H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK – MAE

Posted on May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is Mae, a 2 year old female Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix who is very sweet, good with kids and other pets and would make a great addition to any family!

Mae is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and would love to meet you!

And since Mae is the Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $50.00 this week.

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Mae 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 Mae with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here: https://on.soundcloud.com/gHTtM5Wc7i4UX7xa4B

Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop Grand Opening Announced

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Dolly Parton‘s next business venture is about to go public. “Dolly’s Tennesseean Travel Stop” is celebrating its grand opening June 24. The travel center is located at exit 22 off of I-65 in Cornersville, Tennessee, approximately one hour south of Nashville. The concept: A place where professional drivers and families alike can experience comfort, good food, and a genuine welcome while running the roads. The Stop will feature a shop where travelers can buy custom merch, as well as a full-service sit down cafe and restaurant that will feature DLY BBQ, Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee and more. Additional details on grand opening festivities will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1967, Barbara Mandrell married Ken Dudney. Barbara met Ken when he was hired by her family’s band, The Mandrells, as a drummer. They were married shortly after Ken received his wings as a Navy pilot.
Today in 1988, Kathy Mattea’s single, “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” was #1 for the second consecutive week. At the time, she was only the second female to accomplish the feat. Dolly Parton was the first, with “You’re The Only One” back in 1979.
Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s “It’s All About To Change” album was released.
Today in 1996, Bill Engvall’s album, “Here’s Your Sign,” was released.
Today in 1993, Toby Keith’s debut single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” topped the charts.
Today in 1994, Tim McGraw’s single, “Don’t Take The Girl,” hit #1.
Today in 1996, Vince Gill’s “High Lonesome Sound” album was released.
Today in 1999, Brad Paisley made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 2005, Keith Urban’s “Making Memories Of Us” began a five-week stay at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1961, Johnny Cash turned TV actor. He appeared on the NBC drama, “The Deputy.”
Today in 1978, John Conlee entered the country charts for the first time with “Rose Colored Glasses.”
Today in 1981, the “Feels So Right” album by Alabama was certified gold.
Today in 1993, “The Patsy Cline Collection” was certified gold.
Today in 1994, Tim McGraw’s album, “Not A Moment Too Soon,” was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1994, “Super Hits” album by Willie Nelson was released.
Today in 1994, the Eagles begin their first concert tour in 14 years at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California.
Today in 1995, Ty Herndon peaks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “What Mattered Most”
Today in 2006, Jason Aldean topped the Billboard chart for the first time with “Why.”
Today in 2009, Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack duet on “Give It Away” during “George Strait: Artist Of The Decade” on CBS. The special included Sugarland, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jack Ingram and John Rich.
Today in 2012, Martina McBride sang the national anthem before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ashley Judd’s then-hubby, Dario Franchitti, won for the third time in his career.
Today in 2013, Trace Adkins served as the honorary grand marshal at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
Today in 2013, Jewel portrayed June Carter Cash in the Lifetime Television biopic “Ring Of Fire.” John Doe played A.P. Carter, of the Carter Family, in the film, which also portrays Johnny Cash, Carl Smith, Rosanne Cash, June Carter Cash and Carlene Carter.
Today in 2015, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts and Sam Hunt were among the performers as NBC aired the iHeartRadio Country Festival as a two-hour special. Brad Paisley opens with “Crushin’ It”; Darius Rucker closes with “Wagon Wheel.”
Today in 2016, Dierks Bentley’s “Black” album hit store shelves. As part of the release day frivolity? Dierks opened a Black Pop-Up Shop at 4th & Broadway in downtown Nashville.
Today in 2016, Jon Pardi snagged up a gold single from the RIAA for “Head Over Boots.”
Today in 2017, Charles Esten performed from the lawn near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as PBS aired the National Memorial Day Concert.
Today in 2017, Clay Walker performed as the Houston Astros’ owner, Jim Crane, married Whitney Wheeler at the Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Florida.
Today in 2017, Gregg Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia. A co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, he wrote “Midnight Rider,” which became a country hit after Willie Nelson covered it for the movie, “The Electric Horseman.”
Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton’s “From A Room: Volume 1” debuted in the top spot on the “Billboard” country albums chart.
Today in 2018, Charles Esten performed “Some Gave All” from the lawn near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as PBS aired the National Memorial Day Concert. Leona Lewis sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Gary Sinise’ Lt. Dan Band offered up “Chicken Fried” and “God Bless The U.S.A.”
Today in 2019, Justin Moore performed “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
Today in 2020, Morgan Wallen’s single, “More Than My Hometown,” was released.
Today in 2020, Kelly Clarkson delivered the national anthem remotely from home prior to the scheduled launch of the SpaceX capsule from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The flight was subsequently delayed by bad weather.
Today in 2020, the Kelsea Ballerini single, “hole in the bottle,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2021, Jimmie Allen married his longtime love Alexis Gale in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Among those on hand for the ceremony? Darius Rucker, Tyler Rich and Chuck Wicks.

