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

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Laddie” a sweet 3 year old orange tabby cat. Laddie looks a little grumpy, but he is super-affectionate and very easygoing. Laddie loves people, other cats and doesn’t mind dogs. Laddie is fully vetted, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.

And because Laddie is the Pet of the Week, AND the “Empty the Shelter” event is this week, his adoption fee is FREE this week!

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

JELLY ROLL APPEARED IN AN “SNL” SKIT THAT GOT CUT

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 by Bob Ballard

When Jelly Roll was announced as the musical guest for the 50th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” people knew he would sing, but would he appear in any sketches? Sometimes musical guests do (see Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton) and sometimes they don’t. For fans that tuned in last Saturday, the answer was…no. Or was it? Apparently Jelly was in a skit that got cut for time. Jelly played a cast member of “Blonde Dragon People,” a kind of “Game Of Thrones” meets “Lord Of The Rings” skit. Thankfully, NBC released the deleted sketch to YouTube. See Jelly Roll’s “SNL” sketch appearance below; Jelly appears at the 4:10 mark.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1945, Elvis Presley made his first public appearance at the age of ten in a talent show at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show. He sang “Old Shep” and won a second prize of $5.
Today in 1983, Ricky Skaggs’ “Highways & Heartaches” album was certified gold.
Today in 1983, the “San Antonio Rose” album by Willie Nelson & Ray Price was certified gold.
Today in 1989, the “Best Of Vince Gill” collection was released.
Today in 1989, the album, “This Woman,” by K.T. Oslin was certified platinum.
Today in 1992, Collin Raye’s “In This Life” rose to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
Today in 1993, Tim Rushlow and his wife, Mary Jane, were married.
Today in 1994, Rosanne Cash’s album, “King’s Record Shop,” was certified gold.
Today in 1995, Reba McEntire’s “Starting Over” album was released.
Today in 1995, Dwight Yoakam halts his rehearsal for the Country Music Association awards at the Grand Ole Opry House to watch the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial handed down on TV. Simpson is found not guilty, and Yoakam goes back to work.
Today in 1998, Willie Nelson held Farm Aid ’98 at the New World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, with Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Michael Peterson, Toby Keith, Vern Gosdin, David Allan Coe, K.T. Oslin, Steve Earle, John Mellencamp and Martina McBride.
Today in 1998, Tim McGraw resided at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Where the Green Grass Grows.”
Today in 1998, Martina McBride and others joined Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young to perform at Farm Aid. The audience of 20,000 was entertained at the New World Music Theater in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Today in 2000, Kenny Rogers’ album, “There You Go Again,” and Travis Tritt’s album, “Down the Road I Go,” arrived in stores.
Today in 2001, Diamond Rio celebrated the gold certification of their album, “One More Day.”
Today in 2002, Faith Hill’s “Cry” video premiered on CMT.
Today in 2003, a new episode of “CMT Crossroads,” pairing Kenny Chesney and John Mellencamp, debuted. Hosted by Radney Foster, the show’s set list includes “Young,” “Small Town,” “Jack & Diane” and “Back Where I Come From.”
Today in 2011, Hank Williams Jr. compared President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler on a FOX News broadcast. ESPN subsequently pulls Bocephus’ theme song from that night’s telecast of “Monday Night Football.”
Today in 2013, the Zac Brown Band’s single “Knee Deep,” featuring Jimmy Buffett, went gold, platinum and double-platinum, while “Colder Weather” was certified platinum.
Today in 2014, as Little Big Town performed “Pontoon” on the Grand Ole Opry, Reba McEntire joined the band on harmony…then invited them to become Opry members.
Today in 2015, Luke Bryan was at #1 on the “Billboard” country singles chart with “Strip It Down.”
Today in 2016, Jana Kramer and her dance partner, Gleb Savchenko, performed a foxtrot to The Beatles’ song, “Here Comes The Sun,” on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” They earned 23 of a possible 30 points from the judges, including Julianne Hough.
Today in 2017, “I made it”: Luke Bryan responds on Instagram after he’s part of a clue on the game show “Jeopardy”: “For great American music, this state that gave us Luke Bryan and R.E.M.”
Today in 2017, Rosanne Cash wrote an op-ed in “The New York Times,” challenging country artists to speak out against the National Rifle Association following the Las Vegas massacre saying: “NRA funds domestic terrorism.”
Today in 2018, Thomas Rhett’s album, “It Goes Like This,” went gold and On the same day? His single, “Die A Happy Man,” was certified quadruple- and quintuple-platinum.
Today in 2019, Kane Brown and Marshmello closed the CW’s telecast of “iHeart Radio Music Festival” with “One Thing Right.” The lineup also features Hootie + The Blowfish, Miley Cyrus, The Zac Brown Band, The Backstreet Boys and Tim McGraw, who performed “Truck Yeah.”
Today in 2019, Gary Allan’s single, “It Ain’t The Whiskey,” went gold.
Today in 2020, Morgan Wallen attended the NCAA football game as the Alabama Crimson Tide smacked down the Texas A&M Aggies, 52-24 in Tuscaloosa. Afterward, he inspired a backlash – because as he mingled with a string of fans, videos surfaced of him kissing a string of girls without observing pandemic-related distancing.
Today in 2020, Keith Urban’s “The Speed Of Now Part 1” hit the top spot on the Billboard country albums chart.

