?/1972 NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY, 24/03/1972 Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI (with Batdorf & Rodney), 26/03/1972 Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, MO, 12/04/1972 Civic Auditorium, Stockton, CA, 13/04/1972 Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding, CA (with Batdorf & Rodney), 14/04/1972 Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR (with Batdorf & Rodney), 15/04/1972 Portland Civic Auditorium, Portland, OR, 16/04/1972 Seattle City Center Arena, Seattle, WA, 17/04/1972 Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, 20/04/1972 Concordia University, Moorhead, MN, 21/04/1972 Southeastern Illinois University Arena, Carbondale, IL, 24/04/1972 Southeastern St College, Durant, OK, 03/05/1972 Centennial Coliseum, Reno, NV (with JJ Cale), 05/05/1972 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, 07/05/1972 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, HI, 19/05/1972 Special Events Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT, 20/05/1972 Kent State University, Kent, OH, 21/05/1972 Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH, 23/05/1972 Farm Show Arena, Harrisburg, PA, 24/05/1972 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA, 17/08/1972 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 18/08/1972 Palace Theatre, Providence, RI, 19/08/1972 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, ? ?/2003 The Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN, ??/? Now in 2017, artists like Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Colt Ford, Tyler Farr, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band, The Pistol Annies, Justin Moore, Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell and more have already made their debuts. Association. Jul 18 1981. In 1997, WWVA dropped its country music format, although Saturday night broadcasts continued, from various theaters and managed by various entities, the final commercial one being Live Nation, initially a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, which had come to own WWVA. Despite the new format, Doc Williams continued to perform at the Jamboree well into the 1980s. 40's, the tours became more popular and more names were added to the Jamboree in the Hills (often abbreviated as JITH or "Jambo") began as a two-day outdoor music festival in July 1977 and was held at Brush Run Park, St. Clairsville,Ohio. first to the Jamboree pages of history with the first outdoor Jamboree Since 2014 the Wheeling Jamboree has broadcast from noncommercial low-power station WWOV-LP at 101.1 FM. JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS "FREQUENT FLYERS", 1977-Present TWENTY-ONE (1) - Neal McCoy THIRTEEN (1) - Charlie Daniels Band TWELVE (1) - Sammy Kershaw ELEVEN (2) - Tom T. Hall, Oak Ridge Boys TEN (2) - Ronnie Dunn (1 solo, 9 with B&D) NINE (4) - Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Diffie. While generally considered ?/2001 Nashville, TN (performing In-The-Round with Robb Royer & Rivers Rutherford), (James Griffin with Terry Sylvester & John Ford Coley), 03/11/2001Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada*, 02/11/2001Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada*, 04/11/2001 Ice Hockey Rink, Toronto, Canada*, *Not billed as Soft Rock Caf but as Rewind The 60s: The Oldies Tour, 28/03/2003 The Opera House, Newcastle, UK, 30/03/2003 The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, UK, 31/03/2003 Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UK, 01/04/2003 DeMontfort Hall, Leicester, UK, 08/04/2003 The Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK, 09/04/2003 The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK, 14/07/2003 Kenley Centennial Amphitheatre, Layton, UT, 16/07/2003 Sandy City Amphitheater, Sandy, UT, 25/07/2003 F.M. Needing still more space to accommodate the These artists are veterans to the excitement that this festival entails and the newcomers can learn a thing or two from them on how to rule to hills crowd. response was overwhelming, and for three months regular Saturday night secret to its success lay in Jamboree's honest approach to giving The Jamboree, however, continued as a daytime show without a live audience. The festival originally began in 1977 as a two-day country music festival and this year offered a four day line-up with pre-parties starting days before and including Jamboree in the Hills . If you pour some music on whatevers wrong, itll sure help out., Just give me one thing that I can hold on to.. building morale in a country ravaged by the depression and the war. Country music artists such as Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and Merle Haggard were some of the first . Report festival. broadcasts to be a great spirit booster. After all these years, country Thats one of the things Rich Lowe of Bellaire previously said keeps him coming back. [31] Even gospel groups like the Blue Ridge Quartetwho became the most popular act of 1970and Walter Bailes Singers were regulars at the show. The country music writer and musician George Morgan also worked at the Jamboree for a few months before leaving for Grand Ole Opry. Jul 16 1977. Jamboree, often called Jambo or abbreviated as JITH, began as a modest, two-day outdoor music festival. David Gates, James Griffin, Mike Botts, Larry Knechtel with Dean Parks). in uniform, all of whom were admitted for free, regardless of their Especially in 1996, with Mary Chapin Carpenter, John Michael Montgomery, Brooks and Dunn and our favorite: Blackhawk. WWVA's Paul This forerunner to the current Jamboree in the Hills , was held in the Wheeling High School football stadium (Wheeling Island Stadium) and drew a crowd of over 5,000 fans. 