Ric Rush Plus (The Podcast): Recent Episodes
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Ric Rush...voted Best Radio Personality by his parents (mostly his mom) and delivering the best daily Country Radio Show available for the salary the company had budgeted for this size radio market (#77-SALUTE!). This Podcast is proof that Ric has access to some editing software and enough bandwidth to upload enough audio to keep listeners and his bosses happy.
Get to know Breland, one of the hottest up-and-coming country music stars! In this exclusive interview, Breland bares it all - his feelings, his struggles, and everything he has to say about country music. From behind-the-scenes looks at his creative process to lighthearted conversations on finding success in the industry, you won't want to miss out on this candid look into the life of a rising star!
Ric Rush always wanted a TRUE CRIME Podcast and thanks to Nashville 360 Reporter, Faith Schueler, it's happening. Faith recently moved from her apartment on the outskirts of Nashville into a small "fixer upper" on Historic Music Row in the Heart of America's Music City. Since moving in, she and her roommates have noticed some strange habits from one of their neighbors. That neighbor? Chris Young (maybe...kind of looks like him...from the window across the street). Join us on this journey to expose the dark side of someone who has a strong resemblence to Chris Young...or was it Brett Young? Could of been Eli Young...regardless...the Truth will be uncovered...probably!
Kristian Bush of Sugarland shares the details on his new album, "52, This Year" plus talks about The Billy Pilgrim reunion show happening in Charleston, the role he is playing in the career of iHeart Country On The Verge Artist Megan Moroney and how he gave up his inhertitance from the Bush Bean Empire to follow his dream.
And whattya know...He made his dreams come true! And he still loves you more than anything in the world.
Love,
Your baby girl
While recording our Daily Nashville 360 Country Update...Faith Schueler revealed to Ric that she has been friends with someone for over a year...and just found out that this person is the Ex to a famous country superstar. She had no idea. Which Country Superstar's Ex did Faith befriend? Found out right now as she tells this unbelievable story. Just Thought You Should Know. Ric
It was 3 Years in the making. Listen to Cayden Kershaw from Wausau, Wisconsin, talk about all the sacrifices he was willing to make to become a National Champion. It takes next level dedication to achieve that Championship Flow
Emmitt Bailey, an 8-year-old from Menomonie, Wisconsin, was announced Sunday as the winner in the kids’ division for the USA Mullet Championships. What started with 688 contestants, then to the top 25 of the nation’s finest mullets, was eventually boiled down to one champion. Bailey, who got 9,896 votes, took home $2,500 in cash. The Story of the Journey to Victory...What he's plans for the Prize Money...and IS HE GONNA KEEP IT?
RIC RUSH TALKS WITH MARKETING GURU RYAN PERRY FROM THE RIVERDOGS ABOUT THE JULY 8th-10th WEEKEND HOMESTAND. THERE IS A TON OF FUN PLANNED FOR YOU THIS WEEKEND WITH THE CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS!
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M.U.S.C. HEALTH FAMILY SUNDAY...GAME TIME 5:05... FREE PARKING...AND KIDS RUN THE BASES.
SEE YA AT THE JOE THIS WEEKEND. VISIT RIVERDOGS DOT COM FOR TICKETS!
Check out Ryan Hurd talking about his marriage to Maren Morris, Makin' Music, His New Album, and heading back out on the road in the New Year!
Get to know Singer Songwriter Ray Fulcher. With 3 Billion Worldwide Streams as a songwriter and 30+ Million Streams as an Artist, Ray Fulcher is "one to watch!" Ric Rush's hard hitting interview uncovers such facts as "Ray's Go-To Karaoke Song", "Ray's Favorite Swear Word", and "Ray's Best Story...cause everyone's got one". Ric also learns that Ray was born in Harlem...not that one...the one in Georgia...and how Eric Church is the reason he does what he does and the full circle moment that happened when Eric Church sang on a song he wrote. After this interview...Ric is convinced that Ken Burns will want to consult with him on any future installments of that Country Music Documentary.
North Charleston E.O.C. Official Butch Barfield enduring the hard hitting investigative questioning by Ric Rush as Ric switches from his normal lovable persona into respected public serving broadcaster getting the REAL Answers the Lowcountry Expects! #Transperancy
Darius Rucker answers the most random listener questions...plus talks about his Opry Performance with Luke Bryan
Country music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels passed away today. He was 83. Along with the Country Music Community...Former 1035 WEZL Radio Personalities are remembering the times the Grand Ole Opry Member and the Musicians Hall of Famer performed right here in the Lowcountry. In This Episode-Ric Rush talks with SC Broadcasting Hall of Fame Memeber-The WORLD FAMOUS Gary Griffin-He was at WEZL from 1977-2012 and the WEZL Control Room is named for his years of dedicated service. Enjoy This fun conversation between Ric Rush and his broadcasting mentor!
