy and granddiddy. She started out as…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: January 16, 2022
ARTIST SONG TITLE ALBUM TITLE RECORD LABEL Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Lonesome Road Blues Foggy Mountain Banjo Sony Blue Highway Still Climbing Mountains Still Climbing Mountains Rounder Dailey & Vincent Flowers On the Wall Sings The Statler Brothers Rounder Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Dim Lights, Thick Smoke History Of the Future Skaggs Bill…… Continue Reading
#BettyWhiteChallenge
Betty White—a beloved American actress, comedian, and friend of animals—passed away on December 31, 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday. Betty grew up in a household where compassion for all creatures was instilled into her core beliefs. Once she rose to fame, she used her platform to serve as a voice for animals, working with organizations…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rocko from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Rocko from The Wake County Animal Center! Rocko is a low-key senior that came to the shelter recently as a stray. Like most seniors, he appreciates a good soft padded bed and naps. Despite his age, he still enjoys going out for (slow) walks and loves a good treat. He is extremely sweet and…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: January 16, 2022
This Sunday’s Featured Artist is Abigail Dowd from Greensboro. We’ll be playing the title track to her latest album Beautiful Day and Abigail will perform another song off the record entitled “Run” live here in the QDR studios! www.abigaildowd.com Also on the Show: Jason Adamo (Raleigh) – www.jasonadamo.com “Come on Let’s go” live in the QDR Studios Leah Marie Mason…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: January 9, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Alison Krauss & Union Station Cluck Old Hen Every Time You Say Goodbye Rounder Jimmy Martin Sunny Side of the Mountain High Lonesome MCA Country Gentlemen Traveling Kind The Country Gentlemen Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Blue Night Carolina Blue Rebel Lonesome River Band The Game…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions, our Fursday pet of the week! Leo is an 11 year, 5-month-old calm kitty that is ready to give you the biggest hug! He loves his humans, and would be fine with other mellow cats, but would also thrive as the only kitty! He is currently on a…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: January 2022: Mrs. Gina Scrudato
Congrats to Mrs. Gina Scrudato at Trinity Academy, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January! Mrs. Scrudato’s nominator says, “Mrs. Scrudato is a teacher at Trinity Academy and defines going above and beyond for her class and students. Based upon the needs of her students she adjusts lesson plans to ensure students are…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: January 9, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: John Sierra (Raleigh) – www.johnsierramusic.com “Good in the Pain” Sofia Nunzia (Fuquay-Varina) – facebook.com/the.S.Nunzia “That Girl is Perfect” (Available 1/7) Brent Jordan (Raleigh) – www.porchlightapothecary.com “Thrift Store T-Shirt” Abigail Dowd (Greensboro) – www.abigaildowd.com “One Moment at a Time” Delta Rae (Durham) – www.deltarae.com “Long and Happy Life” Cliff Waddell (Youngsville) – www.cliffwaddell.com “When She Prays” Four Founders (Fuquay…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: Caleb Thompson
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Caleb Thompson, Fireman at the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department. Caleb was nominated by Teresa Gardner, who says, “Caleb has wanted to be fireman since he was a little boy. His mom has a picture on her refrigerator that he drew in kindergarten of a stick figure little boy…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: January 2, 2022
This show was our annual Top Ten Show where we play the Top Ten songs in Bluegrass Unlimited (not official) and our Top Ten most requested songs for the Pinecone Bluegrass for the year 2021. Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Flatt & Scruggs Foggy Mountain Breakdown Complete Mercury Sessions Mercury Darren Nicholson Things Left…… Continue Reading
More Music Month January
2022 is the Year of the Q! The BIGGEST Contests, Concerts, and MORE OF TODAY’S BEST COUNTRY on your Radio. January is MORE MUSIC MONTH on QDR with even more NON-STOP COUNTRY. Don’t miss out – turn us up in the car, download the QDR app to your phone and take us everywhere you go,…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: January 2, 2022