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WWVA's corporate owners elected to hire production entities to manage the weekly stage production of the show, eventually leading to operations of the show by Live Nation. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. As many of its stars fans to Wheeling for jamboree performances. see their musical favorites in person, show producers moved the show to Price. [8] The Log Cabin Gang left the Jamboree in 1941. a new tradition were halted when World War II took center stage around The Jamboree originated in 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia on WWVA, the first radio station in West Virginia and a 50,000-watt clear-channel station AM station until about 2007. Doc & Chickie were Jamboree broadcasts were aired.In response to public demand to The new program director, George W. Smith, was appointed in 1931 and he quickly saw the potential of country music. ?/05/1992 Frutigen Festival, Switzerland, 20/06/1992 Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga, TN, 26/06/1992 Creekwood Amphitheatre, Carthage, TN, 27/06/1992 Cigna Concert Grounds, Bloomfield, CT, 28/06/1992 Center Hall Fairgrounds, Center Hall, PA, 04/07/1992 Silverado Park, Stephens City, VA, 11/07/1992 Hodag Festival, Rhinelander, WI, 16/07/1992 Tricentennial Plaza, Albany, NY, 18/07/1992 Jamboree In The Hills, St.Clairsville, OH, 24/07/1992 Good Luck Rodeo, Lewisville, TX, 31/07/1992 Michigan Fest, East Lansing, MI, (James Griffin, Robb Royer, Larry Knechtel with Todd Cerney aka Toast), ??/? the way in the industry. The station's ownership would change hands several times during this period; Atlantic Star Communications would sell the group to Chancellor/AMFM Inc. which would ultimately merge into Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia). During the entire decade of the 1970s, former Country Music bandleader Glenn Reeves was the Executive Director and General manager of the show. 02/08/1997 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN, 03/08/1997 Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, 07/08/1997 Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, FL (Cancelled), 08/08/1997 Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre, Peachtree City, GA, 09/08/1997 Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX, 10/08/1997 Six Flags St.Louis, Eureka, MO, 12/08/1997 Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO, 13/09/1997 Folk Arts Theatre, Manila, Philippines, 17/09/1997 Puri Agung Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia, 19/09/1997 Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20/09/1997 Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore, 27/09/1997 University of Guam Field House, Mangilao, Guam, 28/09/1997 Guam Hotel Okura Ballroom, Tumon, Guam, 24/10/1997 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK, 27/10/1997 Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 29/10/1997 Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, UK, 30/10/1997 The Leisure Centre, Brentwood, UK, 06/11/1997 Waterfront Concert Hall, Belfast, UK, 07/11/1997 Point Depot, Dublin, Republic Of Ireland, (James Griffin with Terry Sylvester & John Ford Coley aka Soft Rock Caf), This show was followed by a series of corporate events and performances, (James Griffin with Terry Sylvester, Don Brewer & Bill Kelly), 15/08/1998 Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV, 03/03/1999 Civic Theatre Newcastle, Australia, 04/03/1999 Penrith Evan Theatre, Sydney, Australia, 05/03/1999 Twin Towns Services Club, The Gold Coast, Australia, 06/03/1999 Twin Towns Services Club, The Gold Coast, Australia, 09/03/1999 West Point Casino, Hobart, Australia, 10/03/1999 State Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, 11/03/1999 Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Australia, 13/03/1999 Burswood Theatre, Perth, Australia, 14/03/1999 Burswood Theatre, Perth, Australia, 30/07/1999 Harveys Casino, Council Bluffs, IA, 31/07/1999 Isle Of Capri Casino, Blackhawk, CO, 28/01/2000 Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK, 27/02/2000Gulfstream Park, Hallandale, Florida, 07/07/2000 Majestic Theater, Dallas, TX (with America), 08/09/2000 Grapevine Festival, Grapevine, TX, 09/09/2000 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, 10/09/2000 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, 24/09/2000 Metropolitan, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 26/09/2000 Conrad Resort, Punta Del Este, Uruguay, 28/09/2000, Sheraton Hotel, Cordoba, Argentina, 29/09/2000 Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 30/09/2000 Santa Rosa De Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, 06/10/2000 Anfiteatro San Jose, San Jose, Chile, ??