Country music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels passed away today. He was 83. Along with the Country Music Community...here locally...Former WEZL Radio Personalities are remembering the times the Grand Ole Opry Member and the Musicians Hall of Famer performed right here in the Lowcountry. In This Episode-Ric Rush talks with Former Afternoon Drive Host Lori Nix.
Darius Rucker will be singing the National Anthem THIS Sunday to Kickoff Nascar...WILL HE REALLY BE THERE? We get the truth!!! Plus we find out what life is like for a big time country star during a global pandemic...and whether or not he can make it on just Darius money til its over or is he having to dip into that "hootie money." It the hard hitting...thought provoking...no nonsense interview you expect for a podcast host who hasn't worn pants in over a month.
Ric Rush talks about all things Ghosts with Steve Shippy...new host of The Travel Channels "Haunted In the Heartland" that premieres February 21st at 10pm EST.
Tracy Lawrence joins the Ric Rush Podcast to talk about New Music, Old Music, Fried Turkeys, and his latest "Time Marches On Moment" https://www.tracylawrence.com/#!/
New Artist Spotlight: RANDALL FOWLER... Singer-Songwriter, currently based out of Charleston SC. Randall talks with Ric Rush about how it started and where he's headed. Randall is a unique mix of Country, Pop, and Rock, and encompasses familiar vibes with a modern feel, and gives his listeners a new take on Country music.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Legendary Local Television News Anchor Bill Sharpe shares the stories that weren't good enough for Live 5 News, but are perfect for Ric Rush's show on the Weasel! Listen live each weekday afternoon at 4:40pm and then again around 6:30pm.
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment
The sweet and talented Kardea Brown aka "Miss Delicious Brown" stopped by 103.5 WEZL to talk with Ric Rush about her culinary background, the local Gullah twist that she incorporates in her cooking, and her rise to Food Network fame! Miss Brown revealed the charming story behind how she was selected by Food Network as a contestant from a video that was secretly submitted! She is bringing lots of deliciousness to the Lowcountry and we can't wait to see what the future holds for Miss Brown here in Charleston! You can catch her new series, Miss Delicious Brown, on July 28, 2019 at 11:30AM on the Food Network! Oh and just a heads up, the location of her new show might look a little familiar
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment.
Pop Goes The Weasel is our daily Pop Culture Update on 1035 WEZL. Ric Rush checks in with his Pop Culture expert, Randi West, each weekday afternoon at 3:40pm and 5:40 and discuss what is trending at the moment.
HARDY is ONE of Rolling Stone's NEW COUNTRY ARTIST YOU NEED TO KNOW....and Ric Rush let's you get to know this singer songwriter a little better with a series of really stupid questions. Hardy talks about everything from "that inappropriate text he sent his mom" to "the celeb he thinks gets too much press" and then he pulls the curtain back on things you didn't know about songwriting. By the end of the interview...Ric was able to successfully "Give Hardy Some Hell". Enjoy!
Comedian Dusty Slay talks about growing up in a trailer park in Alabama...waiting tables at Hyman's Seafood in Charleston...and...moving to Nashville. He makes his Grand Ole Opry debut THIS Weekend.
Bill Walsh lets the rest of us in on the inside of how TV Weather People create and control the weather. Why did we break a record high temp today, Bill explains...
These are the Stories not good enough for Live 5 News but perfect for The Ric Rush Show...as told by Live 5's Bill Sharpe. Today...Bill covers...On the Job Drinking
According the Live 5's Bill Sharpe...your Essay Skills could get you a mansion in Canada.
Televison's Bill Sharpe's saying "NAKED SKITTLES" makes me laugh. Enjoy today's Podcast of the News That Bill Sharpe Didn't Use from my show!
Here are the Stories not good enough for Live 5 News but perfect for The Ric Rush Show...as told by Live 5's Bill Sharpe. Today...Bill covers a Crazy Criminal from Fla, The 10 Year Challenge, and THE PODCAST ONLY BONUS STORY...What Does It Take to Be Rich?