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Dustin Chapman (Whiteville, NC) – Facebook.com/dustinchapmanmusic “Break Me Down” Lynn Nadie (Duplin County) – www.lynnnadie.com “Down This Dirt Road” Michael Cosner (Trinity) – www.michaelcosner.com “Kickin it Down The Road” 2digh4 (Fuquay-Varina) – www.2digh4.com “North Carolina” Jeff Leonard (Originally from Louisburg) – www.Jeffleonardmusic.com “Saturday’s For The Boys” Rich Richards (Raleigh) – https://www.facebook.com/richrichardsmusic/…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: Curtis Griffin
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Curtis Griffin, Law Enforcement Officer at the Durham County Sheriff’s Department. Curtis was nominated by his wife, Jodi Griffin, who says, “He is the hardest worker and truly cares about each person he encounters. He gives 100% at work and comes home and goes above and beyond…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: December 22, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Matt Smith, Lieutenant in the City of Dunn! Matt was nominated by his wife Carolyn, who says, “Matt dedicates a lot of time and effort to serving and protecting the City of Dunn. He has worked extremely hard over the last 12 years to become the officer…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 19, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Williamson Branch Jerusalem Ridge Free Pinecastle Bill Monroe Can’t You Hear Me Calling (same) Legacy Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road Christmas in Carolina (same) Blue Circle Al Batten Harold’s Super Service Instrumentals & Insanities Al Batten Jaelee Roberts Think Again (single) Mountain Home Balsam Range Mary’s Little Lamb…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: December 26, 2021
This Sunday on Homegrown Country we will be playing live in studio performances by: Shelby Merchant (Cary) – www.shelbymerchant.com “Goodbye Woman” Josh Branch (Raleigh) – www.joshbranchmusic.com “Close” Chris Cole (Burlington) – @ChrisColeMusic on Twitter “Always Beautiful” Stephanie Lynn – https://www.facebook.com/Stephanielynnmusic112/ “Carolina” Chris Titchner (Raleigh) – www.christitchner.com “Strong Cup of Coffee” Wade Hill (Clayton) – https://www.facebook.com/wade.hill.336 “More” Maylon Tyler (Louisburg) – @maylontyler on Instagram “Old…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Dora from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Dora from The Wake County Animal Center! Sweet and gentle is how the volunteers described Dora. She came to the Center as a stray so we don’t know her background. Dora does head butts for attention. She uses her litter tray so she is probably litter box trained. Dora is a small kitty with…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: December 19, 2021
This Sunday will be my “Christmas Show” including Featured Artist, Vaughan Penn from Surf City! She will be playing her songs, “Happy Place” + “Under the Mistletoe” http://www.vaughanpenn.com Line-up: James Dunn (Raleigh) – www.jamesdunnmusic.com “I Still Believe” Scotty McCreery (Garner) – www.scottymccreery.com “Christmas in Heaven” Paige King Johnson (Angier) – www.paigekingjohnson.com “Santa Train” Jason Adamo (Raleigh) – www.jasonadamo.com “Blue Christmas” Randy Travis…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: December 15, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tiffany Lee, Law Enforcement Dispatcher in Wendell. “Tiffany is a law enforcement dispatcher for the town of Wendell! Her husband is also a law enforcement officer and together they work hard on the job and also at home raising 6 children. She is a team player and…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 12, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Lou Reid & Carolina Blue Big Mon Carolina Moon Webco Ralph Stanley Christmas Time’s ‘A Comin’ Christmas with Ralph Staley Rebel Flatt & Scruggs Jimmy Brown the Newsboy On Foggy Mountain County Farm Hands Rural Route Colors Pinecastle Dale Ann Bradley LA International Airport Things She Couldn’t Ger…… Continue Reading
Live & Loud Weekend: Win Cody Johnson Tickets
It’s another Live & Loud weekend on QDR with your tickets to see Cody Johnson and friends at Red Hat Amphiteater June 16th, 2022! Listen Saturday and Sunday from 11a-6p for a keyword to enter her on our website. When you do, you’ll be entered to win tickets to see Cody. Buy them starting 12/10…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: December 12, 2021
