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Robert is the first responder we are honoring for First Responder Friday this week. Robert’s mother told us that he has been a firefighter/EMT for 12 years at West Manatee…

First Responder Friday

Robert is the first responder we are honoring for First Responder Friday this week. Robert's mother told us that he has been a firefighter/EMT for 12 years at West Manatee Fire Rescue in Bradenton. He was recognized recently as fire fighter of the year for all the good deeds to his community and fellow firefighters.

Congrats to Robert as he receives a $100 Visa gift card from our friends at Crown Buick GMC.

Carrie Underwood has entertained fans at CMA Fest for almost 15 years now, and this year, Carrie will again take the stage at CMA Fest to perform at Nissan Stadium on Saturday (6/11).

We take a look at some of the highlights of Carrie's relationship with all things CMA Fest and her devotion to her huge fan following, which has grown each year.

2006 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs at the 2006 CMA Music Festival Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2007 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood, is presented with a plaque honoring six million records sold by record label execs Joe Gallante, left, and Butch Waugh following her performance at the 2007 CMA Music Festival (formerly known as FanFair) on June 8, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2010 CMA Music Fest

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Carrie Underwood performs during CMA Music Festival Day 1 at LP Field on June 10, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2012 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs during the 2012 CMA Music Festival - Day 2 at LP Field on June 8, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2012 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs during the 2012 CMA Music Festival - Day 2 at LP Field on June 8, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2012 City Of Hope's 2012 Celebrity Softball Challenge

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Carrie Underwood steps up to bat at City of Hope’s 22nd annual Celebrity Softball Challenge during CMA Fest on June 9, 2012 in Nashville.


2012 City Of Hope's 2012 Celebrity Softball Challenge

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Carrie Underwood (L) signs an autograph in the dugout during City of Hope’s 22nd annual Celebrity Softball Challenge during CMA Fest on June 9, 2012 in Nashville .


2012 City Of Hope's 2012 Celebrity Softball Challenge

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Carrie Underwood (R) keeps her eyes on David Nail at second base during City of Hope’s 22nd annual Celebrity Softball Challenge during CMA Fest on June 9, 2012 in Nashville .


2013 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs during the 2013 CMA Music Festival on June 9, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2014 CMA Festival

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Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood perform during the 2014 CMA Festival on June 6, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2016 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs onstage during 2016 CMA Festival - Day 2 at Nissan Stadium on June 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2016 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs onstage during 2016 CMA Festival - Day 2 at Nissan Stadium on June 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2018 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs onstage during the 2018 CMA Music festival at Nissan Stadium on June 8, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2019 CMA Music Festival

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Carrie Underwood performs on stage during day 2 for the 2019 CMA Music Festival on June 07, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.


2019 CMA Music Festival

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Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood perform on stage during day 2 for the 2019 CMA Music Festival on June 07, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.