After spending much of his 32 years of radio in the "country world," Kenny is back in his comfort zone on Classic Rock 96-1! Son of longtime DFW entertainer/author Annie Golightly, nephew to former US Congressman/WFAA Weatherman Dale Milford, Kenny grew up in Plano and Ft. Worth, and cut his teeth on the mic at Dan Rather's first station, KSAM in Huntsvillec Texas before landing in Tyler in January of 1989. When he isn't hanging out with his wife Margie in their Lindale log home, you can find him working in his shop, fishing, playing golf with his son Jason, or providing DJ services for any number of non-profit agencies that ask for his time. He has been providing music for United Way, ARC of Smith County, Special Olympics, Fun Lovers Special Needs Dances, and Camp Heyday/Camp Kennedy for over 25 years. When school is in session, Kenny juggles play-by-play/color duties for Whitehouse High School football, and UT TYLER basketball, and softball.
Kenny Smith
97-year-old Vet and D-Day Survivor Jumps Into Normandy…Again
A 97-year-old vet jumped out of a plane to recreate his D-Day parachute drop.
Would You Walk To Church?
For most people in general, church is a mainstay in their weekly scheduling ritual but for one East Texan, it's so much more.
Tyler Sees Second Highest Percentage Of Total Rain Since 2009
According to the National Weather Service the area has seen the second highest percentage total of rainfall during the months of January through May 2019.
Art Briles Back in Texas: What is the End Game in Mt.Vernon
After being hired by Mt. Vernon High School, Art Briles is back to coaching football in Texas.
Memorial Day 500 Countdown Playing All Weekend Long
Memorial Day Weekend within the halls of Classic Rock 96-1, has always been filled with each of our favorites or what we think is the “Best of all Time."
Memorial Day: Why Does It Matter?
Memorial Day is designed for us all to pause, reflect, take a knee, and to remember those that have sacrificed their lives for our safety.
Upcoming Concerts: Huge 2019 Lineup
A number of longtime rockers and spectacular stage performers are on tour in 2019.
Just Incredibly Gracious- The Day I Met Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
Classic Rock 96-1 Kenny Smith describes the time he met Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.
Parker McCollum Headlines 2019 Railfest in Downtown Texarkana
The 2019 Railfest features singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum with special guest the Dusty Rose Band.
Alice Cooper Is Coming To Irving On July 31st
Yes, he is a bona fide rock icon and Alice Cooper is indeed coming to Irving’s Toyota Music Factory Pavillion on July 31st with Grammy-winning rockers Halestorm as a co-headliner.
Peter ‘Frampton Comes Alive’ for the Last Time Ever With Final Tour!
Get set up with comp seats for this “bucket list” entry!
2019 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Lonestar Speedway Saturday!!
$10,000 winner’s share is on the line Saturday Night as the World Of Outlaws Nos Energy Drinks Sprint Car Series comes to Kilgore with Opening Ceremonies starting at 7pm.