Jewel!
She's at the Verizon Downtown tonight. Rowdy talks music, pet projects, and other stuff.
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Swine Flu Concerns?
Get the answers you need from Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Bike the Bend
-is almost here, to benefit the Ft. Bend County Literacy Council. Rowdy and his guests tell you about the event, and the organization.
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Best of the West is almost here!
The ARC Dance, Dinner and Auction will celebrate their 31st year on Saturday the 21st at the George Ranch. Rowdy and Anne Smith have the details
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Pigskin Picks!
Our weekly visit w/ Rowdy and Rich Lord from Sports Radio 610. Talking Texans, Tech and a big battle down south.
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CCR's Cody Canada
-He and Cross Canadian Ragweed headline the Ziegenbock Music Festival at Sam Houston Race Park this Saturday. He and Rowdy talk about their fans and their new CD.
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Zac Brown of The Zac Brown Band!
Their song "Toes" is -thisclose- to hitting the top spot on the charts. They are coming to Houston in November-and they have 4 CMA nominations for the awards show next month! Rowdy and Zac talk about the music, Houston, food, fun and more that is in sto
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Luke Bryan
He's had the #1 country music video for that past six weeks! His new CD dropped Tuesday called "Doin' My Thing"-he's Luke Bryan, and called to chat with KILT's Rowdy Yates.
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Let's Rodeo!
The Pasadena Rodeo is here, and Rowdy chats with Bear Hebert about the sights, sounds, and other attractions for 2009.
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STOP! Bacon Time-
The best thing since sliced bread? To millions of people it is. Bacon Salt! Rowdy chats with the proud procurer of this pork product that prognosticators predicted would plummet. Preposterous, proclaims Justin Esch, proprietor of J & D's, producers of
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Jim Parsons is back!
He's a Houston native, a 2009 Emmy Award nominee, and he plays "Dr. Sheldon Cooper" on the hit CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" -Jim joins Rowdy to talk about the show, and other fun stuff.
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The KILT Cruise!
We leave Galveston for 7 days at sea, with incredible stops in Mexico, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman. It's in late January of next year, and Casey Carr tells us more about it.
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Justin Moore
He's got the 2nd best selling CD in country music this year. He's coming to the Ft. bend County Fair, and he even gave away a really cool prize to a lucky listener on the Rowdy show. -Justin Moore!
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USMC Toy Run & Golf Tourney
The holidays will be here before we know it. How can you help? How can you have fun doing it? Rowdy and his special guests have a couple of ways...
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Jimmy Wayne
Jimmy started the fun @ The Woodlands at the Brad Paisley concert. Just before he took the stage, he talked with Rowdy.
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Friday Football Picks
Rowdy & Rich Lord from Sports Radio 610 talk High School, College and Texans Football for the weekend.
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Dierks Bentley
Dierks is back in town, opening up for Brad Paisley. He talks with Rowdy about the show, Houston, his dogs and other fun stuff.
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Gene Watson!
A true Houston country music treasure. He's got a new album plus he chats with Rowdy about other fun and funny stuff.
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Houston's own Gene Watson!
He had 28 top 10 songs...Now, Gene is back with a brand new CD! We talk about his days in Houston, his health, good times, good friends and other fun and funny stuff.
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Sugar Land (the band)
Christian and Jennifer rang Rowdy up to talk about their ABC Television special, the concert this weekend and other fun stuff.
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Reba!
Reba's first studio album in 6 years will be released on August 18th. Rowdy talks with her about the album, TV appearances and other fun stuff.
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We Have A $20,000 Winner!!!
KILT gave Twenty Grand to Brian Novaside of Spring today! Rowdy Yates & Steve Rixx talk to the big winner, with the BIGGER heart!
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Backstage w/ Rascal Flatts
Rowdy Yates was backstage with Rascal Flatts just an hour or so before they took the stage in The Woodlands. This is part 1 of 4.
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CMA Music Fest!
Dancing With the Stars champ, and two-time ACM Award Winner, Julianne Hough.
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CMA Music Fest!
Hey all! We had a blast in Nashville for the CMA Fest. Here are some of the highlights from your favorite country stars.
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Meet Joey Rippel!
Probably the most amazing teenager I have ever met. Cancer survivor, Golf Pro in the making, and founder of "The Rippel Effect" and what it is doing for teens with cancer.
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Good Garth!
He has sold more records than any other American solo artist. He passed the trophy, and the torch, last night. Ladies and Gentlemen: Garth Brooks.
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A Faith follow up
Faith Hill continues her thoughts on George Strait, the new ACM Artist of the Decade.