LEE BRICE ANNOUNCES ACOUSTIC TOUR

Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Lee Brice is stripping it down and taking his show on the road. The hit singer/songwriter has announced his acoustic “You, Me & My Guitar” tour. On Instagram, he posted the tour itinerary alongside the comment, “Excited to finally announce my acoustic tour, “You, Me and My Guitar”. Join me for some music and a few stories 😉 I can’t wait to see y’all 🎸 Tickets go on sale this Friday 10am CT.” The tour kicks off January 30 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with 21 total dates wrapping with a show March 29 in Peoria, Illinois

Lee Brice performs at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa February 27th, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday HERE.

You’ll have a chance to win tickets before you can buy them today & tomorrow (Oct. 2 & 3) on KBOE with Bob & Meaghan in the 11 am hour.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1970, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified gold.
Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest Hill Cemetery, the bodies of Elvis and his mother, Gladys, were moved from the public cemetery. They now rest at the Presley mansion, Graceland.
Today in 1984, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton released the “Once Upon A Christmas” album.
Today in 1985, Ronnie Milsap’s album, “Greatest Hits Volume 2,” was certified gold.
Today in 1985, the film, “Sweet Dreams,” starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide.
Today in 1986, the Everly Brothers were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 1987, Kathy Mattea’s “Untasted Honey” album arrived in stores.
Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his album, “Too Cold At Home.”
Today in 1991, The “Garth Brooks” video was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker’s son, Beau Grayson, was born.
Today in 1998, Gene Autry, Hollywood’s original singing cowboy and former owner of the Anaheim Angels, died at the age of 91.
Today in 2001, George Jones’ CD, “The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001,” arrived in stores. Other projects released on this date include Gary Allan’s “Alright Guy” album and the soundtrack to Dwight Yoakam’s film, “South of Heaven, West of Hell.”
Today in 2002, Elvis Presley’s posthumously released project, Elvis: 30 #1 Hits,” debuted at the top of the pop and the country charts.
Today in 2009, CMT premiered a bundle of videos: Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova,” Billy Currington’s “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice,” Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar,” Kenny Chesney & Dave Matthews’ “I’m Alive” and Reba McEntire’s “Consider Me Gone.
Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood performed her first concert at the historic Hollywood Bowl.
Today in 2012, Taylor Swift spent the day shooting the “Begin Again” video in Paris, France.
Today in 2013, The Band Perry teamed with Fall Out Boy to shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list includes “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “DONE.”
Today in 2015, Taylor Swift welcomed a surprise guest during her concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto: Keith Urban joined her to perform “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and “Somebody Like You.”
Today in 2017, Danielle Bradbery scored her first gold single for the song, “The Heart Of Dixie.”
Today in 2019, Jon Pardi interrupts his show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to propose to girlfriend Summer Duncan. She said yes, of course…and the happy couple exchanged their “I do’s” in November 2020.
Today in 2020, Brett Young performed a virtual concert to raise money for Pathways, a California organization that helps struggling young women get a new start.

