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Kip Moore has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, John Mellencamp and others. It's funny how people always want to compare astists stylistically. Personally I think Kip Moore does his own thing and is currently doing it better than ever in his latest work. He talks about it, life on the road and where he'd lilke to see the music industry go in this visit on the Michael J Pod-cast!

Vince Gill has sold over 26 million albums, charted over 40 singles, and won 18 CMA’s  including two Entertainer of the Year awards (1993 and 1994) and five Male Vocalist Awards., 22 Grammy Awards,the most for any male country music artist.   He’s been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1991, Country Music Hall of Fame since 2007,  Made guest appearances on over 1000 albums and worked with numerous artists across various genres, Vince Gill has won the most Male Vocalist Awards (tied with George Strait) on CMT. He’s been a member of the Eagles since 2017 and married up to Amy Grant since.March of 2000. 

Thomas Rhett grew up in a very musical household. As a kid, Thomas watched his father manage his own Country music career! Rhett Atkins, was a 1990's Country star with hit's like "That Ain't My Truck" and he's had a bunch of song writes for other artists like Luke Bryan’s “I Don’t Want This Night to End and Huntin’ Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” Chris Young’s “I Can Take it From There,” Justin Moore’s “Point at You,”, Dustin Lynch’s “Mindreader” and Locash’s “I Know Somebody”. Thomas Rhett heads into 2025 with big plans for a headlining tour and his next Number 1 cut, "Beautiful As You". Glad to have him join me on the Michael J Pod!

It only took TWENTY YEARS for one of the most instantly recognizable County songs ever written to become a hit on Country radio and for fans of traditional Americana front porch pickin' and grinnin' styled down home roots of Country, music. But it DID! Finally.Thanks to the stars aligning and as Old Crow Medicine Show bassist, Morgan Jahnig tells it, thanks to Darius Rucker hearing the song at his kid's school talent show. What a story on this edition of the Michael J Pod.

Cancer Sucks. The good news is we live in 2024 where we now have a fighting chance to beat it and hang on to our quality of life while we do!Phuoc T. Tran, MD, PhD is a Professor and Vice Chair for Research of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and one of the experts at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center who is ready to help anyone with a Cancer diagnosis.

The Wild Card round begins today with Baltimore and Kansas City locked in a Best of Three Game series to advance to a American League Divisional Series. First team to win two games moves on so mathmatically, winning Game 1 is crucial. Stan the Fan from PressBoxOnline.com lays out what he expects to see beginnning at 4:05pm at Camden Yards today.

It is ALWAYS a thrill to get a few minutes with one of the most instananeously recognizable Country voices ever, Trace Adkins.

Last time the Orioles won a World Series, it was 1983! Stan the Fan calls to CELEBRATE a Second Consecutive Post Season with the O's playing in it!

'Stan The Fan' has been a respected voice on the Baltimore sports skyline as long as I can remember. I'm just a few years young than Stan Charles so I certainly remember him covering the Orioles and Colts even before Charm City turned purple in 1996 with the Ravens.These days, he is one of the faces of both, Press Box, a Baltimore sports publication AND the even more instaneously updated and interactive PressBoxOnline.com, where you'll find sports blogs and vlogs (video sports content) featuring commentary from fans and pros alike.Today, Stan shares comment with me on his recent PressBoxOnline.com column "What went wrong in Birdland this Summer?" and reaction from Oriole's alum and 20 game winner Ross Grimsley on the lack of offense from the O's bats since early July. Finding themselves at a possible breaking point in a chase for a Wild Card spot chasing the Yankees in the American League East, what's next for the Orioles?Stan The Fan tries to keep me from throwing in the towel on this season on this edition of The Michael J Podcast.   I look forward to Stan becoming a regular fixture both on my 93.1 WPOC Afternoon show around 5:25 pm AND here on the Michael J Podcast!    Michael J

Drew Baldridge, an UN-SIGNED Country artist just made history with his first #1 Country hit, " She's Somebody Daughter". Not only did he write this heartfelt hit but he's single -handedly busted the ceiling for other un-signed artists behind him who now see a path to sharing their music with fans even without the support of a traditional record label. Meet Drew Baldridge on this episode of the Michael J Pod-cast.

Jason and Luke Bryan both grew up in Georgia, they both love rooting for their beloved Bulldogs and hunting so I played a little game of "Jason Aldean or Luke Bryan" and ran a list a questions by Jason.Who do you think he said is more likely to crack a beer earlier in the morning?, Who has more unusual requests on their tour rider for the dressing room? Who's a better hunter?" and more.