This Sunday’s featured artist is Nick Driver from Zebulon. We’ll be spinning two of his original songs, “Collect the Rain” and “Wine Bottles up” live in the QDR studios! Additional North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Justin Biltonen (Asheville) “Heartache Rodeo” (New Single) Gretchen Norwood (Raleigh) “Wish You Well” (New Single) Reeve Coobs (Charlotte) “To Be…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: December 8, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ben Seagroves, Firefighter at North Chatham Fire Department and Northview Fire Department. Ben was nominated by his girlfriend Natalie, who says, “Ben is such a determined and hard-working guy who loves his community and shows commitment in every job he does. He has such a strong heart for helping others and…… Continue Reading
Get on our QDR Christmas Card List
Would you like to get a Christmas Card from your Q Crew? Just sign up below and give us your address so we can send you a card. We’ll send out as many as we can and if you have extra, we’d love to get one from you too! Mail the Q Crew a Christmas…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 5, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Cumberland Gap Foggy Mountain Banjo Sony Ray Edwards My Name Is Jimmy Martin Portrait of a Bluegrass Songwriter Larry Sparks Christmas Time’s A-Coming Christmas in the Mountains Rebel Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Prisoner of the Past Carolina Blue Rebel Lonesome…… Continue Reading
WIN TICKETS TO SEE CODY JOHNSON LIVE IN CONCERT
Cody Johnson and friends are coming to Red Hat Amphitheater on June 16th, 2022. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am through Live Nation.… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2021: Carly Levey
Congrats to Carly Levey of Johnston Charter Academy, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for December! Carly was nominated by David Hartman, who says, “Carly is in her 4th year of teaching kindergarten at Johnston Charter Academy. Carly never fails to bring a smile to each and every one of her students faces. Whether it’s starting…… Continue Reading
Heating Up The Holidays With Newcomb and Company Winner – Q It Forward
94.7 QDR and Newcomb and Company are Qing it Forward Heating the Holidays for Susan Grosjean of Raleigh. She was the victim of vandalism a few months back and as a result, her whole HVAC system was damaged. As she tells us, her insurance did not pay much because the system was so old so it was not enough to…… Continue Reading
Local Charities Receive Double the Benefit from the 2021 Shotwell Landfill Charity Pumpkin Patch
Featured photo: Meridian Waste North Carolina Area President Josh Daher presents a $666.67 charitable donation to The Triangle Conservancy – Williamson Preserve’s Director of Land Protection & Stewardship Leigh Ann Hammerbacher and Patrick Boleman, Land Stewardship Manager. Provided by Meridian Waste Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, strategically donated the proceeds of…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: December 5, 2021
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Tennessee Jed (Raleigh) “New Beginnings” (New Single) Jon Wood (Wake Forest) “Lost & Found” (New Single) Tarrah (Raleigh) “Tabs On You” (New Single) Aaron Carter (Whitsett) “Hit Rewind” (New Single) Mackie McKinney (Raleigh) “Aint No Place Like Home” Kameron Marlowe (Kannapolis, NC) “Giving You Up”…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: December 1, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bryan Kirk, Firefighter in Raleigh. Bryan was nominated by his daughter Lindsay, who says, “My dad is a Hometown Hero because he is always willing to help out in the community and do whatever he can for the people who need him. He has been a firefighter…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: November 28th, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Darren Nicholson Shenandoah Breakdown Fret A Spell Bearded Baby Patty Loveless Christmas Time’s ‘A Comin’ Blue Grass, White Snow Epic Flatt & Scruggs Footprints In The Snow 1959-1963 Bear Family Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Missing Her Has Never Slowed Me Down (single) Sound Biscuit Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 24, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Heroes of the week are Graham and Abigail Taylor, Officers for Rocky Mount and Nash County. Graham and Abigail were nominated by her mother, who says, “As individuals, each one has their own strengths in their field. Together they have made a very viable team and are both tremendous assets to their…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: November 28, 2021
