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Shaboozey Postpones Grand Ole Opry Debut Over Cali Wildfires

It takes a lot to postpone a huge career milestone, but the California wildfires are a lot. Shaboozey was set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this coming Saturday, obviously a big moment in his young career. However, he lives in California, and the wildfires are forcing him to postpone his Opry debut as he deals with the situation back home. Shaboozey’s appearance was to be part of the 3rd annual celebration of Dolly Parton‘s birthday, and that will go on as scheduled…just without Shaboozey.

 

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1968, Johnny Cash recorded the live album, “Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison” in California – he remade “Folsom Prison Blues” in the process. Also on hand – June Carter, The Carter Family, Carl Perkins and The Statler Brothers.
  • Today in 1978, the “Waylon Live” album by Waylon Jennings was certified gold.
  • Today in 1981, country movie music scores big at the GRAMMYs, as the “Urban Cowboy” soundtrack scored four nominations.” Roadie” songs get three, and “Honeysuckle Rose” picks up two. Sissy Spacek gets a nomination for her performance of “Coal Miner’s Daughter”
  • Today in 1990, Keith Whitley hits #1 on the Billboard country chart with “It Ain’t Nothin'”
  • Today in 1992, George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Clint Black’s fourth album, “No Time To Kill,” went platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Alan Jackson hit #1 with the single, “Gone Country.”
  • Today in 1995, Joe Diffie’s album, “Third Rock from the Sun,” went platinum.
  • Today in 1995, the “Lead On” album by George Strait was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1996, Faith Hill was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “It Matters To Me”
  • Today in 1996, Martina McBride made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry since becoming a member the previous November. Terri Clark made her Opry debut the same evening.
  • Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Borderline,” went double platinum.
  • Today in 1997, Toby Keith’s “Blue Moon” album went gold.
  • Today in 1999, the album, “Who I Am,” by Alan Jackson was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 2002, the first episode of “CMT Crossroads” aired, pairing a country act with a non-country performer. In this inaugural show matched “Passionate Kisses” songwriter Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello.
  • Today in 2006, Big & Rich’s “Comin’ To Your City” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 2010, Trace Adkins signs a recording deal with Toby Keith’s Show Dog-Universal Music during a press conference at BMI in Nashville.
  • Today in 2012, Jake Owen broke his collarbone skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado, forcing the cancellation of several concerts.
  • Today in 2015, Brad Paisley’s “Crushin’ It” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Dierks Bentley took his annual polar plunge for New Year’s nearly two weeks late. Penalizing himself for his tardiness, he stayed in the 38-degree water for 13 minutes.
  • Today in 2018, Billy Currington was thrown into panic when he received an official cell phone alert warning of an in-bound ballistic missile. The alarm, it was soon discovered, was the result of human error.
  • Today in 2020, Darius Rucker’s version of “Wagon Wheel” was certified eight-times platinum.
  • Today in 2020, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown and Brett Young topped the bill as Bobby Bones hosted his annual Million Dollar Show to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Surprise acts included Sawyer Brown, Old Dominion, Lindsay Ell and Sam Hunt, who performed “Kinfolks” and “Body Like A Back Road.”
  • Today in 2020, Josh Gracin and his wife, Katie, welcomed their son, Luka Roman Gracin, in Nashville.
  • Today in 2020, Jordan Davis picked up a double-platinum certification from the RIAA for his song, “Singles You Up.” The same day, Luke Bryan’s single, “That’s My Kind Of Night,” was certified quintuple-platinum.
  • Today in 2021, moments after Donald Trump became the first president to be impeached twice, he presented Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs the National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House.
  • Today in 2021, Tennessee State Rep. John Windle introduced a bill to create a statue of Dolly Parton to reside at the Capitol in Nashville. As “humbled” as she was about the suggestion, Dolly later asked that the legislation be dropped – noting, “With all that is going on in the world, I don’t think that putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time.”