/? Jamboree in the Hills (JAMBO) in Belmont, Ohio has been called the "Super Bowl of Country Music" and after going this year it was easy to see why. TV Shows. Theatre through 1965. Jamboree in the Hills (often abbreviated as JITH) began as a two-day outdoor music festival back in 1977. This year Neal McCoy is performing a free show on Wednesday night with local favorite Township Road courtesy of the Pandhandle Cleaning and Restoration to get the party started. Shows move to Victoria Theatre for the first time since 1934. BELMONT, OH ONE DAY SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 30 FROM 9AM-9PM LOWEST PRICE FOR FOUR-DAY PASSES AT JAMBOREEINTHEHILLS.COM . The line in the song mentioning "radio reminds me of my home far away" is a subtle reference to the Jamboree. It all started back in 1977 in . Jamboree In The Hills. Portions of the show are also covered live on local TV, aside from a few performers who decline to be televised. The following is a list of all known Concert Appearances that has been uncovered during research on BREAD: A SWEET SURRENDER. Jamboree in the Hills was an annual festival of country music in Morristown, Ohio (about 1 hours west of Pittsburgh, and 20 minutes west of Wheeling, West Virginia) in Belmont County, Ohio until Live Nation officially canceled it on November 7th, 2018. appearances in 436 cities and towns before a combined audience of however, and growing stronger, finally burst forth with greater The concert, owned by Live Nation, showcased a wide variety of new, veteran, and legendary musicians. Always the third weekend in July!!! Thomas Rhett. A new roster of country music stars were tied to the Jamboree during the 1960s and 1970s including Freddy Carr, Jimmie Stephens, Darnell Miller, Junior Norman, Kenny Biggs, Gus Thomas, Slim Lehart, and Bud Cutright. It had been the home of The World's Original WWVA Jamboree since July 1946. He died in 1941. Jamboree in the Hills hosts concerts for a wide range of genres. On July 16, 1977, at Brush Run Park just west of in St. Clairsville, Glenn Reeves and Jerry Brightman brought Jamboree In The Hills into being. On the Monday, fans and campers alike from all over arrive to the campground of the hills (which is filled with over 30 food vendors, shower trailers, restrooms and more) and start unloading their campers and pitching their tents for the week. [10] Among other performers who passed through the Jamboree during the 1930s were the duets of Hank and Slim Newman, Chuck and Don, Handsome Bob and Happy Johnny; and the cowboy bands Slim Cox and his Flyin' X Roundup, and Tex Harrison's Texas Buckaroos. Grand Ole Opry) -- continues to lead WWVA from the studios. He worked as a Having just been named male during his four 30-minute performances. Report festival. was scheduled for demolition, the Jamboree moved to the nearby Rex 39 0 obj <>stream The festival started in 1977 with Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Blue Ridge Quartet performing (to name a few). Singers like Gertrude Miller, Mary "Sunflower" Calvas, Mary Ann Vestes, and Chickie Williams had a large following which increased even more at the outburst of World War II when most of the men were drafted. ?/01/2004 Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Honk Kong, 20/01/2004 Areneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines, 13/02/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, 14/02/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT15/02/2004 Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY, 28/02/2004 The Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN (with Rusty Young, Walter Egan, Bill Lloyd), 04/03/2004 The Trap, Nashville, TN (with Rick Yancey & Ronnie Guilbeau aka GYG), 15/06/2004 The Bluebird Caf, Nashville, TN (with Rick Yancey & Ronnie Guilbeau aka GYG), 06/02/2006 Roots Magic Club, Mexico City, Mexico, 12/02/2006 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, 17/02/2006 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, 18/02/2006 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT. The Jamboree managed to survive the explosion of rock 'n roll through a mix of rockabilly and traditional music. He was nicknamed the Hawk or Eleven Yards of Personality during his time at the show. held in the Wheeling High School football stadium He became a regular member, until he moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1997 to complete his formal education. Add on another 10 years, and in that span of time artists like Willie Nelson, George Jones, Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Brooks & Dunn, Hank Williams JR., Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Chesney and so many more made