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STRAIT from the Red Carpet!
We managed to grab King George on the way into the MGM-Las Vegas for his tribute, and the normally reserved King of Country, was quite chatty and excited.
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After the special...Part 2
After hearing the all-star lineup sing his greatest hits, we asked Geroge Strait if -HE- had a favorite?
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Rowdy @ The Ranch #2
We're picking up from yesterday, and our chat w/ George Strait. Tonight he will be honored as the ACM Artist of the Decade. We asked about his feelings for all of the stars saluting him on the CBS TV special.
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Rowdy @ The Ranch #1
He will be honored by the ACM, their members and his fans Wednesday night. You can see the show on CBS/11, and for the next few days you will hear from King George himself! We were luckly enough to chat w/ him at his South Texas Ranch.
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Just let it go, already...
He is the Co-Producer of the #1 show on CBS "Ghost Whisperer." He is an author, and if you beleive in communication in the afterlife or now, you'll enjoy my interview with James Van Praagh. He also offers up a website that could win you free books, trips
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Kenny Chesney & Rowdy LIVE!!!
Kenny Chesney was at the Woodland's on Sunday for an awesome show with KILT. He sat down and visited exclusively with Rowdy Yates for two solid hours before his show.
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Rowdy Yates Remembers: Vern Gosdin
He had some HUGE hits! "This Ain't My First Rodeo", "Set 'em up Joe" and "I Can Tell By the Way You Dance" to name a few. He passed away at Midnight, Tuesday. Hear the songs, the stories, and 'The Voice' himself, Vern Gosdin.
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ACM Encore 2-Heidi Newfield
She left Trick Pony, and launched a solo effort. You have heard her tune "Johnny and June" on KILT. She talks with Rowdy about going it alone, and what she has learned from her NFL Sports Agent husband.
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Rowdy & Jimmy Wayne
We talk about his smash hit "Do You Believe Me Now", an accidental new 'doo' and more.
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Lady A @ ACM's!
They are the HOTTEST new trio on Country Music. Rowdy talks w/ Lady Antebellum.
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ACM Encore 1
Rowdy Yates takes you back to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards, and some of the stars you might have missed. Today, it is Jack Ingram.
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Go Green!
The Houston Green Expo is this weekend @ Reliant. Tom Hunter tells us about the event, what we can do, and what we can learn. -admission is FREE, BTW-
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Rowdy Yates Remembers: Dan Seals
He had 11 #1's on country radio, and grew up in Texas. Rowdy has the songs and the stories from the KILT archives from Dan Seals, who passed away at 61.
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Ty Murray is on Dancing with the Stars!
The Rodeo Champ has traded in his boots for dancin' shoes, and he visits with us every Monday afternoon.
FYI-The show is every Monday & Tuesday night on ABC/13.
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Pam Tillis plays the Dosey Doe!
She had 6 #1's and 13 top 10 country singles! She and her pals play TWO shows in The Woodlands this Saturday night. Rowdy talks with Pam Tillis.
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Randy Travis on "Idol" and KILT.com
He is the musical mentor this week on American Idol. He has a new CD out, and Carrie Underwood just released her version of his "I Told You So" -Rowdy chats with Randy Travis.
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Life's a Beach
-and 6 months after IKE, there's lots to do in the island. Rowdy talks with Jeri from Moody Gardens and Christine from The Moody Corporation about attractions for you and your family, fun stuff to do, and the good news about Galveston, Texas for your spr
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The 'Show Me' CITY?
That would be Missouri City, Texas! It is just a stone’s throw from anywhere, and home of Allen Owen. He's the Mayor, and he talked with Rowdy about the three "G's" Golf, Grill and GROWTH!!!
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Joe Nichols
Joe is at Rockin' Rodeo tonight in Pasadena! He buzzed the show to chat w/ Rowdy.
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Big Bang Theroy's Jim Parsons!
Jim plays "Sheldon" on one of my favorite TV shows! Jim is also from Houston. We talk about the show and his love for Texas, and Space City.
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Holler Back!
The Lost Trailers have a hit on KILT with "How 'bout You Don't"-and now their former top ten tune "Holler Back" is the opening theme for the Superbowl coverage on Sunday. Rowdy talks with Manny and Stokes-and they have a big surprise for KILT listeners.
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The Gatlins at "The Grand"
This Saturday, January 29th, Larry, Steve and Rudy, better known as "The Gatlin Brothers" bring two decades of hits to The Grand 1984 Opera House in Galveston. Rowdy chats w/ Larry Gatlin about the show, and other stuff he and the brothers are workingon.
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Put 'em up!
