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H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: LUALLA

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Lualla”, a positively adorable 6 month old Australian Shepherd mix. Lualla is a mellow, affectionate girl who gets along great with adults, kids and both other dogs and cats. Lualla currently weighs about 26 lbs., and may grow just a little more. Lualla rides very well in the car and is remarkably well housetrained, and would make a perfect dog for any family. Lualla is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and would love to meet you!

And since the ‘Empty the Shelter’ promotion is going on now, her adoption fee is only $50!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Lualla or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Check out our visit about Lualla with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Dolly Parton Resurfaces: “I Ain’t Dead Yet!”

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Frieda Parton appealed to fans everywhere to pray for Dolly, adding that she had been up all night on her knees. Internet chaos: activated. It didn’t take long for Dolly to hear about the ruckus, and even less time for her to address it. In an Instagram post yesterday, the legend got right to the point.

“Well, today’s October 8th, and obviously I’m here doing some commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, which is why I’m dressed kind of like a country western girl,” she began the clip. “Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here.” She went on to explain in detail what was going on with her, healthwise.

“Those of you that seem to be real concerned, which I appreciate, and I appreciate your prayers, because I’m a person of faith. I can always use the prayers for anything and everything, but I want you to know that I’m okay,” she said. “I’ve got some problems, as I mentioned back when my husband, Carl, was very sick. That was for a long time, and then when he passed, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of.” She went on to explain that when she did finally look into her health, there were some things that needed to be addressed, but it was “nothing major.” “I’m kind of having a few treatments here and there, but I wanted you to know that I’m not dying.”

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in1929, Gene Autry began his first recording session.
  • Today in1967, the “Ode to Billy Joe” album by Bobbie Gentry was certified gold.
  • Today in1976, Bobby Bare’s single, “Dropkick Me Jesus (Through the Goalposts of Life),” entered the country charts.
  • Today in 1978, Dolly Parton became the second woman ever to be named the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year. The first was Loretta Lynn.
  • Today in1981, Emmylou Harris’ “Evangeline” album was certified gold.
  • Today in1989, George Strait won the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award, while Kathy Mattea took Female Vocalist of the Year honors.
  • Today in1996, the album, “A Place in the World,” by Mary Chapin Carpenter was released.
  • Today in1998, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris performed in Washington, D.C., to raise funds for the Campaign for a Landmine Free World.
  • Today in 1998,Mark Wills was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart with “Don’t Laugh at Me.”
  • Today in 2000,Garth Brooks told “Billboard” magazine that he and his wife, Sandy, had agreed to divorce.
  • Today in 2001,Trace Adkins’ album, “Chrome,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2001,the “Country Goes Raffi” project featuring folks like Asleep at the Wheel, Elizabeth Cook, Billy Gilman, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart and Keith Urban, arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2007, LeAnn Rimes was joined by pop singer Joss Stone to shoot an episode of “CMT Crossroads” in Franklin, Tennessee. Their performance included a duet version of “Nothin’ Better to Do.”
  • Today in 2009, Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” video premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2012, Hunter Hayes’ single, “Somebody’s Heartbreak,” was released.

Jason Aldean’s New Side-Gig: Manning The Cash Register At Elementary School Book Fair

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Jason Aldean is great with a microphone, but he’s pretty good with a price scanner as well. His wife Brittany posted a pic of Aldean manning the cash register at his kid’s elementary school book fair, captioning it “Not me signing us up to work the book fair.” Country stars…they’re just like us.

Except…none of us are putting out an album titled “30 Number One Hits.” Set to drop digitally this Friday, the career-spanning retrospective comes just months after Aldean hit the 30 number one songs milestone. While the digital version of the collection drops this Friday, it will be available physically in stores on November 28th, including a special vinyl edition exclusive to Walmart. See the track list for “30 Number One hits” below.

