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58th CMA Awards Nominations
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 Nominees in all categories for the 58th Annual CMA Awards are below. Winners will be honored Nov. 20 in and around the live ABC telecast.
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Male
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Cat Country 98.7
Pensacola's Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Station of the Year
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58th CMA Award Nominees
USS Richard M. McCool Commissioning – September 7th
USS Richard M. McCool (LPD 29) is the first ship to bear the name of Congressional Medal of Honor winner CAPT Richard M. McCool, Jr. As a lieutenant, he commanded Landing Craft Support (Large) (LCS(L)) 122, which was attacked by two kamikaze aircraft on 11 June, 1945. The crew downed the first aircraft, but the second one hit the conning tower of the ship. Wounded and suffering severe burns, McCool led his men in saving the ship, until relief forces arrived and he was medically evacuated for his injuries.
LPD 29 is the last ship of the San Antonio Flight I Class. However, some modifications from the follow-on Flight II have been incorporated into her. She can carry two Ship to Shore Connector Craft in her well deck, and two V-22 aircraft in her hangar bay.
Welcome to the Commissioning Week Events
September 7
10:00 Commissioning Ceremony- Open to the Public – Free Event (MUST HAVE A TICKET)
Tickets are no longer available.
View the commissioning ceremony via webcast here.
- Follow the same NASP instructions and restrictions as the Tours (above)
- West Gate (Blue Angel Parkway entrance) is the main entrance for this event
- Parking will be at the parking lots closer to the pier and NETC building for the Commissioning
- Expect Security Check Points
- Make sure to have your ID and a copy of your confirmed registration from the website link or invitation
- Backpacks and strollers will not be permitted
- No animals will be allowed
- There are no public restrooms aboard the ship
Over $220,000 Raised for NICU Babies in Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon
During the 2024 Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, patients and their families shared their stories on the impact caregivers at Studer Family Children’s Hospital have made in their lives. Generous members of the community pledged $220,538 to support the Studer Family Children’s Hospital NICU Angel Eye Program. This program involves procuring 72 cameras to offer live-streaming video access to monitor every child’s progress live in the NICU. This system enables care teams and families to share important milestones and heartwarming moments through real-time updates.
Listeners tuned in to Cat Country 98.7 FM, NewsRadio 92.3 FM and WEAR ABC 3 throughout the day, getting first-hand perspectives from children and caretakers who have benefitted from the care offered at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
“I would like to thank all the people who made this event a success including our media partners, volunteers, associates and the community members who joined us in supporting our community’s most vulnerable children,” said Adrienne Maygarden, president of the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “I also want to thank our pediatric patients and their families for trusting us with their care. It is truly a blessing to take part in an event so impactful to the next generation of our Northwest Florida community.”
“We are so grateful for the generosity of our listeners and community members who made this event possible,” said Cat Country radio host Brent Lane. “For six years now, Cat Country 98.7 has been privileged to partner with the Studer Family Children’s Hospital to raise funds in support of our community’s children and their families. Thank you Pensacola.”
“Radiothon offers a chance to play a part in helping support the Studer Family Children’s Hospital – a facility which plays such a big role in saving and touching lives of our community on a daily basis,” said Mel McCrae, radio co-host with Cat Country 98.7 “It feels so special to play a role in fundraising for the the Angel Eye Program and offer needed relief to new parents who have to spend time away from their precious babies.”
Gifts for the hospital also can be made at https://givesacredheart.org/donate/. For more information, or if you have questions, please call Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation at 850-746-1090
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Redesigned and your Control Center for Music. Get alerts when songs you want to hear are on. Let us know what you think… You can vote Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down. Flash Contests mean more ways to win… Tickets, Fly Aways and $500 a month just for using the App.
Cat Country 98.7 and NewsRadio 92.3 are Crystal Award Finalists
WYCT – Cat Country 98.7 and WNRP – NewsRadio 92.3 – AM1620, Pensacola’s locally owned and operated radio stations have been nominated for the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award for 2023 for excellence in community service, the two stations are nominated among only fifty finalists for the 37th annual awards.
Ten Crystal Radio Award recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service.
WYCT – Cat Country 98.7, was awarded the NAB Crystal Award in 2013, 2017, and 2019.
