Like all little bunnies do, Baby Bunny grew and grew and soon Baby Bunny was a lanky young Rabbit. While his adolescent years were mostly unremarkable, it was widely rumored that he could hop a little faster and jump a little higher than most of the other rabbits in the woods. It was also known that he loved to slip away, down to the edge of the briar patch where old man Jones had a general store.

Maybe it was the carrots that old man Jones always kept, fresh and ready, in the produce baskets by the window. Or, maybe it was the music that the mountain boys made on their acoustic instruments on the porch of the store after the plowing was done. Whatever the reason, our young Rabbit could often be found sitting cross-legged on the steps of the store, nibbling on a carrot, with one foot tapping to the tunes the boys were playing.

The scene was such one summer afternoon when the owner of WXBQ stopped by the store for a soda. Mister Pete, as the radio station owner is affectionately known, stepped out of his truck and soon was sitting on the steps beside the young Rabbit enjoying the music while he sipped his soda. Shortly he too was tapping his foot because the music was really good and it is hard to refrain from a little toe tapping when good music is playing. In a short time a conversation commenced because both young Rabbit and Mister Pete are the friendly sort.

Well, the music kept playing, and the toes kept tapping, and Mister Pete and young Rabbit kept talking until the sun was sinking low in the westward sky. No one knows exactly what the two of them talked about that day, but toward sundown they were seen shaking on a deal that had been struck. Mister Pete’s honest hand and young Rabbit’s sinewy paw clasp in agreement that the young Rabbit would come to work for WXBQ as official Station Mascot and Goodwill Ambassador. It is believed that it was then and there that the Rabbit suggested the slogan "Twenty-Four Carrot Country" to describe both the music he loves and the carrots he craves.

And, so it came to be. The Rabbit packed his bags, kissed Mommy Rabbit on the cheek, and left the briar patch. After making a quick stop at old man Jones’ store for a fresh supply of carrots, the Rabbit waved to the mountain boys playing tunes out front and came to live in the big city. It should be noted that the Rabbit did linger just a short time to listen to the mountain boys’ music while he munched on a carrot before he hopped on down the path to the Tri-Cities.

Now, the Rabbit is seen everywhere with the WXBQ gang. At remote broadcasts he hands out prizes and poses for pictures with the kids…and with some grownups, too. In parades he waves and tosses out candy. At concerts he is the center of attention until the big-name country stars take the stage. Then he can often be seen sitting in the audience with that lucky Rabbit’s foot patting on the floor in time with the music. The Rabbit has been seen at fairs and festivals, parties and picnics, school events and community occurrences. As the station’s mascot the Rabbit has enjoyed meeting thousands of WXBQ listeners and hundreds of the biggest stars of country music. Wherever there is fun and country music, the Rabbit is likely to be nearby.