FM 95 Mornings with Eric Hanson

Dad recorded baby Ryan making various noises for 1 full year…then dad made this.    

More than 10 million acres have burned in the country, where both entertainers grew up   Country singer Keith Urban and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, have pledged a $500,000 donation to services battling the massive bushfires in Australia, where

Nothing like a Monday time waster video, and it’s gonna make you smile, even if you haven’t seen the movie.  May the New Year be with you…enjoy.    

I had the pleasure of talking to Galva native Daniel Bell a few days after he broke the world power-lifting record.  His combined score in the squat 1063 lbs, bench 573 lbs and the dead-lift of 881

A Michigan farm has just unveiled a six-acre corn maze they created . . . in the shape of LUKE BRYAN.  It was done in honor of his 11th-annual Farm Tour.  Luke will be in Michigan next month, but it’s unclear

The Knox County Fair Queens recently attended County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair and got to meet and pose with Governor J.B. Pritzker. Pictured are from left, Governor Pritzker, Miss Illinois Alexi Bladel, Miss Knox

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO PRODUCED BY THE BACK ROAD MUSIC FESTIVAL CREW: Max Partain, Mikayla Keener & Derek Anderson  

Billy Ray Cyrus lent his vocals to a new song co-written by Johnny McGuire called ‘Chevy’s & Ford’s’.  It’s a great song and you can feel that these two southern boys liked making music together.  Plus, Billy

Country star Craig Morgan called in from the road to talk new music, live shows, opening for legends and television acting.  Mostly we wanted to talk to Craig cause he’s coming to the Knox County Fair next

On Monday & Tuesday, I’ll have four packs of tickets for you to go see Monster Jam at the Taxslayer center next weekend.  Big trucks, big tires, loud noises, 3 of life’s essentials.  And I’ll have ’em

Let’s not forget being scammed for an entire morning watching a home-made hot air balloon that apparently was carrying a child.  Fifty miles and millions of dollars & law enforcement resources later, the kid was in the

Just Announced: Justin Moore, is set to headline the 6th annual Back Road Music Festival on Saturday, August 10, 2019! Early Bird tickets for the festival will be on sale tomorrow morning (12/14/18) at www.TBRMF.com and the Galva Pharmacy! Moore holds

Michael Cook is from Biggsville Illinois and plays drums for The Comancheros.  The band is based out of Columbia Missouri & they’ll invade three local venues in the next 24 hours.  Their schedule is listed here, also

Josh Thompson was hunting in the area with my friend Jake when he called in Friday morning.  Josh is up for a few CMA Awards Wednesday night for his contribution to writing ‘Drowns The Whiskey’.  Check out

  John Rich called the show on Tuesday to let us know about his new brand of whiskey ‘Redneck Riviera’.  Check out the video to see if Granny Rich approves, then listen to the interview with John

My friend Seth Coquit from Maquon joined me in the FM 95 studio this week to share the bands new EP ‘Flat Black Sessions Vol. 1   Seth shared stories of the songs on the record and the

David Ball returned to the area on August 25th to play a show that benefited the Mark & Jeannette Kleine Pediatric Wellness Center.  David is well known for his hits, Riding With Private Malone & Thinkin’ Problem.

These guys were not only amazing people, but wonderful musicians.  They make the Air Force Force proud.  LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE…  

Thanks to Burlington Steamboat Days President Amy Burkhart for filling us in on all the amazing details of this year’s Burlington Steamboat Days.  Stay tuned for ticket giveaways next week!!! Check out the interview here  

Randy & Tracy Palier have two children, Evan & Lily.  Lily was born with a rare disease called SMA or Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  She & her family have come such a long way.  Only 1-11,000 are born

The new Rat Pack?  Too soon to know but Adam & Blake knock it out of the park & over the moon in this video.  Alicia Keys & Kelly Clarkson join the guys on this one too. 

It was a nice surprise when country singer Tony Jackson stopped by the FM95 studios earlier this week.  Tony had a hit last year with ‘Drink By Drink’ from his debut album.  In the interview Tony discusses

The miracle play with a little Celine Dion, makes all the difference in the world!!! CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO SEE THE VIDEO…

Thomas & I scored 21 out of 24.  See how you do by taking the food logo quiz. Click the logo below to play now!      

Joined by his wife & daughters, Keith Urban devoted part of his set on new years eve to artists who passed in 2017.   Check out the video here…  

When the kid is at school and that candy is staring you in the face, what else can you do?  You gotta eat the candy, or at least tell ’em you ate it all.    

Doing mornings, we don’t always get to see the late night guys.  This made me smile, I hope it does the same for you.        

