The longest running light aircraft show makes it's home in Mt. Vernon, IL and in 2024 they are celebrating 16 years at the Outland Airport! Director Chris Collins joins Big Jake's show to discuss how important this expo is to the city as well as all the history and aviation advancement that will be on display September 5th-7th.

 
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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!

 
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WMIX and Allstate Insurance Agent in Mt. Vernon, Paul Shields are giving you 2 separate opportunities to go to the CMA awards November 20th in Nashville. First, you can text c-m-a to the Paul Shields Allstate Insurance text line, 618-242-0094 and follow the instructions.

Your other chance to win is also your chance to help some local kids in Jefferson County have a great Christmas this year through the Jefferson County Toys for Kids. Go to the Jefferson County Toys for Kids Facebook page or to jeffcotoysforkids.org and bid on two lower level seats to country music’s biggest night. All the proceeds from the auction go to benefit the Toys for Kids…just in time for Christmas!

Two great opportunities from Jefferson County Toys for Kids, Paul Shields at Allstate Insurance in Mt. Vernon, and your COMMUNITY LEADER in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, 94.1FM, WMIX!

 
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