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Danielle Johnson (Warsaw) “Let it be You” James Dunn (Raleigh) “Roots” Mary Selvidge (Raleigh) “Heart of a Mother” Taylor Mason (Wallburg) “Gap Year” John Morgan (Sylva, NC) “Coldest Beer In Town” Justin West (Raleigh) “Mine” Leah Marie Mason (Raleigh) “Far Boy”… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: November 21, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jerry Douglas Ride the Wild Turkey Everything’s Gonna Work Out Fine Rounder Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Highway 40 Blues The High Notes Skaggs Shannon Slaughter Movin’ On Never Standing Still Marty Raybon Home Run Man Full Circle Doobie Shea Jimmy Martin I Cried Again Fifty Golden Years…… Continue Reading
3 Rooms From Zerorez
Win 3 rooms cleaned by Zerorez, conditions apply. Enter below for a chance to win!… Continue Reading
Fursday: Buffy from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Buffy! With eight years of practice in the fine art of friendship, Buffy is more than prepared to be your co-pilot in life! She prefers to fly solo in terms of other furry friends, but Buffy has plenty of personality to fill your heart alone. This gal loves…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 17, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Phil Leonard Jr., Fire Fighter in Raleigh!… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: November 14th, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Constant Change Old Dangerfield Evolving Blue Circle Bill Monroe Can’t You Hear Me Callin’ Can’t You Hear Me Callin’ Legacy Bluegrass Album Band My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mtns. Vol. V, Sweet Sunny South Rounder Danny Paisley Blink Of An Eye Bluegrass Troubadour Pinecastle Darin & Brook…… Continue Reading
Hope For The Holidays
THANK YOU for helping fill up 3 Ford F-150 trucks at Crossroads Ford of Apex on Saturday, 12/4. The toys will help bring Hope for the Holidays to hundreds of foster kids in the Triangle and across the state. These kids are currently in the care of Children’s Home Society of NC and will be…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: November 14, 2021
This Sunday’s featured artist is D.W. Stuart of D.W. & The Spirit Kings (Raleigh). He’ll be playing two songs, “Headed for a Fall” and “Good Girl” live in the QDR studios! Additional North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Jill Charles (Fayetteville) “You are Not Forgotten” Jonathan Richardson (Apex) “7-10-15-20” Delta Rae…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Missy from APS of Durham
Meet Missy! “Hello there! I’m a sweet and friendly girl who loves gentle affection! I’m super happy to meet new people and also love to explore. I’m playful too, toss a ball or toy for me and see! I really enjoy gentle affection and might even crawl into your lap or lean into you for…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 10, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Christian Brown, Police Officer in Morrisville!… Continue Reading
Win Tickets to See Parker McCollum at the Ritz!
94.7 QDR is your Country Concert Station! The 2022 Concert Calendar is starting to fill-up with Parker McCollum coming to the Ritz Raleigh on Saturday, January 22, 2022! Enter to win tickets below. Buy them now at www.livenation.com… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: November 7th, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jim Mills Sledd Ridin’ My Dixie Home Sugar Hill Balsam Range East Virginia Blues Trains I Missed Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver I’ll Take Lonesome Every Time Roundtable Irene Kelly Wild Mountain Stream Joe Mullins Readin’, Rightin’, Route 23 Single Lou Reid Smokey Mountain Rain Single Rex Wiseman I’m…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher: November 2021 – Mrs. Taylor Lee
Congrats to Mrs. Taylor Lee of Meadow Elementary School, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for November! Taylor was nominated by Kaylen Johnson, a parent of her one of her students, who says, “I am nominating Taylor because she is truly the definition of a Gold Star Teacher. She is a special needs teacher and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Jane from SPCA of Wake County
Meet Jane! This sweet, smushy girl was found as a stray in Harnett County, and now she’s looking for a family of her very own. Jane is 2 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Unfortunately she is battling heartworms, but she is receiving a full course of treatment through SPCA Wake. Jane is playful,…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: November 7, 2021
North Carolina Country Artists featured on this week’s show include: Jim Packett (Durham) “Finally” Rollin Jewett (Holly Springs) “Arizona Sun” Kevin “Kaze” Thomas (Chapel Hill) “More That I Try” Brittany McLamb “I Like Where This is Going” (Salemburg) Jonathan Bryan Williams (Newport) “That Rear View Mirror” David Dixon (Wilmington) “Wrong Way” (Featuring Rebekah Todd) Mark…… Continue Reading
Eddie Montgomery Joins the Q Morning Crew!
