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MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: TAYLOR

It’s almost been a year. A whole year since Kanye West did what he did and then went away. Fittingly, he’s back on the scene, and the MTV VMA’s are next week, where Kanye is rumored to share the stage with Taylor Swift in a “must see” moment. Oh the drama!

Lately, it seems like the “must do” thing in the entertainment world is to diss Ms. Swift. Remember how Twitter through up on itself after her CMA performance last year with Stevie Nicks? Everyone and their dog tweeted to point out how out of key Taylor was. But that was all last year right?

Well, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes has stirred the pot once again, saying in an interview yesterday that Taylor Swift “is cute, but she’s horrible.” He went on to say that her music is “all done by computer.” Maybe Chris can join Kanye on stage at this year’s VMA’s and take part in the comedy grovelling that’s bound to be heaped at Swift’s feet. Tsk tsk…

Maybe Kanye started a trend when he did this, one year ago:

MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: CALI
Congratulations Wood Buffalo, you’ve managed to pull off what the entire state of California could not: Implementing a single use shopping bag ban, or in effect, putting plastic bags on the endangered species list. California’s senate voted to OVERRULE the state’s assembly which passed a measure in June to ban plastic bags in all grocery stores across California.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger even said he would have signed the bill into law if it passed. So, for those keeping score at home, I guess its Mayor Melissa Blake 1, The Terminator 0.
How could they even think to overrule the ban when such a sweet mockumentary featuring the vocal talents of Jeremy Irons (who’s voice could make a wolverine purr) exists? Behold, “The Majestic Plastic Bag”, the best nature documentary you’ll see…in the next four minutes

MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: SPACE

I love space…staring at stars, trying to comprehend how freakin’ far away they are, wondering if we’re alone in the universe, and of course what the view of the northern lights is like from the OTHER side of them. That’s why I’m a wee bit jealous that Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson may be headed to space…at least their songs may be.
For the first time ever, NASA has posted a list of songs that the public can vote on, to determine what will be the “wake up call” for astronauts on the next two space shuttle missions, which happen to be the LAST scheduled shuttle missions.

Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again” is there along with Jackson’s “Where I Come From”. They’ve got stiff competition from Bon Jovi, Metallica, Elton John, and the Beatles. So go vote, and help “countrify” space! (What else would make aliens come in peace than hearing our down home, real music, story telling type of tunes?)

Vote here: https://songcontest.nasa.gov/home.aspx

MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: MJ

Yesterday would have been Michael Jackson’s 52nd birthday. If the King of Pop were still with us, chances are the day would have been met with footage of his epic and “highly successful” This Is It shows from the O2 Arena in London playing over and over in the media, and quite possibly a rehashing of the same old, same old Michael Jackson jokes about his oddity.
However, MJ is long gone, and the world still celebrates his music and artistic legacy…none quite so appropriate for Country 93.3 like Bluegrass band “Honeywagon”s new album of MJ covers. The best, is below, but check out all the songs you can for a banjo pickin’, tall grass chewin’ start to the week! Consider it the weirdest back to school present ever.

MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: WOOKIE

I don’t know what it is about Winnie the Pooh…whether its due to my Mom baking my first 4 birthday cakes in a Winnie The Pooh cake mould, the fact I read all the A.A. Milne books at a really young age, or the fact that a member of my family eerily resembles Eeyore (both in looks and personality), but I have always had a soft spot for the little orange bear and his friends…except Rabbit, that guy needs some valium.

Star Wars on the other hand, I’m not a die hard. But I’m not a hater either. The special effects of the original three movies were way ahead of its time, and the “bar scene” is one of my alltime favs from any flick.

Thirdly, I dig mashups. Usually mashups are musical, a creative editing together of the lyrics of one song to the melody of another…sometimes mashups are done with live music (lookup the band Rock Sugar and prepare to have your mind blown)

What do these three random, personal observations have in common? Behold the artistic greatness below! A mashup of ART, combining Winnie the Pooh and Star Wars. Enjoy the creativity…enjoy the randomness!

Great friend of mine, and of Country 93.3, Chris Cummings has a new record on the way in a couple weeks, and it was great to speak with him for the Morning Show today!
MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: CUMMINGS

Chris is best known for tunes like “Betty”, “Lucy Got Lucky”, and “Cowboy Hats” which is his unique criticism of the music industry. Maybe its “trust issues” with the music industry as outlined in that song, but Chris and his wife have always handled his business themselves. Its awesome. But he’s venturing further and further into said music business, wearing the hat of producer, businessman, and even handling distribution, on TOP of being singer/songwriter.

Catch up with Chris:
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Cummings/17968036419
On Twitter: www.twitter.com/_ChrisCummings
On MySpace: (where you can hear “Heart Like A Stone”) www.myspace.com/catmyspace

MORNING SHOW BONUS CODE: mma

Not only will Country VIPs be able to get hooked up with bonus points every morning with the morning show bonus code, but there will always also be bonus BONUS points on the Country 93.3 Facebook page! So make sure you “like us” or become a fan at this link: http://www.facebook.com/country933?ref=ts

Also, for a little sumthin’ sumthin’ extra on top of all that, you can follow Ben McCully on Twitter for insider info and maybe even MORE points: www.twitter.com/mccully

Here’s a video that’s causing an outrage in England and around the world. A woman in Coventry, England throws a cat in a trash bin, and it was all caught by CCTV cameras. What should this woman’s punishment be?

Back in the Mac.
Sure it rhymes, but it also feels great to say. Hey Fort McMurray, its Ben, my buddies call me McCully, and its an honour to be back at Country 93.3, and an honour to be stepping in to take over from my good friend and radio mentor, Kenny.
For some, the idea of riding back to Fort McMurray from Ottawa’s #1 rock station might be a little troublesome. Does this McCully guy even like country? Is he faking it? If you’re not one of the handful of die hards who remember me (translation: Mom), than maybe the fact that I’ve been here before, keepin’ it country, during the evenings, isn’t enough…and maybe the fact that I own two pairs of cowboy boots and three hats isn’t enough. Well then, perhaps looking below at George Canyon’s video for “Drinkin’ Thinkin’” may help. (Fast forward to the 40 second mark, look to the left of the pretty ladies. That’s me in the hat, then I pop up several times throughout the video :P)
Originally coming from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, the home of George Canyon (as well as Bubbles from the TPB, Dave Gunning, and JD Fortune of INXS) I know allllll about the east coast easy living, the music, and the food (man, I missed donairs and lobster).
Honestly, I love country music…but more importantly than that, I know and love Fort McMurray, and I adore beautiful Alberta! I can’t wait to get involved, crank the tunes, get out there to kiss hands and shake babies (that’s the saying right?) and meet you all!
In the meantime, I would become a fan of Country 93.3 on facebook if I were you, cause I’ll be soon dolling out a lot of points there, asking for feedback on a lot of stuff there, and hopefully interacting with all of you!

Get ready for our all new morning show, coming soon!