As Bill Sharpe says...these are the stories NOT good enough for LIVE 5 News...but PERFECT for The Ric Rush Show! Today's stories include...A Tater Chip That Gets Your Heart Racing, A Drugged Up Proposal, and ...THE PODCAST ONLY BONUS STORY...The Real Threat of Being Invaded by Superhuman Babies!
As Bill Sharpe says...these are the stories NOT good enough for LIVE 5 News...but PERFECT for The Ric Rush Show! Today...Bill's leftovers include: A Guy That Rented A House For His Cats...AND...a new trend called Unicorn Arm Pit Hair
As Bill Sharpe says...these are the stories that didn't reach the bar to make it to his NewsCast...but seemed perfect for my show! Today...Bill covers a Bird Box Challenge Mishap, A Doorbell Licking Suspect, and...the PODCAST BONUS STORY...A Lady that cannot hear her Boyfriend.
Ric calls Reggie Burgess to congratulation him on his 1 year anniversary as The City of North Charleston's Chief of Police. Ric was also double checking on whether or not there was any cake to celebrate.
Chris Singleton, whose mom was one of the victims in the Mother Emmanuel Shooting, is getting the Surprise Wedding of His Dreams thanks to Lifetime TV. He lays out all of the details
We heard from Savannah about how much her History Teacher, Mr Williams, was always willing to help out his students. Savannah is a huge country music fan and shares that love of music with her teacher. She found out that Mr. Williams was bummed out that he and his wife couldn't go to the Chris Stapleton Show because tickets had sold out. Well...WEZL was able to get some tickets and let Savannah surprise her teacher with these tickets. Bet she is gonna get an "A" in history now.
Live 5 News' Harve Jacobs was the first to report on Thomas Ravenel's arrest and talks to Ric about the details he uncovered.
With our 1035 WEZL and Live 5 Weather Team Coverage of Hurricane Florence...Live 5's Bill Walsh explains why Florence has been so tough to forecast.
SCE&G held a Press Conference on Thursday talking about Power Outages expected statewide. Live 5's Bill Walsh, based on the forcast for the Tri-County Area, talks about what we can expect with Power Outages here locally.
Southern Charm cast-members Patricia Altschul and Butler Michael calls in to the WEZL as they prepare for Hurricane Florence.
Dorchester County Council Chairman Jay Byars joined Ric Rush to lay out the main points from The Monday September 10th Afternoon Press Conference from the Tri-County EOC regarding Florence
She won her first CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year for her "Every Little Thing" music video, and she epically thanked the person the song was inspired by: the guy who broke her heart.
Asked Walker Hayes what he meant by the lyric "Surfin' the room like Swayze," from his song "You Broke Up With Me."
Got to talk to Bobby Bones about his comedy tour and how working with Hillary is going!
Got to talk to the new Chief of Police in North Charleston, who also happens to be one of my long time friends and was even my School Resource Officer at North Charleston High School, Reggie Burgess!
How much longer is the winter weather going to stick around? Here's the latest from Governor McMaster!
Find out how this Winter Weather has already made ABC News 4's Dean Stephens a victim... plus Dean gives us the timeline of what to expect tomorrow!
What happens to the tree at Rockefeller Plaza after Christmas? Also how do jingle bells make you feel?
People just want a gift card for the holidays, don't worry about going to buy something specific.
Samsung has come up with an app that hypnotizes you to make you forget parts of shows, so that you can watch them and enjoy them a second time.
The holidays have been making people less motivated to be at work... it's like College Boy Ellison every week.
Studies have shown that being single is harder on guys than girls, and I can tell it's been pretty hard on College Boy Ellison.
Diners in a new Paris restaurant, dine in the nude... I'd be too scared that I'd get my banana fostered!
Check out all of the sweet items up for the WEZL Cares For Kids Radiothon Online Auction at https://wezl.iheart.com/featured/cares-for-kids-radiothon/content/2017-11-29-radiothon-auction/
If you're running in the Reindeer Run look out for College Boy Ellison, dressed like an elf.
They got something down at the airport now that looks like a flight simulator... It wasn't. Don't make the same mistake as me.
Johnny was just trying to help out a woman in distress, she noticed and did something really awesome for him.
Heard someone say earlier that Matt Lauer should've announced his firing on-air, himself.
The title that every artist hopes to receive, most played in Waffle House. Way to go Keith.
Thank the lord, College Boy Ellison found the latest app helping people save money while online shopping.
Got to talk to ABC News 4's Dean Stephens about the upcoming WEZL Cares for Kids Radiothon and more!
This news reporter couldn't keep his emotions in check when it came to reporting his first Black Friday.
