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MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: ROCHEFORT

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Rochefort”, a super-sweet 4 month old male orange & white domestic shorthair kitty. Rochefort is a curious little guy who likes making biscuits in the air and loves to purr. Rochefort gets along with other dogs and cats and is a pretty chill guy.

Rochefort is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered, microchipped and ready to go!

And since Rochefort is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Rochefort 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 Rochefort with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Post Malone And Christy Lee Are Reportedly Back Together…And Engaged

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A Post Malone fan account on Instagram is reporting that not only are Post Malone and his former GF Christy Lee back together…they’re engaged! “TMZ” reports that the fan account “postystinker” posted videos and pics of the couple, with one showing Lee on Posty’s lap and rocking a huge ring. Post started seeing Christy in early 2025, not long after separating from his former fiancée toward the end of 2024. The couple broke up after dating for several months, but it seems like they’ve walked that all the way back. No official word from Post or Christy yet.

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1986, the album, “My Home’s In Alabama,” by Alabama was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with “What Might Have Been.”
  • Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus released “Trail of Tears” and the Beach Boys released “Stars and Stripes Volume 1,” which featured the group collaborating with stars like Lorrie Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Toby Keith and Collin Raye.
  • Today in 1997, Alabama Governor Fob James joined the mayors of Montgomery and Georgina, Alabama in the Alabama State Capitol to dedicate a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 65 to the memory of country great Hank Williams. The section of roadway was renamed the “Hank Williams Memorial Lost Highway.”
  • Today in 2000, “InStyle” magazine released their annual “What’s Sexy Now” issue, which featured hundreds of their readers voting on the “lust factor” of various people, places and things. In the category of Sexiest Female Musician, the winner by a landslide was Shania Twain, with 52% of the vote.
  • Today in 2000, Kenny Chesney’s third album, “I Will Stand,” which includes hits like “That’s Why I’m Here” and “She’s Got It All,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” broke the record for being the #1 album on the “Billboard” Country Albums chart. On the top for 44-weeks, the album officially held the spot longer than any other album in history. The previous record holder was Randy Travis’ “Always and Forever,” which spent 43-weeks in the top spot. Plus, she also became the only country artist ever to have eight top 20 country hits from the same album: “Come On Over.”
  • Today in 2002, Diamond Rio’s “Completely” and Lee Ann Womack’s “Something Worth Leaving Behind” albums arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum earned a gold certification (marking sales of 500k) for their single, “American Honey” and a quadruple-platinum cert (marking sales of 4-million) for their single, “Need You Now.”
  • Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Smoke Break” hit the airwaves.

Lainey Wilson Breaks Iowa State Fair Attendance Record Set By Chris Stapleton

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Lainey Wilson is proving girls can do anything as good as the boys can, and sometimes better. Her recent performance at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand broke Chris Stapleton’s previous attendance record, set in 2021. For the last five years, Stapleton held the record, drawing 17,320 fans to his concert. Wilson’s show Sunday evening drew 17,360, edging out Stapleton by 40 fans, and setting a new high water mark for the event.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1972, Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” debuted on the charts. It was “the King’s” final top 10 hit, and his final gold single. In 1992, Travis Tritt recorded “Burnin’ Love” for the “Honeymoon In Vegas” film soundtrack.
  • Today in 1978, Crystal Gayle topped the charts with the single, “Talking in Your Sleep.”
  • Today in 1986, John Schneider’s single, “You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight,” topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1994, the Tractors debuted on the country charts with “Baby Likes to Rock It.”
  • Today in 1997, Lonestar’s Dean Sams and his wife, Kim, welcomed their first child, daughter Britney Deann.
  • Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” debuted at the top of the country album chart.
  • Today in 1999, Dwight Yoakam earns a double-platinum album, with “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.”
  • Today in 2003, two members of Kenny Chesney’s video crew and a helicopter pilot escaped serious injury when the helicopter crashed while shooting footage for the video to “There Goes My Life.”
  • Today in 2003, Dierks Bentley’s self-titled debut album was released.
  • Today in 2014, Sam Hunt made his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance of “Leave The Night On” and “Take Your Time.”
  • Today in 2015, the Salt Life beach apparel company announced a partnership with Jake Owen that includes the introduction of the singer’s own fashion line – the proceeds of which benefit his charity, which is focused on helping sick and needy children.
  • Today in 2016, the Dolly Parton album, “Pure & Simple,” was released. The same day, Drake White’s second album, “Spark,” also hit shelves and streaming platforms.
  • Today in 2018, three days after Aretha Franklin’s death, Eric Church pays respect by covering “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to launch his concert in Calgary, Alberta.
  • Today in 2019, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley welcome their son, Luca Reed Hubbard, in Nashville.
  • Today in 2019, Chris Lane and his then-fiancée, Lauren Bushnell, announced that they’d purchased a house and adopted a puppy. The lovebirds got married the following October. They’ve since welcomed a son – and they’re expecting their second child in late October 2022.
  • Today in 2020, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge reopened in Nashville as a full-service restaurant, a move that made it easier to operate under city guidelines that limit barroom activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The iconic venue was, in another era, a regular hangout for Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Marty Robbins
  • Today in 2021, Keith Urban’s “Wild Hearts” single hit the airwaves. On the same day, Kane Brown’s “One Mississippi” was released.