Tyler Hubbard's solo career has taken off like a Spacex rocket and his Strong World Tour will have him landing near you this Fall with shows set across the U.S. and Internationally too! The 37 year old Country star has plenty of tats but would he consider a FACE TATTOO ala Post Malone and Jelly Roll? LOL Never one to be afraid to ask the PERMANENT questions, I got T Hubbs response on this edition of the Michael J Pod! Thanks for listening! MJ

I have been waiting for a LONG time to finally get my buddy Chris Lucas of Lo Cash here on the podcast. I'm thrilled to tell you that not only do Chris and his band mate Preston Brust have a new song that they've written and released, but for the FIRST TIME EVER, I'm able to play that song  HERE on the Michael J Pod. The world's an ever changing place and to date, I've been told I'm not able to play music here due to royalties and rights issues but when the guy who put the song out and owns the record label says it's ok, Let's Go!  Chris explains what's going on with Lo Cash and the entire music business in this conversation. Love these guys! Go see them on tour including The Event Center at Charelstown Casino in Charlestown, WV on August 2! Get tickets here - https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center   @MichaelJOnAir

The Baltimore Orioles are keeping the HEAT up on the Yankees for the most Home Runs in Major League Baseball. Baltimore's Home Run machine will keep beating on the Blue Jays tonight. Amy Jennings from MASN gives us more inside scoop now.

The Orioles wrap up this three game homestand vs. the Red Sox with a "rubber - match" tonight. MASN'S Amy Jennings gets you ready for the game tonight.

Help me Amy Jennings from MASN. Oriole fans need to hear some GOOD NEWS! What do you have after the three game sweep in St. Louis.

If you missed the Orioles vs Blue Jays in a midday matinee you missed an Adley Walk-off homer in the bottom of the 9th that had the fireworks shooting skyward at OPACY this afternoon! Amy Jennings from MASN shared the rest of the highlights in this episode of the Michael J Pod. Make sure you check in with me daily for Orioles updates and the latest in all things Country Music!

Cedric Mullins and Coltan Cowser are CLEARLY having issues at the plate. Can the Birds right the ship and put the Blue Jays down tonight? All depends if the weather cooperates but while we're waiting to see, here's MASN's Amy Jennigs for her update today!

How do you like all THIS for a big night at the Yard? Amy, my baseball buddy has the update on the O's.FRIDAY, MAY 10vs. ARI | 7:05 p.m. | Gates: 5:35 p.m. | Apple TV+CITY CONNECT FRIDAYThe Orioles will wear their City Connect jerseys at each Friday home game throughout the regular season. This year, every City Connect Friday will be dedicated to Harlem Park Elementary Middle School. As part of the Orioles’ Adopt-A-School campaign, Harlem Park students and staff will attend batting practice and participate in pregame ceremonies. Orioles players and coaching staff will also wear Harlem Park themed batting practice shirts. 50/50 RAFFLE AT ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDSBeginning, Friday, May 10, the Orioles will host a 50/50 Raffle at each regular season home game to benefit a charity in the Baltimore community and the Ted Williams Foundation, giving fans the opportunity to make a direct impact across Birdland, while trying to hit the jackpot at Camden Yards. Raffle tickets may be purchased from uniformed raffle-ticket sellers and via QR codes throughout the ballpark until the end of the 7th inning. The winning number will be announced in the bottom of the 8th inning. The first 50/50 Raffle will benefit the Living Classrooms Foundation, a Baltimore organization focused on providing hands-on learning opportunities for individuals of all ages at their Crossroads Public Charter Middle School, community centers, workforce development programming, aboard their historic ships, and in their urban green spaces. NATIONAL ANTHEM: The Baltimore City College ChoirTHE BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE CHOIR will perform their rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. Members of the choir will also perform “This Land Is Your Land” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning. ORIOLES FAMILY PROGRAM VOLUNTEER PROJECT WITH SHAREBABYIn celebration of Mother’s Day, members of the Orioles Family Program will participate in a volunteer project at SHAREBABY. Volunteers will make diaper packs for families, organize and count clothes and other donated items, and write care cards. ShareBaby helps to address the unmet basic needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable children through the distribution of diapers and other essential items. NURSES APPRECIATION WEEK, presented by MedStar HealthIn celebration of Nurses Appreciation Week, the Orioles and MedStar Health will recognize hardworking nurses in our community by providing 300 game tickets to MedStar nurses. FIRST PITCH: MedStar HealthA representative from MEDSTAR HEALTH will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. HEROES CORNER, presented by The Good Feet Store: Teachers of MarylandIn honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Orioles will donate tickets to teachers from across the state of Maryland as part of their Heroes Corner program, presented by The Good Feet Store, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Founded in 2021, the Heroes Corner program serves as a way for the Orioles to say thank you and show appreciation for frontline workers and volunteers in the community. ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS: Mike Bordick, Rick Krivda, and Aaron RakersO's alumni BORDICK, KRIVDA, and RAKERS will be on Eutaw Street, near the New Era cap store, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to sign autographs for fans, free of cost.

Craig Kimbrel is going through something. Should we put him on the IL and let someone else close? Amy, my baseball buddy weighs in ! Talkin' baseball. You know we're all doing it!