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The Ritch Cassidy Show

        
       
       Weekdays 9A - 2P

"You Must Be The Change
You Want To See In The World"
~Mahatma Gandhi





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The Ritch Cassidy Digital Download of The Day
One of our new features here at The Ritch Cassidy Show page is our Daily Download.  This is where you can take one of your favorite moments from The Ritch Cassidy Show and download it to your I-Pod, Mp3 Player, ITune account or computer for FREE. 

We have re-discovered some great interviews, in-studio performances, jokes, parodies and more that you won't get anywhere else.  The only catch is that the Cassidy Digital Download will probably change everyday.  So bookmark us and keep checkin' back.  **And if there is a particular audio piece you would like us to feature...feel free to drop us a line and tell us.

(right-click the speaker and Save Target As to download)

"RIGHT HERE WITH YOU" By Chad Lee

I played this song on the air and it got a HUGE response from Cassidy Crew members. 

The song "Right Here With You" was written by my good friend Chad Lee.  Chad was asked to write a wedding song for our friend who was getting married in Denver 5 years ago. This is what Chad came up with.  I have gotten numerous emails and calls from people asking where they could get a copy of it for their wedding.  After talking with Chad, he has been gracious enough to allow you to download it here for FREE.

Enjoy, and make sure to get out and see Chad perform when he's out and about around Omaha. You won't be let-down.

RIGHT HERE WITH YOU

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Cassidy's Top 5 Kat Favorites Right Now(3/12):
1.) "Every Day" ~ Rascal Flatts 
2.) "All American Girl" ~ Carrie Underwood
3.) "Home" ~ Blake Shelton
4.) "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" ~ Dierks Bentley
5.) "Just Got Started Loving You" ~ James Otto



10 Random Country Cassifacts:
A few snapshots of my country past
10.)  I sang on the Opry when I was 5 yrs old
09.)  I once played guitar and sang w/ Blake Shelton
08.)  I've auditioned twice to be a host on CMT
07.)  I waved to Johnny Cash driving through Tenn.
06.)  I got kicked off the Yankee Grey Tour Bus
05.)  I once wrote for Country Weekly magazine
04.)  I got $20 from keith urban for picking him up.
03.)  I hosted "packaged" radio shows in 4 states
02.)  I got Dierks to record my buddies voicemail
01.)  I met George Jones & he told me "to eat something" 




    


Tim, Ritch and Faith before the June 5th show.
(I wore that smile for a week after)
What To Expect:
People ask me "Cassidy, what exactly do you do between 9A-2P on Nebraska's Country SUPERstation KAT103?" Hmmm....good question......and while I surf the "kid running into the patio door" or "Dad getting the tee-ball bat where it hurts" video sites I'll just tell you a few things you can expect here at thekat.com weekdays between 9AM-2PM.


**I thought this picture would never see the light of day, but here is a promo pic from a job I had early in my career.  hey, I was young and I needed the $$**

*The Bohemian Birth Chart*
Are you expecting and want me to predict whether it is a boy or girl?  It's simple, just call 962-1037 and give us the month it was conceived and how old mom will be when the baby is born.  With 99% accuracy, I'll tell you whether to paint the room blue or pink.





With Dierks B4 his Live & Loud Show



Cassidy and Craig with Dierks


Hangin' w/ Music Icon Junior Brown

*FREE STUFF*
The Country Star Diner has expanded into a full 2 hour program since I began hosting, which means there will always be an opportunity to win free food, concert tickets and more.


Click Photo Above to See Who's On The Show This Week

*Artist Interviews*
Since joining Nebraska's Country SUPERstation KAT103, I have been fortunate enough to bring you in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in country music including Garth Brooks, Dierks, Tracy Lawrence, SheDaisy, Kenny Chesney, Mark Wills, Eric Church, Pam Tillis, Diamond Rio and more thanks to my bosses and friends at KAT103.  Whenever the stars pass through the metro, they make it a point to visit their friends in Dundee.  Keep listening for more of your favorite country stars (anytime of the day) here on KAT103.