Lauren Alaina Is Hitting The Road

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Bob Ballard

In support of her upcoming album “Stages” (out August 28), Lauren Alaina is hitting the road. “The Stages Tour” kicks off October 1 in Milwaukee, with stops in Charlotte, Des Moines and more before a final show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville November 12. Depending on the date, openers will include Shane Profitt, Ashley Kutcher and “American Idol” winner Hannah Harper. Tickets for most dates are available on Friday at 10AM local time. For complete tour and ticket information, visit Lauren’s website. See the first ten dates of the tour below.

Oct 1 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
Oct 2 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place
Oct 3 – Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom
Oct 8 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Oct 9 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s
Oct 10 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
Oct 15 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
Oct 16 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
Oct 17 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
Oct 22 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall

Luke Combs Sets Another Attendance Record

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Luke Combs is setting records almost everywhere he goes. When his tour visited Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio last month, the concert drew 97,367 – a new record. Then, weeks later, Combs broke Garth Brooks‘ record when 92,045 attended his show at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now comes word one of his two shows in Green Bay set a new record as well. In a press release, the Green Bay Packers said, “Luke Combs drew a crowd of 51,981 fans to Lambeau Field on Saturday, May 16, during his ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,’ marking the highest attendance for a concert by a single artist in stadium history. Combined with Friday night’s attendance of 40,559, the two shows drew a total of 92,540 fans. The concerts also marked the first time Lambeau Field hosted back-to-back shows by the same artist over a single weekend.”

This Day In Country Music History

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1933, Jimmie Rodgers, who was suffering from tuberculosis, died of a massive hemorrhage at New York’s Taft Hotel. Nicknamed the Singing Brakeman, he had become country music’s first superstar, and, in 1961, the first person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1948, Hank and Audrey Williams’ first divorce was finalized. They reunited – and in 1949, Hank Williams, Jr. was born. But their turbulent union officially ended for good in June 1952.
Today in 1973, Jeanne Pruett notched a #1 single in Billboard with her signature song, “Satin Sheets.”
Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn netted their first gold album, with their debut, “Brand New Man.”
Today in 2002, Elton John and Ryan Adams appeared on “CMT Crossroads.” Their collaborations included a version of Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have To Go” and a performance of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire.”
Today in 2004, Toby Keith won four times at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Keith claimed Entertainer of the Year; Top Male Vocalist; Album, for “Shock’n Y’all”; and Video, for the Willie Nelson duet “Beer For My Horses.”
Today in 2005, Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” video debuted on CMT.
Today in 2009, Billy Currington took “Good Directions,” written by Luke Bryan, to #1 in Billboard.
Today in 2009, Dwight Yoakam performed on “The Tonight Show” becoming the final country artist to appear on the NBC program during Jay Leno’s first tenure as host.
Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert gave her “Somethin’ Bad” duet partner, Carrie Underwood, a motorcycle. Her motorcycle lessons hit a snag, however – as Carrie revealed she was pregnant with son Isaiah.
Today in 2016, Brett Eldredge cooled down with a tall gold single from the RIAA for “Drunk On Your Love.”
Today in 2016, Alabama and Sam Moore were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville.
Today in 2016, Blake Shelton performed “Savior’s Shadow” on the NBC fundraising special “Red Nose Day.” Also appearing are Elton John, Julia Roberts, Bono, Jack Black, Ellen DeGeneres and Tracy Morgan, among others.
Today in 2016, the Dierks Bentley/Elle King collabo, “Different For Girls,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened the exhibit “Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy.” The display included his first guitar, the T-shirt he wore in the “Johnny Cash” video and the cover letter from his original Broken Bow contract offer.
Today in 2021, Elle King & Miranda Lambert’s single, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2021, LeAnn Rimes sang “How Do I Live” on FOX-TV’s “The Masked Singer”
Today in 2021, Jason Isbell received three nominations in the Americana Honors & Awards, making him the leading candidate, sharing two of the nods with his band, the 400 Unit, behind the album, “Reunions.”