Cole Swindell's new song, "Stay Downtown," is just the left over parts of Luke Bryans "Light It Up."
For some reason, like the pimple popping videos, Chris Janson really enjoys some good ol' chiropractic videos.
The Royal Family has officially announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! The royal wedding is set for next spring!
If you've updated your iPhone recently, you've probably noticed this annoying glitch...
We got to surprise Roxie with a cooler full of Omaha Steaks with the help of her friend Niki, who nominated her!
Taylor Swift and her friends actually took a trip to Target to buy her new album, "Reputation."
We got to surprise Toni, Haleigh and Dante with a $500 grant from Disney to help their project, "Art In The Park At The Snack Shack," to feed the community!
In August,Tanang Williams came home from having surgery to a house fire losing everything, now she needs your help.
We're at the Coastal Carolina Fair and speaking to one of the tight-rope walkers in The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean!
Got the chance to interview legendary bluegrass musician, Ricky Skaggs before his concert at the Coastal Carolina Fair last night!
Our former producer Hillary joined the Bobby Bones Show this morning as a phone screener. Here's her introduction to the show!
Ric Rush talked to The Chicken Man, Earnest Lee, at the Coastal Carolina Fair he paints Chicken paintings.
Got to catch up with Canaan Smith ahead of his show at the Honky Tonk Saloon, tomorrow!
On Day 67 of our Kindness Crews-Aid with Crews Chevy, we gave Orange Grove Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Kay, a Free 2 Hour Boat Rental courtesy of Sea Island Boat Rentals!
On Dave Friedman Friday, we went out to the Hanahan Fire Department's Open House, it was Day 68 of our Kindness Crews-Aide with Crews Chevy!
What do you think is the one thing that Darius hasn't done that he would really like to do?
Not sure why College Boy Ellison was hanging out with his mom's hairdresser, but apparently he looks like Keith Urban.
This kid is hilarious! We invited our buddy from Radiothon, Riley Klim, to co-host the show with Ric Rush this afternoon!
We wanted to bring some FREE CHICKEN to all of the folks still mourning the closed Chick-Fil-A, while they finish up their renovations!
I sent College Boy Ellison around the Charleston Area on Tuesday, with some free tickets to Thomas Rhett's show this Thursday!
Luke Bryan made his first national TV appearance on Good Morning America, this morning!
Thanks to our friend Dave Friedman we bought peoples coffee on National Coffee Day at the Folly Rd. Dunkin' Donuts on James Island!
They are making a another Die Hard movie and Bruce Willis isn't the only one playing John McClain.
All of them Kardashian girls have gone off and gotten pregnant... I think even Caitlyn!
Prince William was dropping his son, Prince George off at school and he didn't want to go!
On Day 53 of Our 103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide, Sea Island Boat Rentals wanted to help spread the kindness by giving a deserving Lowcountry teacher a free 2 hour boat rental!
With the generous help of Sticky Fingers, we were able to feed the Homicide Survivors Support Group at their annual meeting on National Remembrance Day!
Took the kids of Northwoods Middle School to the Gibbes Museum and treated them to Hall's Chophouse on day 51 of our 103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide with Crews Chevy!
ABC News 4 Sonya Stevens talks impact of Hurricane Irma with Ric Rush for the 11am Update on Friday 9/8
Thomas Rhett Overwhelmed, Whole Foods Price Slashing, Brad Paisley Comedy Special and More!!
WEZL's Kindness Crews-Aide Day 22: We talk to Baby Addison's parents and spread some kindness during this difficult time in their lives. Full interview.
WEZL's Kindness Crews-Aide Day 22: We talk to Baby Addison's parents and spread some kindness during this difficult time in their lives. Short interview.
SOLAR ECLIPSE EDITION! Ric talks to an astronaut, College Boy Ellison buys eclipse doughnuts and more!
Today its the 15th day of the WEZL's 103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide and Eclipse Day so we decided to get Eclipse donuts for people at Krispy Kreme in West Ashley
Day 5 of Our 103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide - We gave away a date night to someone who could really use it.
It's Day 2 of WEZL's 103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide and Dr. Jason Hehr Is Giving 5 Lucky Teachers Free Botox!
Goat Yoga, One Member of FGL is Pregnant, Find Out The Funniest Word In The English Language and More!
Today, we gave 1 Teacher from each district, Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, $100 for Back 2 School thanks to Restoration Community Church and Crews Chevrolet.
