Kansas City band Smokin' J's will headline a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, during the Grinnell After Harvest Festival. In an interview with 100.3 The Ride, the band shared what fans can expect from their first Northwest Kansas performance. The free concert follows the community barbecue and kicks off a weekend of family-friendly festival activities celebrating more than 50 years of Grinnell tradition.

**SEO Description (500 characters or less):** NWKS Radio's annual signed guitar auction during the Collin Raye and Walker Montgomery concert raised $2,000 for veterans charities. The winning bidder from WaKeeney donated the proceeds to Wounded Warriors, Honor Flight, and American Legion Post 173 in memory of family members who served in the military. The annual concert tradition continues to make a lasting impact across Northwest Kansas.

NWKS Radio's 6th annual concert brought more than 1,300 fans to the Colby Event Center on June 27 as country stars Collin Raye and Walker Montgomery delivered an unforgettable night of music. Go behind the scenes to see the months of planning, dedicated volunteers, local sponsors, and community partnerships that made one of Northwest Kansas' biggest entertainment events a huge success.

Garrett Wellbrock of NWKS Radio talks with artist Collin Raye about his career, his hits, and his show this Saturday night, June 27th at the Colby Event Center in Colby, KS.

Addison Stoddard of NWKS Radio interviews by phone country singer, Walker Montgomery. Walker is from Kentucky and has deep ties to the music industry. His dad is John Micheal Montgomery and Uncle Eddie Montgomery. Walker is opening for Collin Raye in Colby, KS on June 27, 2026 at the Colby Event Center.

At NWKS Radio, we're all about the music and Monday, May 25th was the American Music Awards (AMAs). You can catch your favorite winners on 100.3 The Ride and FlyOver Country 97.9! So.....who won?? Take a peek at some of the categories and winners!

The 2026 ACM Awards brought huge wins, emotional moments, and breakout performances to country music’s biggest night in Las Vegas. Ella Langley dominated the evening with seven wins, while Cody Johnson captured Entertainer of the Year. Check out the full list of winners, memorable moments, and highlights from the ACM Awards.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and music can make a real difference. Studies show 1 in 5 adults face mental health challenges, but something as simple as turning on the radio can boost mood and reduce stress. Discover how NWKS Radio stations like 100.3 The Ride, RockIt 102.5, FlyOver Country 97.9, and KXXX 790 can help, and where to find local support.

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RockIt 102.5 officially becomes RockIt 102.5 KLOE Goodland after a live announcement from NWKS Radio. The historic KLOE call letters live on following the loss of the 730 AM tower, honoring nearly 80 years of local radio history while keeping the same music, local programming, and a refreshed gold logo.

Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday with a powerful re-release of her classic song “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” featuring an all-female lineup of music superstars. The milestone highlights Dolly’s legendary career, continued creativity, and lifelong commitment to giving back. Celebrate Dolly’s music and legacy by tuning in to her classics on KXXX 790 and her newer collaborations on FlyOver Country 97.9.

Joel Navarro hosted a one hour special in tribute to Raul Malo, the front man of the genre-defying and Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, after he passed away. The one hour special radio show featured 90's country hits from The Mavericks and solo hits on KXXX 790 and 1370 KGNO - Dodge City's First Radio Station on Thursday, December 11th from 10 to 11 am. If you missed it or want to listen again. Here is the audio on demand on our KXXX 790 stream playlist

Today, December 11th, we celebrate a true holiday legend: Brenda Lee turns 81 years old! And while she’s blowing out candles, the rest of us are cranking up one of the most iconic Christmas songs ever recorded - “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

Raul Malo, the front man of the genre-defying and Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, passed away last night according to his wife, after battling cancer. Joel Navarro will do a special hour tribute to Raul Malo featuring 90's country hits from The Mavericks and solo hits on KXXX 790 and 1370 KGNO - Dodge City's First Radio Station on Thursday, December 11th from 10 to am. Tune-in on air, or stream from nwksradio.net or swksradio.net

Discover the biggest Christmas music of the season with NWKS Radio’s holiday guide. From new 2025 Christmas album releases to all-time favorite holiday songs and classic Christmas albums, we break down why this music matters and how our stations are adding more festive hits every day. Tune in to enjoy the soundtrack of the season across Northwest Kansas.

Thanksgiving just got a whole lot louder. The Dallas Cowboys have announced that Grammy-nominated superstar Post Malone will headline the halftime performance during their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, 2025. The game - already a major holiday tradition - now brings together two powerhouse fanbases AND one of the biggest names in music.

It was a lively early afternoon at the NWKS Radio studios on Range Avenue as rising country artist Dallas Pryor joined Kristina live on FlyOver Country 97.9. Dallas, who’s been making waves in the Texas/Red Dirt country scene, was all smiles as he rolled into Colby, calling it a familiar town he’s glad to stop in. “I’m absolutely stoked to be here,” he said. “It’s fun to be back in a familiar place.”

Live in the FlyOver Country 97.9 Studio and on-air is Kansas's own Dallas Pryor. You may recognize him from The Lazy Wayne Band and now he's just released his first single "Woman Like You" under his own name. Listen to an interview and maybe even a few songs when Dallas visits the studios tomorrow. Listen on air to FlyOver Country 97.9 or stream the station at nwksradio.net

Picture this: It’s still blistering hot at Rock the Plains. Sweat is dripping off everyone’s faces (myself included), but none of that stops Braxton Keith, clad in those signature overalls — with no shirt this time. That “guy-next-door energy” made him as approachable as anyone I’ve met backstage. We caught up with him right after his set. He had that breezy, laid-back vibe: “I had to hunt you down,” I joked, and he just laughed and apologized that I was hunting him down!

On a sweltering Saturday afternoon at Rock the Plains, Adam Hood took the stage with the kind of soulful voice that makes you stop mid-sentence and just listen. He wasn’t just there to play and disappear -- Adam was the only artist I know of who made his way to the merch tent after his set, meeting fans and talking with the media. That kind of accessibility is rare these days, and it says a lot about the kind of artist (and person) he is.