Here are a few recent interviews we've had:

Jimmy Wayne Chats w/ Us at the Roadhouse:
 Jimmy Wayne at The Roadhouse

Church Calls in About The Sweater:
 Eric Church Calls-In Part 1
 Eric Church Calls-In Part 2

Rivers Rutherford in-town for "Share The Beat"
 Songwriter Rivers Rutherford Hangs Out P1
 Songwriter Rivers Rutherford Hangs Out P2
(more old and new comin' soon)

The Country Star Diner has expanded into a full 2 hour program since I began hosting, which means there will always be an opportunity to win free food, concert tickets and more.Click Photo Above to See Who's On The Show This WeekSince joining Nebraska's Country SUPERstation KAT103, I have been fortunate enough to bring you in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in country music including Garth Brooks, Dierks, Tracy Lawrence, SheDaisy, Kenny Chesney, Mark Wills, Eric Church, Pam Tillis, Diamond Rio and more thanks to my bosses and friends at KAT103.  Whenever the stars pass through the metro, they make it a point to visit their friends in Dundee.  Keep listening for more of your favorite country stars (anytime of the day) here on KAT103. Jimmy Wayne at The Roadhouse Eric Church Calls-In Part 1 Eric Church Calls-In Part 2 Songwriter Rivers Rutherford Hangs Out P1 Songwriter Rivers Rutherford Hangs Out P2(more old and comin' soon)

I've Been Watching You...I'm Your Buck-A-Roo


A Really Really....Almost Not Here Bio On Cassidy.......
Ritch Cassidy hosts “The Ritch Cassidy Show” on Nebraska’s Country Superstation KAT103 weekdays from 9a-2p and again every Sunday afternoon from noon - 3p. Known for his 2 brain cells and unwavering love for country music, Cassidy began his 10-year radio journey in Lincoln as the "over-night" phone screener. At one time, Ritch Cassidy hosted “pre-packaged” radio shows in 4 other states, as well as auditioned for CMT (Country Music Television).

Many of the singers and songwriters you hear everyday on Nebraska's Country Superstation KAT103have stopped by to chat about their latest projects. Diamond Rio, Kenny Rogers, Garth, Mark Wills, Tracy Lawrence and Big & Rich all joined Cassidy in the last year to talk about new music. More recently, some of the newest faces of country have made the stop, including Eric Church, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson and Dusty Drake. The in-depth, down home interviews Cassidy brings to fans gives not only the artist, but also the audience a chance to connect on a personal level that is very rarely heard.

If the last year was any indication, Ritch Cassidy and members of the Cassidy Crew are poised and ready to take not only country music, but country music entertainment to a completely new level.

In his spare time, Cassidy enjoys singing, playing guitar and researching the history of country music.

*Your Requests & Dedications*
Afterall, I just push the buttons.  We are playing what YOU want to hear.  Call 962-1037 or email us ritch@thekat.com.  Turn it up right now....We're playing Today's Country and Your All-Time Favorites.  Thanks for being a part of the KAT103 Family.








Can you tell I was a little excited to meet John Anderson?
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Ritch Cassidy on My Space
Like the rest of the world, I have become a My Space geek, if you're a member, please check it out and become a friend.


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Internet Movie Database: BERT "The Movie"
My first movie credit!!  Bert: The Movie  was recently screened at a packed Rose Theatre here in Omaha to rave reviews and is currently being shown in LA and will make the movie festival rounds this winter.  Look for it to hit theatres or dvd stores sometime next year.

"Hang Out For Awhile....Tell A Friend
...Have Some Cheetos"

Wednesday 08-20-2008 11:08pm CT


Meet Dean Brody

Take a listen to one of country music's newest stars, Dean Brody.  Listen to in-stdio performances of Undone and A VERY Moving song called BROTHERS!!!! You'll want to have the kleenex ready.



Hear our in-studio chat with country newcomer Dean Brody





One Hillbilly......Two Braincells.....and THREE BIG STARS
It's been a busy week and a half on The Ritch Cassidy Show and now you can re-live and re-catch anything you missed.  Here's our chats with Keith Anderson, Kellie Pickler and Country great John Michael Montgomery.




Keith Anderson Talks About His New CD C'MON!
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Kellie Chimes In About Life On The Road, Sonic and Goin To Wal-Mart
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After Playing In The Listener Lounge, JMM Talked On-Air About New Music

PART 1

PART 4








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VERN SETS OUT TO COVER THE OLYMPICS FOR KAT103

He calls himself Ritch Cassidy's BIGGEST FAN...so much so that he only eats cheetos and he named his cat CASSIDY....after, well, you get the idea.  Vern has tried for years to do more for KAT103 and this year he saved up enough money to MAIL himself to Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games.  He has been checking in with us everyday on his travels.  Unfortunately, Vern hasn't made it that far yet.  Keep checkin back as we keep posting the messages that Vern leaves from the road....on his Road To Beijing With KAT103.