This is the fifth nomination for WNRP – NewsRadio 92.3- AM1620, receiving nominations in 2010, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
To be nominated or our dedication to community service among thousands of radio stations is quite the honor.” -Owner-General Manager, Mary Hoxeng
“Our people work so hard to serve our community. It is deeply gratifying to have sister radio stations both be nominated for this prestigious award. I’m proud for our teams.” Dave Hoxeng – Owner
Celebrating 20 Years – Proclamations and Thank you’s
Celebrating 20 Years of service… The Cat is very grateful to our community partners and friends for years of support. It is our privilege to serve you, share your stories and tell others what makes this area great!
Visit Pensacola Visit Pensacola Beach Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office FL Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Olive Baptist Church—Pensacola Campus City of Pensacola – Government Escambia County Pensacola Mardi Gras Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Baptist Health Care Foundation The Lewis Bear Company Coastal Moving & Storage Pensacon Santa Rosa Kids’ House
Manna Hat 2023 Auction Winner Announced
Congrats to Larry and Shotzi Clemons whose winning Bid of $2022 will help provide over 400 Healthy Meals
The 2023 Manna Hat is a beautiful Resistol – George Strait 7 3/8ths
Manna Food Pantries began serving the hungry on January 3, 1983, then known as Manna Food Bank. Since then Manna have served over half a million people in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, from Century to Navarre. Manna has given out over 9,000 tons of food to hungry families in our communities. In the last year alone, Manna has served about 23,000 individuals in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.Manna Food Pantries is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of Northwest Florida. Manna is nonsectarian, community focused, volunteer supported and committed to the philosophy, “waste not, want not.” Manna believes that every person has a right to live free from hunger and that every person is to be treated with respect and dignity.
100% of the proceeds this auction raises will go to Manna Food Pantries of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties so that those in need in Pensacola, Pace, Milton and the surrounding areas can continue to be taken care of.
Who’s Autograph is on the Hat?
I will send you a signed certificate that these are 100% Authentic Signatures.
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Location on the Hat
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Keith Anderson
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February 3, 2023
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Rear Right Bill |
| Joe Nichols | March 3, 2023 – Wild Greg’s | Left Bill |
| Matt Stell | March 19, 2023 – Juana’s Pagodas | Left Rear Bill |
| Shane Profitt | March 19, 2023 – Juana’s Pagodas | Left Front Bill |
| Ian Flanigan | March 19, 2023 – Juana’s Pagodas | Left Bill |
| Eli Young Band | March 25, 2023 – Wild Gregs | Rear Bill |
| Kenny Chesney | May 29, 2023 – The Wharf | Front Stack |
| Kelsea Ballerini | May 29, 2023 – The Wharf | Right Front Stack |
| Sam Hunt | July 21, 2023 – The Wharf | Right Rear Bill |
| Brett Young | July 21, 2023 – The Wharf | Right Front Bill |
| Lily Rose | July 21, 2023 – The Wharf | Right Bill |
| Ray Fulcher | July 25, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Stack |
| Walker Hayes | July 25, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Stack |
| Ingrid Andress | July 25, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Rear Stack |
| Jelly Roll | July 30, 2023 – The Wharf | Front Bill |
| Conner Smith | August 12, 2023 – Wild Gregs | Front Bill |
| Jackson Dean | August 18, 2023 – The Wharf | Rear Stack |
| Lainey Wilson | August 18, 2023 – The Wharf | Rear Stack |
| Eric Church | August 18, 2023 – The Wharf | Rear Stack |
| Jason Aldean | August 26, 2023 – The Wharf | Right Dimple |
| Corey Kent | August 26, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Stack |
| Mitchell Tenpenny | August 26, 2023 – The Wharf | Rear Right Stack |
| Dylan Marlow | October 14, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Front Dimple |
| Hardy | October 14, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Dimple |
| Dylan Marlowe | October 14, 2023 – The Wharf | Left Front Dimple |
| Alexandra Kay | October 23, 2023 – Pensacola Interstate Fair |
Left Rear Bill |
| Tigirlily Gold | November 19, 2023 – Miracle on Palafox | Front Bill |
| Kimberly Perry | November 19, 2023 – Miracle on Palafox | Right Rear Bill |
| Brian Kelley | November 19, 2023 – Miracle on Palafox | Right Rear Bill |
Last Prize Standing 2023 Winner Announced
CONGRATS TO Christina Rasler from Milton! She made it to the end and made 5000 $1 Scratch Offs the LAST PRIZE STANDING!
