Saturday afternoon at Rock the Plains, the heat index was somewhere between “sauna” and “walking on the sun,” but that didn’t stop Kansas’ own Logan Mize from lighting up the stage. Even before his official Saturday set, Logan made a surprise Friday appearance, jumping on stage with Jenna Paulette to perform their brand-new duet (which just so happens to release tonight). It was a fun sneak peek for the crowd — and a great reminder of why live music is magic.

Kristina from FlyOver Country 97.9 interviews Kaitlin Butts at Rock the Plains. Rock the Plains was hot -- like sunscreen-mixed-with-dirt hot-- but the music was worth every sweaty second. And one of the artists I was most excited to talk to was the incredibly talented (and wonderfully real) Kaitlin Butts. She told me how much she loved the energy from the Rock the Plains crowd - even in the blazing afternoon heat.

Rock the Plains 2024 brought Texas Country and Red Dirt music back to Tuttle Creek Park in Manhattan, KS, August 8–9. Hosted at the former Country Stampede grounds, the inaugural festival featured Curtis Grimes, Kaitlyn Butts, Randy Rogers Band, Pat Green, Casey Donahew, and more. FlyOver Country 97.9’s Kristina covered the action live, sharing backstage interviews, contest winners’ experiences, and two unforgettable days of music and community.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to interview Texas Female Artist of the Decade in her natural habitat, let me set the scene: August 1, 2025, Central Station in Dodge City, Kansas. The rain stayed away this time, so I finally got to see a full Bri Bagwell show after her 2023 Central Station set was cut short. She and “The Banned” (yes, that’s what they call themselves) opened for Micky and the Motorcars at Dodge City Days, and it was worth the two-year wait.

Get Ready, Northwest Kansas—something big is coming! We’re thrilled to announce that FlyOver Country 97.9 is a sponsor of Rock the Plains, taking place August 8 and 9, 2025, at picturesque Tuttle Creek State Park just outside Manhattan, KS. Hosted for the first time ever, Rock the Plains brings the heart of Texas, Red Dirt, and Americana country music to the heartland.

The world of rock has lost one of its most iconic voices. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a trailblazing solo art

Joel Navarro gives his Little Texas jacket from 1994 to a The Frontmen SuperFan

NWKS Radio interviewed Tim Rushlow of Frontmen, who will be playing at the Colby Event Center May 3rd!

Roberta Flack has died at 88.

NWKS Radio announces that they are bringing in a 3rd act for their Country Legends Concert event at the Colby Event Center on May 3

TikTok has become a powerhouse for discovering new music and launch careers of many artists.

Kristina from NWKS Radio visits with Koe Wetzel about life on the road and music

Kristina from NWKS Radio visits with Texas Artist, William Clark Green.

Kristina from NWKS Radio visited with Cody Canada from Cody Canada & the Departed