Well, today we finally have our upstate winner in the sing like John Mayer contest on Magic …and the winner is Allie Bridges of Simpsonville.  She gets the new Fender guitar autographed by John Mayer and now goes on to the national finals to compete against 20 other contestants from around the country.  Allie could win the trip to California to meet John Mayer and also get a meeting with Columbia Records….way to go Allie…and good luck…As a listner be sure to show your support for Allie with you vote at our website….www.magic989online.com …..Lee

Because of a short extention to the sing like John Mayer contest our upstate winner will be announced on Wednesday morning(30th) with Bo…thanks to all of our contestants who entered the contest and they were all very entertaining….the winner gets the Fender guitar autographed by John Mayer and then its on to the finals in California…what a fun contest on Magic….Lee

Today we need your vote for your favorite contestant in the sing like John Mayer contest here on Magic….we’ll be announcing the winner tomorrow morning with the upstate winner receiving a Fender guitar autographed by John Mayer and a spot in the national finals.  We have had 9 entries so  go to our website at www.magic989online.com  and cast your vote….they are all really good….Lee

This is a good time to remind you that this is the final week to enter the sing like John Mayer contest on Magic 98.9…we have already gotten 5 entries and they are really good…check them out now on our website www.magic989online.com …our upstate winner gets a Fender guitar autographed by John and the opportunity to move on to the finals and compete for the chance to meet John Mayer in California and a meeting with Columbia Records.  So upload your video today and vote too for your favorite contestant.  Entries have to be in by midnight this Sunday night…good luck..Lee

I try and keep up with pop culture and what’s going on with celebrities….but could this be true?  The National Enquirer claims that Sandra Bullock is considering taking back her philandering husband Jesse James.  Sources claim that Sandra has experienced a quote dramatic change of heart after the joy she’s experienced from spending time in New Orleans with her newly adopted baby named Louis.  Sandra filed for divorce back in April after Jesse’s numerous affairs were revealed one by one in the tabloids.  and her representative contends that the divorce is on schedule…so who’s telling the truth….its hard to determine these days….Lee

Just read where professional social network Linkedin now has 70 million members and has been growing fast , not only in this country but especially in international markets.  Facebooking and blogging is enough for me to keep up with for the time being….how about you……are you really into social networking….Lee

With Father’s Day this Sunday, here are  a few things that I know dads will fine very interesting regarding the holiday….the first local  Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington…in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea of observing an annual Father’s Day….this is still true, neck ties are the number one gift for Father’s Day and according to Hallmark, its the 5th largest card sending holiday and Father’s Day is always the 3rd Sunday of June.  Whatever your plans, have fun and show dad some love…..Lee

If you’re looking for the right person to marry…your odds are pretty good.  42 percent of the population are single.  These statistics are worth mentioning…40 percent of the single population are divorced, while about 60 percent has never been married before.  the jury is in:  more people think it’s better to have never loved at all than to have loved and lost.  I think there was a song at one time with those exact words in it…Lee

One of my favorite female artist, Shania Twain, has divorced her husband of 15 years Mutt Lange.  But that  has not slowed her down…she’s  preparing to kick off her new t.v. series titled Why Not? With Shania Twain.  Look for her new show on the Oprah Winfrey Network.  I was able to see her in concert when she made a stop in the upstate  several years ago, it was really fantastic.  I wish her well with her televison venture….Lee

There are  alot of conflicting reports about MariahCarey being pregnant ….and speculation looms over when she will announce that she’s expecting.  A friend told US Weekly that Mariah is waiting until her first  trimester to share the news. But wait, there is more…her husband Nick Cannon has denied rumors that his wife is pregnant…he claims the media has jumped the gun on this one…I don’t know why it’s such a big secret if Maria is pregnant …I guess the couple have their reasons….Lee