Chick-fil-A Trashed By Angry Customers, International Beer Day, Luke Duke Was Arrested and More!
Joe Nichols Sings Baby Got Back, It's National Grab Some Nuts Day, Sharknado 5, and More!
Chick-Fil-A's Plan For The Eclipse, The Tarp-A-Geddon Report Is In, Counterfeit Eclipse Glasses and More!
Nate from the Riverdogs talks WEZL Wardrobe Wednesday. Tonight we're giving away 1000 pairs of Riverdogs socks. So come on out to the Joe!
Things That Lasted Longer Than The Mooch, How You Can Win Thomas Rhett Tickets, Tim and Faith Update and More!
Shark Week kicks off on Sunday with the race against Michael Phelps and the great white shark! Thomas Rhett gave a sneak peek of his new song and more!
OJ had his parole hearing today where he found out he will be released. Keith Urban will be a part of a new show Ryan Seacrest is creating and more!
Chick-fil-a is planning to expand their menu. Wal-mart just created a "Tropickle" and we decided to try it out and more!
Today Krispy Kreme celebrated their 80th anniversary by selling donuts for $.80 and it caused some traffic backups! Justin Moore had a funny "Twitter feud" with Will Muschamp and more!
Today is National Fry Day! Our digital guy Sharp is excited about all of the National days this week. Granger Smith takes an ice bath and more!
If you have AT&T and live in Charleston then you were like Ric and didn't have service all day. Darius Rucker found out an apartment is using his family photo as an advertisement. Forbes ranks the highest paid country artists and more!
The Rock may run for President in 2020! The National Anthem singer for the Nashville Predators is not happy country artists were allowed to perform the Anthem over him and more!
Exciting day tomorrow- Free Chick-fil-a and Amazon Prime Day! Bill Murray is working on a surprising new project. Ric watched the Amelia Earhart special he said he wasn't going to watch and more!
Darius Rucker will be releasing a new song tomorrow and Ric has a clip of the new song! Ric's wife saw a snake on their porch over the weekend and Ric videoed the entire thing and more!
Lady Antebellum almost had a different name for their band and Luke Bryan read a fan's texts messages on stage!
Our headliner, Easton Corbin talked new music and covered Merle Haggard backstage at the WEZL's Party in the Park.
We caught up with Mo Pitney backstage at the WEZL's Party in the Park. Since he's been here last he got married and had a baby. Plus he covers "I Want You To Want Me"
Our headliner Granger Smith performed "Backroad Song" and talks new music at this week's Party in the Park.
Kristian Bush took some time to come talk with Ric Rush before playing the WEZL's Party in the Park. He played "Baby Girl" for us in the Cooper River Room.
Seth Ennis stopped by the Cooper River Room before opening this week's Party in the Park. He played "Chattahoochee" and talked about his hero Vince Gill.
Apparently Michael Phelps will be racing a shark during shark week. People are now starting to use Coke as a tanning oil- bad idea by the way! Miley Cyrus may have gotten her brother fired and more!
People call in to say what their dad still does for them now that they're adults. Some Americans believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Gene Simmons is trying to trademark the "devil horns" hand gesture and more!
Ric recaps his interview with Brett Young. There's apparently a few ways to pronounce Reese's and more!
Brett Young also stopped backstage at the WEZL's Party in the Park. Talks about selling his 1 million selling single, his idol Tim McGraw and more!
Jackie Lee stopped by backstage at the WEZL's Party in the Park. He played Leave the Light On and talked with Ric before hitting the stage.
Parmalee stopped by the Cooper River Room to talk with Ric and play Carolina before hitting the stage at the WEZL's Party in the Park. Presented by Mount Pleasant Chevy
The feud between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry may be coming to an end. An investigation after an incident that happened while filming Bachelor in Paradise may get the show cancelled and more!
Ric discusses the winners and performances from the CMT Awards last night. Billy Ray Cyrus wrote a song for the Nashville Predators- warning, it's not very good! And more!
The internet says Dierks Bentley butchered the National Anthem. There's a new IOS 11 update. Party In The Park was cancelled and more!
There's a new Sharknado coming soon with a lot of celebrities making an appearance. Hank Williams Jr. will return to sing his famous song for Monday Night Football on ESPN. More artists were added to the CMT Crossroads special with Earth, Wind & Fire and more!
Ric's wife helps us with the correct pronunciation of Covfefe, Dan from Dan + Shay is now a vegan, BK and his wife have a new clothing line and more!
