We had a huge pre-concert party, a real KMLE Carnival, to welcome Carrie Underwood’s Carnival Ride tour.  Karen, Kim, Jimi, and Phillip spent some time visiting with the KMLEnation, and Kimberly reminded us how special Arizona is to her, and the group.  Do you remember why? Take a listen: Little Big Town - November 7, 2008 

Oh, and be sure to check the photo page here. Were you in the picture when we all posed with Little Big Town together?

We spoke to Brad Paisley on Thursday afternoon, November 6, and with a week to go before co-hosting the CMA Awards, he gave us his opinion about an act that should have joined him in the Entertainer of the Year category.  Plus, how happy was he with his wife’s Redbook columns?  Listen here: Brad talks with “Big Shoe Stu”

We had a great time talking with KMLE star Craig Morgan.  After missing our scheduled call a few times, Craig called during his dinner hour - above and beyond duty!  Catch the conversation here.   Craig Morgan interview 11-4-08

I am so excited about this Saturday morning.  We’re going to be part of the biggest Walk to Cure Diabetes in the WORLD!  It’s not too late to sign up for our “KMLE Big Shoe Crew”.  All you do is click here, fill out a short registration, and then come find me Saturday morning.  Ron Hoon (Fox 10) and I will be handling stage announcements from 8 AM - 9 AM, and then our team will meet by the scissor lift at the starting line.   Derrick Hall, President of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and this year’s outstanding Corporate Walk Chairman, will help me give shout-outs to the teams walking through the starting arch.  After a few minutes, I’ll climb down to join you and walk.    The whole event will take a couple of hours on a beautiful Saturday morning (you can stay longer for the food and entertainment), and you will feel spectacular afterwards. We talked to Derrick Hall about his leadership role this year, and you may have heard some of our conversation on-the-air.  Here’s the whole thing - including our question about Randy Johnson:  Derrick Hall interview

Our KMLE weekend ace, Ralph Davis, took a few minutes to talk to Carrie.  Here’s the whole quick conversation.  She had a sad day making the video for “Just A Dream” - find out why! Carrie interview

…well not really, but he had a too-close encounter with one.  Pat tells us about that, his new CD and video, and what’s going on in his home state after Hurricane Ike.  Here’s the complete interview - enjoy, and listen for “Let Me” on KMLE Country 108!  Thanks Pat! - Stu

Pat Green Interview with Stu

As we headed into the long Labor Day weekend, one of our Class of  ’08 acts stopped by the KMLE to say “hi” and play a few songs.  Here are the boys and your very own “Big Shoe” Stu…  Those guys sure can sing.   And they were SMOOOOOTH at Graham’s  on Friday night!  Don’t miss your next chance to show off your KMLE-flage and get in free to a KMLE concert.

This is the entire interview - we talked to Jimmy about, well, just about everything.  He even invites you to his #1 record party.  You’ll hear about it toward the very end of the conversation.  Enjoy!jimmy-wayne-080825-sf.mp3

The American Idol contestant has her first country hit - she talked to us about the song “15 Minutes of Shame”, her engagement, the other Idols, and some of the strangeness of the AI experience.

Eddie and Troy talked to us about their CD, “Back When I Knew It All”.  We love the part where Eddie gets a little tongue-tied describing his youthful indiscretions.  Enjoy!

Montgomery Gentry Interview