End Of An Era: Morgan Wallen’s “Chair” Sign Being Pulled From Eric Church’s Bar

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For Morgan Wallen it’s the end of an era, and one that he probably doesn’t mind seeing draw to a close. According to reports, Eric Church’s Chief’s on Broadway bar in Nashville is removing Wallen’s infamous chair-throwing plaque, as they make room for Kygo’s Palm Tree Club. The arrival of the popular DJ’s new space, which will open its doors on September 4th, has led to Chief’s briefly closing its rooftop for renovations. This reportedly means that the plaque is being removed for updated decor. Morgan was arrested in April 2024 after being accused of tossing a chair off the rooftop bar. The Chief’s team leaned into the incident, quickly putting up a plaque at that reads, “Don’t even think about it. You are not Morgan Wallen.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1981, the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1979, Mel Tillis was #1 on the country singles charts with “Coca Cola Cowboy.”
  • Today in 1979, Carlene Carter of the Nashville Carter family and Johnny Cash’s stepdaughter married rocker Nick Lowe. They have since divorced.
  • Today in 1992, Travis Tritt’s “T-r-o-u-b-l-e” album was released.
  • Today in 1992, “This Is Garth Brooks” video was certified gold, platinum and quadruple platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, “The Real Patsy Cline” video was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Jeff Carson hit the top of the singles charts with “Not On Your Love.”
  • Today in 1997, Joe Diffie joined Tower Records and America Online for the first “virtual in-store.” Joe chatted and held a “virtual autograph session” during which fans received a virtual autograph via Joe’s electronic writing pad.
  • Today in 2001, the “Girls’ Night Out” tour, featuring Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Jamie O’Neal and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, wrapped up in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar” was released.
  • Today in 2004, Big & Rich’s debut album, “Horse Of A Different Color,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney performed at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Randy Owen, lead singer of the band Alabama, attended the show–the first time he’s ever seen a concert as a ticket-holder.
  • Today in 2012, Highway 101 drummer (and husband to Wynonna) Cactus Moser was injured when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car near Hill City, South Dakota. His left leg was amputated as a result of the collision – Wy immediately cancelled her tour to be with him.
  • Today in 2014, Blake Shelton’s single, “Neon Light,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton made their Grand Ole Opry debuts. Thornton’s comes as a member of The Boxmasters.
  • Today in 2015, Kellie Pickler played a free concert for troops at Fort Riley near Manhattan, Kansas, presented by the USO. Her set included “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” and “Red High Heels.”
  • Today in 2017, Hal Ketchum made his final Grand Ole Opry appearance before retiring from performing. His wife subsequently revealed he was battling dementia. He lost that valiant fight in November 2020.
  • Today in 2018, Maren Morris performed “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” as a memorial to the recently departed Aretha Franklin during a show in Las Vegas.
  • Today in 2020, On the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which gave American women the right to vote, Lindsay Ell sings the national anthems for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. The Jays win, 8-7, in 10 innings in an empty stadium in the midst of a pandemic.
  • Today in 2021, Sam Hunt plead guilty in Nashville to two counts of drunk driving in 2019. He was sentenced to 48 hours in a DUI educational center and had his license suspended for the next year.

Kenny Chesney Debuts New Website Game Tied To His Upcoming Album

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Not like an album from Kenny Chesney needs the added promotion, but as it’s been over two years since his last collection of new music, Kenny’s pulled out all the stops. With “Silver Sands Marina” still over a month away from being released, Chesney’s team has put together a cool website game for fans to play while they wait.