Kelsea Ballerini is teasing her fans about new music on Instagram! Darius Rucker will be on an up-coming show on BBC. A Nashville Preds fan is being charged after throwing a catfish on the ice at the game last night and more!
Today is Red Nose Day! Lauren Alaina celebrated her number one song by throwing a onesie party and more!
There's a remake of 'Dirty Dancing' tonight on ABC. 'Dancing With The Stars' and 'The Voice' announced this seasons winners last night. Blake Shelton talks about Kelly Clarkson joining 'The Voice' and more!
Ric talks about the attacks that happened last night in Manchester. Some of our favorite country stars will be on The Voice and DWTS season finales tonight and more!
The Bachelorette returns tonight and some of the guys have very interesting jobs! Country music was well-represented at the Billboard Music Awards last night and more!
There's a new wedding trend going around where people are renting alpacas and llamas to be at their weddings. Rascal Flatts released a new album today. There's a new pair of jeans making headlines for converting into shorts and the price is $425 and more!
Carrie Underwood performed at the NKOTB concert in Nashville last night. They've created a 'Golden Girls' themed game of 'Clue.' There was a really bad crash in Times Square today and more!
Keith Urban performed the National Anthem at the Nashville Preds game last night. He's lived in America for 25 years and this was the first time he's ever been asked! A guy is suing his date that he met on Bumble for $17.31 and more!
Yes, someone has invented a men's romper! Will there ever be a 'Friends' reboot Brantley Gilbert and his wife announce they're expecting a baby and more!
Darius Rucker was on a recent episode of 'Undercover Boss' and you have to hear how he disguised his voice! The new price of the iPhone 8 was released today. One of Taylor Swift's fans sent her an invitation to her graduation party so Taylor sent her a gift and more!
There's a place in Charleston that does naked painting for bachelorette parties and Ladies Night Out- they'll be on Shark Tank tonight! Brett Young admits his nickname in High School was Pam and more!
There's a new Skittles commercial out that everyone is talking about! Mainly because it's super creepy. A protest happened in Summerville today over the Confederate Flag. Jason Aldean is getting his own exhibit at the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Brett Eldredge is releasing a new album and more!
A 10-year-old girl in Florida fought off an alligator that was attacking her. Florida Georgia Line are opening up a restaurant next month. Donald Trump fires the FBI Director. Sea turtles were released at the Isle of Palms today and more!
Ellen's Twitter record for having the most retweets was broken by the kid who just wanted free nuggets from Wendy's. Dan and Shay crashed a wedding over the weekend. Darius Rucker will be on undercover boss this Friday night. Oreo has new flavors and more!
Ric celebrates May The Fourth Be With You Day and Teacher Appreciation week. We try watermelon with taco seasoning sprinkled on it. Kelsea Ballerini shares the inspiration for "Yeah Boy" and more!
McDonald's created a new utensil called "The Frork." Lee Brice is releasing a new song called "Boy" and it made Ric a little emotional. and more!
Ryan Seacrest will be co-hosting with Kelly Ripa. There was a mess up at a hockey game in Canada with the national anthem. We thought the oldest person died last week but we were wrong and more!
Our web fella Sharp asked Ric to help him move a couch he bought on Craigslist and they went on quite the adventure! A fraternity is challenging Carrie Underwood and more!
Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey gave us a bunch of tickets to give away to our listeners! Ric did a live broadcast at Red's Ice House and gave away a pair of tickets and Old Camp Whiskey VIP Lounge tickets every ten minutes!
95 year old Tim & Faith superfan talks to us moments before meeting Tim & Faith backstage at the Coliseum.
Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem at the Nashville Preds hockey game. The Grand Ole Opry now has their own subscription box. Places you can get freebies for Tax Day. The Loch Ness Monster is missing and more!
You can help pick the name for April The Giraffe's baby. The last person alive who was born in the 1800s just passed away. Sam Hunt is officially married and more!
Sam Hunt is apparently getting married tomorrow. The Bee Gees' tribute is this Sunday night. United Airlines is looking for a new PR Manager. Another WEZL listener is going to see Tim and Faith and more!
Shania Twain will be on The Voice this season. Another WEZL listener is going to see Tim McGraw and Faith Hill! There's a new robot lawn mower coming this summer and more!
The new Bachelorette promo was released last night and told us absolutely nothing. Ric attempts to talk about Carrie Fisher and Star Wars. Tim and Faith did a baby gender reveal at a recent show. Thomas Rhett is teaming up with Jay-Z. Lots of talk going on about the United airlines incident and more!
