Jo Dee joins Big Jake for a second interview ahead of her show in Nashville at the Washington County Fair. This time around, Jake and Jo Dee talk her faith and it's importance alongside her career choice. Would she ever do a collaborative album featuring her hits sung alongside newer country artists. Were there ever any songs that she passed on that would go on to become huge hits, you'll be shocked at the big one she passed up. And so much more!

After a widely successful 2023 concert, The Washington County Fair is proud to announce that headlining the fair concert on July 10th, is Jo Dee Messina, a country artist who has posted nine No. 1 hits, sixteen Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and has been honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and Grammy Awards.

Opening for Messina is Walker Montgomery, who has been chosen as an Artist to Watch by Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville, and The Boot. The Country Next pick by Country Now is a rising singer/songwriter who knows a thing or two about family tradition, but he’s an artist making his own legacy. The 21-year-old son of John Michael Montgomery and nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery pedigree is matched only by his country passion.

The concert will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville, Illinois. Gates will open at 6 PM, and the show will begin at 7 PM. Tickets (if available) and show information can be found at thewashingtoncountyfair.com!

 

Big Jake is joined by Courtney Kabat with Cedarhurst Center for The Arts to discuss Thursday Night Live, the upcoming Pooch Parade on Thursday, July 18th, and all things Cedarhurst. Learn more at cedarhurst.org and we'll see you Thursday Night at 5pm!

 
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Dale from RHHD and Kevin from Sleep in Heavenly Peace joined Big Jake's show this morning to discuss an upcoming bed-build event at the dealership. SHP is an organization that builds and delivers beds to children ages 3-17 who don’t have one. Their current coverage area covers Marion, Clinton, and Jefferson counties in Southern Illinois. Check out their Facebook page or shpbeds.org for more information. 

 
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Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Storey, joins Big Jake for a chat about this weekend's 11th Annual Home & Outdoor Expo in Mt. Vernon at the Times Square Mall. Get a head start on those home improvement projects by coming to the Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon on Friday, February 23rd (5-8p) and Saturday, the 24th (9a-5p) for incredible, first-hand access to industry experts. Over 50 vendors will be showcasing all things home and outdoor! Real Estate & Financing, Insurance, Recreation, plus a new area this year showcasing young entrepreneurs and their unique businesses. Whether you're remodeling, under construction, looking for better pest control, need new furniture, some outdoor maintenance or new gardening and landscaping. Visit southernillinois.com for more info. See you at the Expo!

 
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