On this day in 2011, Chris Young’s “Voices” was at #1 on the Country Charts. This was Young’s third consecutive #1, though the song had been released before his first two #1’s.
Young made history as only the second artist in the history of the Billboard Country chart to release the same single and have it go #1. Young had released “Voices” the first time in 2008.
Given the success Little Big Town’s single, “Better Man,” has had so far, there’s little doubt that other artists are also interested in releasing a Taylor Swift-penned song to radio. One of those interested groups is Lady Antebellum, who recently talked to Billboard about the prospect of recording a song written by Swift. Hillary Scott said, “I mean honestly Taylor, call us. Like, we’re up for whatever. Let’s go.”
Charles Kelley said they’d probably want Taylor to pen “a nostalgic song” for them, but there’s something else they want, too. Kelley jokes, “I hope it would be No.1. That’s all I want. It better go No. 1 though. If we cut a song and it goes like No. 2, I’m going to be so disappointed.”
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police say one man has died and another has been wounded in a Des Moines shooting.
Officers sent to investigate a possible homicide around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday found a man’s body on a sidewalk. They soon learned that a man wounded in the same shooting had driven himself to a hospital. He’s expected to survive his injuries.
The men’s names haven’t been released.
Sgt. Paul Parizek (puh-REE’-zihk) says investigators don’t think the shooting occurred where the body was found.
On this day in 1962, Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brooks began his professional career in 1985, singing and playing guitar in Oklahoma clubs and bars, most notably Wild Willie’s Saloon in Stillwater. Later that year, Brooks traveled to Nashville to pursue a recording contract; he returned to Oklahoma within 24 hours. In 1987, Brooks and wife Sandy Mahl moved to Nashville, and Brooks began making contacts in the music industry.
Later that year, Brooks traveled to Nashville to pursue a recording contract; he returned to Oklahoma within 24 hours. In 1987, Brooks and wife Sandy Mahl moved to Nashville, and Brooks began making contacts in the music industry. The rest is history.
Happy birthday, Garth Brooks!
Thomas Rhett’s single “Star Of The Show” has topped both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase radio charts this week, giving Thomas his seventh career #1 song. The exciting news reached Rhett as he was in Houston for the Super Bowl over the weekend, which he says made for a fun start to the game, even though his Atlanta Falcons lost in the end.
· Thomas says reacting to his chart-topper, “I’ve always known this song needed to have its moment, so it’s really sweet to be able to celebrate it now and with Lauren and my dad.”
· “Star Of The Show” also holds a second week at #1 on Canada’s Mediabase Country Radio Chart.
Some of country music’s biggest stars have come together for a new album paying tribute to the legendary Don Williams. The album, dubbed Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams, will feature artists such as Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Lady Antebellum and Chris Stapleton, performing some of William’s most iconic tunes. The 11-track album will be released on May 26, in honor of Williams’ 78th birthday the following day.
Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams Track Listing:
1. “Tulsa Time” – Pistol Annies
2. “I Believe in You” – Brandy Clark
3. “We’ve Got a Good Fire Goin'” – Lady Antebellum
4. “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend” – Dierks Bentley
5. “Amanda” – Chris Stapleton feat. Morgane Stapleton
6. “Till The Rivers All Run Dry” – Alison Krauss
7. “Love Is On A Roll” – John Prine feat. Roger Cook
8. “If I Needed You” – Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires
9. “Maggie’s Dream” – Trisha Yearwood
10. “Lord I Hope This Day is Good” – Keb’ Mo’
11. “Good Ole Boys Like Me” – Garth Brooks
On this day in 1998, Martina McBride picked up her second Platinum Album for Wild Angels. The album was her third and produced the singles “Safe in the Arms of Love”, “Wild Angels”, “Swingin’ Doors”, “Phones Are Ringin’ All Over Town”, and “Cry on the Shoulder of the Road”. “Wild Angels” was McBride’s first Number One on the Hot Country Songs charts.
In the U.S. the album was certified Gold on February 23, 1996, and Platinum on February 6, 1998, by the R.I.A.A.
Faith Hill had the perfect response for CNN after the news organization mistakenly tweeted that she was releasing a duet album with The Notorious B.I.G, 20 years after his murder. CNN quickly corrected the tweet to say that the late rapper’s wife, Faith Evans, was releasing the album of duets, but not before a lot of people – including Hill – noticed the fail. In a tweet of her own, Faith responded to CNN’s incorrect tweet with a smiley face emoji and the message, “This sounds awesome!”
Eric Church’s full-length 2016 Stagecoach Country Music Festival performance will be featured as part of vantage.tv’s virtual reality experience. The concert experience will feature 180 and 360-degree views from the audience and stage as well as immersive audio from the sold-out show. Virtual concert goers will also be able to choose how they experience Eric’s set by selecting either the multiple camera director’s cut, front row of the concert, or a full 360 view.
· Fans can purchase the on-demand experience here and watch it on their iPhone or Android phone via Google Cardboard, or Samsung Gear VR.
A trailer for the virtual concert can be seen here.
Over the past several months there have been multiple burglaries and thefts reported in Mahaska County, as well as the City of Oskaloosa.
On Thursday, February 2, 2017, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 1200 block of River Road, Leighton in reference to two suspicious subjects. While responding to and investigating this call deputies uncovered evidence of an active burglary and theft ring. This information led to the issuance of two search warrants. These warrants were for stolen property, firearms and illegal drugs.
Later this date, the Sheriff’s Office executed one search warrant at 201 Church Street, Martinsburg, Iowa. At the same time, deputies executed the second warrant at 1213 River Road, Leighton, Iowa. During the execution of these warrants, multiple items of evidence were seized. Many of these items are believed to be stolen. One firearm, drug paraphernalia, and controlled substances were also seized during the execution of these warrants.
During this investigation the following subjects were arrested: 35-year-old Travis Wayne Ehrman of Hedrick was arrested on a Mahaska County warrant for a violation of a no contact order. 45-year-old Travis William Batterson of Beacon was arrested on two Mahaska County warrants, one for failure to appear and one for pretrial release violation. Ehrman and Batterson were arrested in the 500 block of Reed Street, Beacon. Also arrested was 20-year-old Claudia Ann Blizzard (homeless) on two outstanding arrest warrants out of Wapello County, both warrants for escape from custody. Lastly, 30-year-old Steven Joseph Johnson of 1213 River Road, Leighton was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon as well as drug violations. Blizzard and Johnson were taken into custody at 1213 River Road, Leighton. All four of these subjects will make their initial appearance in the Mahaska County Magistrates Court Friday.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted with this investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Oskaloosa Police Department, and the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation is continuing and additional charges are anticipated.
As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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