Your XL Country Afternoon host is a born and raised Montanan, a Marine Corps Veteran, and a Bobcat! Russell grew up in far eastern Sidney, Montana also known as "Almost North Dakota!" In 1999 he moved to Great Falls, Mt where he graduated from GFHS in 2003. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Russell had a successful four years in the Marines, but decided after his third tour in Iraq that he wanted to go to college. So at the end of his enlistment he moved to Bozeman. Since in Bozeman hes been a somewhat typical college kid...Changing his major a couple times... almost getting his degree... drinking... floating... camping... Skiing ... working three jobs at once... and most importantly loving his wife Shayla!
Russell Damm
It’s Spring Rodeo Week At MSU Get Your Tickets [Podcast]
Your returning Big Sky Champion MSU Rodeo Team is back in action this weekend. The Spring Rodeo will be taking over the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse starting on Thursday night.
What’s Your Blood Type? Help Save A Life!
If you are in need of blood from Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, then United Blood Services is getting it for you. United Blood Services supplies all the blood to Bozeman Deaconess. That means you could help save up to three lives right here in the Gallatin Valley If you donate. Find out where you can save a life!
Guess What Dax Sheperd & Kristen Bell Named Their Daughter?
My wife isn't very happy about this one... It seems Kristen Bell and Dax Sheperd have stolen a certain baby's name. That certain baby just happens to be mine!
2013 Headwaters Country Jam— Ticket Prices Go Up April 1st
Headwaters Country Jam is gearing up for the SIXTH year! The party at the bridge north of Three Forks will be better than ever. And for only a few more weeks you can get your tickets at discounted rate! April 1st, No Joke, is the deadline to get your discounted tickets. Get yours today!
MSU Spring Rodeo 2013
The MSU Spring Rodeo is back, so get those boots and buckles shined up! April 4-7 the Brick Breedan Fieldhouse will be transformed into a rodeo arena stocked full of bucking broncs, bulls, and Cowboys and Cowgirls from 10 different schools. XL Country has some tickets to give away as well so get ready to win!
Lee Brice- ‘I Drive Your Truck’ [Video]
This is a simple video. A man driving a truck. It sounds kind of boring, but the message in the song is great. Lee Brice has been writing hit songs for all the country stars and when he debuted his own sound I knew he would deliver some great songs.
Headwaters Country Jam 2013 – Get Oiled Up An Grab That Watermelon!
Headwaters Country Jam is bringing back the Redneck Olympics this year and I am excited to see some more oiled up wrestling! Yee Haww Grease up that melon and toss it in the pool!
50 Strips Of Bacon = 2000 Calories— What Else = 2000 Calories? [Video]
Some of my favorite food is in this video! If you don't want to know how many Cinnabons you're allowed to have in a day... then don't watch this video!
Jim Carrey Vs. Gun Control [Video] [NSFW]
I've always been a Jim Carrey fan when it comes to his movies. Something I didn't know was how anti gun he was. People can have their opinions on whatever they want and generally I keep mine to myself. This new "funny" music video from Jim Carrey has people up in arms.
Seize The Deal With Pure Barre & Get In Shape!
Colleen is always talking about her Pure Barre class, and how great it is. She tried to get me to go to a class but I was a little intimidated! These classes do not look easy and it seems like I might make a fool of myself if I tried it. This shouldn't stop you from taking advantage of this great deal! You can save 50% when you Seize today's Deal.
Salute A Senior In Our Community
The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchiser of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.
Heavy Hail Storm Creates Another Viral [Video] “Kabooya”
A Texas Hail storm has created another viral video. When Michelle Clark was interviewed and asked to describe the hail storm... She Delivered!