Curb recording artist Dylan Scott called in on the 95Line Friday morning to talk about his upcoming performance at The Back Road Music Festival in Galva on Saturday, August 12, 2017! The event also features Runaway June, Michael

Starting out with a Kermit The Frog guitar to having hit songs on the radio, click the play button to hear my conversation with Warner Music Nashville recording artist Michael Ray! His debut single, Kiss You In The

Former MTV star Riki Rachtman is on a 13,000 mile motorcycle ride across America & lending a hand to raise money for cystic fibrosis.  Check out Riki’s website {click on his picture} & listen to the interview

Rolling Stone magazine has created another list to get us all riled up.  This time it’s the 100 greatest country artists of all-time.  Taylor Swift makes the list at #80.  Click on grandpa Hank below to see

It was great to have Tasji back in the FM95 studio.  She’s played many a fair & festival over the years.  Now as a student at Nashville’s famed Belmont University, she’s in the right place to do what

Thanks to the almost 400 posts of you trying to send your mama to Eric Church tomorrow night.  I could only pick one winner though and it was Megan’s mom Brenda Lovdahl-Jones.  Brenda was at work when

Just a legend singing on a couch.  Check out country music’s first lady with new comer Nikki Lane doing, ‘Don’t Come Home A Drinking’.  

Cats rule the house, around the farm & of course the internet.  Here’s a bunch of cat pictures that will bring a little less drama to your day.  Click on the picture below to see more drama.

We celebrated our greatest pastime by playing catch this morning for an hour.  You tried to guess how many we’d throw in an hour to win CUBS VS CARDS tickets for opening week in St. Louis and

Check out Brad’s tribute to Chuck Berry by clicking on the picture below.

Larry Gatlin & his brothers compiled some huge hits in the 70’s & 80s for country music and he’ll bring those along with some gospel songs & stories to the Orpheum Theatre tomorrow night. I was lucky

Rolling Stone magazine puts out all-time best lists on occasion.  They create great water cooler conversation and online comments.  This latest is no different.  The top 50 stand-up comedians of all time.  To me, the top ten

Just a girl and her guitar sound pretty good on this one from her ‘Hero’ album.  Check out ‘I Wish I Was’ by clicking on the photo below.

Jane Helser recently retired after working for nearly 50 years at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory, the place where every single NFL football is made.  Check out the story below.  

No Clooney or Pitt & no Vegas!!  Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming caper ‘Ocean’s Eight’ & it’s a super beautiful cast.  Click the subway pic below to read all the details.

I filled in for Eric Hanson today during FM 95 Mornings and was stoked to be joined in the studio by singer Tyler Hammond. Tyler hails from Georgia, but was in route to Chicago for a couple

I haven’t seen a performance like this on the SNL stage…maybe ever!!!   The 2nd song ‘Call To Arms’ is the one you gotta see, but they are both soooo worth your time.  No more talk just

My wife goes to yoga, but I’ve yet to see her come home with hay all over her yoga pants.  Maybe that will change cause Goat Yoga is a sensation!!  Click the picture to read more.

Click the tree for ways to get rid of yours.  

Be safe tomorrow night as you blow out 2016.  As my grandfather used to say, ‘Watch out for the other guy, cause he probably isn’t watching out for you’.  Besides getting arrested you risk hurting someone else

I really don’t like anybody messing with my Christmas classics but this is pretty funny.  If Elf was a thriller!!!  

94.9 is 50 years old today! Thanks for lending us your ears for all this time. Listen in all day for interviews with some of the voices from the last half century!!!        

George Strait returns live tonight somewhere in Texas. He’s playing a show at an old dusty dance hall in Texas in celebration of ‘Strait Out Of The Box II’ his latest greatest hits box set. Click on

Her album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter is stellar from start to end.  This is the song that kicks off the album and the video for it shows Margo in her hometown of Aledo.  Check out ‘Hands of Time’

So happy for those who’ve waited so long!!!    

Mercedes Benz is now in the truck business.  No idea on the cost, but it’s kinda sweet looking.  Read more & see other styles by clicking the truck below.

Here ya go Illinois, you’re not you when you’re hungry!

Thanks for playing Keith Clips to try and win Keith tickets all week long.   Jake Rask of Dahinda won a pair Monday, Liz Kluever of Monmouth won Tuesday & Nicole Brockett of Alpha scored a pair Wednesday.  Thursday’s winner was Molly John

  John Taylor of Cambridge, who served for a year in Iraq in 2003 and 2004 as part of Galva’s National Guard, is trying to help a Iraqi interpreter & his family escape the dangers of living in

GHS sports fans will remember Andrew Steck from his Silver Streak playing days including baseball & football.  These days he’s a substitute teacher, loves to bow hunt with family & friends and now will have a part

The basement, attic & garage are packed with stuff you might wanna get rid of.   Well your in luck, fall clean up days are here.  Click the can to see what you can & can’t get rid

Congrats to today’s winners of  pre-sale A.J. tickets…Brad Robinson of Lewistown, Katrina Boys of St. Augustine & Nathan Kapraun of Astoria.  Alan plays the I-Wireless in Moline on November 18th. I’ve got tickets all week long during the

Lonestar’s Ritchie McDonald serenades a young girl who just lost her father.  If you’re apt to sobbing easily, don’t watch the video below.    

Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and way to many more to list.  Click the picture below to get a glimpse of some of his funniest.

Sick of paying crazy out of this world prices to see your favorite artists?  Here’s a glimpse at some of the artists that are fighting back and the results so far. Click on the pic to read

I googled NFL season countdown clock and what do you know, the internet didn’t let me down.   So find your favorite jersey, grab some cheese puffs and watch the clock tik tok to everybody’s favorite season.  Click the

I’m glad I haven’t captured any Pokemon, cause this is what happens.  

Yeah, that great voice you’ve heard on pop radio and now collaborating with Dierks is the daughter of SNL and Adam Sandler movie staple Rob Schneider.  Elle King can sing.  Check out the new video for ‘Different

I grew up on the TV Gary Marshall created and one of my all time favorite movies is Frankie and Johnny (1991).   Year Film 1982 Young Doctors in Love 1984 The Flamingo Kid 1986 Nothing In Common

Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner & Charles Bronson starred in this classic 56 years ago!  Come 2017 Denzel leads the charge to assemble a new crew of gunslingers to save the town.  I haven’t seen the original, but hopefully

CRAIG MORGAN SUFFERS THE LOSS OF HIS TEENAGE SON – (07/12/2016) story from pulseofradio.com   The body of Jerry Greer, the 19-year-old son of Craig Morgan, was recovered from a Tennessee lake late yesterday (Monday, July 11th).

Got a baby?  Sick of hanging the laundry, washing the dishes and vacuuming up the crumbs?  Here’s a short video to get your baby to do it all for you.    

I love you, you love me, my head is stuck can’t you see.   A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL GETS HER HEAD STUCK IN A GIANT BARNEY HEAD: She might be a little old to still be playing with Barney

Who doesn’t love the comedy duo of Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly?!  I belly laugh like crazy every time I watch Talladega Nights or Step Brothers. But this guy took fandom to a whole new area

Summer’s here and time to get your coaster on!!!  I close my eyes and scream until I’m horse.  When your wife loves coasters and you don’t, you have to man up at the amusement park.  Here’s a

So great to see a good crowd at today’s Memorial day parade in downtown Galesburg.  Wherever you’re at today, enjoy it with the one’s you love.

  Candace Payne just wanted to show her friends her new toy.  Now, she’s the biggest thing on the web! Like she says at the end, it’s the simple joys.  Charlie bit my finger, eat your heart out.

They just did a retrospect for his retirement this past Sunday.  46 years as our friend on TV.  Read more by clicking on the picture.

This is great casting.  He’s got the demeanor & we know he’s got the temper.  This might be the first time I watch a movie about tennis. CLICK SHIA’S FACE TO READ MORE:  

The couple that sings in the car together, stays together!!!  The song ‘The Fighter’ is from Keith’s latest record.  Nicole does Carrie Underwood’s part.  Give a looksy…  

I thought I was fast at eating corn on the cob til this dude came along.

Apparently Star Wars doesn’t get enough attention the rest of the year, so here it is May the 4th.  And depending on who you talk to, it’s a holiday.  Should we all get May the 4th off?

Gimme a a second while I put my steering wheel back on while I’m going 212 mph.  Whaaaaat???

Yes Chris Stapleton’s ‘Traveller’ has been out quite awhile now, so why is it you don’t own it yet?  Just a reminder of a few albums that will make your collection the coolest on the block.  

Depp and his wife Amber Heard were forced to apologize to Australians for sneaking their dogs, Pistol and Boo, into the country without declaring them. Hey, if I was facing 10 years in prison and to get

Hopefully marathoners in Boston today took off with excitement & not fear.   CLICK THE RUNNER BELOW TO READ MORE ABOUT TODAY’S RACE. With its 119-year history and tough qualifying standards, the Boston Marathon has become one

Tidy up a bit to start the spring season.  Clean Up Days are held twice per year on residents’ regular solid waste collection day — once in the spring and again in the fall. During this time

Out of this world Arby’s guy gets a lot of camera time.  I wish it was real!!  

Craigslist item…get it before no one does.  The description is priceless.

Tim McGraw killed it & Chris Stapleton took home all the hardware.  Another ACM awards in the books. click Chris’s picture to see all the winners:

We take for granted those neatly made, leak proof boxes our Chinese food comes in.  It’s actually a pretty simple but genius design devised by…an American?  

Young Guns, Lost Boys, 24 & tons more and now country music singer.  Kiefer Sutherland has a country record coming out soon called ‘Down In A Hole’ and the first single is pretty sweet.  Kiefer says, “The thing

From Loretta’s ‘Full Circle’ album, which is stellar by the way.  This is a duet with her old buddy Willie Nelson.