their debut and reappearances to the hills. Wheeling Jamboree In The Hills-1997 (Morristown, Ohio) PHOTOGRAPHED BY RON NEWCOMER For information about Jamboree In The Hills click here. Currently owned by Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc./ Delaware North; not in use. Modern though it may be these days, country music continues to Merle Haggard. remote broadcast.The Jamboree's early success was spreading more Martina McBride - 03 Harper Valley PTA - Jamboree In The Hills 2003. . bob ingham family tree [11] In 1939, Lew Childre joined the Jamboree staying almost four years. Jul 14, 2017. the sidewalk leading into the Capitol Music Hall. The much loved Jamboree In The Hills fans have spoken and Jamboree In The Hills listened. In 1987, performers from George Strait, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, Reba McEntire and Charlie Daniels Band had made their debut at the Jamboree In The Hills. [5], On January 7, 1933, the Saturday night Jamboree began and three months later, on April 1, a live audience was added. The first Goodwill Tour was a success and thus, a new Goodwill Tour was arranged each year. Jamboree In The Hills 2017. New names brought When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. new crowds into the Jamboree fold. Lorrie Morgan "Watch Me" at Jamboree In The Hills. hbbd``b`$@8`>$J@o+$Xd?U # $X@Bt=0*add100Mg| 0 Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. available to the public. In the mid 80s a young Brad Paisley, a native of nearby Glen Dale first appeared on the Wheeling Jamboree. heard it on the radio. to The Wheeling Jamboree and the ideals of country music. Jamboree in the Hills was canceled in 2018 in a debate over alcohol being sold at the event. THE COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW WITH TRADITION LIKE NONE OTHER, The Wheeling Jamboree is broadcast on The Discover the best festivals in your area, and get updates for all your favorite artists. %eiZ)Np2[\I~:]-gUe3[G|,6yy!lJ.6z. genre which has been called "the only truly artistic musical You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. The festival started in 1977 with Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Blue Ridge Quartet performing (to name a few). The transition to the non-profit and current unit of the Wheeling Jamboree took place between 2006 & 2007 through today. What items are not allowed at Music Festival? outside of Wheeling. Gilley, the cousin of flamboyant star Jerry Lee Lewis and the Rev. Licensed to Martins Ferry, Ohio at only 6 watts of effective radiated power from a tower in Brookside, Ohio, the station covers most of Wheeling and a few of the city's suburbs. This is the official Jamboree In The Hills Facebook Fan page. Basic Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100. Aside from hosting some of the biggest names in the industry, the festival also offers contests, activities and on-site camping. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). A hidden trail and trodden route, Allowed joy, forbidden fruit, The spring and summer, hate and love: The stuff my music is made of. In 1946, the show (then performing at the Virginia Theatre demolished in 1962) was syndicated on the CBS radio network as "CBS Radio Saturday Night Country Style", becoming the first national radio broadcast from West Virginia. Jones received so many requests for yodeling songsbecause of the popularity of the Blue Yodeler Jimmie Rodgersthat he was dubbed Silver Yodelin' Bill Jones. But fans dont just gather in rural Belmont County to see the latest superstars hit the stage. discontinued for the duration of the war,in order to encourage During This multi-day annual festival still continued through 2018. JamBase works with festivals to promote theirevents. Venue History Page | When Clear Channel morphed into iHeart Media in 2008, certain divestitures occurred and the jamboree ceased weekly shows. pieces of mail were received every week from almost every state in the Cross, who was an experienced radio and recording artist, teamed up with Shug Fisher and they formed Hugh and Shug's Radio Pals. Singing" took its place and earned special recognition from %%EOF Check out the pictures from this past year and previous JITHs!!! [19] The gospel quartet of the Sunshine Boys became part of the Jamboree in 1949 and they remained there for two years. ?/08/1972 Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium, Fayetteville, NC (with England Dan &John Ford Coley), 22/08/1972Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport, LA (with England Dan & John Ford Coley), 25/08/1972 Arie Crown Auditorium, Chicago, IL (2 shows: 7.00pm & 10:30pm), 26/08/1972 Arie Crown Auditorium, Chicago, IL, 04/10/1972 Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, AL, 20/10/72-25/10/72 (dates unconfirmed) Six shows in Texas (Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Austin, Houston, College Station, Lubbock), 26/10/1972 Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City, OK, 08/11/1972 Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, 09/11/1972Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, WI (with England Dan & John Ford Coley), 12/11/1972Sports Arena, Toledo, OH (with England Dan & John Ford Coley), 13/11/1972 Music Hall, Boston, MA (with England Dan & John Ford Coley), 22/11/1972 Tarrant County Convention Center Arena, Ft Worth, TX, 27/11/1972 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 01/12/1972 LSU Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 03/12/1972Daughters of The American Revolution Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. (withEngland Dan & John Ford Coley), ? the "Inquiring Mike." away from the full house. 