A BIG regional boxing competition happens in Houston in just a few weeks. Sponsored and supported by Harris County Pct. 6 Constable Victor Trevino. He chats with Rowdy about it, and other things that are going on in HIS neighborhood.
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A GRAND time!!!
The doors have opened again at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. Hurricane Ike could not destroy this historic landmark. Rowdy talks about the '09 season with Maureen Patton.
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Pickin' and Grinnin'
Grand Ole Opry Legends will grace the stage of the Verizon Theater on February 14th. The show will benefit Champion Kids Camp. Rowdy talks with Kirby Lammers and Bill Nash about it.
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Brad Paisley
He was recently nominated for two Grammy Awards. He's just a few notches away form another #1 record "Start a band" with Keith Urban. He even hints about his plans for Houston in March.
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Rowdy Rewind! Ten Man Jam
John Rich was -NOT- on the bill. But he showed up and sang anyway. He talked with us the day after.
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Rowdy Rewind! Ten Man Jam
If you were there you know: Jamey Johnson STOLE the show! He talks about his songs, and the ones he has written for others.
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Angel Tree Texas
This is a great group of people who buy presents for kids who have parents in prison. Give it a listen:
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Value Days are here!
Red hot tickets to Rodeo Houston are flying out the window since more big stars were announced. Rowdy chats again with Leroy Shafer-about that, the future of The Hideout, new attractions and more for 2009.
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Our friends at Waste Management
You hear that name and you think green garbage trucks and port-o-potties. But you probably do not know everything they do every single day to make our lives better, cleaner and greener. Liz Johnson visits with Rowdy, and educates us all.
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MG hit #1!!!
Eddie and Troy are #1 in the nation!!! Rowdy raps with Montgomery-Gentry LIVE in the KILT studio.
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Are you ready for some football?
December 6th is THE day! The Brazos River Battle Royale! Sugar Land PD -vs- The Ft. Bend Sheriff's Department. Frank Davis and Rowdy Yates talk about all the activities.
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Let's Rodeo!
Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and The Jonas Brothers have been announced for the '09 HLSR entertainment lineup. Rowdy and Leroy "Shafe" Schaffer talk about tickets and more surprises for next year.
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Time to Laugh!
Reno Collier is in town. He shares a few laughs before his shows at The Improv.
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Still "Restless" after 25 years!
Larry Stewart from the five man band Restless Heart talks about the early hits, the ups and downs of the music industry-and what is in their future, and ours.
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Pickin' and Grinnin'
Red Eye Gravy and Ricky Skaggs Music-two things you can get at your nearest Cracker Barrell! (there is one in baytown and one in Katy, FYI)
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Roof Damage?
Don't get ripped off! Rowdy talks with his freind Brett Holden of Holden Roofing on what YOU need to know.
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What about my home?
Rowdy talks with home improvement expert Tom Tynan, and hopefully answers many of your questions about your home, flooding, and what to do before and after you evacuate.
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Rowdy 'n Toby Part 1
Rowdy Yates and Toby Keith hung out back stage at the Woodlands Saturday afternoon. Here are the highlights.
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Rowdy Yates remembers: Jerry Reed
A musical reflection of the life of one of the most multi-faceted entertainers country music ever knew. This special runs 22 minutes and includes exclusive audio interviews and the six biggest songs that Jerry Reed ever recorded.
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Brad Paisley!
Brad buzzed Rowdy up to talk about things. Eventually, they got around to them.
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Me & my RC! (Part 1)
Texas Country star Roger Creager stopped by for a visit w/ Rowdy just before jumping on the Ford Stage in Studio KILT. Here is the first part of their chat.
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Kenny Concert Countdown Part 1
Who better to help Rowdy Yates count down the final hours ebfore the Kenny Chesney Concert that "Mr. Countdown" Lon Helton. Lon is the host of KILT's Country Countdown USA, and the pulisher of Country Aircheck, whic is the industry leader in country musi
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Carnie Wilson back on TV!
Remember her from the show "Gone Country?" She is back, with Maureen McCormick and Bobby Brown in a new CMT reality show "Outsiders Inn"-she tells Rowdy Yates all about it.
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"z" is the mark of Zona!
Southeast Texas favorite Zona Jones played The Showgrounds at SHRP Friday. He had big news, including a new recording contract with an old friend. Here is his visit with Rowdy Yates.
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Kenny, KILT & The Houston Texans
Eric Winston from the Houston Texans buzzed Rowdy to talk about training camp and the HUGE concert at his house on August 16th.
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Keith Urban!!!
