- Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio.
- Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson each received four GRAMMY nominations.
- Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards. Rascal Flatts won one.
- Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York.
- Today in 2013, Zac Brown Band sang the national anthem for the college football’s BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
- Today in 2015, Lady A, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes won country trophies on CBS’ telecast of the People’s Choice Awards. Taylor Swift claimed three pop honors.
- Today in 2016, Rachel Reinert announced via Twitter that she’s leaving Gloriana.
- Today in 2018, Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson presented the Best Original Song trophy during the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nicole Kidman won the night’s first trophy, for “Big Little Lies.”
- Today in 2019, Travis Denning’s single “After A Few” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was also released.
- Today in 2021, “Us Weekly” reported the Catholic church had granted an annulment to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. It was an impediment to Stefani marrying Blake Shelton.
- Today in 2021, Lee Brice announced he’s a brand ambassador for Yuengling beer.
- Today in 2021, TBS launched the “Go-Big Show,” an extreme talent contest featuring judges Jennifer Nettles, Snoop Dogg, Cody Rhodes and Rosario Dawson.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio.
- Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson each received four GRAMMY nominations.
- Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards. Rascal Flatts won one.
- Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York.
- Today in 2013, Zac Brown Band sang the national anthem for the college football’s BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
- Today in 2015, Lady A, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes won country trophies on CBS’ telecast of the People’s Choice Awards. Taylor Swift claimed three pop honors.
- Today in 2016, Rachel Reinert announced via Twitter that she’s leaving Gloriana.
- Today in 2018, Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson presented the Best Original Song trophy during the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nicole Kidman won the night’s first trophy, for “Big Little Lies.”
- Today in 2019, Travis Denning’s single “After A Few” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was also released.
- Today in 2021, “Us Weekly” reported the Catholic church had granted an annulment to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. It was an impediment to Stefani marrying Blake Shelton.
- Today in 2021, Lee Brice announced he’s a brand ambassador for Yuengling beer.
- Today in 2021, TBS launched the “Go-Big Show,” an extreme talent contest featuring judges Jennifer Nettles, Snoop Dogg, Cody Rhodes and Rosario Dawson.
2026 CRS New Faces Showcase Features One Superstar
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Traditionally, the CRS (Country Radio Seminar) features five up and coming talents that are expected to make a big splash in country music. The New Faces Showcase has been an industry institution since 1970, and past performers include George Strait, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wison, Tim McGraw and more. The lineup for the 2026 showcase has been announced, and the list of five names has been expanded to six. Getting the chance to play for a room full of country radio’s movers and shakers this March: Kelsey Hart, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Meghan Patrick and Josh Ross. Also performing, and a face that’s not so new, is rising superstar Ella Langley. CRS 2026 takes place from March 18–20 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. General registration is available for $698 per person. Tickets for the New Faces of Country Music Show are sold separately for $110 and are limited.
Tim McGraw Debuts Emotional New Song During Vegas Residency
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Tim McGraw premiered a new song live in Las Vegas that seems to have the emotion and depth of a “Don’t Take The Girl” of “Live Like You Were Dying.” The singer posted the performance clip to his TikTok, with the caption “In this world right now, this message has never been more relevant and true.” “Different” tells the story of a person marginalized, bullied and misunderstood from a first-person angle, and it’s not until the final stanza the narrator identifies himself. Check out Tim McGraw’s live performance of “Different” below.
@timmcgrawIn this world right now, this message has never been more relevant and true
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1957, Elvis Presley made his final appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
- Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with “Great Balls Of Fire.”
- Today in 1979, Don Williams reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Tulsa Time.”
- Today in 1983, Rosanne Cash reeled in her first gold album for “Seven Year Ache.”
- Today in 1990, Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller married makeup artist Lisa Knight in Los Angeles.
- Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes were each nominated for best Country Vocal Performance by a Female for their versions of “How Do I Live.” It was the first time in GRAMMY history that two renditions of the same song competed against each other.
- Today in 2005, Lee Ann Womack’s “I May Hate Myself In The Morning” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2007, Brad Paisley hit #1 on the Billboard chart with “She’s Everything.”
- Today in 2014, The Swon Brothers’ debut single, “Later On,” was released.
- Today in 2016, “Blue” was the first song performed during auditions as the final season of “American Idol” launches on FOX. Judge Keith Urban offers critiques as contestants perform “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way,” “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky,” “Chainsaw,” “Leavin’ On Your Mind,” “Follow Your Arrow” and “Last Name.”
