99.5 The Wolf Podcast

December 1st -  Happy 28th Birthday to Travis Denning..the guy who brought you the # 1 song "After A Few."  Find out what else happened today in Country Music History here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 30th -  On this date in 2002, Tim McGraw made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 45th Birthday Dierks Bentley and Happy 43rd Birthday Josh Turner! Josh performs at Billy Bob's Texas this Friday and Saturday Night..... What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Birthday Billy Currington who turns 47 today...What else happened Nov. 19th in Country Music ? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on the Wolf Hall of Fame on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov. 18th -  22 years ago today, Reba was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in Tulsa.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35pm on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17th -  23 years ago today, George Strait was named by People Magazine as "Country's Sexiest Star."  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 16th -  4 years ago today, George Strait returned to Gruene Hall in New Braunfels to celebrate the release of his "Strait Out of the Box: Vol. 2" set.  It was the first time he'd performed at the legendary dance hall in 34 years.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday the 13th!   5 years ago today, Kane Brown performed his first ever concert...in Darlington, South Carolina.  What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov. 12th -  17 yrs ago today, George Strait received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush at the White House! What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on the Wolf Hall of Fame!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 11th -  Here's what happened today in Country Music!  9 years ago today, George Strait held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the golf course at his Tapatia Resort in Boerne. Catch the Wolf Hall of Fame each weeknight at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock Radford is one of Canada's top riders and will compete this weekend in the 2020 PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium.  The event starts Thursday(Nov. 12) and runs thru Sunday(Nov. 15th).  Brock joins Mark Phillips to talk about this weekend's event and how excited they are to come to Dallas/Ft. Worth!  Buy tickets for the PBR World Finals Here:  PBR World Finals Tickets Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10th -  Happy Birthday Miranda!!!! Our Texas Girl turns 37 today...What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 6th  - 11 years ago today, Reba came to North Texas and performed the Inaugural Grand Opening Concert at Allen Event Center.  What else happened on this date in Country Music?  Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 4th - -  12 years ago today, Toby Keith received the Will Rogers Spirit Award in his home state of Oklahoma.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on the Wolf Hall of Fame.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3rd -  Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary to Brett Young and his wife Taylor!  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29th -  4 years ago today, Luke Combs made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry...What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 27th -  8 years ago today, Jason Aldean held his annual Concert for the Cure here at Gexa Energy Pavilion and raised over $500,000 for Susan G. Komen. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 26th -  Happy Birthday Keith Urban!!! He turns 53 today...What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer joins us to talk about his decision to move to FOX Sports after this season.  Until then, he's focused on getting as many points as he can in the #14 Ford and how much he loves coming to Texas Motor Speedway!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 23rd -  10 years ago today, Blake Shelton became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 21st -  Happy 27th Birthday Kane Brown!!! What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 20th -  Happy 49th Birthday to Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town.....Happy 3rd Anniversary to Shay Mooney of Dan and Shay and his wife Hannah. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on the Wolf Hall of Fame.   Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 19th -  4 years ago today, Garth Brooks allowed his music to be streamed for the first time.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 16th -  4 years ago today, North Texas own Randy Travis was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.  Charlie Daniels was also one of the inductees that night.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 15th -  Happy 51st Birthday to Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town! What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 the Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14th-  3 years ago today, Luke Bryan began filming auditions for his first season as a judge on American Idol.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 the Wolf with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 13th -  30 years ago today, Garth Brooks played to an audience of more than 50,000 people for the very first time....at the State Fair of Texas.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 12th -  A lot of wedding bells rang on this day in Country Music History: Happy 8th Anniversary to Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Happy 2nd Anniversary to Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae Happy 1st Anniversary to Trace Adkins and his wife Victoria What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p tonight on the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Keselowski is currently 5th in the NASCAR Playoff Standings going into Sunday's Race at the ROVAL in Charlotte.  After the race, the playoff field will be narrowed from 12 drivers down to 8.  Brad talks what he needs to do this weekend and is excited about returning to Texas Motor Speedway on October 25th for the AutoTrader Echo Park Automotive 500 !  Check out his conversation with Mark Phillps.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 9th -  Happy 27th Birthday Scotty McCreery! What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 8th -  9 years ago today, Rascal Flatts was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.  What else happened today in Country Music ? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 7th -  12 years ago today, Carrie Underwood met her future husband Mike Fisher for the first time backstage at her concert in Toronto. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 6th -  24 years ago today, Tim and Faith were married in Louisiana.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 5th -  19 years ago today, Reba's TV sitcom "Reba" aired for the very first time on the WB. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 the Wolf with Mark Phillips  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 2nd -  8 years ago today, Darius Rucker was invited by Brad Paisley to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p on the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep. 30th -  3 yrs ago today, Blake Shelton got the key to the city and then later performed at the Grand Opening of his Ole Red Tishomingo,OK Restaurant and Club.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29th  -  On this date in 1993, Willie Nelson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  What else happened on this date in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28th -  10 years ago today, Blake Shelton was invited by Trace Adkins to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.   What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 995 the Wolf.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25th -  15 years ago today, Jake Owen signed his recording contract with RCA Records.  What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips. Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24th -  6 years ago today, Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany got engaged at the San Diego Zoo.  What else happened today in Country Music History?  Find out here and at 6:35p on the Wolf Hall of Fame with Mark Phillips! Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 23rd -  5 years ago today, Thomas Rhett came to A T & T Stadium to help set a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Game of Twister.  A Twister Game Board was set up on the field to promote Thomas' album "Tangled Up. "  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22nd - 6 years ago, Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard and his now wife Haley got engaged.  11 years ago today, Mike Eli of the Eli Young Band and his wife Kacey also got engaged.  What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21st -  Happy Birthday Faith Hill who turns 53....and to Ingrid Andress who turns 29 today..... What else happened on this day in Country Music? Find out here and at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf with Mark Phillips.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18th -  Reba received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this date in 1998... What else happened today in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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September 16th -  The 55th ACM Awards are tonight.  It was 12 years ago today, Darius Rucker released his first country album "Learn to Live." What else happened on this date in Country Music History? Find out here and at 6:35p with Mark Phillips on 99.5 The Wolf.   Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Pardi's had a great 2020 career wise.  He's the only country star to earn two number one songs.  He's also nominated for ACM Album of the Year at this year's awards.  He chatted with Mark Phillips about his life the past few months.  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsea Ballerini just released a new album called "ballerini."  She's also nominated for ACM Female Artist of the Year.  She chats with Mark Phillips about her new album and how she's happy to be nominated along with all of the other great female artists in Country Music.   Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 has been a big year for Lee Brice.  He's also nominated for ACM Song of the Year for his hit "Rumor."    He's coming to perform in Little Elm next Friday and he talked with Mark Phillips about all the good things going on in his world. Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 15th -  28 years ago today, George Strait released the soundtrack to the movie "Pure Country."  Think of all the hits that have come from that album.  Listen to the Wolf Hall of Fame each weeknight at 6:35p on 99.5 The Wolf!  Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Ford for Team Penske, joins Mark Phillips on the Country Stars and Race Cars Podcast. He talks about some of this season's struggles and his upcoming trip to Texas Motor Speedway on October 25th for the Texas 500!   Support the show: http://www.995thewolf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.