Billboard Names Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” The Top Album Of The 21st Century So Far

Granted, we’re only 25 years into the new millennium, but Billboard has decided to put out their list of the Top 200 albums of the 21st centuryTaylor SwiftBeyonce, or any other pop, rock or hip hop stars will have to take a back seat to Morgan Wallen, at least for the present. His “Dangerous: The Double Album” was dubbed the biggest album of the last 25 years. Before Swifties and members of the Bey Hive lose their collective minds, this is actually on them; the list is compiled based on an album’s performance on Billboard’s weekly charts from January 1, 2000, through December 28, 2024…and that means sales. The ten biggest-selling albums of the last quarter century are:

  1. Morgan Wallen – Dangerous: The Double Album
  2. Adele – 21
  3. Taylor Swift – Fearless
  4. Taylor Swift – 1989
  5. Original Broadway Cast – “Hamilton – An American Musical”
  6. Morgan Wallen – One Thing At A Time
  7. Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding
  8. Lil Baby – My Turn
  9. Nickelback – All The Right Reasons
  10. Lady Gaga – The Fame

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1949, Loretta Webb married Oliver “Mooney” Lynn in Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Mooney gave Loretta her first guitar, became her first manager, and inspired some of her feisty music. They were married until his death in 1996.
  • Today in 1952, Audrey Williams filed for divorce from Hank Williams for the second time in four years. Married since 1944, she meant it this time – their divorce was finalized the following July.
  • Today in 1980, Crystal Gayle’s “Miss the Mississippi” album became the first country release to receive a gold record throughout the ‘80s.
  • Today in 1981, Merle Haggard’s “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink” made its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1982, the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Bobbie Sue” was released by MCA.
  • Today in 1998, Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” climbed to #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
  • Today in 2003, Darryl Worley performed “Have You Forgotten?” publicly for the first time on the Grande Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
  • Today in 2005, the city council of Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign proclaiming the community as the hometown of Billy Currington.
  • Today in 2009, Taylor Swift appeared as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” performing “Love Story” and “Forever & Always.”
  • Today in 2010, John Rich and wife, Joan, welcomed their son, Cash Rich, in Nashville.
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan helped rescue a horse in Tennessee’s Harpeth River. Bryan discovered the animal while boating on the river. More than 10 people brought it back to dry land.
  • Today in 2014, Randy Houser picked up a platinum single from the RIAA with “How Country Feels” while Miranda Lambert’s “Four The Record” album went platinum.
  • Today in 2014, Vince Gill and Zac Brown joined Gregg Allman on “Midnight Rider” during a four-hour Allman tribute at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Also paying homage were Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Jackson Browne, Eric Church, John Hiatt, Brantley Gilbert, Keb’ Mo’ and Warren Haynes.
  • Today in 2014, the North Dakota State Historical Society voted to purchase the boyhood home of Lawrence Welk, who had a 1945 country hit by collaborating with Red Foley. The Strasburg building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Something In The Water” begins a four-week reign at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2015, Lee Ann Womack and Steve Earle sang “Pancho And Lefty” for “The Life & Songs Of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration” at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The lineup included Vince Gill, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride.
  • Today in 2017, “God, Your Mama, And Me,” by Florida Georgia Line featuring Backstreet Boys hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2018, John Berry had surgery to remove malignant tonsils in Nashville. When doctors discovered the cancer has spread, a portion of his soft palate was removed as well.
  • Today in 2018, Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began” album went gold album – the same day their award-winning single, “Tequila,” hit the airwaves. Also on this day? Miranda Lambert’s single, “Tin Man,” went gold.
  • Today in 2019, the 2010 Zac Brown Band album “You Get What You Give” receives double- and triple-platinum honors from the RIAA.

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

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bubbles”, a gorgeous 4 month old female kitty who loves to play, doesn’t mind being picked up and carried around, and gets along well with other cats and even dogs. Bubbles is a curious kitty who loves to cuddle, and is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.

And because Bubbles is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $30 this week!

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

Country To Be Well Represented At Bonnaroo With Luke Combs, Red Clay Strays And More