1. “Why”
2. “She’s Country”
3. “Big Green Tractor”
4. “The Truth”
5. “My Kinda Party”
6. “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Kelly Clarkson
7. “Dirt Road Anthem”
8. “Tattoos On This Town”
9. “Fly Over States”
10. “Take a Little Ride”
11. “The Only Way I Know” with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
12. “Night Train”
13. “When She Says Baby”
14. “Burnin’ It Down”
15. “Just Gettin’ Started”
16. “Tonight Looks Good On You”
17. “Lights Come On”
18. “A Little More Summertime”
19. “Any Ol’ Barstool”
20. “You Make It Easy”
21. “Drowns The Whiskey” with Miranda Lambert
22. “Girl Like You”
23. “Rearview Town”
24. “Got What I Got”
25. “Blame It On You”
26. “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood
27. “Trouble With a Heartbreak”
28. “Try That In A Small Town”
29. “Friends Like That” with John Morgan
30. “Whiskey Drink”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1983, Kathy Mattea first appeared on the country charts with a song called “Street Talk.” It made the top forty, but it took her another five years to score her first #1, “Goin’ Gone.”
  • Today in 1984, Anne Murray became the first female country artist to win the CMA’s Album of the Year trophy, for “A Little Good News.”
  • Today in 1984, Alabama was named the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year for the third year in a row. They were the first act ever to win the prestigious award that many times. Garth Brooks tied that record with his win in 1997, and then beat it by winning “Entertainer of the Year” again in 1998. Reba McEntire also won for Female Vocalist of the Year (the first of four consecutive wins).
  • Today in 1985, the “Live in London” album by Ricky Skaggs was released.
  • Today in 1990, the 24th annual CMA Awards were held. George Strait was named Entertainer of the Year, Kathy Mattea and Clint Black were the Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, and the Horizon Award went to…Garth Brooks!
  • Today in 1990, Tennessee Ernie Ford was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1991, the albums, “Don’t Go Near the Water” by Sammy Kershaw and “Greatest Hits Volume II” by Alabama were released.
  • Today in 1996, Daryle Singletary’s album, “All Because Of You,” and the album, “One Ride in Vegas” by Deryl Dodd were released.
  • Today in 2002, Keith Urban’s album, “Golden Road,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2002, Martina McBride was at the Safe Haven homeless shelter in Nashville to draw attention to ways people can help others on Make a Difference Day.
  • Today in 2002, Shania Twain celebrated a stunning triumph. “I’m Gonna Getcha Good,” the first single from her album, “UP!,” debuted on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart at #21.
  • Today in 2002, Joe Diffie was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2002, Johnny Cash was honored with the Founders Award at the 32nd annual Conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA).
  • Today in 2003, Dolly Parton and Melissa Etheridge taped an episode of “CMT Crossroads,” hosted by Radney Foster, at the Sony Television Studios in Los Angeles.
  • Today in 2004, Keith Urban launched his first headlining tour, sponsored by CMT, at Emens Auditorium in Muncie, Indiana.
  • Today in 2008, Jason Aldean kicked off his first headlining tour at the Ramsey Center in Cullhowee, North Carolina. Lady Antebellum and Eric Durrance were also on the CMT-sponsored tour.
  • Today in 2011, Rascal Flatts joined the Grand Ole Opry and performed three songs. Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, also made his solo Opry debut as a solo artist.
  • Today in 2012, Eric Church launched a two-night stand at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga. The shows were recorded for the 2013 concert album, “Caught in the Act: Live.”
  • Today in 2013, the Kenny Rogers album, “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Don Henley filed suit against the Duluth Trading Company, asserting a clothing ad unfairly uses his trademarked name without permission. The source of the dispute is a pun: “Don a Henley and Take It Easy.”
  • Today in 2016, Darryl Worley held his annual Tennessee River Run benefit in Savannah, Tennessee. He was joined by Kellie Pickler, Randy Houser and Chuck Wicks.
  • Today in 2016, Lonestar headlined a benefit at the Murphy Theatre in Wilmington, Ohio, raising $60-thousand for veterans groups.
  • Today in 2016, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and Kane Brown play the final country concert at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, before the venue is torn down in favor of apartments. FGL’s set includes “This Is How We Roll,” “May We All,” “H.O.L.Y.” and “Cruise.”
  • Today in 2016, Aaron Lewis was at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “Sinner.”
  • Today in 2017, one week after a Las Vegas massacre that occurred while he was on stage, Jason Aldean returned to the city to meet with victims.
  • Today in 2018, Old Dominion’s “Make It Sweet” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2018, Chris Young performed “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and Trisha Yearwood sang “You Don’t Know Me” as “An Opry Salute To Ray Charles” was taped at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The PBS special also featured Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, LeAnn Rimes, Travis Tritt and Cam.
  • Today in 2018, Vince Gill, Michael McDonald and Butch Walker played “Take It To The Limit” and “Life’s Been Good” as Joe Walsh received a humanitarian award at the Rainbow Room in New York from Facing Addiction and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Guests included Stephen Van Zandt, Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr.
  • Today in 2019, Phil Vassar has a role in the movie “I Only Miss You When I’m Breathing,” – and it premiere at the Regal Hollywood 27 during the Nashville Film Festival.
  • Today in 2019, Midland vocalist Mark Wystrach married Ty Haney in Austin, Texas.

