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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
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
QDR Road Map Survey
We hope the New Year finds you in good health and spirits. Please know, now more than ever, we value you as a 94.7 QDR listener. We hope you’ll take a small amount of your time to let us know how you’re doing and how you’re feeling about country music as we enter 2022. Country…… 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
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Ashley McBryde Tickets
Listen all week to WIN YOUR WAY IN to see Ashley McBryde, January 28th at the Carolina Theatre in Durham. Wake up and win with Mike and Amanda at 6:25 and in the afternoon with Mad Dawg at 5:30p. Check available seating here.… 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
Win Tickets to the Coca-Cola 600!
Register to win tickets to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 29th, 2022. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com… 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
LISTEN TO WIN FREE GAS ALL YEAR
Attention, Triangle Citizens! A hero for all is coming to your rescue! Yes, QDR’s legendary hero is being rebooted, Gas Man IS BACK and he’s showcasing his special powers of spreading FREE GAS across the Triangle. Gas Man’s abilities include the power to give out FREE GAS for an entire YEAR! Starting Monday, January 10th,…… 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
Win Tickets to Nashville Songwriters
94.7 QDR and Loud Lemon Foundation presents the “Nashville Songwriters” at DPAC on Feb 11th, 2022. The writers behind dozens of #1 country hits bring their songs and stories to the DPAC stage benefiting Kidznotes, The North Carolina Boys Academy, and Voyager Academy Friends of the Arts youth music education in the Triangle. LINE UP*…… 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
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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
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
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
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
QDR Hometown Hero: September 15, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero for this week is firefighter, Ryan Landrum of Garner!… Continue Reading
Be a Brooks & Dunn VIP: Enter To Win
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