Jennifer Wayne from Runaway June and William Michael Morgan broke up over the weekend. A bat was found in a salad at Walmart so there's now a recall. My son has found a way to trick me into giving him money and more!
New song from Florida Georgia Line and the Chainsmokers! Delta provided food for all of their passengers that had delayed flights. There's a job that pays you to lay in bed for two months and more!
We found out why Blake Shelton didn't attend the ACM Awards. Thomas Rhett announced who will be collaborating with him on his new album. It's Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's. Brett Eldredge says he's ready to find "the one." Sam Hunt's more concerned with planning his wedding than making an album and more!
Full ACM Awards recap - our favorite performances, winners and more! Congratulations to the USC Women's basketball team for winning the championship. An American won the Bridge Run this year. This is the first time an American has won in a long time and more!
The Today Show did a special on Darius Rucker this morning that showed the work he does for MUSC Children's Hospital. A camera has been invented to catch co-workers stealing food from the fridge. Another listener is headed to the Carolina Country Music Fest and more!
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill explain a scary experience they had while staying at Frank Sinatra's house. Bravo has created a spin-off of the show 'Southern Charm' so Ric talks about the new show 'Southern Charm Savannah.' Darius Rucker will be appearing on the Today Show for a special segment with MUSC and more!
BK calls Ric while he's out paddle boarding in Florida. He talks about the ACMs, touring with Nelly, corn hole and more!
Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line calls the show! Ric discusses who went home on Dancing With The Stars and Charo got into a disagreement with Bruno last night! Hear a sneak peek of Thomas Rhett's new song with Maren Morris. Carrie Underwood has a new record label. Ric talks about these guys going in front of city council members to have them build a 12-foot statue of Paul Walker and more!
Darius Rucker went to the Gamecocks game this past weekend and he got a little emotional after they won. A man by the name of "Gamecock Jesus" raised enough money to go to the Final 4 game this weekend. Thomas Rhett is having two girls! Another WEZL listener is headed to the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach and more!
Ed Sheeran's new song "Shape of You" sounds a lot like TLC's song "No Scrubs." Darius Rucker will guest star on an episode of CMT's Sun Records. Ric's son's name has been misspelled on his birth certificate for 18 years and he just noticed it and more!
Dancing With The Stars premiered last night and Nick The Bachelor received some positive feedback. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are working on new music together. A preview of Keith Urban performing at the Bee Gee's Tribute. Another listener just won a trip to the Carolina Country Music Fest and more!
Keith Urban talks about his biggest accomplishment in life. A listener called and said she thought she saw Ric running down the road. There was a fire at the local Walmart and more!
St. Patrick's day is today and in honor of it Ric gives you Irish terms for being drunk! Beauty and the Beast was released today and there's a little controversy. People are pretending to be country artists on social media and Jake Owen has a message to those people and more!
James Corden does a hilarious skit at crosswalks where he performs a Beauty and the Beast musical. First look at Luke Bryan on The Voice. A recap of the Kindness Crews-aide we did last night. A Survivor spoiler alert. Another WEZL listener won tickets for the Carolina Country Fest and more!
With freezing temps in the Lowcountry, the kindness spreads to a warming shelter in North Charleston.
Sam Hunt says he is not officially married. He just likes to wear his wedding ring. Taylor Swift may be coming out with an app for her fan club. Another listener won the WEZL Big Ticket- he's headed to The Carolina Country Music Fest and more!
Ric discusses the Bachelor finale and recent comments made by Kellyanne Conway. Today is not only National Pie and National Potato Chip day, it's also Ric's wedding anniversary. Luke Bryan sings a song with Jimmy Fallon about how to pronounce "Gyros" and three ACM winners have already been announced! We're still taking guesses for the Lowcountry High Low powered by Circle K for listeners to win a trip to Nashville. A listener won tickets for the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach and more!
Lots to talk about today...and we squeezed in as much as we could! Sam Hunt might be MARRIED...Darius Rucker is on the next CMT Crossroads...A Man got injured by a Turkey and shut down Hwy 17...Daylight Savings Time is killing everyone at Work Today...Brittany in Macedonia was the Big Ticket Winner...Doug and Alan had close guesses with The Lowcountry Hi-Lo...plus a recap of Alec Baldwin on SNL and a Preview of Tonight's Bachelor Finale!
Carrie Underwood turns 34 today! Brad Paisley spilled some secrets about his new album and Josh Turner released a new album today!
