1071 The Bear: 107.1 The Bear What's On Our Minds https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:55:06 +0000 en Copyright 2026 1071 The Bear Aiir http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Country Song Playlist for Mother's Day Mother's Day is on Sunday. To get the celebration going, here's a playlist of country songs that are all about mamas: Thu, 07 May 2026 15:23:00 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/country-song-playlist-for-mothers-day/ o742-2037-69fcae5420843 Ray Scott Fun Stuff Mother's Day is on Sunday.  To get the celebration going, here's a playlist of country songs that are all about mamas:

1.  "Mama's Song",  Carrie Underwood

2.  "A Letter to My Mama",  Vince Gill

3.  "Mom",  Garth Brooks

4.  "Coat of Many Colors",  Dolly Parton

5.  "I Called Mama",  Tim McGraw

6.  "I'm a Survivor",  Reba McEntire

7.  "Hot Mama",  Trace Adkins

8.  "Mama's Broken Heart",  Miranda Lambert

9. "Mama Tried",  Merle Haggard

10. "In My Daughter's Eyes",  Martina McBride

]]> https://www.thebear1071.com/_app_pages/stations/4547/blogs/posts/84851 Watch: George Strait Duet with Miranda Lambert George Strait brought out his opener, Miranda Lambert, Saturday night to perform "She'll Leave You With A Smile". Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:08:06 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/watch-george-strait-duet-with-miranda-lambert/ o742-2037-69f0e9763a71b Ray Scott Fun Stuff Okay, so George Strait crushed it in Lubbock this weekend, and guess what? Miranda Lambert hopped on stage to sing "She'll Leave You With a Smile" with him! Total dream moment (even if I missed it!).

Apparently, after honoring the King at the Kennedy Center Honors (alongside KISS, Gloria Gaynor and Sly Stallone), Miranda had a few drinks with George. He told her she could pick ANY song to sing with him at the Texas shows.

She said it took her a minute, but she finally picked that classic just days before the concert. Talk about a tough choice!

Miranda shared some photos and videos from the shows on Instagram, along with a simple, yet effective caption,

“I love George Strait!!!”

]]> https://www.thebear1071.com/_app_pages/stations/4547/blogs/posts/84722 Remember That Time The Beatles Went Country? Long before Post Malone and Beyoncé started experimenting with country music, The Beatles were already doing it. Back in 1965, The Beatles recorded a country cover that surprised a lot of fans. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:43:00 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/remember-that-time-the-beatles-went-country/ o742-2037-69a9c0b506764 Ray Scott Fun Stuff So, you think artists jumping into country music is a brand-new thing? Guess what? The Beatles were doing it way back in the day, like over 60 years ago!

Back in '65, the Fab Four covered Buck Owens' smash hit "Act Naturally". It landed on their Help! album, which was also the soundtrack to their super popular movie. How cool is that?

Now, Buck originally dropped "Act Naturally" in '63, and it shot straight to the top of the country charts. Seriously, this song helped make Buck one of the biggest country stars of the whole decade!

But here's a fun fact: when The Beatles did their version, Ringo Starr took the lead. It was only the fifth time he'd sung lead on a Beatles song at that point.

And get this – in 1989, Ringo and Buck teamed up for a duet version of "Act Naturally". Talk about things coming full circle!

]]> https://www.thebear1071.com/_app_pages/stations/4547/blogs/posts/83992 *WATCH* A Documentary About Outlaw Country Is About to Premiere at SXSW A new documentary series called "They Called Us Outlaws" is finally ready to roll. It will premiere March 15th at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The series dives into the outlaw country movement, led by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:08:06 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/watch-a-documentary-about-outlaw-country-is-about-to-premiere-at-sxsw/ o742-2037-699f64b692eff Ray Scott Fun Stuff A documentary series called "They Called Us Outlaws" has been in the works for more than a decade, and now it's officially set to premiere at SXSW on March 15th.

The ten-part series explores how a small group of rebellious songwriters in Nashville and Austin flipped the script on country music in the late 1960s and 1970s.

The project features never-before-seen footage and is narrated by Jack Ingram.

It also includes appearances from Jessi Colter and Kris Kristofferson, along with Miranda Lambert and Eric Church.

The 90-minute pilot episode centers on Waylon Jennings and the early Austin scene, including the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters.  If you love outlaw country, this will be must-see TV.  (Whiskey Riff)

]]> https://www.thebear1071.com/_app_pages/stations/4547/blogs/posts/83883 *WATCH* Dolly Parton Narrates "America 250: Tennessee" Dolly narrates an awesome video that highlights all the beauty of the Volunteer State ahead of America's 250th birthday. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:42 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/watch-dolly-parton-narrates-america-250-tennessee/ o742-2037-6995dfd207f01 Ray Scott Fun Stuff Okay, so everyone knows Dolly Parton is a total icon, right? But in Tennessee, she's practically royalty!

That's why it was so cool to hear her narrate this new video about the state, especially since America's turning 250 soon.

It's called "America 250: Tennessee", and it's like a little trip through Tennessee's awesome past. Think of it as a fun history lesson for anyone who wants to know more about how Tennessee helped shape the country!

]]> https://www.thebear1071.com/_app_pages/stations/4547/blogs/posts/83799 Miranda Lambert was Nervous to play Daytona 500 Miranda Lambert said playing the sold-out Daytona 500 is "incredible" . . . but admitted that the massive crowd made her a little nervous. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0000 https://www.thebear1071.com/on-the-bear/latest-stories/107-1-the-bear/post/miranda-lambert-was-nervous-to-play-daytona-500/ o742-2037-699354a3a741f Ray Scott Fun Stuff Talk about a big stage.  Yesterday, Miranda Lambert headlined the pre-race concert at the Daytona 500, which kicked off the 2026 Nascar season at Daytona International Speedway.

And with more than 100,000 fans in the stands, she admitted it's a lot to take in.

During a press conference, a reporter asked her what feels different about performing at the Daytona 500.  Miranda laughed and said, "I mean, I think this would be one of the biggest stages, now that you mention it . . . thanks for making me nervous.  Yeah, it's just incredible, the amount of people here."

But she also said that race fans feel like home.  Quote, "Everybody was tailgating, it kind of felt like a concert already . . . Everybody's in a good mood, it's a celebration."  (Whiskey Riff)

(You can listen to her singing "Kerosene" at the Daytona 500 here.)

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