Paul Schadt

First congrats to Kasey....we new it would happen and it did....good guy with a lot to look forward to next year with Rick Hendrick.....now....wow...the most exciting last race in NASCAR history......it could be....who will it be....will Carl do a double flip.....will Smoke do some Florida fence climbing.....it all comes to an end with an exciting conclusion Sunday......I'm taking Tony.....PS

Cathy Martindale

I remember the first time I ever interviewed superstar Miranda Lambert.   I was in the car pick-up line at my kid’s school and she was a TV talent show winner/just-signed to a record deal wanna-be.....or, so I thought.   I’ve interviewed plenty of  ‘em ….and plenty of ‘em come and go.  

They do all the right things to get the win, then their record deals fizzle.   Well, this "just- getting-to-know-you" quickie cellphone interview was different…here was an artist who didn’t listen to the media coaches…she spoke her mind, no matter the consequences... 'cause she knew who she really was.  She is what she is…and I like it…a LOT.   Now, I’m driving down Music Row to get just a few minutes of her ever-so-precious time these days…and I can’t wait to hear her unfiltered words…

Paul Schadt

........Off to the Chase! Can Jr. climb to the top.... will Gordon get #5...... Jimmy number 6..... Harvick make up for last year..... Kyle get his first.... OK... here's my pick..... drum roll please.....

Jeff Gordon wins the big trophy.... I think Jimmy won't notch another, especially if the Kurt Busch nonsense keeps up..... I think Kyle although at the top of the points will do something to mess things up.... I think this could be the year for Jeff Gordon, it seams like things are lining up for that championship run that has eluded him the last few years.... 6 in a row for Rick H!....... PS

Paul Schadt

......wow.... how hot is Brad K...... last four.... first, second, third, first....couple of races until the chase and as of right now not only does it look like he'll be in it, but he looks like he might have a chance at the big trophy.....

Jimmie Johnson might have something to say about that.... Jimmie with a strong 4th and in second (technically) in the points and Jeff Gordon a 3rd finish has him sitting 6th......off to Hot Lanta....still some great seats left if your looking for some big time Labor day weekend fun!..... PS

Paul Schadt

.........Win number four for Kyle Busch and the gang at Joe Gibbs..... Michigan is where everyone wants to get the checkered flag.....

Is it harder to believe Kyle has 4 wins or harder to believe Champ Jimmy Johnson only has one?...... if he doesn't get another win this season do you think Rick will let him go..... maybe he can hold on to his job with another championship..... Kasey Kahne looked good can't wait to see what he can do with the new team next season..... and if you are anywhere around Charlotte this weekend come on out to the track for the Food lion Auto Fair..... muscle cars, parts and tons of cool stuff to see and do..... PS

Cathy Martindale

I love talkin' to new artists.   Just this week I've interviewed American Idol's Casey James (the one Kara asked to take off his shirt)...Eric Passlay (tall Texan and writer of 4 current hit songs by other artists)...and Jake Owen, who I saw in concert this week with Keith Urban.  

These guys aren't jaded yet....when I ask 'em something they give it back to me..from the heart.   I get honest, unfiltered answers that aren't tired or pre-planned.   It's fun to throw 'em off, too...I usually like to ask 'em "what doesn't your mama know about you.....yet?"  

Cathy Martindale

If I hear one more person say “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity….” well….I’ll still be sweating.   It’s even getting to the artists.  I  talked to Luke Bryan yesterday and he said his last outdoor show had a thermometer backstage and it read 120 degrees…

said he has to tone down the show a bit just to get thru it without passing out.   Luke said a recent golf tournament he was at carted away 17 people in ambulances cos of the heat.  I dunno.....has it always been this hot or are we just wimpin’ out now?!

Cathy Martindale

I get lots of press releases from P.R. people that feature big stars and lotsa' wannabe's....but this one caught my eye today.   A soldier's widow has released an album of songs that deal with love, family, and country.   It's extra-special 'cos she's really lived the lyrics...

it all started when she was in the hospital having their baby when she heard the news on the radio that the Iraqi war had started....and with her husband in harm's way, she started writing a journal...that turned into lyrics...that turned into songs..that turned into an album...Inspiring, to say the least.   She's an unknown to most of us, but maybe not for long..Her website is www.autumnletendre.com

Cathy Martindale

Call me chicken...I don't care.   I hung up my racing shoes with Brooks and Dunn's Legends series awhile back, after a pretty scary wreck.   Two cars wrecking in front of me and I couldn't avoid it..went up in the air and when I crashed, it broke off all the wheels and other parts...spilling fuel everywhere.   Just the thought of burning up made me realize I'm better off being a watcher...or occasional honorary "flagger."  

 So, when the Richard Petty Driving Experience came to Nashville a few days ago...well, Ms. Chicken cheered on Bucky Covington...who slid outta the passengers seat with a huge smile.   Hey, his girlfriend told me he's gone 120 on a motorcycle with her...now that's just crazy!

Cathy Martindale

Ever wonder if Carrie Underwood watches the show that launched her career...American Idol?    Yep, she does, says her husband, Mike Fisher.    That is, unless it's on game night.   

Mike just got signed to the NFL's Nashville Predators and Carrie is ALWAYS at the games when she's in town....along with lots of other hockey fans like Vince Gill and Kellie Pickler.   Wonder if Carrie sneaks a hot dog when nobody's lookin'