LAST PRIZE STANDING 2023 Presented by Fishbein Orthodontics has it’s final 2 Prizes…
5000 $1 Dollar Lottery Tickets or a $5000 Lowes Card
The drawdown will be on Sunday, October 22 for check in at 12noon and the drawdown begins promptly at 1p at on location at Connell and Company, 2107 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5M1iZTKhqPcgo4ds6
It started with trips, Cash, Concert Tickets, Coins, Mystery Concerts, and Pets. There are 102 prizes on the board. There can only be 2 at the end… To qualify to be in the drawdown for 1 of the last 2 prizes, you have to take a prize off the board. Listen at 9, 11, 1, 3 and 5 for a Text Keyword. You will have 10 minutes to Text it in. Then keep your phone close. We will call someone in 10 minutes to pull 1 off the board.
Here are the prizes:
1: $5000 Check from Cat Country 98.7
2: $5000 towards your next Car, Truck or Boat at an approved Cat Country Vendor (AVR: $5000)
3: 5,000 Taquitos Delivered on a mutually agreeable Date. (approximate retail value (“ARV”): $5,000
4: 2 Tickets to the Saints – Every 2024 Regular Season Home GAME and up to $3000 in Saints Gear (ticket value varies and over all package not to exceed $5000 including taxes and fees) (AVR up to: $5000)
5: Man Cave set up including arcade game, bar, 60 inch LED TV, surround sound, and tacky ‘man cave’ sign with your name (ARV: up to $4000)
6: $5,000 Shopping Spree at the Marcus Pointe Thrift Store
7: Brent Lane will officiate your wedding (ARV: $1000)
8: Pair of tickets to the SEC Championship Game plus $1000 in Game Gear (AVR up to $5000)
9: A $5000 Savings Account at a Cat Country approved Credit Union (ARV: $5000)
10: Invisalign or Braces from Fishbein Orthodontics (ARV: $6000)
11: A Man Shed from Florida’s Finest Structures (ARV: $5000)
12: Arcade Game / Wine Cabinet (ARV: $3,000)
13: Gracie the Intern watches your pets for a weekend and treats them to their own VIP Beach Day with lunch and grooming and a limo and a catered tent area at Pcola Beach Pet Beach (ARV: up to $3,000)
14: A Year of Beer from Lewis Bear (Must be 21) (ARV: $5,000)
15: $5000 worth of Gold Coins from Emerald Coast Coins (ARV $5,000)
16: Crawfish Boil for you and 99 Friends (ARV: $5000)
17: You can appear in a Tiktok with Gracie the Intern and learn how to edit video (up to 2 hours of lessons) (ARV: $3000)
18: Full Fall & Spring Garden set -up, Includes Plants and Accessories and Expert Advise from Barnes Feed Store (ARV: $5,000)
19: Private dinner/meal at your home for up to 6 people each month for a year with a professional chef (ARV: $5,000)
20: 1 TONS of Goldfish Crackers from Fishbein Orthodontics (ARV: $5,000)
21: Dance lessons with Mel McCrae, you will learn to be a pro at the Boot Scoot and Boogie (up to 5 lessons) (ARV: up to $2,000)
22: Gardall 10 sq. ft. Gun Safe, includes installation. (ARV: $4000)
23: A Hit Song Writer writes you a song, we play it once on Cat Country 987 (ARV: up to $5,000)
24: Personal Water Craft from Facebook Marketplace (ARV: $5000)
25: Brent, MEL and Big Moose DJ the wedding of your choice in Escambia or Santa Rosa County (ARV: up to $5,000)
26: A Preowned “Mystery Car” (ARV: up to $5,000)
27: GIGI’s Boutique and Eats Shopping Spree (ARV: $5000)
28: 4-Season Tickets, 4-Game Jerseys and Ice Flyers promotional items (ARV up to: $5000)
29: Home Make Over from Jonathan’s Flooring (ARV up to: 5000)
30: A Mission Trip for two through Score International… Where do you want to help? (ARV: Up to $5000)
31: Donations to all of your kids’ school fundraising causes for their remaining grade school years (up to $5,000)
32: Amazon Prime Membership, and Alexa Personal Assistant and $4,000 Amazon Credit. (AVR: $4,500)