1,220 Views. ?/10/1970 Sutton Coldfield, UK (with Osibisa), 09/10/1970Revolution Club, London, UK(with Osibisa), 10/10/1970 Reading University, Reading, UK (Cancelled), 14/10/1970 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 16/10/1970 Winterland, San Francisco, CA (with The Four Tops, Merry Clayton, Joy Of Cooking), 17/10/1970 Winterland, San Francisco, CA (with The Four Tops, Merry Clayton, Joy Of Cooking), 18/10/1970 Winterland, San Francisco, CA (with The Four Tops, Merry Clayton, Joy Of Cooking), 21/11/1970 Dods Hall, State University, Fredonia, NY (performed two sets as the main act,headliners Biff Rose, cancelled. including solo performances by David Gates and James Griffin, (David Gates, James Griffin, Robb Royer, Jim Gordon), 14/07/1969 Aquarius Theater, Los Angeles, CA (with The Flying Burrito Brothers & The Dillards), (David Gates, James Griffin, Robb Royer, Mike Botts), Summer 1969 Seattle, WA (4-week residency) *, *venues include: The Trolly Club, Seattle Parkers Ballroom, Seattle Lake Hills Roller Rink, Bellevue ODea High School, Seattle (with Trane) Kennedy High School, Burien ?? Each year the small town in Belmont County turns upside down for campers traveling from all over the U.S. to experience a four-day Country music . Coming of Age. Miller came up with the idea of a "Prowlin' Mike," later to be known as Its only four days a year. [1] The Jamboree originated in 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia on WWVA, the first radio station in West Virginia and a 50,000-watt clear-channel station AM station until about 2007. During the 1950s, recorded music gradually replaced live performances and Hardrock Gunter and Lee Moore became the station's deejays. Edition. Plans arose to cancel the Jamboree but Doc Williams and John Corrigan wanted to revitalize the show instead. [20] The majority of the cast at the Jamboree did not make recordings, but those who did include Hawkshaw Hawkins, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper, Big Slim McAuliffe, Red Belcher, the Lilly Brothers, Gay Schwing, Lee & Juanita Moore, the Ritchie Brothers, Roy Scott, and the Radio Rangerettes. 536,789 people. There are just a bunch of them for your viewing pleasure. Jamboree in the Hills - Previous Years (2004-1994) Check out some of the crazy pictures and people at Jamboree from the previous years. they were regulars for several years, and recorded for king records. About | On July 16, 1977, at Brush Run Park just west of in St. Clairsville, Glenn Reeves and Jerry . Steve Miller Band. Since 2015 the Jamboree has aired quarterly live episodes (including an anniversary show, a Christmas show and a summer show), and expects to resume weekly broadcasts upon completion of the Capitol Theatre renovation. Jul 16, 2017. Eventually the song became the official song of the state of West Virginia. The Jamboree show and Talent Director for the Jamboree. It can be considered the Woodstock of country music because fans from all over flock to nothing but empty fields and pitch tents/camp out all weekend to hear amazing music. However, the festival begins much earlier than Thursday there are pre-parties Monday through Wednesday including bands and a good time. [16] In December 1947, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper signed with the Jamboree. The most prominent member of the Log Cabin Gang was the banjo player Cousin Emmy. MORRISTOWN, Ohio (WTRF/WKBN) One of Ohios biggest country music festivals may be done for good. Brush Run Park, Saint Clairsville, OH, USA. The fifty honorees program something special for late night Saturday listeners. proud American tradition. Jul 13, 2017. 42 YEARS OF TRADITION CONTINE JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS. For the last 85 years, The Wheeling Jamboree has brought the boundaries between bluegrass, country, and pop music. Its popularity Jamboree in the Hills is normally held on a 210-acre property along Route 40 near Interstate 70 in Belmont County. WWVA dropped the program in the late 2000s (part of a broader restructuring at Clear Channel that saw the spin-off of Live Nation, which continued to own the Jamboree in the Hills until its 2019 shutdown), and for the next several years, Jamboree broadcasts were carried on WKKX, another talk radio station, which also syndicated the show in an effort to make up WKKX's somewhat smaller coverage area.

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