Luke Combs Sets New Country Sales Record, Passing Garth Brooks

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It was thought for years that Garth Brooks was setting sales records in country music that would never be broken. Then Luke Combs came along. Combs is now the highest RIAA-certified country artist in history with 168-million units sold; Garth now falls to second place with 162.5-million units. After hearing the news, Combs said, “When my team first told me about this, my initial reaction was, ‘Are you sure? There’s no way.’ It was only eight years ago that I got my first plaque for ‘Hurricane’ going gold. I knew then, without a doubt, I had the best fans in the world. The song had gone platinum before they could even give me the gold plaque. I’m super humbled by the fans’ belief in me and support of my music today and over the years. I know this does not happen without them. This achievement is more so theirs than it is mine. All I ever hoped and dreamed of from the beginning of this crazy ride was to make music that made people feel something and I can’t wait to continue making country music for the rest of my life.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1978, Merle Haggard married fellow country singer, Leona Williams.
  • Today in 1984, the movie, “Songwriter,” starring Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson premiered in Nashville.
  • Today in 1986, the Judds’ album, “Rockin’ with the Rhythm,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1986, Dolly Parton’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, the “City Of New Orleans” album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Chris LeDoux got a new liver. After being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis two months earlier, he underwent transplant surgery at the Nebraska Health System hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Today in 2002, Toby Keith made his Monday Night Football debut, but he wasn’t wearing a helmet. Toby and Ford launched the first of several truck ads featuring Toby during the game.
  • Today in 2002, Mary Chapin Carpenter was named the honorary chairwoman for the Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build Project.
  • Today in 2006, Big & Rich and Lynyrd Skynyrd perform a benefit concert at the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta to raise funds for a memorial to the 173rd Airborne, the division commemorated in “8th Of November.”
  • Today in 2008, Josh Turner and John Rich are in the audience when presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama debate on national TV from Nashville’s Belmont University.
  • Today in 2010, Kenny Chesney’s single, “You Save Me,” went gold.
  • Today in 2010, the Brad Paisley/Alison Krauss collaboration “Whiskey Lullaby” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2012, Mary Chapin Carpenter was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Tony Arata (“The Dance”), Larry Henley (“The Wind Beneath My Wings”) and Kim Williams (“Three Wooden Crosses”) at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
  • Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2013, Justin Moore’s single, “Lettin’ The Night Roll,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Broken Bow released Jason Aldean’s album “Old Boots, New Dirt.”
  • Today in 2014, Jason Aldean’s album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Cole Swindell performed “Chillin’ It” and “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2015, the Judds reunite for a nine-date “Girls Night Out” mini-residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas. The set list included “Give A Little Love,” “Why Not Me” and “Love Can Build A Bridge.”
  • Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae launched their first headlining tour at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. The night included performances of “Fly,” “Girl In A Country Song” and “9 To 5.”
  • Today in 2016, Naomi Judd was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Pet Philanthropy Circle during the Pet Hero Awards at Gotham Hall in New York.
  • Today in 2016, Blake Shelton received nine sales certifications from the RIAA, with gold honors for “Came Here To Forget,” “Footloose” and “Kiss My Country Ass.” Plus, his singles “Ol’ Red” and “Doin’ What She Likes” went platinum.
  • Today in 2016, it was a huge day for Luke Bryan as five singles receive certifications from the RIAA: “Roller Coaster” and “I See You” went gold and platinum; “Play It Again” hit double- and triple-platinum status; AND “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day” and his Karen Fairchild collaboration, “Home Alone Tonight,” also went gold.
  • Today in 2017, Live from New York: Six days after a shocking concert massacre in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean opened “Saturday Night Live” with a defiant cover of the late Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.”
  • Today in 2018, Taylor Swift made her first-ever campaign endorsement – backing Tennessee Democrat Phil Bredesen for senator. Fast forward two years later on the same day? She endorsed Joe Biden for president.
  • Today in 2019, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood join former president Jimmy Carter as Habitat For Humanity begins building 21 new homes in Nashville.
  • Today in 2020, NBC-TV’s “Saturday Night Live” canceled Morgan Wallen as the musical guest for the October 10th edition after videos surfaced showing him skirting social-distancing protocols while partying with college-age women after an Alabama football game on October 3rd. Wallen announced he is stepping away from his career for “self-work.” Still, in February 2021 another video was released… capturing Wallen screaming a racial slur. More self-work…and some charitable donations…saw Wallen re-emerge in July 2021 with an appearance on “GMA.” His music ultimately returned to the airwaves August 2021.

