Yakima News

WYRK in Buffalo does two special acoustic shows per year -- one in the spring and one in the fall -- where they bring in three artists for what amounts to a guitar pull. The acts play songs individually and together and sign some autographs after the fact. The 2013 spring edition saw Greg Bates, Maggie Rose and Kip Moore performing on March 20 at the UB Performing Arts Center, but Bates had to work overtime. In addition to playing a few tunes, the 'Did It for the Girl' singer actually helped a Buffalo local ask his girlfriend to prom.

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The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards aren't scheduled to air until April 7, but we already know some of the top acts that have won. In a special announcement on Friday (March 22), the ACMs revealed the winners of some of the special off-camera awards, including huge stars like Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton.

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Taylor Swift and Nelly don't seem like a likely combination, but that hasn't stopped the country music crossover star from rubbing elbows with the St. Louis native on several occasions. During a Red Tour stopover in Nelly's hometown this week, Swift shocked her audience when she brought the rap star on stage.

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It's girl scout cookie season and you're looking to buy some thin mints, samoas and whatever else you're craving. Here's a list of times and places where you can, not only, buy girl scout cookies but those sales help our good friends at Children's Village and the great things they do for our kids in the Yakima Valley.

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Superstars George Strait and Garth Brooks will pay tribute to iconic music business figure Dick Clark in a special performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards.

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Superstar Toby Keith is not only a fan-favorite country singer -- he's also a very proud dad. His daughter, Krystal Keith, is set to release her self-titled debut EP next month.

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After yesterday's report that Jimmy Fallon would take over 'The Tonight Show' from Jay Leno early next year, both hosts took the stage on their respective shows last night and delivered their opening monologues. One joked about the news; the other did not. It's probably not that hard to figure out who's who.

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22-year-old country singer Janelle Arthur made a daring choice by singing the Beatles tune 'I Will' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), imbuing a lesser-known song with her own unmistakable country flair.

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Aspiring country singer Paul Jolley sang the classic Beatles tune 'Eleanor Rigby' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), delivering a strong performance that didn't sit well with the judges, but seemed to connect with the audience by playing on his dramatic flair.

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Soulful country singer Kree Harrison just can't seem to do anything wrong on 'American Idol.' The powerhouse vocalist continued her run of outstanding performances with a standout version of the Beatles classic 'With a Little Help From My Friends' on  'Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), opening the show with a rendition that set the bar high for her competitors.

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It doesn't look or feel like the first day of spring in Yakima but according to the calendar it is day one of the fresh flowery season. With a new season we've become accustom to the dreadful task known as "spring cleaning."

It's actually a good time to do some regular maintenance and check things that may have been left alone all winter. Here is a helpful spring cleaning checklist from us here at 92.9 The Bull. Good luck!

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On my way to a meeting the other day I stopped by one of Yakima's newest businesses at the suggestion of a friend. As soon as I walked in to Cafe Vittore in downtown Yakima

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