Mike and Amanda is joined by Eddie Montgomery this morning to discuss his first solo album “Ain’t No Closing Me Down”!… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 3, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Dean Narron, Lieutenant at the Raleigh Fire Department! Dean was nominated by his wife, Kelly Narron, who says, “My husband Dean is our hero. He is a Lieutenant with Raleigh Fire Department where he has 20 years of service. He is also a volunteer with Antioch Fire…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: October 31, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Garrett Newton Farewell Blues Young Man, Old Soul Pinecastle Ralph Stanley/Patty Loveless Pretty Polly Clinch Mountain Country Rebel Nashville Bluegrass Band Eli Renfro Boys Are Back in Town Sugar Hill Country Gentlemen Secret of the Waterfall Award Winning Country Gentlemen Rebel Rarely Herd Simon Crutchfield’s Grave Midnight Loneliness…… Continue Reading
Hendrick Automotive Group Year-Long Hunger Initiative Reveal
Hendrick Automotive donated $80,000 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina yesterday in Raleigh! This marks a total of $500,000 raised for 27 food banks across the country! In partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Hendrick Automotive Group revealed the overall results of its current year-long, employee-powered…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: October 24, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tony Rice Red Haired Boy California Autumn Rounder Stanley Brothers Love Me Just Tonight Stanley Bros. Greatest Hits Rebel Flatt & Scruggs John Henry On Foggy Mountain County Grass Cats The Old School Road (same) New Time Darin & Brooke Aldridge Blue Baby Now This Life We’re Livin’ …… Continue Reading
Fursday: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
This Fursday on QDR, we want to celebrate our pet partners for our 19th Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball coming this Saturday at Lincoln Theater in Raleigh! Thank you SPCA of Wake County and APS of Durham! AND a huge thank you to our other Fursday sponsors, Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Wake County Animal Center!… Continue Reading
Homegrown Country: October 31, 2021
This Sunday’s Featured Artist is Shelby Merchant from Cary! We’ll be playing his song “Beer Tooth” and hearing a live song, “Fire Tower Road” performed in the QDR studios! We’ll also be spinning songs from these great North Carolina Country artists: Tan Sanders & The Derelicts (Goldsboro) “Hard Time Singin” Casey Noel (Greensboro) “The Hang…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: October 27, 2021
Our Hometown Hero of the Week is Jessica Chamblee, Dispatcher for Nash County Emergency Services. Jessica was nominated by her boyfriend who says, “Jessica has been a dispatcher for over 12 years. She currently serves Nash County Emergency Services. She is very dedicated to serving the citizens and visitors of Nash County. She is very…… Continue Reading
QDR Great Escape with Morgan Wallen Winner: Myranda Riley
Congratulations to Myranda Riley! Winner of the Great Escape with Morgan Wallen presented by Bristol Motor Speedway!… Continue Reading
Q It Forward w/ Newcomb and Company
Congratulations to Deb Sharp, an EMT for Johnston County EMS. She was nominated and selected to win a brand new Carrier Heating and Air unit to be installed by our friends at Newcomb and Company. We dedicated the month of September to our first responders and asked you to nominate a hometown heroe you felt…… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Tyson
Our QDR Fursday pet of the week is Tyson from the Wake County Animal Center! Hello there, thanks for stopping by to meet me. I’m Tyson and as you can see, I’m a handsome young man. I’ve been at the shelter for a while now and eager to find a family of my own. Being…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: October 24, 2021
This Sunday’s featured artist is David Parker from Selma, now living in Goldsboro! David will be joining Jason in the studio and performing a couple of tunes: “Martin County” and “Old Man”! More NC artists included on the show: Mysti Mayhem (Durham) “Good Day To Be Alive” Tarrah (Raleigh) “What I’m Missing” (New Single) Brad Hudson…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryan Hayworth