33: Christmas bills paid up to $3,000 and two round trip coach tickets from the continental United States to Pensacola for a family to visit (ARV up to: $5,000)
34: $5000 down payment on your new vehicle (ARV Up to: $ 5000)
35: A Hunting Trip with Cat Country 98.7 Sales Manager Jeff Wayne to his secret camp (ARV: $3,000)
36: The Pensacola Beach “Blues at the Beach” Show Tent placement and guarded and $2000 in Spending Money for Blues on the Beach Weekend (ARV: up to $2,040)
37: Brand new riding mower, weed eater and trimmer, and your first mow provided by Brent and Mel (Lawn mowed up to 1 acre) (ARV: $4,000)
38: $5000 worth of Road Trip treats at Buc-ee’s (ARV: $5000)
39: 10 Guitar Lessons with Jordan Glass (ARV: $1000)
40: A two-week RV rental for a family bonding trip with $1,000 gas card (ARV up to: $5,000)
41: A $5000 Lowes Card from Will Maybin, realtor Connell & Company (ARV: $5000)
42: A new tool shed at an approved Cat Country Vendor (ARV: up to $5,000)
43: .79 Polar Pops every day for a year and a $500.00 Gas Card (ARV: $1000)
44: Apple Time: Apple Watch, iPhone X, and MacBook (ARV: up to $5,000)
45: 3 day Las Vegas Trip for 2 (Airfare and Hotel) and $1000 in cash to wager (ARV: Up to $5000)
46: Royal Carribean 7-day, 6-night cruise for 2 to and $1000 Ships Credit from Dan Stewart PA (ARV: Up to $5,000)
47: Local Hotel and Casino Stay – 4 Day/ 4 Night Junior Suite, Two tickets to any one show, Dinner for two at the buffet, Spa for two and $2000 in wagering Cash (ARV up to: $5,000)
48: The Smoky Mountain Experience. 5 Nights, tickets to a Dollywood, a dinner show, Cades Cove, River Rafting, and Ober Gatlinburg and $1000 In Spending Cash (ARV: up to $5000)
49: Season Passes for 2 at a fun park for 4 years (AVR: up to $5000)
50: Cat Country Show Pass – A pair of tickets to every 2024 country concert Cat Country 98.7 is part of (ARV: up to $5,000)
51: Cat-Five Hurricane Fabric Protective Window Coverings for you home (ARV: $5,000)
52: $5,000 Shopping Spree at a Cat Country Approved Jeweler (ARV: $5,000)
53: Party with a Rhino with 10 of your friends at the Gulf Breeze Zoo including 10 adult tickets, 10 Giraffe encounter tickets, 10 Rhino encounter tickets, 10 Albino alligator encounter tickets, 10 Hippo encounter tickets, 10 Galapagos encounter tickets and 10 Sloth encounter tickets (ARV: $2,300)
54: $5000 Visa Gift Card FFS Roofing & Construction (ARV: $5,000)
55: The Cat makes your car payment for a year (up to $5,000) (ARV: up to $5,000) (if you do not have a car, you will receive a check in the amount of $5,000 instead)
56: A She Shed from Florida’s Finest Structures (ARV: $5000)
57: Pay off Student Loans, up to $5,000 (ARV: $5,000) (if you do not have student loans, you will receive a check in the amount of $5,000 instead)
58: a day of kayaking and a night of camping at Blackwater River with Jordan Glass and YOU KEEP THE CAMPING EQUIPMENT ($500) (ARV: $1,000)
59: The adopted Pet of your choice from the Hotel for Cats and Dogs, with toys, a years worth of food, first year of vet visits and a $3000 donation back to Hotel for Cats and Dogs (ARV: $4500)
60: Mattress Set with Powerbase of your Choice from the Sleep Center (ARV: $4999)
61: A private air-conditioned port-a-john for 4 events in one year (best seats in the house) from Cat Country 98.7 approved vender (ARV up to: $5,000)
62: 5,000 – $1 scratch off lottery tickets (ARV: $5,000)
63: $5000 towards a new Roof from FFS Roofing & Construction (ARV: $5000)
64: “Jelly of the Month Club” for you and 4 Friends for 1 year. (ARV up to: $5,000)
65: $5,000 Walmart Gift Card (ARV: $5,000)
