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KEITH URBAN


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LUKE BRYAN


SATURDAY JULY 13TH
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MIRANDA & DIERKS


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KENNY CHESNEY


May 23,2013
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Raeford & Friends | 6am-9am


It's like nothing you've ever heard on Country Radio...Are you ready to hear it like it is?  Well, Raeford and his band of merry men will tell you whats on their mind.  With everything Live & Local...catch Raeford and Friends every weekday morning from 6a to 9a!!

Running Late with Chase


Thunders Later Late show - Lots of Fun, Lots of Jokes and ALL YOUR requests this good ol' country folk!  Join Chase weeknights from 7-Mid for the Later Late Show!

Weekend Countdown w/ Kix Brooks


Every Saturday Morning from 6am to 10am, Kix Brooks hosts the Top 40 songs in Country Music!

Powered By Country with Fitz


Fitz will make your Sunday Mornings a lot more country-fied!!  With great guests like Kenny Chesney or Taylor Swift, Fitz will keep the music going while counting down the top 25 songs in country!
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TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN


BECOME THE NEXT COUNTRY SUPERSTAR & WIN $100,000.00!  DOWNLOAD THIS FORM AND SUBMIT YOUR MP3 OR CD NOW.  GET ALL THE DETAILS NOW!
 

FREE MOVIE FRIDAYS!


Every Friday afternoon Dylan McKay is hooking you up with FREE Moive Passes to the Atlantic Station Cinemas in Atlantic Beach...not only that...But also a Family Concessions Combo - Popcorn, candy and drinks FOR 4!!!!

GAME TIME!!


We are your home for the Tarheels!  Catch Football & Basketball action right here with each season!

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS


Last summer we gave away TONS of great stuff away on facebook.  Make sure to LIKE us and keep your eyes open for more awesome prizes!!

NASCAR


THUDNER COUNTRY is your home for NASCAR! Click the Pic for the complete schedule!
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Music News
Hangout Music Festival: A Summer Soundtrack
When the bookers for the Hangout Music Festival were securing talent for this year's lineup, they must've been asking, "How would this sound at the beach?"
HOT DISH: Kenny Chesney Rocks the Rafters in Dallas
More than 45,000 fans at Cowboys Stadium near Dallas reached for the rafters as Kenny Chesney gave the fans two solid hours on a tour that started two months ago in Tampa, Fla.
Lady Antebellum's Golden Cops Top Album Niche
Sound the trumpets and clap your hands -- Lady Antebellum has struck gold.
Miranda Lambert Grabs O Music Awards Nomination
Miranda Lambert grabbed a nomination Thursday (May 16) when MTV, VH1 and CMT announced the categories and nominees for the fourth cycle of its O Music Awards.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: LeAnn Rimes Takes a Turn
I first encountered LeAnn Rimes one day in the mid-1990s as one of my first visitors in my new job as Billboard's Nashville bureau chief.
Lady Antebellum Get Back to Basics on Golden
Relationships tend to become strained over time in the entertainment business, but Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood seem to move together in lock step as they grow.
Lee Brice's No. 1 Party Honors a Soldier's Story
The story behind the song seized the spotlight Monday (May 13) at a party celebrating Lee Brice's latest No. 1 single, "I Drive Your Truck."
Americana Music Nominations Announced
Dynamic new artists like the Lumineers, JD McPherson and Shovels & Rope are sharing space with icons such as Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller on this year's ballot for the Americana Music Honors.
Enjoy Live Music From Hangout Festival
In just four short years, the Hangout Music Festival has become a must for music fans everywhere.
Performers Announced for CMT Music Awards
Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, the Pistol Annies and Taylor Swift are on the initial list of artists scheduled to perform at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.
X Factor's Tate Stevens Faced Avalanche of Success
Tate Stevens is no newcomer to the music business. He's been performing for years.
HOT DISH: George Jones Tribute Concert: The Show Will Go On
I guessed they'd just cancel the George Jones farewell concert set for Nov. 22 in Nashville. Not so!
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Oklahoma Tornado: Celebs React to Devastation, Tweet Condolences and Ways to Help
Ellen DeGeneres, Khloe KardashianOnce again, in a time of tragedy Twitter has become a sounding board for thoughts, condolences and ways to give back. "Text REDCROSS to 90999 to help Oklahoma tornado victims,"...
OMG TV Moments: Bates Motel's Shocking Finale Death, Hawaii Five-0's Emotional Exit and More!
Vera Faminga, Freddie Highmore, Bates MotelSpoiler alert! We're about to dig into the biggest, most jaw-dropping moments from Monday night's TV. If you haven't yet watched a particular show, and don't want to be spoiled,...
Justin Timberlake Shows Barack Obama Something on His Smartphone?See the Awesome Pic
President Barack Obama, Justin TimberlakeWhat are Justin Timberlake and President Barack Obama looking at?! The pair were photographed last month (takes a while for the pics themselves to clear national security,...
Bikini Shot of the Day: Demi Moore Flaunts Hot Body in Malibu
Demi MooreDemi Moore, in case you were wondering, has still got it.  The 50-year-old actress proved age is nothing but a number yesterday while rocking a bikini at restaurateur Harry...
Oklahoma Tornado: CBS Pulls Mike & Molly Season Finale Due to Storm Plotline
Melissa McCarthy, Billy Gardell, Mike and MollyCBS is taking the high road. After a devastating tornado left at least 51 people dead in the Oklahoma City area today, the most-watched broadcast network yanked tonight's scheduled...
Country Singer Chely Wright and Wife Welcome Identical Twin Boys
Chely Wright, Lauren BlitzerChely Wright and her wife are mommies! The country singer and Lauren Blitzer Wright welcomed identical twin boys into the world on Saturday in New York City,...
Denise Richards Talks New Show Twisted and Juggling Motherhood With Work
Denise RichardsIt looks like Denise Richards can do it all. The mother of three, who also recently became guardian of ex Charlie Sheen's twin boys, is gearing up for her new series Twisted, and...
Courtney Stodden & Doug Hutchison Celebrate Second Anniversary at "Sexiest Place on Earth"?Disneyland!
Courtney Stodden, Doug HutchisonCourtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison, you've made it past the naysayers and survived Couples Therapy...What are you going to do next? Disneyland, it is! The...
Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy: Dr. Oz "So Proud" of Actress for Confronting Health Risk and Taking Action
Dr. Oz, Angelina JolieAdd Dr. Oz to the long list of Angelina Jolie admirers. Health guru and talk show host Mehmet Oz stopped by E! News today to chat with Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy and of...
The X Factor Adds Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio as Judges
Paulia Rubio, Kelly RowlandThe X Factor officially has two new judges. A day after we reported that Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland were close to finalizing deals to join the Fox series' third...
Beyoncé's Daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, Sits on Her Personalized Mini-Throne?See the Adorable Pic
Blue Ivy CarterAs daddy Jay-Z would say, "You are now watching the throne." We imagine this isn't the first time she's used it, but we're grateful to Beyoncé for finally...
The Goodwin Games: Save It or Sink It
The Goodwin Games, T.J. Miller, Becki Newton, Scott Foley, Melissa Tang, Kat FosterThe games have officially begun! After a long wait, The Goodwin Games finally premiered on Fox, introducing viewers to a new kind of family game night! The sitcom stars Becki...
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Little Caesars Pizza