Though we say goodbye & job well done, we will never forget badge 1355. This week’s QDR Hometown Hero is Knightdale Police Officer, Ryan Hayworth, who died in the line of duty in a collision on 540 early Sunday morning, October 17th. At 23 years old & only 3 months on the force, Ryan was…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: October 17, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jim Mills John Henry Blues Bound to Rude Sugar Hill Johnson Mountain Boys Our Last Goodbye Blue Diamond Rounder Byron Berline Rose of Old Kentucky Fiddle and a Song Sugar Hill Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver I’ll Take the Lonesome Every Time Round Table Lester Flatt & Earl…… Continue Reading
QDR Tasted & Approved: NC State Fair Winners
On October 12th, the Q Morning Crew went to the NC State Fair to preview all of the new fair food! On opening day, Mike and Amanda gave out ribbons to the winners of their new QDR Tasted & Approved food vendors! Drum roll please… And the Mike and Amanda tasted and approved 2021 NC…… Continue Reading
Mike and Amanda Catch Up with Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini joins the Q Morning Crew as they discuss her single, “Half Of My Hometown”.… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: October 17, 2021
Tune in this Sunday for Homegrown Country featuring North Carolina Country artists: Cooper Greer (Greenville) “Always Was” Clint Roberts (Asheville) “Carolina Moon” Cliff Waddell (Youngsville) “When She Prays” Adam Stone (Nashville, NC) “Livin’ A Lie” Stephanie Quayle (Greensboro) “Whatcha Drinkin Bout?” Delta Rae (Durham) “Wrong Ocean” Chris Titchner (Raleigh) “I’ll Come Back Around”… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2021 – Mrs. Cathryn Wirz
Congrats to Mrs. Cathryn Wirz of Guy B. Phillips Middle School, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for October! … Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: October 13, 2021
Our Hometown Hero of the Week is Andrew Ayscue III, Deputy Sheriff in Youngsville, NC! Andrew was nominated by Olivia Ossont who says, “Andrew exemplifies the true example of what it means to be a law enforcement officer in America. Not only does he hold himself to high standards when it comes to work, he…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: October 3, 2021
This Sunday’s featured artist is Paige King Johnson from Angier, NC. Paige will play her new single “Baby Don’t” available Friday 10/15! Also playing a tune for us live in the studio! She’ll be performing 10/16, 10/17, and 10/22 at the NC State Fair, recently inked a distribution deal with PCG Records out of Nashville.…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: October 6, 2021
Our Hometown Hero of the Week is Amber Stallings, a Nurse RN in Rocky Mount! Amber was nominated by by Amy Winstead who says, “I nominated Amber because she is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. As a nurse, She goes to work, and works long dedicated days. Even on the heaviest days at…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: October 3, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label The Seldom Scene Panhandle Country Live at the Cellar Door Rebel Michael Cleveland Fiddlin’ Joe On down the line Rounder Merle Monroe Hello Sunshine Single McPeak Brothers Livin’ With The Shades Pulled Down Classic Bluegrass Rebel Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs My Cabin In Caroline The Complete Mercury…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: October 3, 2021
Tune in this Sunday for Homegrown Country, ONLY on QDR! This week’s artists are: Luke Combs (Asheville) “Hurricane” Parmalee (Greenville) “Be Alright” Jon Wood (Wake Forest) “My Favorite Memory” 87 & Pine (Elizabethtown) “Goodbye Carolina” Jason Adamo (Raleigh) “Looking Glass” Kameron Marlowe (Kannapolis) “Tequila Talkin” Thomas Robinson and the Southern Storm (Rocky Mount) “Baby You…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: September 26, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Bill Monroe Big Mon Body & Soul MCA Church Sisters Bury Me Beneath the Willow There’s You Church Sisters Flatt & Scruggs Salty Dog Blues 1959-1963 Bear Family Bluegrass Album Band Lonesome Wind Blues Vol. 4 Rounder Darin & Brooke Aldridge Blue Baby Now This Life We’re Living…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: September 29, 2021
Our Hometown Hero of the Week is Austin Fann, Emergency Room Travel Nurse in Johnston County! Austin was nominated by his wife, Megan, who says, “I believe my husband deserves this nomination because Austin is the most selfless, hard working and caring individual I have ever met. Austin has never complained about having to work…… Continue Reading
Win Tickets to see Alabama with QDR’s Way Back Weekend
QDR Homegrown Country: September 26, 2021