Country music is becoming more inclusive, and apparently popular music is welcoming the country genre more these days as well. Bonnaroo announced its lineup yesterday, and country music will be well-represented at the iconic festival. Bonnaroo 2025 is slated to run from June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee, and Luke Combs, The Red Clay Strays, Marcus King, Treaty Oak Revival, Jessie Murph, Flatland Cavalry and Alexandra Kay will all be taking the stage, along with less country acts like Tyler the Creator, Megadeth, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Hozier, Vampire Weekend, Queens Of The Stone Age and many more. More ticket info can be found at the Bonnaroo website.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1960, Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1961, Johnny Horton’s “North to Alaska” reached #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 1982, a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee was renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway.
  • Today in 1990, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified quadruple-platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Shania Twain won People’s Choice award for Favorite Female Music Performer.
  • Today in 2004, Emmylou Harris and Dave Matthews cover the Lefty Frizzell classic “The Long Black Veil” as the latest addition of the Radney Foster-hosted “CMT Crossroads” debuts.
  • Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway” earned two People’s Choice awards, Carrie Underwood also won two awards. Kenny Chesney and Bon Jovi’s won an award for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
  • Today in 2009, Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA” was released.
  • Today in 2012, Blake Shelton achieved gold and platinum singles for “God Gave Me You.”
  • Today in 2015, Toby Keith performed “Beer For My Horses” to launch “CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party,” a 90-minute special celebrating the college football championship game. The lineup also featured Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Brett Eldredge and Big & Rich.
  • Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed the national anthem before the BCS National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where the Clemson Tigers beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 35-31.

Reba McEntire Is Branching Out; Will Produce And Star In “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion”

Reba McEntire‘s career continues to pick up momentum at the point where most country singers start to slow down. The country legend/TV host/actress is taking on another huge project for the big screen. The 2013 “New York Times” bestseller “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion,” written by Fannie Flagg, is in development with Reba set to not only star but produce the film as well. Flagg is the writer behind the novel “Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe,” on which the hit movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” was based. As the film is in the development stage, no premiere date has been announced.

This Day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers has seven GRAMMY nominations, including “The Gambler” for Record of the Year. Roger’s producer, Larry Butler, was nominated for Producer of the Year.
  • Today in 1983, Reba McEntire’s “Can’t Even Get The Blues” achieved her first #1 single on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1992, Vince Gill’s “Pocket Full Of Gold” went platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Elvis Presley received tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp.
  • Today in 2001, Faith Hill received three trophies in the American Music Awards. Tim McGraw earned Favorite Country Male, The Dixie Chicks were named Favorite Country Band, and Billy Gilman won Favorite Country Artist.
  • Today in 2014, Taylor Swift won Favorite Country Artist during the 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards, Tim McGraw was named Favorite Country Music Icon.
  • Today in 2015, Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood sang “Go Rest High On That Mountain” during Little Jimmy Dickens’ memorial at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Also taking part: Steve Wariner, Chris Young, Connie Smith, Old Crow Medicine Show, songwriter Bobby Tomberlin and Brad Paisley, who performed “When I Get Where I’m Going.”
  • Today in 2015, Garth Brooks became the first guest to appear on all four hours of NBC’s “Today” from New York. He’s joined by co-host Hoda Kotb on “Friends In Low Places.”
  • Today in 2016, Carrie Underwood’s “Greatest Hits: Decade #1” went platinum. On the same day, Montgomery Gentry’s single, “Where I Come From,” went gold…and Thomas Rhett’s single, “Die A Happy Man” went platinum.
  • Today in 2016, singer/songwriter Red Simpson dies in Bakersfield. He earned a Top 5 hit as an artist in 1972 with “I’m A Truck.” He also wrote a handful of Buck Owens hits, including “Gonna Have Love” and “Sam’s Place.”
  • Today in 2017, Carrie Underwood and Sting presented the musical Golden Globe Awards to “La La Land” as NBC broadcast the ceremony from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Also in the room were Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, John Travolta and Reese Witherspoon.
  • Today in 2018, the LANCO single, “Born To Love You,” hit the airwaves.

Post Malone Changes Server’s Life With $20-Thousand Tip

We’re only hearing about it now, but Post Malone stopped by The Railyard in Houston on Christmas Eve and made it a Christmas to remember for his bartenderRenee Brown served Posty that night, and, as she tells the story, “Going into work Christmas Eve, I was so sad I had to leave my baby girl to go to work. Oblivious that God would send me a Christmas miracle. This is hands down the most humble, personable celebrity I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you so much, Austin (Post’s real first name).” Malone gave the young lady a $20-thousand tip, which she already has plans for. “This put me in a position to at least be able to get a way back and forth to work and pay up on rent and save a bit…so I don’t have to continue working two jobs and be able to spend more time with my daughter,” she said.

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