Tim McGraw Announces Mini-Residency In Vegas

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Tim McGraw has announced that he’ll be doing a mini-residency in Las Vegas this December in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo. Tim will play The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for four shows, December 4, 6, 12, and 13. Some of those dates will take the place of shows postponed by Dolly Parton, whose recent health issues have led to a series of cancellations. Tickets are on sale now.

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1983, George Strait’s “Right Or Wrong” album was released.
  • Today in 1990, Alan Jackson made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 1990, Garth Brooks became the 65th member of the Grand Ole Opry. The same day, his single, “Friends in Low Places,” also hit #1.
  • Today in 1992, Kathy Mattea’s album, “Lonesome Standard Time,” was released.
  • Today in 1993, “Naomi & Wynonna – The Farewell Tour” video by the Judds was released.
  • Today in 1994, Willie Nelson’s “City of New Orleans” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1996, friends and family of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attended what they thought was a backyard barbecue in Louisiana. And while the event did include plenty of food, the guests got a little surprise – the couple’s wedding!
  • Today in 1998, Alabama received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood mayor Johnny Grant honored band members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon during a special ceremony. The star is located at on the block that includes stars for Paul Newman, Sophia Loren, the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis.
  • Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood and Robert Reynolds filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Fast forward to 2000, and Garth Brooks filed for divorce from estranged wife Sandy Mahl. Garth and Trisha then began dating – she took a four-year hiatus from music. Garth proposed in front of 7,000 fans in Bakersfield, California and she accepted without hesitation in May 2005, and they were married the following December.
  • Today in 2004, “Friday Night Lights,” featuring Tim McGraw’s movie debut, has its Los Angeles premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. McGraw attends along with Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Serena Williams and David Duchovny.
  • Today in 2005, Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2008, Taylor Swift teamed with Def Leppard to tape an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Nashville’s Roy Acuff Theatre. The set list includes her hits “Love Story” and “Picture To Burn” and their classic-rockers “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”
  • Today in 2009, Toby Keith’s “American Ride” album was released.
  • Today in 2009, Ralph Stanley opened for Steve Martin at New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall.
  • Today in 2009, Luke Bryan’s album, “Doin’ My Thing,” was released.
  • Today in 2009, Rosanne Cash’s album, “The List,” was released. The project is an album of country remakes based on a list of 100 essential songs given to her by her dad, Johnny Cash. Guests include Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Tweedy and Rufus Wainwright.
  • Today in 2009, theS. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring country music “for its contributions to American life and culture.”
  • Today in 2010, the Band Perry’s single, “If I Die Young,” went gold.
  • Today in 2010, Lady A’s album “Need You Now” was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2011, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were awarded a platinum single by the Recording Industry Association of America for “Remind Me.”
  • Today in 2011, Julianne Hough, Blake Shelton and Hunter Hayes walked the red carpet at the Nashville premiere of “Footloose” at the Franklin Theatre. Also attending: Lauren Alaina, Jana Kramer and Big & Rich.
  • Today in 2011, Tim Rushlow began an overseas tour to play for Navy personnel stationed on at least three different continents. The tour lasts more than three weeks.
