Breaking down Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Read full article: Breaking down Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince HarryJoin Lindsey and Bridget as they continue the conversation about Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, a newly renovated Boston condo whose bathroom has been causing quite a conversation, and how a mom walked in on her baby drinking from a dog bowl.
Dick & Dave’s Miracle Day making a difference for local families despite pandemic
Read full article: Dick & Dave’s Miracle Day making a difference for local families despite pandemicROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – In the 18 years of Dick & Dave’s Miracle Day fundraiser, this is the first year they can’t bring families into the Q99 studio to share their stories. The annual radiothon supports children in local hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network by providing critical medical equipment and services for the NICU and pediatric units at Carilion Children’s, Virginia Baptist and Lynchburg General Hospitals. Instead, Daniels and Page did socially-distanced interviews beforehand with families who rely on Children’s Miracle Network. Between countless surgeries, hospital and doctor’s visits, Meredith doesn’t know what they would have done without Children’s Miracle Network. In the past two decades, Dick & Dave’s Miracle Day has raised more than $2 million.
Q99’s Dick Daniels hosts 30th Christmas Day live broadcast
Read full article: Q99’s Dick Daniels hosts 30th Christmas Day live broadcastQ99′s Dick Daniels hosted his 30th Christmas Day live broadcast. They’re requesting songs, they’re asking for stories, and a lot of them are just texting in to say, ‘Merry Christmas. “When my son was 18 months old, they called in to the station on Christmas morning and our goal was to try and get him to say Merry Christmas. Instead, it came out hey shmayvics,” Daniels said, laughing. Have a great day!’”He plans to keep doing the Christmas Day broadcasts as long as the radio station will let him.
High School Choirs Have Chance to Sing with Rock Band Foreigner
Read full article: High School Choirs Have Chance to Sing with Rock Band ForeignerROANOKE, Va. - A Southwest Virginia high school choir is about to get an opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to perform live and on stage with the rock band Foreigner. Radio station Q99 and Foreigner are teaming up to turn the choir into rock stars for a day. "Foreigner is coming to town and they actually approached us to do this contest," said Dick Daniels, Q99 morning host and program director. To be eligible, choirs must upload a 60-second video of their choir performing any Foreigner song. Foreigner will also donate $500 to the winning choir's music program.
Dick Daniels celebrates his 30th anniversary at Q99
Read full article: Dick Daniels celebrates his 30th anniversary at Q99ROANOKE, Va. - Dick Daniels has been waking up Virginia's Blue Ridge for 30 years on Q99. Dick has more than made the most of his time at Q99 over the years. From packing the bus and collecting school supplies for local kids in need to raising countless dollars for the Children's Miracle Network. You can celebrate with Dick and Dave Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Soaring Ridge Brewery. $1 from every select beer will go to the Children's Miracle Network.