Been a while since I've shared some good new tunes with ya, well I'm gettin back to it with 4 really good ones you can hear on the Wolf NOW!!! Call in and request YOUR favorite!! 

Colt Ford featuring Jamey Johnson - "Cold Beer" - Colt Ford is country musics' version of rap music T-Pain or Akon, this guy collaborates with everyone, from John Michael Montgomery, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Joe Nicholas  and Jamey Johnson... Cold Beer will for sure kick down the doors for some fun, feel good music... I'd like to see Colt and Josh Thompson team up, I need to text Josh and see.....

TelluRide- "Stay" - John had these guys in studio and all we can say is WOW!! GREAT harmonies together, and what a good, rockin country song.  Though these guys aren't on a "major" record label, I'd say watch out in the next few years, and you can say ya heard'em FIRST on the New 96.1 the Wolf!!

Matt Stillwell- "Dirt Road Dancing" - This is the second single out from newcomer Matt Stillwell, and it certainly is a rockin country Wolfie hit!! Makes ya wanna get on your 4-wheeler or in the truck and roll out on the ridge with a cooler of cold ones and do some of that Dirt Road Dancing!!

Kenny Chesney- "Ain't Back Yet" - Kenny has a weird way of takin time "off" doesn't he?  We don't mind it either! Kenny went in and dropped this tune and it is gonna be released on his Greatest Hits 2-Deluxe Edition.  Kenny is rockin out, leavin the beach behind in this one, Sammy Hagar would be proud!  I'd say another top 5, if not number 1 for Mr. Blue Chair Bay(hey,thats a mention, can I get a free pair of pants?)

 With 2009 coming to an end, lets take a look back at the top 10 country songs according to Billboard.....

1 - "I Run to You" Lady Antebellum

2 - "Whatever It Is" Zac Brown Band

3 - "Boots On" Randy Houser

4 - "It Won't Be Like This for Long" Darius Rucker

5 - "River of Love" George Strait

6 - "Sideways" Dierks Bentley

7 - "People Are Crazy" Billy Currington

8 - "Alright" Darius Rucker

9 - "Sweet Thing" Keith Urban

10 - "Big Green Tractor" Jason Aldean

Congrats to all these talented artists for having such a successful year.... BIG year for Lady Antebellum,Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band with a breakout year... 2010 could be an even BIGGER year for Lady Antebellum, with the release of their new album due out in January.  Though Lady A had the top song, Taylor Swift pretty OWNED 2009, and 2010 could very well be owned again by this very talented young lady!!! 

There really aren't many new songs comin out right now, so here is a list of MUST LISTEN to Christmas songs to get you through this holiday season!! Enjoy!!!

Alabama - "Christmas in Dixie"

George Strait - "Christmas Cookies"

Alan Jackson - "Let It Be Christmas"

Kenny Chesney - "All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan"

ANY Elvis Presley Christmas song!!!

Elmo&Patsy - "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"

Merle Haggard - "If We Make It Through December"

Garth Brooks - "Zat You, Santa"

Suzy Bogguss - "Two Step 'Round the Christmas Tree"

Martina McBride - "Oh Holy Night"

Craig Morgan - "Bonfire"(NEW Holiday version)

Cledus T. Judd - "Christmas in Rehab"

Kellie Pickler - "Santa Baby"

Brad Paisley - "Away In a Manger"

Brooks & Dunn - "I'll Be Home for Christmas"

Gene Autry - "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"

Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

Vince Gill - "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

Dolly Parton - "Hard Candy Christmas"

Burl Ives - "Holly Jolly Christmas" 

Each week, I'll do a review of 5 hot new songs that you will hear on the New 96.1 The Wolf!! There'a a LOT of good music coming out! It's gonna be a FUN job listening to & breaking down each song....feel free to e-mail some songs YOU think I should take a listen to!!  Check out these reviews!

Keith Urban - "Til Summer Comes Around"

The latest single from Keith is certainly a song that makes ya sit back and remember how those summer days were spent.  It seems that just when summer begins, it ends, but don't worry, it'll come back around!! This song kind of reminds you of Danny and Sandy from the movie "Grease" don't it?  A song that is gonna help us all make it through the cold, winer months ahead, something to look forward to huh?  BIG hit here for Keith

Rodney Atkins - "Chasin' Girls"

What a way to sum up how a lot of the "ladies man" from back in the day used to live, and then gets married and has little girls of his own?  From the days of chasing girls on the playground, to the night clubs, back to the playgrounds, this song is the meaning of "full circle".  Rodney has a hit on his hands with this one.

Jessica Harp - "A Woman Needs"

The 2nd single from former member of The Wreckers, "A Woman Needs" showcases Jessica's ability to write some strong songs.  Jessica is for sure what an artist needs to be, she can sing, play guitar, put on a show and is a very good song writer.  A big reason I picked this song, not just because it is a good one, but it was co-writen by Pinch, WV VERY OWN, and Keith Urban band member, Jerry Flowers!!

Jack Ingram Featuring Patty Griffin - "Seeing Stars"

Jacks follow up to "Barefoot & Crazy", Jack tones it down with a song fit for the fall/winter months.  With the help of Patty Griffin, the vocals for this song is a must listen. I have always been a hugh fan of Jack, and this song could certainly become one of his biggest radio hits.  Take a listen and relax!

Josh Turner - "Why Don't We Just Dance"

A very nice, up-tempo song that Josh sings directly to his wife on!  Always a treat hearing his deep bass-baritone voice on any song, but this one really sounds great! This song is for sure a feel good song, kind of reminds ya of a Conway Twitty  or Mel McDaniel song.  The last up-tempo song Josh had out, "Firecracker" went to #2 on the charts, I look for this one to go up near there.  

Jimmy Wayne(f. Hall&Oates) - "Sara Smile"

When I first heard that "Sara Smile" was being covered by Jimmy Wayne, I thought oh no..... It becomes very iffy when todays artists redo a classic, plan and simple, the original will ALWAYS be the best!  After listening to Jimmys version, I was floored... his vocals are right on and it is a treat to have Hall&Oates sit in on the song.  Look for "Sara Smile" to go back into the Top 10, only this time on the Country charts!!

Chris Young - "The Man I Want To Be"

Can Chris have another hit on his hands? The followup to "Gettin You Home", "The Man I Want Be" will certainly give his fans something to call the Wolf and request!  Chris delivers a beautiful prayer to God to help him become "The Man I Want to Be".....

Billy Currington  - "That's How Country Boys Roll"

This song is already becoming a hit on the Wolf..... A true country boys anthem, Billy sings the story of how all us country boys live life... work work all week til the job gets done, leading to the weekend to have a cold one, yupp, sums it all up for us country boys!! Look for a top 10 hit on this one, great followup selection to "People are Crazy"

Big Kenny - "Long After I'm Gone"

Though this song has been out for a few months, It is just starting to get some steam and listeners are saying YES to Big Kenny.... Not sure if Big&Rich has officially parted ways, but one things for sure for Big Kenny, with a song like this one his hands, he will certainly find the solo path a good path.  

Michelle Branch - "Sooner or Later"

Former member of the Wreckers, Michelle is no stranger to the solo career... "Sooner or Later" is a song for all the girls to sing to those guys who left them, and then one day while she is out looking good on the town, he sees just what he missed out on!  This song has a refreshing sound, and Michelle sure knows how to belt out a hit!!