Here's the WXBQ storage vault of articles and photos of past fun times!
Some events are so special they are worth re-living again and again. Here in our Archives section you'll find a library of WXBQ events, promotions, and happenings that we think are worth remembering. We've collected photos and info about these events and posted them here for you to enjoy. Browse through these articles and remember the Rabbit fun.
Travis Tritt Back At Bristol The Rabbit Crew welcomed Travis Tritt along with special guest Blake Shelton back to the Tri-Cities for a super concert. Read About It Here!
St. Jude Radiothon Success! WXBQ's Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon and associated events raised thousands of dollars for research and care.
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George Jones in Concert at Viking Hall The WXBQ Crew proudly welcomed legendary country music singer George Jones back to Viking Hall for a huge concert in February. Story and Photos
WXBQ Program Director Bill Hagy Honored! WXBQ's Bill Hagy was honored by Radio Ink magazine as one of the nation's Top 10 Radio Program Directors. Click Here for the Story
Rabbit's Bicycle Roundup Successful! Thanks to you we collected hundreds of bicycles for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program's less fortunate kids! Click Here for More
Brad Martin Visits And Entertains One of country music's newest recording stars, Brad Martin, visited the Rabbit Station where he performed the tunes from his new album. Read More About Brad
Brad Paisley...In Concert in Bristol! WXBQ welcomed Brad Paisley with special guests Darryl Worley and Tommy Shane Steiner to Viking Hall for an evening of fun! See the Story and Photos
A Visit From Deana Carter! Singer-songwriter Deana Carter stopped by to visit with the Rabbit Station Crew and to perform for a few lucky WXBQ listeners! Details Here
Fans joined the Rabbit for the CMA's! The WXBQ Crew hosted a CMA Awards Show Party at Damon's in Bristol. It was an exciting evening of fun, prizes, and country music as we watched country music's biggest stars perform and receive their awards. Story and Photos
The Rabbit Had Lots of Fun Fest Fun! 96.9 WXBQ welcomed three great country stars to Fun Fest 2002 in Kingsport. Performing were Jamie O'Neal, Brett James, and Mark Wills. Hundreds of Rabbit fans enjoyed the concerts at Fun Fest. Click here for more!
WXBQ's Red White and Blue Salute! WXBQ gave listeners a chance to sign several large red, white and blue banners that were sent to the troops to show support from the Tri-Cities. The banners were then displayed at the American bases in Afghanistan. Click here for more!
ACM Awards Show Party Lots of Fun! A party for lucky listeners to experience one of country music's biggest nights... the annual Academy of Country Music Awards Show...was hosted by Damon's and WXBQ! Click here for the story and pictures!
Aaron Tippin Live In Bristol! The Rabbit Station proudly welcomed Aaron Tippin with special guest Tim Rushlow (formerly with Little Texas) in concert at Viking Hall on May 11th. It was a great show and lots of fun! Click here for the story!
Kenny Chesney - 2 Big Concerts! 96.9 WXBQ proudly welcomed Kenny Chesney along with special guests Sara Evans and Carolyn Dawn Johnson to Viking Hall on March 16th and 17th! Fans enjoyed two sold out shows! Click here for the story!
RCA Star Andy Griggs Visits WXBQ! Country music star Andy Griggs visited 96.9 WXBQ to talk about a new album that he had just finished. Andy was interviewed by afternoon drive personality Tragler on the Rabbit Station. Click here for the story!
Tommy Shane Steiner Visits WXBQ! RCA Recording Artist Tommy Shane Steiner stopped by the Rabbit Station to talk about his first hit single. Tommy Shane was interviewed by WXBQ afternoon host Tragler. Click here for more about Tommy!
Rabbit Fun at the Appy Fair! The Rabbit and the WXBQ Crew welcomed big name country stars to the Main Stage at the 2002 Appalachian Fair in Gray. Click here for fun photos and more!
Trace and Keith at Fun Fest! 96.9 WXBQ proudly welcomed country music stars Keith Urban and Trace Adkins to the AFG Fun Fest 2001 Concert on Tuesday, July 17th. Click here for more about Trace and Keith!
WXBQ's New Country Concert! Recording artist Cindi Thompson performed at the WXBQ New Country Concert at Fun Fest. The crowd loved her! The concert was persented by WXBQ as a listener appreciation event. Click here for more New Country Concert info!
WXBQ's One Hot Country Night! WXBQ's One Hot Country Night on the lawn at Bristol Motor Speedway was a huge success. The crowd enjoyed Mark McQuinn, South 65 and Lila McCann plus a 4th of July fireworks show. For More Info...Click here!
Alabama's Randy Owens visits WXBQ! Randy Owen of the group Alabama stopped by the WXBQ Studios to talk about their new CD entitled When It All Goes South. For the biggest stars...there's only one...96.9 WXBQ! More about Randy...Click here!
Lila McCann Visits WXBQ! Nineteen-year-old country music star Lila McCann visited WXBQ to talk about her upcoming concert in the Tri-Cities. She will be featured at WXBQ's Hot Country Night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Click for more about Lila!
The Marie Sisters Visit WXBQ! One of country music's newest duos...Kessie and Chaz...the Marie Sisters...visited the Rabbit Station to talk about their new CD with midday personality Reggie Neel. More about the Marie Sisters!
Alan Jackson in Concert in Bristol! WXBQ welcomed Alan Jackson to the Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 28th for a live under the stars concert. Also appearing was country music star Lee Ann Womack. Click for more on the Jackson concert!
Charlie Robison Stops By WXBQ! Singer/Songwriter Charlie Robison stopped by the WXBQ studios to chat on-air with Tragler. Charlie talked about his music, his new CD, and his marriage to a Dixie Chick!
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Wild Horses Performs WXBQ! As part of their radio tour to promote their debut album on Epic, Wild Horses stopped by the Rabbit Station and gave a quick concert performance for the WXBQ Staff. Click for more about Wild Horses!
Rabbit Rides In The BIG Cart! Winners of the Rabbit Rides in the Food City Big Cart enjoyed a few turns around the Bristol Motor Speedway track as part of Fan Appreciation Day! Click for more about the Rabbit Rides!
