MWC Daily: ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Gets Deluxe Treatment

It's been forty years since 'Rhinestone Cowboy' took over the country and pop music charts and now, it's getting the deluxe treatment!

Just a couple of days ago, (March 31) Capitol Nashville re-released a 40th anniversary expanded album, just ahead of Glen's 79th birthday, which is April 22nd. The new collection also features five bonus tracks, including a previously unreleased song called 'Quits,' that he recorded back in March of 1975. Of course, Glen Campbell is our featured artist in our Throwback Thursday video. (scroll down)

WOKQ Auction

Have you placed your bids yet? There's not a lot of time left in the WOKQ Spring Auction. Just take a gander at all the wonderful items that are up for bid. Auction ends tomorrow night at 7pm (Friday, April 3rd)

A video update from Tom Dixon

Longtime friend of The Morning Waking Crew, Tom Dixon gives us a quick video update on what he's been up to and when he's coming back to the New England Area.

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Wake Up Winning

One more chance at tickets to the 1st annual New England Country Music Festival at Redhook Brewery starring Kellie Pickler. 

Throw Back Thursday

As promised, here's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' by Glen Campbell. Enjoy your day.