WOW Country Wake Up with Doug

08/26/2026

Mourning the loss of Dolly Parton from an artist that worked with her on the Grammy award-winning song “God only knows “

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08/24/2026

Hard to believe it, but a year has flown by! One year ago I started on the WOW Country Wake Up on 105.3 WOW COUNTRY! So glad you’ve been letting me be a part of your morning. Just curious - how long have you been listening and who’s your favorite artist? 

01/06/2026

So there’s a serious debate happening right now…A writer is pushing for the cowboy hat to become America’s official national outfit — like Scotland has the kilt. His argument? Nothing says “America” worldwide quite like a cowboy hat. 🇺🇸🤠 Some folks love it. Others are saying, “Absolutely not.” So I want to know what you think.
👉 Should the cowboy hat be America’s national look? Or is there something else that represents us better? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 Bonus points if you already own one.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Wake Up with Doug 🎉 Thanks for starting your mornings with us. We’re ready to make 2026 a good one!

12/12/2025

This might be the most joyful phone number of the season. 🎄📞

🎶 Dial-A-Carol is back!
Call 217-332-1882 and college students from the University of Illinois will sing you a Christmas carol — LIVE — for free.

Yes, really.
Yes, right now.
Yes, from anywhere in the world.

It runs now through December 18, so don’t wait.
Merry Christmas from WOW Country ❤️

12/04/2025

How much do you know about “Right Here”? Listen for the question every weekday morning around 5:40 and 8:40 on 105.3 WOW COUNTRY

11/01/2025

10/28/2025

🎉 Birthday Heads-Up! 🎉

Starting November 3rd, WOW Country birthdays will be moving back ON AIR! 🥳

Here’s how it will work:

Submit your birthday on the post the day before.

Doug will pick a winner and announce it live at 7:20 AM on WOW Country Wake Up with Doug.

The winner will also be shared on the post afterward—so you’ll know who scored a The Vanilla Bean Baking Co. cupcake! 🧁

Keep an eye out for the first birthday post on November 2nd!

10/16/2025

Come see us at TNGRO on October 23–24 at the Farm Bureau Expo Center! Stop by to chat with Hey Hey Hitchcock Powered by Farm Credit Mid America host Tim, meet our team, and browse unique gifts from Daylily Nursery!