WIN free pizza & crazy bread from Little Caesars in New Bern, Havelock or Morehead City with the Thunder Country Appetizer.  We know sometimes lunch is too long to wait.  Mudflap has your hookup each weekday in the 11am hour!

FREE MOVIE FRIDAYS!


Every Friday afternoon in the 4pm hour WIN free movie passes for the Atlantic Station Cinemas in Atlantic Beach!

WIN CONCERT TICKETS


Your shot to WIN tickets for the BIGGEST shows of the year is coming SOON!
Keith Urban - Zac Brown Band - Luke Bryan & More!!
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CHASE & MUDFLAPS TRAINING VIDEO


HERE IT IS!  Dylan Mckay From Thunder Country 96.3 Signed up his pals Mudflap and Chase to Wrestle against 2 females in a Local event in Morehead City NC May 25th, 2013. This is their training video. Its all going down at the Morehead City Elks Lodge doors open at 6:30. This event is benefiting one special Kid Xander Pond 9 years old Who is battling Ewing Sarcoma for the second time. For info on the event search Shockwave Entertainment on facebook or go to thundercountryonline.com. Come out to support Xander and your Thunder Country DJ's.

MUDFLAPS 911 WING CHALLENGE


While at RAPS in MHC, we challenged Mudflap to eat their 911 wings - HOT HOT HOT!!  Did he do it?  Find out here!

DYLAN - SALTINE CHALLENGE


Dylan takes the Saltine Challenge.  Kids...Do not try this at home without adult supervision.

MUDFLAP - SALTINE CHALLENGE


Mudflap[ takes the Saltine Challenge.  Kids...Do not try this at home without adult supervision.

MUDFLAP LOSES A BET - THE TARILER


The trailer of the year!

WE LOVE THE 80'S


No need for words...just listen

THUNDER COUNTRY STICKBALL


You want to know what we do when we're not on the air...here ya go!
STATION EVENTS

MAY 25TH | SHOCKWAVE WRESTLING


MAY 25 AT THE ELKS LODGE IN MOREHEAD CITY - JOIN CHASE DYLAN AND MUDFLAP AND WATCH CHASE AND MUDFLAP TEAM UP TO GO HEAD TO HEAD IN A TAG TEAM MATCH!!  Pro Wrestling benefit for Xander Pond, a 9 year old boy fighting his second battle with Ewing sarcoma. If you are local, buy a ticket and come to a great live event t...hat is great for adults and kids alike. If you are not local or wrestling is just not your thing, buy a ticket and it will be donated to a local youth group. The profits from this show are going to Xander and his family.

MAY 25 | FAMILY TIRE


JOIN MUDFLAP LIVE AT FAMILY TIRE IN MOREHEAD CITY FROM 11a-1p!! TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS AT FAMILY TIRE!

JUNE 1 | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN MUDFLAP LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD FROM 12p-2p!!  TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!

JUNE 13 | TARHEEL OPRY HOUSE


JOIN THUNDER COUNTRY LIVE AT THE TARHEEL OPRY HOUSE FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF THE TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS!  LOTS OF GREAT LOCAL ACTS FIGHTING TO MAKE IT BIG, AND WORK THEIR WAY TO TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN AND $100,000!!

JUNE 15TH | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN CHASE LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD FROM TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!

JUNE 29 | STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS


JOIN MUDFLAP LIVE AT STEVENSON TRUCKS PLUS IN JACKSONVILLE ON LEJEUNE BLVD.  TONS OF THUNDER GOODIES AND GREAT DEALS FOR ALL THUNDER LISTENERS!  STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT!