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
Alaskan Brewing Co. Now Serving Beer-Powered Beer— Genius!
When I think of beer I don't normally think about where it was made. I have to say Alaskan Brewing Co. is stepping up in the Eco-friendly world. They are using beer to help power their beer making.
10th Annual Wild West Winterfest Feb.16th & 17th
Winter is definitely here to stay, and we have a weekend worth of fun planned out for you. The WWW is running February 16th and 17th. It is going to be a weekend jam packed with history, fun, and high octane snowmobiling!
Taste Of Country Music Festival— Get Entered To Win Some Tickets!
With artists like Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Willie Nelson, Billy Currington, Justin Moore, Montgomery Gentry, Gloriana, and Trace Adkins on the bill, this will be THE country event of the year. The Concert will be in Hunter Mountain, NY.
The Paintball Sniper— This Guy Is Good! [Video]
I've spent a few hundred dollars over the years to get myself a paintball gun and all of the supplies. I have never had a single paintball fly this straight. I imagine this is guy has a fairly decent setup. Watch a pro in action.
Superbowl Movie Trailers— We Have Them All [Videos]
For some reason I love movie trailers, and the Superbowl gets all the best trailers! We have them all in one place for you: Iron Man, Star Trek, Lone Ranger, Fast & Furious, & Oz. Check them all out!
Free Tickets To The Elite Professional Bull Riders Finals!
What's better than some great bull riding in the middle of Winter? Some free tickets to the Bullrider Finals In Butter!! Find out how to get your tickets!
2012 MSU Bobcat Football Highlights [Video]
Next August can not get here soon enough--- and this highlight video from 2012 makes it seem like it is forever away! Time to get pumped up for Bobcat Football again!
Need To Chop Some Firewood? This Is Amazing! [Video]
Apparently I have been chopping wood wrong all my life! I feel Kind of stupid not knowing that this is one of the most efficient ways to chop wood. Even if you rarely chop any wood you have to see this!
Bald Eagles Can Swim? [Video]
When you think about Bald Eagles a few things come to mind--- freedom, merica, the king of the skies... And of course a great hunter. Did you know that they can swim as well?
Want To See George Strait In Concert? Last Chance To Get Entered!
This is it! Your last chance to get entered in the George Strait Contest is here!
Winter Weather Advisory- Let’s See If This One Sticks!
Hopefully this Winter Weather Advisory actually brings us some snow. After the dusting in the valley yesterday I am hoping for some real snow!
Poor Damm Baby— Dad Dressed Her!
What happens when a new dad puts on a onesie that doesn't match anything... He leaves it on and finds the worst possible accessories!