Arkansas' Morning Show w/ Brandon Baxter & Kelly Perry

Australian country music sensation Lily Grace joins Brandon & Kelly live on the radio. Lily, along with American Idol standouts Hannah Harper and Jordan McCollough, will perform at Victory Lake Sports Complex in Corning on June 6, 2026. After relocating from Australia to Nashville to pursue her country music dreams, Lily shares what she's most excited about during CMA Fest, how her musical journey...

Friday June 5, 2026 - Brandon updated his profile picture, which sent us down a Facebook rabbit hole of profile pics that Brandon was somehow proud to post. We celebrated National Donut Day and talked about how donuts were a Saturday morning tradition at Young B's house. Brandon may have found a new show to watch. After hearing so many people talk about Love Island, he's curious to see what all th...

Thursday June 4, 2026 - Brandon's mission to get Lesley to watch The Karate Kid hit another roadblock. She says it looks too old and dated and wondered if Ali was Daniel's mom. Guy Fieri is coming to Fayetteville for a Santo Tequila meet-and-greet at Sam's Club, which led Brandon to calculate how fast he could get there—and sparked a conversation about the celebrities Brandon and Kelly still hope...

Dr. Dana Watson from Families Inc. Counseling Services joined Brandon and Kelly to discuss why getting what we want doesn't always make us happy. Why do so many people build lives that look impressive from the outside but feel exhausting on the inside? How is it possible to have everything you once prayed for and still feel empty? Why is comparing ourselves to others so psychologically damaging? I...

Wednesday June 3, 2026 - Kelly starts the show in a BAD mood after stepping in dog poop, forgetting her glasses, and basically having one of “those” mornings. A Florida principal was placed on leave over a Fetty Wap quote in the yearbook . . . and Kelly says it sounds exactly like something Brandon would do. Dates announced for the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ & Music Festival . . . plus Brandon & Kelly...

Tuesday June 2, 2026 - Brandon's wife Lesley devastated to learn Mr. Rogers has passed away — leading to a conversation about celebrity deaths that hit us the hardest. Brandon says The Karate Kid is one of the greatest movies ever — and now he’s trying to make Lesley watch it since she never has. Kelly, meanwhile, wonders why Brandon refuses to watch anything made after 2005. From fast-food fails...

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Friday May 29, 2026 - Miss Greater Jonesboro Brooke Ray and Miss Greater Jonesboro’s Teen Anna Horner stopped by before heading to Miss Arkansas. Brooke is making her second trip to the state competition, and Brandon put her to the test with a fun round of “Ever Heard of This?” Rodeo on the Ridge is this weekend at the Greene County Fairgrounds with Rodeo After Dark featuring Sammy Kershaw tonight...

Thursday May 28, 2026 - Brandon says he may be ready to become the next Chancellor of Arkansas State University after once being called “The Face of A-State.” Kelly questions what exactly qualifies him to run a university... A scary shark attack near Galveston led to Brandon reminiscing about his own unforgettable Galveston experience… the time he caught crabs. Brandon’s latest Words of Advice: “D...

Wednesday May 27, 2026 - The Jim Henson Creature Shop is offering tours where fans can get up close with iconic characters from Sesame Street and The Muppet Show - and Brandon is VERY excited about it. Brandon claims Kelly is a "Miss Know It All" and dares her to the play his Ultimate Sesame Street and Muppet Challenge. Today is National Flip Flop Day… and women online are apparently debating whet...

Tuesday May 26, 2026 - Kelly recaps her birthday weekend at the lake — sunshine between the storms, boat rides, music, cake, and friends. The celebration continues with World Redhead Day as Brandon put Kelly through “The Ginger Games” — while also reminding everyone her boyfriend is apparently a rare genetic collectible. Brandon brought back his legendary BSA (Brandon Service Announcement) — argui...

Friday May 22, 2026: Kelly’s birthday is tomorrow and Brandon thinks Kelly secretly has a birthday party planned. Kelly reminds Brandon about the time he completely forgot her birthday and Brandon puts KP to the test as she shares some of her all-time favorite birthday memories. Memorial Day Weekend — the unofficial kickoff of summer is almost here! Brandon & Kelly get you ready for the holiday tr...

Thursday May 21, 2026: It’s National Notebook Day, so DOUBLE B & KP crack open Kelly’s teenage diary to uncover the hilarious, dramatic, and slightly embarrassing secrets from her younger years! Brandon says he’s bringing back his “sax appeal” to join Ella Langley’s band and make all her dreams come true. Kelly reminds him he was literally “Worst In Class” in band and just publicly apologized to h...

