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Miranda Lambert And Tyler Childers Taking Part In Robert Earl Keen's Benefit Show For Texas Flood Victims
On Wednesday (July 16), Robert Earl Keen announced a star-studded lineup of musicians - most of them from Texas - who will be taking part in his benefit show in support of flood victims in Texas Hill Country. The event, billed as REK & Friends: App...
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Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' Tops Luminate's 2025 Midyear Rankings, Alongside Kendrick Lamar And SZA's "Luther"
In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen's chart-topping album, I'm the Problem, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit song, "Luther," led Luminate's midyear rankings. I'm the Problem earned 2.562 million equivalent album units, while "...
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Smoke & Barrel | Calcasieu Parish Courthouse Lawn | November 22, 2025
The BIG KIX 96.1 Welcomes Smoke & Barrel: A Celebration of Fine Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey to downtown Lake Charles, November 22, 2025.
Your chance to taste over 150 spirits while enjoying BBQ from out-of-this-world pit masters. Plus, complimentary beer and wine, live music and you'll get a free Smoke & Barr…
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The BIG KIX 96.1's Birthday Club
The BIG KIX 96.1 has teamed with The Flower Shop of Lake Charles, Que Pasa and Putt Putt Fun Center for our Birthday Club. Everybody has a birthday and we want to shout you out on your special day.
Sign up below and let us know when your birthday is then listen weekday mornings to…
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