Kenny Chesney Reaches Major Chart Milestone, Ties George Strait

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Kenny Chesney continues to cement his place in the highest reaches of country music history. Wednesday, his latest single, “Carry On,” debuted at #31 on the Hot Country Songs chart and #20 on Country Airplay. In doing so, Chesney has now scored his 100th hit. In turn, he is now the fourth artist in history to pass the elusive 100-song mark on the Hot Country Songs chart, joining George Jones, who leads with 157, Morgan Wallen, who has 119 in the past eight years, and Taylor Swift, who managed to chart 108 songs before going pop. As for the Country Airplay chart, Chesney is now tied with George Strait for the most ever, with both scoring 100 hits. His next radio hit will make him one of one on that chart, establishing a new record.

This Day in Country Music History

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis announced his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin, Myra. The resulting furor caused Lewis to be booed off stage and forced the cancellation of all but three of his concerts on his British tour. The ensuing controversy all but ruined his career.
Today in 1976, “I.O.U.” by Jimmy Dean peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
Today in 1982, the single, “Love’s Been A Little Bit Hard On Me,” by Juice Newton entered the Top 40 chart.
Today in 1988, the city of Los Angeles declared it Buck Owens Day.
Today in 1992, Ricky Van Shelton’s album, “Backroads,” topped the charts.
Today in 2003, CBS airs “Willie Nelson The Big Six-0: An All-Star Birthday Celebration,” with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Travis Tritt, Lyle Lovett, Bob Dylan, Marty Stuart, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.
Today in 1995, Alan Jackson released the single, “I Don’t Even Know Your Name.”
Today in 1997, the “Put Yourself In My Shoes” album by Clint Black was certified triple platinum.
Today in 2000, Garth Brooks’ “Double Live” album was certified for sales of 13 million.
Today in 2000, the album, “Party Doll And Other Favorites,” by Mary Chapin Carpenter was certified gold.
Today in 2002, Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson won three times each in the 37th Academy of Country Music Awards at Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. Brooks & Dunn take Entertainer of the Year; Top Vocal Duo; and Video of the Year, for “Only In America.”
Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts was at #1 with “Mayberry.”
Today in 2011, Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard, and songwriter Bobby Braddock were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 2012, Pistol Annies’ Angaleena Presley married tour manager Jordan Powell in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Today in 2015, Chris Young’s “Neon” album went gold.
Today in 2015, Jana Kramer married NFL tight end Michael Caussin in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Today in 2015, Brantley Gilbert launched a two-day motorcycle ride for the Wounded Warriors Project, beginning in Houston and ending in Baton Rouge.
Today in 2017, Bruce Robison was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms…and was eventually diagnosed with typhus, an infection spread by insects.
Today in 2017, Rascal Flatts performed during each hour of NBC’s four-hour “Today” telecast.
Today in 2018, Kane Brown performed “What Ifs” with contestant Spensha Baker during the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” The episode also featured Ryan Adams and Jason Aldean, who offered up “Drowns The Whiskey.” Blake Shelton was coaching on the show, along with Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and Alicia Keys.
Today in 2018, Darius Rucker participated as a wounded warrior and was presented with the keys to a new house during the Grand Ole Opry. Others performing during the military-themed edition include Trace Adkins, John Conlee, Chris Janson, Kellie Pickler, and Lee Greenwood.
Today in 2018, Dan + Shay’s single, “Tequila,” went gold.

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: ANNA MARIE

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Anna Marie”, a delightful 5 month old orange tabby kitten with a sweet disposition. Anna Marie unfortunately needed to have one eye removed, but that doesn’t slow her down. She loves attention, loves to explore, and gets along great with other cats. She’s not quite sure what to make of dogs, but she sure to warm up to them after she’s around them awhile.

Anna Marie is fully vetted, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and ready to go to her ‘fur-ever’ home!

And because Anna Marie is the H&S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $30 this week!

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

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