Tune in this Sunday for Homegrown Country, ONLY on QDR! This week’s artists are: John Morgan (Sylva) “Coldest Beer In Town” Scotty McCreery (Garner) “Damn Strait” Bryce Sheehan (Raleigh) “Better Man” Thad Cockrell (Chapel Hill) “Warmth and Beauty” Tae Lewis (Goldsboro) “Green Light” Jacob Vaughan (Reidsville) “One of Those Days” (Live in the QDR Studios) Vaughan…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: September 22, 2021
Our Hometown Hero of the Week is Ken Cotten, Deputy Fire Chief for Sanford Fire Department! Ken was nominated by his wife, Wendy, who says, “Ken has always had a passion for fighting fire. He joined the volunteer fire dept at the age of 16. He always wanted to be a professional fire fighter. He…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: September 19th
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Cumberland Gap Foggy Mountain Banjo Sony Balsam Range East Virginia Blues Trains I Missed Bruce Hornsby The Valley Road Will The Circle Be Unbroken Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice The Story of The Day I Died The Story Of The Day I Died…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia
Wake up and win with your NEW Q Morning Crew at 6:25. They’ll ask you the Nearly Impossible Trivia Question of the day and if you’re the first person to answer correctly, you’ll win a $25 gift card to Brigs Restaurant. … Continue Reading
Meet Roast Beef From Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Roast Beef from Second Chance Adoptions! About Roast Beef: I am the best boy! Hey there! I’m Roast Beef. I am the sweetest boy in the entire world. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to be held and cuddled. I am a social butterfly. I love people, I’m great with kids. I do great with other…… Continue Reading
Listen To Win: Brooks & Dunn Ticket Giveaway
94.7 QDR is your Country Concert Station and that ALWAYS means the MOST, FREE tickets! Starting Monday, September 20th, turn up QDR at 8:11a, 10:11a, 12:11p, and 4:11p to win Brooks & Dunn concert tickets. They’ll be at Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Friday, October 1st, and so can you! Travis Tritt and Elvie…… Continue Reading
Homegrown Country: September 19, 2021
Stay tuned this Sunday for Homegrown Country only on 94.7 QDR!… Continue Reading
Carly Pearce Joins Mike and Amanda
Listen as Mike, Amanda, and Carly talk about her new album 29, Country Music Award nominations, and more!… Continue Reading
Be a Brooks & Dunn VIP: Enter To Win
QDR Hometown Hero: September 15, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero for this week is firefighter, Ryan Landrum of Garner!… Continue Reading
Pinecone: September 12, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jerry Douglas Cincinnati Rag Everything’s Gonna Work Out Fine Rounder Jason Davis Sad Prison Song Steppin’ Out Pinecastle Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Bad Case of Loving you Carolina Blue Rebel Starlett & Big John Till the End of the Road Single Larry Cordle, Glen Duncan &…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher September 2021 – Ms. Abby Smith!
Congrats to Ms. Abby Smith of Alston Ridge Elementary, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September! … Continue Reading
Pinecone: September 5, 2021
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Sharp Flatpickers Red Haired Boy Sundrops on the Water Mountain Fever Bluegrass Album Band On the Old KY Shore Vol V, Sweet Sunny South Rounder Flatt & Scruggs I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 1959-1963 Bear Family J. D. Crow & New South Free Born Man Holiday in…… Continue Reading
Enter to Win the Great Backyard and Great Grape Getaway!
Hometown Hero, September 1st: Ryan Arnett
Our Hometown Hero of the week is firefighter Ryan Arnett! … Continue Reading
Q IT FORWARD – First Responders Month
Free Trip Friday: Win Tickets to See Zac Brown Band in Tampa!
Fight 94-7 is taking off for another amazing trip, this time we’re sending you to see Zac Brown Band October 8th in Tampa, Florida. Listen ALL-DAY, FRIDAY (6/24) starting at 7:05 am till 7:05pm. We’ll give you a keyword each hour at 5 after the hour, enter that keyword here on our website to be…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win a QDR Summer Swag Bag
Wake up and win with Nearly Impossible Trivia. Mike and Amanda will ask you the Nearly Impossible Trivia question at 6:25 a.m. Be the first to answer it correctly and we’ll hook you up with a QDR Summer Swag Bag that includes a QDR backpack, a QDR t-shirt, koozies for your cold drinks, and sunglasses.…… Continue Reading
4th of July Celebrations!
