Jonathan West

Living here in Saint Cloud since February of last year, I'm a California boy who's been Southern-raised...and have found my home here in Central Minnesota! Country music has always been a part of my life, ever since back in the day listening to Loretta Lynn 8-tracks as a lil guy in my mom's '83 Cadillac! My favorite hottest music today is by Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Sara Evans, and Little Big Town. My all time favorites include Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio and Buck Owens. What are yours? Join me on social media below and call me up with your requests weekday afternoons at (320) 252-9897 or send me an email to jw@98country.com

My New Music [PLAYLIST] For #FeelGoodFriday & Super Bowl Weekend

Tim McGraw went to the top of country music mountain at the end of 2014 with Shotgun Rider, but can he do it again in 2015 singing about Diamond Rings And Old Barstools? Check out the new country songs I've found this first month of the new year...

10 Reasons Why We Need a Chick-fil-a in Central Minnesota

When I grew up Down South, It didn't take me long to fall in love with the simplest of food choices...Krystal (a better version of White Castle), Raisin' Canes (chicken fingers), and especially Chick-fil-A!

It’s a Bulls & Baskets Afternoon on 98 Country!

Wanna go see the World's Toughest Rodeo tomorrow night or the Minnesota Timberwolves in February? We've got your tickets today...

#1 Wednesday Video Spotlight: Eric Church

Congratulations on this Number One Wednesday to Sam Hunt, who's album Montevallo is at the top of the country charts again for the second week since it hit stores October 27th. But the top song in the USA this week belongs to the Chief!

Next Time Take Your Traffic & Parking Tickets to Court

Of course not everyone has or can take the time to take a ticket to court instead of just paying the fine. But in my 20 years of driving, the success rate of pleas and mediation towards lower or no fees is astounding!

Stories From the Weekend: [PHOTOS] & [VIDEO] From the Basketball 98 Tailgates

Last November, I had an idea to honor our hometown high schools with special tailgate visits to their playoff football games. After such a good local response, I decided to bring 'em back for basketball season...

Hockey Day in Central Minnesota is Coming February 6th & 7th

Hockey Day in Minnesota was a great event just over a week ago in Saint Paul, but unlike previous years, there were no celebrated out-state games in 2015! To help "fill in the gap" for our deserving communities, we've come up with the idea of Hockey Day in Central Minnesota!

New Music Monday [VOTING] For Brand New Artists This Week

Calling all new music lovers in Central Minnesota...it's time for another New Music Monday of 2015! What a better way to spend this Monday before the Super Bowl than to cast your vote for your favorite new song...

Watch Blake Shelton’s Saturday Night Live Skits & Songs [VIDEOS]

Did you know the last time a country artist hosted Saturday Night Live was Taylor Swift in 2009? And #DYK also that Blake Shelton is only the 8th country artist to EVER host this famous live comedy show?

My New Music [PLAYLIST] To Wrap Up A Busy Weekend

Big & Rich just wanted to Look at You in 2014, and they are now ready to Run Away With You in 2015! Listen to the new country songs I've found this first month of the new year...

A #FeelGoodFriday Story From Minnesota Nice Radio Winners [AUDIO]

A week ago today, I gave a lucky listener THE final pair of tickets to the Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan stop for this week in St. Cloud. The trivia question I asked was pretty good, but the story behind the available tickets was even better. :)

Schedule Your Texts With My App of the Week [VIDEO]

My App of the Week video segment every 7 days has been a fun project in my short time at 98 Country so far, with reviews on helpful programs from food to dating to your vehicle! This week I choose a simple functioning app that can help with time management. Here's my review of Send It Later.