“It’s not a perfect day at sea,” Kenney says, “but with the dolphins jumping, sea gulls flying, the sun moving through, it’s a pretty great simulation. And if you hit all the places, you can sail 243 miles across 30 stops, which is a lot; but for people who love these kinds of challenges, it’s going to keep some of my favorite places rolling out in front of you.” “Silver Sands Marina” comes out September 25. Play “Burn My Boat” here.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1976, the “Spirit” album by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1977, the day after Elvis Presley’s death, President Jimmy Carter issued the following statement, “Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique and irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense and he was a symbol to people the world over, of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of his country.”
  • Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” album was certified platinum. It has since been certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1993, a U.S. postal stamp honoring the late Patsy Cline was unveiled in Boston.
  • Today in 1994, Vince Gill’s “When Love Finds You” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, David Ball’s debut album, “Thinkin’ Problem,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack made her second, appearance on NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She had just made her debut on the show June 6th, 2000.
  • Today in 2001, Tim McGraw performed on NBC’s “Today” show as part of their “Summer Concert Series” and drew nearly 4,000 fans into Rockefeller Plaza. According to “Today” show sources, this is among the largest crowds they have ever seen as part of their live concert performances. He entertained the masses with three songs – “Angel Boy,” “Things Change” and “Grown Men Don’t Cry” – from his album, “Set This Circus Down.”
  • Today in 2003, LeAnn Rimes sang the national anthem before the NASCAR Winston Cup Series GFSMarketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
  • Today in 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Chicks were the top grossing country tour of the year just as they wrapped up the North American leg of their hugely successful “Top of the World Tour.” In three months, the Chicks played to over 1-million people and pulled in $61-million in ticket sales. The “Top of the World Tour” kicked off on May 1st in Greenville, South Carolina and continued for a total of 63 performances, with an average attendance of 15,753 grossing roughly $976,000 paid attendance for each show. On top of that, 57 of the dates were complete sellouts.
  • Today in 2006, Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky” video had its world premiere on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Brad Paisley’s “Welcome To The Future” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2012, Florida Georgia Line performed “Cruise” in their Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2012, the “Teachers Rock” special aired on CBS-TV. Among the performances, Garth Brooks’ live rendition of “The River,” as well as music by Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Freeman and the pop group fun.
  • Today in 2017, Willie Nelson’s concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles included a surprise guest: Kris Kristofferson and opening act Kacey Musgraves. They joined Willie for a gospel medley of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “I Saw The Light.”
  • Today in 2017, Keith Urban’s single, “The Fighter,” which features Carrie Underwood, was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The same day, Eric Church scored a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “Drink In My Hand,” as well as a platinum award for “Record Year.” He also nabbed gold singles for “Mr. Misunderstood” and his Rhiannon Giddens collabo, “Kill A Word.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1964, Roy Rogers had a nine-hour surgery to repair vertebrae in his back damaged by years of riding his horse, Trigger.
  • Today in 1982, “Ernest Tubb makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1995, Shania Twain was certified double-platinum for the first time in her career, with “The Woman In Me.”
  • Today in 1995, Garth Brooks’ “The Hits” became the first best-of album by a country-based artist certified for shipments of 7-million units.
  • Today in 2001, Alison Krauss + Union Station’s album, “New Favorite,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2003, a power outage zapped the electricity for 50-million residents in the Northeast – so Jo Dee Messina improvised with a 30-minute acoustic set at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. Her performance included the apropos “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.”
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick performed for 25,000 troops and president George W. Bush at Miramar Marine Air Corps Station near San Diego. Among the day’s selections: “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me.”
  • Today in 2007, Luke Bryan’s debut album, “I’ll Stay Me,” was released.
  • Today in 2007, Heartland’s Jason Albert and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their daughter, Kelson Noel Albert, at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama.
  • Today in 2012, Dierks Bentley’s single “Sideways” went gold.
  • Today in 2012, Ricky Skaggs was added to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Hendersonville, Tennessee, along with Aretha Franklin and four other acts.
  • Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Craving You,” featuring Maren Morris, was certified gold by the RIAA. The same day, Justin Moore’s “Bait A Hook” single reeled in a platinum award.
  • Today in 2017, a North Carolina judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit brought against Alan Jackson by songwriter Timothy Arnett, who maintained that Jackson’s hit “Remember When” ripped off his own “Remember Me.”

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