The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations will be back in 2022! If you are in need of a location to sport your red, white, and blue and show off your pride for America, here’s how to have the perfect Fourth of July Weekend! Town of Fuquay-Varina: July 1st, 6:00 p.m. to…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County! Now that’s a Big Boy! Big Boy is a super sweet and easy-going 10-year-old senior who is looking for a retirement home with a family to love him through his golden years. Big Boy was surrendered to the shelter when his…… Continue Reading
Hot Country Weekends
We’re turning up the heat on your QDR Summer Fun Weekend playlist. Whether you’re on the lake, at the pool, on the beach, or just kickin’ it in the backyard with your neighbors, we’re playing the perfect playlist of Hot Country from today and back in the day. Download our app and listen on your…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jon Barbour, June 22, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Jon Barbour, a firefighter for the town Four Oaks. Jon was nominated by his sister Brittany who says, “My brother deserves to be recognized as a Hometown Hero because he is so passionate about giving back to the town that has given so much to him. Raised…… Continue Reading
Late June New Music Survey
Thanks for listening to 94.7 QDR! Your opinion matters to us and that’s why you’re invited to take our Late June New Music Survey and join our Q Music Discovery Lab. When you do, you’ll get to check out hot new country and help decide what gets added to the QDR playlist. Once you’re done, you’ll be…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: June 19, 2022
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tom Adams Bluegrass Breakdown Right Hand Man Rounder Country Gazette Saro Jane “Hello, Operator…” Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Brown County Red It’s about Tyme Balsam Range East Virginia Blues Trains I Missed Daryl Mosley Transistor Radio Small Time Dreamer John Duffey John Duffey…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: June 26, 2022
North Carolina Artists Featured on this Sunday’s Show Include: Jordan Pickett (Siler City) — “Who I Am” www.jordanpickettmusic.com Bill West (Burlington) — “Whiskey” www.billwestmusic.com Faith Bardill (Sanford) — “Not So Broken” www.faithbardill.com Jon Wood (Wake Forest) — “Momma’s Been Prayin’” @jonwoodmusic Rob Cole (Pembroke) — “Luckiest Man Alive” @robcolemusic Coy Poole (Lillington) — “Take Me to Nashville” www.reverbnation.com/coypoole John Carlson…… Continue Reading
Ticket TAG Tuesday: Win Tickets to Luke Bryan
It’s another Ticket Tuesday at QDR and this time we’re playing a game of QDR Ticket Tag for Luke Bryan tickets! Here’s how it works: The game will start at 8:05 a.m. with Mike and Amanda. They’ll get our first winner of the day. In order to win tickets at 10:05 a.m., you’ll need to…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shona from APS of Durham
Meet our Fursday Pet of the Week, Shona, from The Animal Protection Society of Durham! Shona is one of the dogs included in our “Pick Your Price” promotion that we have going on the entire month of June! “Pick Your Price” month means that you determine the value of the deal you get when you adopt from us. Every…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Wendy Radford, June 15, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Wendy Radford, a paramedic and teacher in Wilson County. Wendy was nominated by her daughter Savannah who says, “My mom Wendy has been on the Wilson County EMS for 17 years and now serves as a lieutenant. She is so selfless and does everything she can for…… Continue Reading
Live & Loud Weekend: Win Travis Tritt Tickets!
Weekends are Live & Loud on QDR with Today’s Best Country and tons of great Throwbacks, like TRAVIS TRITT! We’re featuring tons of great Travis Tritt songs all weekend and tickets to see Travis with Kameron Marlowe, and Larry Fleet on Saturday, June 25th at the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville. Listen Saturday and Sunday…… Continue Reading
QDR Homegrown Country: June 19, 2022
This Sunday’s featured artist is Shelby Merchant (Cary). We’ll be spinning his songs, “He’s My Dad” and “Lean on Love” during the show! Check him out at www.shelbymerchant.com Jennifer Alvarado (Vale) — “Rock This Way” www.jenniferalvarado.com/ Clint Roberts (Asheville) — “Carolina Moon” https://clintrobertsmusic.com Presley Free (Raleigh) — “Memories” @presleyfree D.W. and the Spirit Kings (Raleigh) — “Good Girl” www.dwandthespiritkings.com The Ghosts…… Continue Reading
Free Trip Friday Winner: Congrats to Jenn Barr of Fuquay-Varina!
Congrats to Jen Barr of Fuquay-Varina! She and her husband are the GRAND PRIZE winners of our Free Trip Friday contest to see Jake Owen perform live at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas. Book your trip to paradise now at www.atlantisbahamas.com. *Trip provided by Big Loud Records and Atlantis Bahamas YOU COULD BE THE NEXT TO WIN A…… Continue Reading