The 'Country Thunder from Down Under' Keith Urban talks with Rowdy about his new daughter, the Kenny Chesney tour, coming back to Houston and more.
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Music Festival this weekend!
-it happens at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville THIS Saturday. Aaron Watson, Kevin Fowler and John Conlee will play. Rowdy and John chatted today.
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Ole~
Bull fighting is back in town! Rowdy talks with organizer, Don Dulin.
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Beef, Ribs, Chicken, Oh My!!!
The 4th Annual Houston Metro Go Texan-Katy Bar-B-Q Cook off is June 20th and 21st. Rowdy gets the delicious details from his friend Tonya Pruett.
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ACM Extra!
Trace Adkins sings "You're Gonna Miss This"
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ACM Extra!
Taylor Swift sings "Should Have Said No"
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ACM Extra!
Montgomery/Gentry sing "Back When I Knew It All"
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ACM Extra!
Miranda Lambert sings "Gunpowder and Lead"
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ACM Extra!
LeAnn Rimes sings her new single "Family"
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ACM Extra!
Kenny Chesney sings "Better as a Memory"
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ACM Extra!
Kelli Pickler sings her new song "Beautiful"
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ACM Extra!
Keith Urban sings "I Love Your Company"
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ACM Extra!
King George sings "I Saw God Today"-his record breaking 56th #1.
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ACM Extra!
Brooks and Dunn Reba sing "Put a Girl in It"
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ACM's in 60 seconds
So, you missed the big show? No problem! KILT recaps the ACM awards show, ROWDY style...in just 60 seconds!
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Rowdy Yates Remembers: Eddy Arnold
"The Tennesee Plowboy" Eddy Arnold passed away on May 8th, just a few days shy of his 90th birthday. Rowdy brings back rare interviews and music from the KILT archives of the man who is arguably the biggest star in country music-EVER.
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Party this weekend!-with Kevin Fowler
The BIG BFB Foundation crawfish boil and Texas Country shindig is this weekend in Ft. Bend County. Rowdy talks w/Kevin Fowler, headliner of the event.
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02/28/08
Casting Call! For CMT's My Big Redneck Wedding!!!
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Thursday, 1/31/08
Me & Bucky...and Dylan...and Ed... and the Secret Sound Game...while on location...In Nashville-and it all happened in about 4 minutes. This is the *real* stuff that happens when the music is playing on the radio.
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Wednesday, 1/30/08
Backstage Blooper-Taylor Swift! Taylor Swift muddles through some station promotional announcements. -but does it ever so eloquently (like the demure and mature 18 year old she is.) :)
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Tuesday, 1/29/08
More CMA outtakes! Cole Deggs, Jason Michael Carrol start goofing and Rowdy threatens to get physical!
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Monday, 1/28/08
Blooper Week! Each day this week, we will present a funny moment from the CMA's that NEVER made it on the radio. Today we feature Kelly Pickler.
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Sugar Land wins an award for safest city in Texas, and top five in the nation. Rowdy talks with Mayor David Wallace.
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Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Rowdy chats it up w/ Lorianne Crook from Great American Country about her exclusive Garth Brooks interview. It airs Saturday on GAC-Comcast 218.
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Monday, October 29th, 2007
KILT remembers Porter Wagoner. Rowdy chats with Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart and more about this country music icon. You\'ll hear his biggest songs, and vintage audio archives from the man himself.
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Friday, October 19th, 2007
Rowdy continues his visit with Trisha Yearwood. They talk about the Garth concerts in Kansas City, and who she really likes from the new breed of country stars.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Part 2 of Rowdy's interview with Rascal Flatts. We pick up with Jay talking about blood being part of the chemestry of this incredible trio.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2007
The Pasadena Rodeo will be here before you know it. Rowdy and Bear Hebert, newly elected VP of the event sat down for a chat.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Faith, health and a life changing near death experience! The Oak Oidge Boys' William Lee Golden and Rowdy Yates finish their visit.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
KILT.com websclusive!!! William Lee Golden from the Oak Ridge Boys talks about his buddy George Bush, art, music and more. Part 1 of 2.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
"It's All About Him" -the new book from Denise Jackson hits stores today. Rowdy wraps up his visit with Alan's wife.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
A special edition of the Country Music Minute featuring Rowdy's interview with Keith Urban
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Country music stars are filing for divorce left and right. Plus, the girl with the hiccups meets her favorite country star.
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Thursday, February 8, 2007
The reason why Rodney Atkins didn't want to change his name when he moved to Nashville. Plus, the latest from Big & Rich.
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Monday, February 5, 2007
Which country star is celebrating her birthday today - and why was 2006 not a great year for this star?
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