  • Today in 2011, Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, welcomed their daughter, London Ava Smith.
  • Today 2011, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Are you ready for some football” theme is permanently removed from “Monday Night Football” telecasts days after the singer linked the president and Adolf Hitler. ESPN said it was a network decision; Bocephus insisted it was his choice.
  • Today in 2012, Patty Loveless made a surprise appearance during Miranda Lambert’s concert at Aaron’s Amphitheatre in Atlanta, singing harmonies on “Dear Diamond.”
  • Today in 2012, Jason Aldean spent the first of two weeks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Take A Little Ride.”
  • Today in 2014, Florida Georgia Line’s “Dirt” was certified platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2014, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood joined former president Jimmy Carter on a Habitat For Humanity home build in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Today in 2015, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood headlined All For The Hall, a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame, at the Best Buy Theater in New York. The bill also featured Paul Simon, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. The entire lineup closed the show with “When Will I Be Loved.”
  • Today in 2015, Johnny Cash, Miranda Lambert, guitar player Steve Cropper and former Grand Ole Opry general manager E.W. “Bud” Wendell were inducted in the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville.
  • Today in 2016, Luke Bryan broke his collarbone in a bicycle accident near Maple Lane Farms in Greenback, Tennessee. Transported and treated at Blount Memorial Hospital, he then played the evening’s concert with his right arm in a sling.
  • Today in 2016, Brad Paisley’s single, “Today,” was released…and the video premiered.
  • Today in 2016, Sam Hunt performed “House Party” on the first part of a two-night special, “iHeartRadio Music Festival,” on the CW. Also on board were Pitbull, OneRepublic, U2, The Backstreet Boys and Miley Cyrus, who performs “Rebel Yell” with Billy Idol.
  • Today in 2017, Garth Brooks made a surprise appearance at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis to assist in ribbon cutting at the facility’s new play space, the Backyard.
  • Today in 2017, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton picked up a digital gold single from the RIAA for “Islands In The Stream.”
  • Today in 2018, Toby Keith correctly forecasted seven of 13 football match-ups as the guest picker on ESPN’s “College GameDay.”
  • Today in 2019, Michael Ray married Carly Pearce at Drakewood Farm in Goodlettsville, Tennessee with Jake Owen performing “Made For You” for the couple’s first dance. Sadly, eight months later she filed for divorce.
  • Today in 2020, Little, Brown Books For Young Readers published “A Dolly For Christmas: The True Story Of A Family’s Christmas Miracle.” The book is written by Little Big Town vocalist Kimberly Schlapman.

Eric Church To Deliver Spring Commencement At University Of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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The class of 2026 from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill are going to remember graduation day for a long time. Not just for achieving their education goals, but because country superstar Eric Church has been tapped to deliver the commencement speech. In a statement, Church said, “Being asked to be the Commencement speaker at North Carolina is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had. Being a Tar Heel ‘born, bred, dead’ and knowing what the school has meant to me and my family, it’s surreal. To be able to be there and celebrate the future, the students at the University of North Carolina as they go onto their next journey, I’m honored to do it, and I can’t wait to see everybody there.” Commencement is scheduled for May 9 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

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