Dr. Dana Watson from Families Inc. Counseling Services joined Brandon and Kelly to discuss reframing the way we think about therapy and counseling — viewing it not as a weakness, but as an act of self-love and personal growth. The conversation explored why some people feel intimidated to seek counseling, whether everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to, and the importance of allowing ch...

Wednesday May 20, 2026 - It's National Band Director Day to celebrate Brandon kicks off the show with a public apology to his Jr. High Band Director, Mr. James Fabian. We’ve all heard the term narcissist - some of us might have even been called one - but are you a conversation narcissist? These days it seems like most people are streaming content - but do you remember when we weren’t sure if it wa...

Tuesday May 19, 2026 - It’s Lainey Wilson’s birthday, and Kelly is fully celebrating as Brandon puts her fandom to the test. Kelly re-lives the day she finally met Lainey, why waiting in that line meant so much, and why Lainey’s music hit her at just the right time. Brandon gets called out by younger co-worker Ryan James for being little too extra, comparing him to an “influencer mom.” Now Double...

Monday May 18, 2026 - Could Kelly getting the “Rotten Egg” award at play practice actually be the first sign that Northeast Arkansas’ next Broadway star is in the making? Brandon spent a lonely weekend waiting on Rousey vs. Carano… only for the main event to last 17 seconds. Double B is having tailbone issues because apparently he only got up to walk the dogs. It’s National Museum Day… and Brandon...

Friday May 15, 2026 - Kelly is baffled by the latest fashion trend… because apparently sweatshirts are no longer tied around your waist — they’re now draped around your neck like everybody owns a yacht. Brandon & Kelly discuss the trend that’s giving major country club energy. Recess used to be a major part of childhood, but many schools have shortened or eliminated it over the years. Experts now...

Thursday May 14, 2026 - Brandon says Hilary Duff has fully taken over his algorithms… and Kelly thinks he’s entered peak cringe territory. Now Brandon wants to see what’s hiding in Kelly’s feed. Brandon accidentally liked the wrong Instagram post when his feed refreshed mid-scroll… so now he’s stuck wondering: unlike it and make it weirder, or leave the accidental like and move on? It’s Online Rom...

Wednesday May 13, 2026 - Brandon’s battling dad duty with a sick Kai… so naturally the studio is now on high alert for incoming germs. Kelly starts asking questions after noticing Hilary Duff mysteriously taking over Brandon’s algorithms. It’s time to fire up those fighter jets… because today is National Top Gun Day and Double B has a Top Gun Trivia Game ready to go for KP. Luke Bryan's next album...

Tuesday May 12, 2026 - Brandon tried to knock out his entire week on Monday and stayed up too late watching American Idol while Kelly survived play practice and still stayed up way too late watching the American Idol finale. Remember the excitement of toys in your Happy Meal, cereal, and Cracker Jack boxes? Kellogg’s is bringing toys back to cereal boxes. What weird, surprising things people love...

Monday May 11, 2026 - Brandon says he’s officially entering hibernation mode claiming he's not answering calls, emails, or attending anything until football season returns — but Kelly says there’s zero chance he stays away from the spotlight that long. Graduation season has officially taken over Jonesboro with packed roads, proud parents, and thousands of A-State graduates crossing the stage. Kell...

Friday, May 8, 2026 — Coach Butch Jones spends the morning with Brandon & Kelly for his most personal and in-depth interview yet. Go behind the scenes of A-STATE Football and inside the life of the man behind the headset. From leadership and pressure to family, culture, and life away from the field, hear a side of Coach Jones you won’t hear in press conferences, media scrums, or typical football i...

Thursday May 7, 2026 - It’s time to bust out the beignets, grab some beads, and celebrate The Big Easy — Brandon & Kelly take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their favorite memories, wild moments, unforgettable food, and what makes New Orleans unlike anywhere else. There’s a new TikTok health trend making a lot of noise online… and yes, it’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds. Influencers a...

Dr. Dana Watson from Families Inc. Counseling Services joined Brandon and Kelly to discuss how siblings can grow up in the same house and have completely different outcomes. How does this happen? Are we parented differently? Are the emotional enivronments different? Does timing or birth order come into play? Does gender change the way we are parented? Do parents change over time? How does this sho...