66: 5 Day Norwegian Cruise Vacation for 2 in a Suite with $1000 in Ships Credit. (ARV up to: $5,000)
67: A new sun room from Cat Country 98.7 approved vendor (up to $5,000)
68: 90 minute deep tissue massage every other week for a year (ARV up to: $5,000)
69: A/C Replacement from an approved Cat Country Vendor (ARV up to: $5,000)
70: $5,000 Shopping Spree at Winn-Dixie (ARV: $5,000)
71: Baby Lock Aerial Sewing & Embroidery Machine from Derrel’s Sewing and 100 yards of fabric (ARV: $5,000)
72: $5000 shopping spree at the Pensacola Interstate Fair (ARV: $5,000)
73: Your taxes paid up to $5,000 (If taxes are less than $5,000 owed, you’ll receive a check for the difference)
74: $2000 in UWF or PSC College Gear (ARV: up to $2,000)
75: Photography Lessons with Dustin Williams Photography and a 30 X 40 Metal Pensacola Beach Milky Way Pic of your choice, plus 5 Hours of Lessons and chance shoot Miracle on Palafox with Dustin (ARV: $2,500)
76: A $5,000 Christmas Decoration Overhaul (ARV: $5,000)
77: $5000 in Rent… We pay your rent (ARV: $5000)
78: Mystery Concert #3 with Hotel and Airfare (AVR up to: $5000)
79: $5000 in Skin Care Services from a Cat Country 98.7 Approved Vendor (ARV: $5,000)
80: The latest Smart Phone (bought out) and a credit of $2500 for service (ARV: Up to $4500)
81: Dinner for 2 at the fanciest restaurant in Pensacola including Tip… Plus we buy 3000 meals for your hungry Neighbors at Manna Food Pantries (ARV: $5000)
82: $100 Cash Each Week for the Rest of the Year (ARV: $1000)
83: A Hot Tub filled with the Frozen Custard of the Day from Culvers (ARV: Up to $5000)
84: One Travel Trip for two from the Groupon Deal of Your Choice (ARV: Up to $5000)
85: Movie tickets for you and 3 of your friends every week for a year plus 4 popcorn buckets at the The Ridge or The Breeze Cinemas ($2200)
86: Mystery Trip to a Concert #1 with Hotel and Airfare. (ARV: $3000)
87: His and Hers firearms at a Cat Country approved Vendor (ARV: $4000)
88: The Ultimate Couch Potato Prize: 70” TV, Sound and Recliner with a fully stocked beer fridge (ARV Up to: $4000)
89: Babylock Bloom Sewing and Embroidery machine AND an Aussie 2 sewing machine cabinet from Derrel’s Sewing of Pensacola (AVR: $5000)
90: A Night at McGuires to Kiss the Moose with Big Moose for you and 20 Friends… Drinks included (ARV: $2000)
91: Chick-Fil-A Catered Party for up to 250 at an undisclosed location with a special Country Music guest appearance. (ARV: Up to $5000)
92: Mystery Concert Experience #2, Air and Hotel (ARV: $4000)
93: Flooring Make Over from Howard Young Flooring (ARV: Up To $5000)
94: 20 Years of Netflix or Disney Plus (AVR: $3597.00)
95: Mentoring from radio station owner Dave Hoxeng (ARV: $3000)
96: 450,000 Pennies in a Bucket (ARV: $5000)
97: $4000 to the Charity of your choice… $1000 for you. (AVR Up to: 5000)
98: A Lip Sync Battle with a National Country Artist (ARV: $2000)
99: 4 Super Fan Passes to Spring Jam 2024 – with $1000 to spend (ARV $1500)
100: The Gift of Saenger… Every Show you can see for under $5000 (ARV up to $5000)
101: $5000 worth of Concert tickets to the Wharf (ARV: $5000)
102: Backyard Burger Party for 100 people from Culvers (ARV: up to $5000)
57th CMA Nominations include Cat Country 98 7
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57th CMA Awards Nominations
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 Nominees in all categories for the 57th Annual CMA Awards are below. Winners will be honored Nov. 8 in and around the live ABC telecast.
Radio Station Small Market
Entertainer
Female
Male
Group
Duo
Single
Album
Song
Event
Musician
Video
New Artist
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