Back in my college days at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL., my friends and I spent many a late-night closing up a Mexican Fast food joint on the main strip in town.  I have many fond memories of the Super-Burrito at 1:00 in the morning! But after I left Macomb, I never saw the place again.

It was called TACO JOHNS.

Then about a year ago, I stumbled on one in Peoria and got to share my love affair with their Potato Ole's with my wife an kids!  (Behold their exquisite tastiness above!)  They were floored just like me! 

So  a few months ago we decided to take a road trip to the closest Taco Johns near St. Louis in Carrolton, Illinois.  It was about 35 miles for us, and...okay, so it was in a gas station...but the food was still great!  But it was a LONG DRIVE!

What do we gotta do to get this awesome chain in the Lou?  I know you'd love it!

I know Captain Mac is a fan.  Come on Taco John fans, speak up!  I know you're out there!

St. Louis Honda at 5939 South Lindbergh in South County is holding an event this Sat from Noon – 2pm to support the Troops and the USO of Missouri!   WIL will be there giving away free food and Adopt a Soldiers cd’s to anyone who brings a donation item!  

We are trying to collect the following items:  

·                     Bottled Water
·                     Individually packaged chips
·                     Individually packaged snack cakes
·                     Individually packaged Slim Jims/Beef Jerky
·                     Lip Balm
·                     Travel Size Sunscreen
·                     Travel Size Shaving Cream
·                     White Socks (Men's or Women's)
·                     AA or AAA Batteries

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!  If you can’t make it Saturday, St. Louis Honda will gladly accept donation of these items through the end of December!   Hope you can come by this Saturday! 

Wednesday morning, Cornbread will talk with a father of a little girl named Elena, who passed away at the age of 6 from brain cancer.  But in the short time from when she was diagnosed to when she left us, she did something so simple...but heartwarming. 

She left dozens of love notes all over her family's home.  Hidden in drawers, in books, CD cases.  Don't miss this interview on Wednesday.  Especially if you have children.  So much can be learned from this little girl.

Meanwhile, check out the story and the book now on the NY Times Bestseller list.

http://www.notesleftbehind.com/

Watch the video

Last week's CMA win for the Cornbread Show was an amazing week for all of us and our families.  To read more about it and see photos and video, click here.  It's a sory all it's own!

But before we even got on stage to accept our awards, we had a chance to talk with 3 of our favorite people!

1) Cornbread got a surprise phone call Tuesday from Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa!

2) In nashville, Pat James and Producer Annie talked with Carrie Underwood while she got some pre-show primping out of the way.

3)  CornbRead stalked Brad Paisley as he apparently enjoyed breakfast in Nashville CMA Morning.

CLICK THE AUDIO TABS below or above to hear the audio.  What a week!

TONY LA RUSSA PART 1

It was an incredible evening in Nashville, and it's something each of our families on The Cornbread Show will always remember.  Check back here soon for LOTS MORE PHOTOS from our Great CMA Adventure...meanwhile, here's a start!

Now updated...SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE!

Check out videos from the CMAs.

See more photos and video by joining us all on Facebook here!

Click here to see Cornbread on Newschannel 5 Thursday morning.