Monday August 4th, 2008

VERN's 1st Report
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Beijing, Michigan
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South Carolina
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Scared In South Carolina
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Tuesday August 5th, 2008

Vern Meets Bubba
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Nashville Star Gets To Beijing
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Bubba Gets In Trouble/The Alamo
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Vern Makes It To The Grand Canyon
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Wednesday 07-30-2008 8:38am CT





My Family In MissourA Makes National News!!!!!!!!!!
What a surprise it was to turn on the national news this morning and see my MissourA relatives on the National Television Set!!!!!! Click the picture below....it's AMAZING!!!!!!!!






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Another Reason YOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU Need to Register For The Listener Lounge

A VERY VERY VERY (did I mention VERY) cool way to spend a Sunday in the KAT103 Listener Lounge.....with Randy Owen of Alabama fame.  He has a new solo record comin' out soon.
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We caught up with Jessica Simpson about her upcoming Country Album

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Camera At Wrigley Catches Dad Sharing a Sip Of Suds With Young Son.
Many of young boys have had their first taste of beer...thanks in large part to their father.  And while it may not be right, some consder it a bonding memory that one will never forget.  Pretty safe to say that a lot fo people won't forget THIS YOUNG FANS (what appears to be) first sip of beer. AT the ballpark.....on national tv.














Jimmy Wayne Stops By SURPRISE
With Craig on vacation, I had NO IDEA that Jimmy Wayne was gonna be driving through Omaha to catch a flight.  How COOL is THAT?????  So I told him we had to get on the air to talk new music.  He was even nice enough to play LIVE on the air before he headed off to the airport. The interview and performance are posted below. ENJOY!~
(Jimmy Wayne and Ritch July 8th)


Jimmy Wayne Surprises Us In The Studio
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Jimmy Talks About The New Album
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Jimmy Performs Sara Smile LIVE on the air
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Tim and Faith Take The FAM out to Grab Some Grub!!!!

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill take their daughters, Gracie, 11, Maggie, 9, and Audrey, 6, for lunch at Cafe Med up on Sunset Plaza last week.
 


Faith Hill
will be releasing her first Christmas album of her 15-year career, “Joy to the World,” due September 16 on Warner Bros.

(Story and Pics courtesy of JustJared.buzznet.com)














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I may have found MY DREAM GIRL!!!!!!!!

Cheetos AND a Pretty Girl????? Yeah, that could be heaven






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ADVANCED Technology Gives Us First Look

Thanks to advances in modern technology, we have been able to enter information and calculate what Dierks Bentley's first born child will look like.  Here is Little D!!!
(Boy, he really DOES look like his daddy)





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Chris Cagle is BACK....and Speaks The TRUTH


Capitol Nashville Artist Chris Cagle chimed in to talk about his new cd "My Life Has Been A Country Song" which includes his Top 5 Hit What Kind of Gone and his latest No Love Songs. In this EXCLUSIVE interview, Cagle opens up about his demons, recovery, how Nashville said he was finished and more.  Not only is this a MUST hear for any CagleHead, but for those looking to find out what's instore if you feel you've hit the bottom of the barrel.  A Chris Cagle Interview that will change your life.


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KENNY RELEASES: LIVE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA CD
Well....not really, but we thought it was so cool that he went ahead and performed the entire concert with broken toes, that we wondered what it would sound like if he DID record a LIVE album after it happened and didn't have the SuperHuman Strength he does. This is all in fun. Enjoy!~

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KENNY BREAKS HIS FOOT HITTING THE STAGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA



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EC Season 2/Episode 1: TEST DRIVE



















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Eric Church calls Cassidy & Craig


Eric Church caught up with Cassidy & Craig to talk about the ERIC CHURCH STRIKE videos, the new single "His Kind Of Money (My Kind Of Love), the new record and more.

While Eric joined us on air for about 8 minutes, you can hear the full phone conversation, interview and chat unedited below.
Make sure to tell all Church Choir members to log on HERE and hear over a 12 minute conversation with our boy. 

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Lyric Street Recording Artist Phil Stacey Stops By
Phil Stacey stopped off in Omaha to play for a select group of winners in the KAT103/Southwest Airlines Listener Lounge.

Cassidy and Phil after the performance.

Cassidy & Craig thought Phil's performance was sooooo good, they presented him with his very FIRST (of many we're sure) CMA Award.

