Hi, I’m Mark Jennings. I’m host of The Big Drive Home. I’m also the station’s Brand Manager. That just means I’m here before and after my on-air shift and I don’t get the 4 hour workday I originally thought all radio people had. This is the only radio station I’ve ever worked at, over 30 years here which is pretty rare in this business. My country music career started with “Urban Cowboy”. I love country’s heritage acts and today’s amazing new stars. Outside of the radio station I like the gym, my boat and checking out all of our local eateries and establishments. Thanks for listening, I really appreciate it!
Mark Jennings
5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend
What a week it's been! In the past week we've had the WOKQ Dollar Bill Game, the 48th annual CMA Awards, the mid-term election and a time change to get used to. Time to look ahead to the weekend and fun things to do and see.
CMA Awards Daily Poll: Entertainer of the Year [VOTE]
This is the award everyone waits for and will likely close the CMA Awards tomorrow night. Can you imagine what it must be like to stand on that stage being nominated for such an honor?
Cheapest Gas Prices in New Hampshire [SURVEY]
Earlier today when I was on the air in Studio Big, I posted how I'm loving these lower gas prices on our Facebook Page. A lot of you who listen to WOKQ at work posted where you're getting cheap gas these days.
CMA Daily Poll: Male Vocalist of the Year [VOTE]
The 48th annual CMA Awards are tomorrow night and we're getting close to finding out who will go home with country's top honors. In advance of the awards, we're asking who you think will win as we are now into the 3 most prestigious categories.
Country Performers From New Hampshire Compete in Regional Awards Show
We start CMA Week with news from the New Hampshire Country Music Association. Glenn Couture, who is Vice President of the NHCMA, passed along his list of this weekends winners.
CMA Daily Poll: Female Vocalist of the Year [VOTE]
As we start CMA week at WOKQ, voting is still open for Song of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Today let's take a look at Female Vocalist of the Year, and it really comes down to two people.
No Shave November, Who’s In?
This is the easiest way to raise money for a great cause. I hate shaving and rarely do it anyway. So, when the clock strikes midnight tonight, we'll be into No Shave November 2014.
CMA Awards Daily Poll: Video of the Year
Up to now we've posted polls on who you think will win CMA Awards for Song of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year. As we head into the weekend, let's hear what you think should be CMA Music Video of the Year.
A Halloween Treat: Cheap Food, Free Food!
If you're running around tomorrow doing last minute Halloween shopping or getting the kids, you may find yourself skipping a meal or two. Well, America's fast food industry is coming to the rescue.
CMA Awards Daily Poll: Vocal Group of the Year [VOTE]
This is going to be a tough category to win on Wednesday night. There is talent, chart success, touring and lots of record sales to back up the appeal of all of the acts that are nominated here.
5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend
It's almost Halloween weekend so it's time once again to look ahead at what's coming up for fun things to do. Assuming you've got candy and costumes bought, here are some other ideas of things to do around your trick or treating schedule.
CMA Awards Daily Poll: New Artist of the Year [VOTE]
Thanks to everyone who voted in our CMA Song of the Year poll. The CMA Awards are a week from tonight so let's get to today's category.
Who Will Win The Dollar Bill Game?
This is the vehicle we've been talking about through the summer and fall, and on Saturday a lucky WOKQ listener is going to win it at Honda Barn in Stratham.
CMA Awards Daily Poll: Song of the Year [VOTE]
"Country music's biggest night" is next Wednesday November 5th, the annual CMA Awards and I want to know who you think will win.
Don’t Miss Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean at Gillette Stadium August 28th 2015 [VIDEO]
It's only 305 days and a handful of hours before the gates open up once again for Kenny Chesney at Gillette Stadium, and its been way too long a wait in my humble opinion.
New Music Monday: RaeLynn “God Made Girls” [WATCH]
For years, Taylor Swift was the dominant force when it came to female artists in the country music industry. Taylor is now being welcomed into the pop side of the music industry, and there are a lot of singers who would like to replace her as queen of current country music.