Zach Bryan Gets Married
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It was around this time last year fans were still sorting through the wreckage of the Zach Bryan/Brianna LaPaglia relationship. On January 1, the singer let it be known that was all far behind him, as he posted a pic of him and new bride Samantha Leonard on his Instagram. Captioning the post “Tougher than the rest,” the pic showed Zac hoisting Leonard; there was also a video clip of Bryan, apparently singing the Bruce Springsteen song “Tougher Than The Rest” at his wedding reception. The “New York Post” says it’s unclear when the wedding took place, but that happened in San Sebastian, Spain.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.”
- Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 1982, Juice Newton’s album, “Juice,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the album, “Honky Tonk Angels,” featuring Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s video, “Livin’, Lovin’, And Rockin’ That Jukebox” was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Jeff Foxworthy’s album, “You Might Be A Redneck If …,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, Faith Hill’s debut album, “Take Me As I Am,” went platinum.
- Today in 1995, Wade Hayes released his debut album, “Old Enough To Know Better.”
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” received GRAMMY noms for Record and Song of the Year, while “Come On Over” was up for Album of the Year. The Dixie Chicks were finalists for Best New Artist. It was the first time country acts made each of the top four Grammy categories in one year.
- Today in 2007, Jo Dee Messina began her first USO tour: she performed for American G.I.s in Italy over a five-day period.
- Today in 2009, James Otto had shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff and bone spurs.
- Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood’s song, “Cowboy Casanova,” went gold.
- Today in 2013, Maren Morris moved to Nashville.
- Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s single, “Fly,” went gold. The same day, Blake Shelton’s single, “Neon Light,” did, too!
- Today in 2016, Maren Morris’ debut single, “My Church,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, LoCash member Preston Brust and his wife, Kristen, welcomed daughter Love Lily Brust in Nashville.
- Today in 2016, a day after stealing two pair of boots from Kacey Musgraves’ car, a thief was arrested at Lucchese in Nashville when he tried to return the boots for $900, using a receipt with her name on it.
- Today in 2017, Blake Shelton unveiled plans to open a new entertainment venue, Ole Red, in two locations – Nashville and Tishomingo, Oklahoma – in conjunction with Ryman Hospitality.
- Today in 2018, Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and Randy Owen sang “Angels Among Us” during a funeral for producer Rick Hall at the Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals. Also participating were Mac Davis, Randy Houser, John Paul White and Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon.
- Today in 2021, Clay Walker and his wife, Jessica, welcomed son Christiaan Michael Walker in Houston. Little Christaan is the couple’s fifth child – Clay has two adult daughters by his previous marriage.
- Today in 2021, Random House Kids released “C Is For Country,” a children’s book written by Lil Nas X.
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: BOHDI
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bohdi”, a male 8 month old Lab mix. Bohdi is a pretty chill kinda fellow with a great disposition. Bohdi loves car rides, and is extremely well behaved. Bohdi not only gets along great with adults and kids, but he also makes quick friends with other dogs and even cats! Bohdi would be a perfect dog for any individual or family. Bohdi is fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered, chipped and ready to meet you!
And since Bohdi is the Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $100 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Bohdi 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 Bohdi with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1975, “Austin City Limits” premiered on PBS with Willie Nelson as the first featured guest. The set list included “Good Hearted Woman,” “Whiskey River,” “Okie From Muskogee” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”
- Today in 1997, Faith Hill went double-platinum for the second time, with the album “It Matters To Me.”
- Today in 2006, LeAnn Rimes performed “Something’s Gotta Give” at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California.
- Today in 2010, Eli Young Band performed the national anthem before the Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ole Miss Rebels slam the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the NCAA game, 21-7.
- Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s “Get Your Shine On” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2015, Little Jimmy Dickens died at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville of cardiac arrest, eight days after suffering a stroke. Born James Cecil Dickens, he was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was also a 1983 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2017, Carrie Underwood surprised the 50,000 participants at Passion 2017 (a conference for evangelical college students at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta) with a performance of “Something In The Water.”
- Today in 2017, news broke that Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler were engaged. The couple married the following April.
- Today in 2018, Luke Bryan’s single, “Most People Are Good,” hit the airwaves.
Post Malone Hints At Two New Albums In 2026
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2025 was a big year for Post Malone and his fans….but is 2026 shaping up to be even bigger? In a recent live Twitch stream the singer was playing video games with friends, when he dropped an exciting nugget. “Chances are, chat, we are getting two albums in 2026,” he said, before adding, “If everything goes my way.” No further details were forthcoming, including whether he would be extending his stay in the country music genre, but it’s enough to have fans sitting on “go” for the new year.
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