Carson’s Blog

At Y107, there’s a ton of things we LOVE! We love our community. We love you, our listeners. We love the music! We love social media. We love culture. And, we LOVE having fun!  But, there’s too few of us in the building, and we would LOVE to add some fresh voices to the mix. If you’ve ever thought about …

Yup, it happened! Billie Eilish got her dream wish and collaborated with her CRUSH Justin Bieber. However, is it really worth it?

Yesterday, Taylor Swift announced she’d be on Instagram Live today, catching us up on “stuff… and things…”. Did she ever!  We now know a new single, the album title and release, and so much more!

Ed Sheeran w/Justin Bieber. Daddy Yankee w/Katy Perry. Jonas Brothers. Shawn Mendes. BTS w/Halsey. Taylor Swift. DJ Khaled. Halsey solo. Ed Sheeran AGAIN! The battle for the sought after “Song for Summer” rages on with another new release from a major artist each Friday for the last two months it seems. This week, we get TWO. A couple weeks ago, …

RED CROSS ONE STOP SHOP: The Red Cross has set up what it is calling a one-stop shop for tornado victims. Lots of resources will be available at The Linc recreation center on Lafayette Street in Jefferson City from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. There’s a similar Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at …

Over the years, it hasn’t been easy to be a Justin Bieber fan.

Swifties are at it again! First, they went NUTS about all the theories leading up to Taylor Swift’s latest release “Me!”  But if you thought the insanity would die down, you’re horribly mistaken. The theories and reveals continue.

The countdown is over, and the moment we’ve waited for has arrived! 

When major artists get together to record a track, it’s a big deal.

A few weeks ago, the Chainsmokers announced they were hitting the road with 5 Seconds of Summer this fall on the “WORLD WAR JOY” Tour, including stops in KC and STL.  Now they’ve announced an album is coming soon, with the same name. We know this will be HUGE and want to make sure you’re there! Join Carson at 3:20p all …

In July of 2017, it was announced that legendary Lake of the Ozarks resort, Tan-Tar-A, was sold, and would become a Margaritaville Resort. Now we have a date.

It’s been a rough winter. Understatement we know. But how did all the snow days effect the school year, and will classes continue into June?  We now know the answer, and it’s better than we thought.

Is actor William H Macy truly Frank Gallagher, the character he plays in Shameless? With this whole college cheating scandal, we’re kinda thinking life is imitating art. 

Nothing says springtime like baby animals. Warm Springs Ranch in Boonville has just announced a baby. A baby CLYDESDALE!  According to Fox4KC, baby Carly was born earlier this month. Want to meet her yourself?  You can, as Warm Springs opens for tours again starting March 23rd.  Until then, enjoy this video of baby Carly!

When it comes to Kelly Clarkson, there’s no denying 2 things: She’s INCREDIBLY talented and can probably sing ANYTHING She’s a HUGE fan of music, ALL music.

While we’ve been sitting here staring at Taylor Swift’s Instagram, the Jonas Brothers have FINALLY revealed the rumors and speculation are true…   THEY’RE BACK!   Honestly, should we be surprised?  After disbanding to do their own thing back in 2013, their twitter and Instagram were suddenly reactivated in January of 2018. While Nick denied the reunion, he wasn’t too convincing. …

If you know a Swifty, you know they are hardcore freaking out right now, as Taylor Swift is apparently counting down to… something. Or is she?

Everyone seems to be infatuated with Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.  That list includes Kelly Clarkson.

Get ready Missouri for a show unlike anything done before. Travis Scott takes it up a notch extending his “ASTROWORLD: WISH YOU WERE HERE” Tour to now include a stop at Kansas City’s Sprint Center in February!  AND JUST ANNOUNCED, he’s added Sheck Wes to the tour! Tickets will sell out! Get yours first! Tickets for the February 17th show are now on sale! Click …

Backstreet’s Back! Wait, BAWKstreet this time around. On the eve of the Backstreet Boys dropping their 10th album, DNA, they made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy, being the pioneer is doing something odd and viral, apparently pitched them the idea to dress up as CHICKENS. Why?  So they could do a complete chicken bawk cover …

Remember the name Katelyn Ohashi! This girl is unbelievable and might just be the new face of USA Women’s Gymnastics, especially thanks to a viral video The gymnast viral video everyone is talking about today is of a UCLA athlete named Katelyn Ohashi. With all the sadness and disgusting scandal that’s hovered over USA Women’s Gymnastics the past couple years, …

This weekend might just be a little bit rougher than we’d like, as a winter storm front heads our way.  Here’s what you need to know. As of 4p Thursday (1/10): Benton, Pettis, and Saline counties are under a Winter Storm Advisory starting 3p Friday through 6p Saturday.  Southern counties will be dealing with the elements first.  Camden, Maries, Miller, …

In one moment, Kevin Hart was announced as the Oscars host. Less than 24 hours later a firestorm hits, and within a day, he’s out. This from statements he made 10 years ago. Has the Academy now changed their mind thanks to Ellen DeGeneres? Later today, Kevin Hart will appear on Ellen’s show in a pre-recorded interview. It’s so powerful …

Are you one of the 45mil and counting who have experienced the Birdbox phenomenon on Netflix? Most of us at the station have, and all have many of the same questions you do when it comes to the end.  NO SPOILERS ON THE MOVIE HERE. Let’s just say it caught us a bit off guard and made us wonder what the future …

James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke has been a viral smash, and just about every pop star has been on it. Favorites include Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Michelle Obama… it’s so hard to choose.  Migos just did it! So maybe it was time THIS happened: Cardi B Does Carpool Karaoke!  The full episode drops Monday …