Listen to Phil's Interview BELOW:
Part 1
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Part 2
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March 20th, 2008......A JEWEL Of A Time.........
Valory Recording Artist Jewel takes a few minutes to hang after her Packed-House performance at the KAT103/Southwest Airlines Listener Lounge. 
Pictured (L to R): Miranda, Craig, Jewel, Cassidy and EJ inside the KAT103 Studio.




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THE ERIC CHURCH STRIKE REACHES A NEW LEVEL:





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Ritch Cassidy Chats With American ICON



Listen in as Dolly chats about duets, theme parks, Broadway and more!!!!

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Cassidy & Crossin Dixon

Check out the newest members of the Broken Bow Records Family:

CROSSIN DIXON



PART 1
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PART 2
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Our Tribute To Brett Favre

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Your BEHIND THE SCENES look at Toby's New Movie
As you may have heard us talk about, Toby Keith is in New Mexico right now filming his new movie Beer For My Horses with Rodney Carrington, Willie Nelson and Ted Nugent.  My blood brotha Crash Davis stopped by recently to give us a little insight into the filming of the movie after he talked to Ted Nugent recently.

(Picture from the set)

Listen to Crash Davis and Ted Nugent Give Us A First Look at the New Movie Beer For My Horses:

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Carrie Underwood Chats With Cassidy & Craig
The All American Girl Carrie Underwood took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about touring with keith urban, her latest cd Carnival Ride and what it takes to pull off consecutive #1 hits.

Listen to the FULL Interview Right HERE

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We Decided To Pull a LOHAN Today!!!!!
So the big story has been how Lindsay Lohan channeled Marilyn Monroe in her New York Magazine shoot....so we decided to see if we could recreated the Dierks look from a while back.  Yeah, I know...not so much....



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The LOST Craig Lonsestar Audition Tape

(thanks to Kristen for the picture)

There was a point last week when Craig got mad at me because I shared with you something that he never thought would hit the air....his audition tape he sent off to Dean, Keech and Michael to become the new lead singer of Lonestar.

Needless to say, the guys deicded to go with Cody Collins and the new Lonestar cd should be out soon!!  Until then, you can enjoy Craig's version of Billy Gilman's Oklahoma.....a song that could have been his ticket from country radio to country music superstardom.

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Cassidy & Craig Get The Unexpected:

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Happy Presidents Day 2008!!!
Did George Washington REALLY have wooden teeth?

Well...no, not exactly, but he did have dentures.  Check out a few of President Washington's choppers.  They were made out of a wide variety of materials including lead, gold, ivory, human and animal teeth....take a look:



I know, I know....I'm need'n some gum right about now too!


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Country's Newest Star: Rissi Palmer
(Rissi and I with the Valentine's Day card I made her)

Rissi (pronounced: Reese-ee) kicked off the 2008 KAT103/Southwest Airlines Listener Lounge with a special performance for a select group of KAT103 Lucky Listeners on Feruary 13th.

 Click Here to hear Ritch and Rissi chat about her musical journey, her grammy acceptance speech and the special "gift" Ritch made for Rissi's visit to Omaha.




Click HERE to learn about Rissi
and hear her new single "Hold On To Me"
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The Eric Church Strike Continues...
Episode 4:That C&C Show
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What the ???????????????????
My good friend Donna and the rest of the ladies over at Werner emailed me and said I look like Dierks in this picture???? Um....yeah, I'd say more like Billy Gilman.






As the Eric Church Boycott continues......., Cassidy & Craig check their voicemail and hear from some of their closest friends in Country Music that would like to send off t-shirts, hats and other pieces of SCHWAG.  Click the picture to hear who has been calling in.
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We STEAL A Few Minutes With Chuck Wicks.


RCA's newest SuperStar Chuck Wicks will join Cassidy & Craig for a bit to talk about his debut cd Starting Now, his huge hit single Stealing Cinderella and what it was like parking cars in Nashville to make ends meet before getting his record deal.  Tuesday, during the Country Star Diner be HERE to meet Chuck Wicks with Nebraska's Country Superstation KAT103.

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DAY 3
Friday 01-18-2008 6:55pm CT



Another Day Without The Church Hat
Cassidy and Craig return with another journal entry into life without the Eric Church hat.  While Cassidy tries to write a new song about the whole "Church Got Married Without Inviting His Buddies", Craig tries to move on and find a new lid for his man locks.  Click picture for the latest.