Keith Urban played an acoustic version of Miranda Lambert's song "Vice." Dierks Bentley talks about going to Vegas for the ACM Awards! Find out which two country artists Dierks calls 'high rollers."
Ric is out of town this week so his producer Hillary is in to fill you in on what's going on in country music with the Nashville 360! Carrie Underwood tells us how many pairs of shoes she owns, her first job and gives us her workout tips! Florida Georgia Line just announced stadium shows with The Backstreet Boys!
Ric is out of town this week so his producer Hillary will fill you in on what's going on in Nashville - The artists that will perform at the ACM Awards were announced today, very sad news for Old Dominion and a fan jumped on stage with Brantley Gilbert at one of his recent shows!
Ric is out of town this week so his producer Hillary is in to tell us about everything going on in Nashville with the Nashville 360! She recaps all of the country music winners from the iHeartRadio Music Awards last night.
Arnold Schwarzenegger won't be back to host 'Celebrity Apprentice,' Ric previews the iHeartRadio Music Awards, a lady makes a wedding dress out of Taco Bell wrappers, Brett Young loves Diet Coke and more!
Eric Church pays his son $10 a show to work on his crew, Ed Sheeran says new music is coming from Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood's house was damaged from a tornado, Easton Corbin's song sounds a lot like another country song and more!
Thomas Rhett is helping out with Outnumber Hunger, WEZL listeners donate money to Girl Scouts who had money stolen from them, Oprah may run for President, Dancing With The Stars cast revealed and more!
Ric talks about Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley having a Plan B when they host the ACM Awards in case things start to get boring, he tells us where 'Gary From Chicago' from The Oscars has been the past 20 years, 'Dancing With The Stars' names will be announced tomorrow but some names have been leaked, Jimmy Kimmel explains what really happened at The Oscars and more!
Ric talks about Luke Bryan challenging Michael Phelps at the Super Bowl to a swim off, Garth Brooks buys two cars for the lady who bought the 5 millionth ticket to his tour, The Oscars announced the wrong winner for Best Picture, The Voice coaches sing TLC's song "Waterfalls," Single women will judge a potential date on how old his phone is, Bob Harper from 'The Biggest Loser' has a heart attack and more!
Ric talks about Little Big Town's new album, The Breaker. Keith Urban used to work in radio but then he got fired! Darius Rucker plays a really REALLY bad guy on Hawaii Five 0 and Mama June is back with her own reality show about her weight loss journey!
In trending, we talked about a new trend Freckle Tattoos. In the Nashville 360, Keith Urban performing the Fighter acoustic and Carrie Underwood sings to Isaiah. Plus are glasses sexy on women?
Ric discusses the passing of Luke Bryan's niece, takes phone calls from listeners, his opinion on the new MLB intentional walk rule, eating an orange while taking a shower, and more!
Ric talks about Thomas Rhett's baby gender reveal. Gwen Stefani talks about Blake's first trip to Disney. Very expensive purse stolen downtown. Plus Darius Rucker stars in Hawaii Five-0 this Friday!
Ric catches us up on Trump's visit to the Lowcountry. Plus the ACM Nominations and more.
Ric and Hillary talk about last minute Valentine's plans, Thomas Rhett baby announcement, Dan + Shay covering Body Like A Backroad by Sam Hunt, and more!
Ric and Hillary talk about an App that Eliminates People, Trump is coming to town, Valentine's Day Kindness Crews-Aide, Nashville 360 and more!
The Grammys are this weekend, Ric Rush and Hillary have your Grammy preview, plus Tim & Faith on Ellen, and Cash Me Ousside Girl returns to Dr. Phil
Ric Rush and Hillary talk about today's headlines including Tinder for Apes, the Trumpagator in Hanahan, and George Clooney and Amal are having twins.
Ric Rush talks about the CNN Debate between Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz. Plus the new Dictionary words.
Cash Me Ousside Girl gets kicked off plane, Nashville 360: Keith Urban on Today, Were you dumped on Red Tuesday? The Harambe Cheeto, Perfect Song for Babies, Trending: Tom Brady won't quit, and more.
Our digital guy Sharp had a Super Bowl party with some co-workers but he had a hard time making dip.
Lady Gaga performed at Pepsi Halftime show last night but her roof jump was the 'Perfect Illusion'
Trump asked for everyone to pray for Arnold Schwarzenegger and the apprentice ratings to be better.
We talked about the Sprint commercial that shows people faking their death to get out of a Verizon contract.
Ric Rush stopped by Starbucks today to pay for people's coffee. Presented by Crew Chevrolet