MORGAN WALLEN DONATES $500K TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF

Posted on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Much like other country stars, Morgan Wallen has deep roots in the areas most affected by Hurricane Helene. Born and raised in eastern Tennessee, the devastation touched family, friends and fans and will for quite some time. Wallen is in the unique position of being able to help in ways most of us can’t; to that end, he donated $500-thousand to the American Red Cross. On Sunday, Wallen took to social media to let fans know that his family was safe, and offered heartfelt prayers to everyone impacted. “My family in East Tennessee are safe but I know many are absolutely devastated there and in multiple states…Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways. It is going to take a monumental effort and I am in contact with my team and others working on ways I can help.” Half a million dollars will go a long way.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
Today in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared October to be Country Music Month.
Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was certified gold. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry later that same year.
Today in 1991, the album, “For My Broken Heart,” by Reba McEntire was released.
Today in 1991, Clint Black’s “Put Yourself In My Shoes” album was certified double platinum.
Today in 1995, nearly $1-million was raised at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky.
Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood’s “Songbook: A Collection of Hits” went gold and platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1997, the video for “In Another’s Eyes,” which consisted of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performing the song on “The Tonight Show,” debuted on CMT.
Today in 1999, Neal McCoy kicked off his 5^th annual benefit weekend for the East Texas Angel Network in his hometown of Longview, Texas.
Today in 2002, the “Will The Circle Be Unbroken III” album by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, LeAnn Rimes’ “Twisted Angel” CD and Randy Travis’ “Rise & Shine” project arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley announced that he was officially engaged to his actress/screenwriter girlfriend, Kimberly Williams. The couple exchanged vows the following May.
Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and performed “Come A Little Closer” after being introduced by Marty Stuart.
Today in 2009, Dailey & Vincent were repeated as Entertainer of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Nashville.
Today in 2010, Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” video premiered on CMT.
Today in 2011, Lady A sang “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss” on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
Today in 2012, Chris Young’s “I Can Take It From There” hit the radio.
Today in 2014, Peggy Sue Evers, a 53-year-old woman who looks nothing like Alison Krauss, is jailed in the Bernalillo Metropolitan Detention Center in New Mexico for parading as the bluegrass singer and defrauding a senior citizen of his home and $40-grand.
Today in 2015, A Thousand Horses played the Troubadour in Los Angeles, where they brought out a surprise guest, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.
Today in 2016, Eric Church guested on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” where he called Ole Miss “the best 2-2 team maybe ever.”
Today in 2016, LeAnn Rimes announced via Twitter that she was rescheduling the weekend’s two shows in Indiana as she struggled with jaw pain which was preventing her from singing.
Today in 2016, Dolly Parton played the first of two concerts at the historic Hollywood Bowl.
Today in 2016, Jason Aldean’s album, “They Don’t Know,” debuted at #1.
Today in 2017, Loretta Lynn performed publicly for the first time since suffering a stroke the previous May. Her set – during the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival on her ranch in Hurricane Mills – included “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “You Ain’t Woman Enough.”
Today in 2018, it was a pretty big day for Miranda Lambert. The RIAA tapped six Miranda Lambert titles with sales awards: the albums “Revolution” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” went double-platinum, while the singles “The House That Built Me” and “Mama’s Broken Heart” were certified triple-platinum, “Over You” hit double-platinum and “Automatic?” It was platinum.
Today in 2019, Hunter Hayes and Devin Dawson performed during the second annual Andrew Dorff memorial concert at City Winery in Nashville. The event raised money for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, the show also included Rachel Wammack and songwriters Lori McKenna and Jeffrey Steele.
Today in 2019, Jon Pardi’s first-ever headlining concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville included a surprise appearance by Brooks & Dunn, who team with Pardi on “Neon Moon” and “My Next Broken Heart.”
Today in 2019, the Lacs receive their first gold single for “Kickin’ Up Mud.”
Today in 2020, the video to Maren Morris’ “Better Than We Found It” was released.
Today in 2020, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown were double nominees in the E! People’s Choice Awards.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON DIES, AGE 88

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Kris Kristofferson, an actor whose 50+ year career on screen was eclipsed by his legacy as a singer/songwriter, has passed. A representative for the star said he was surrounded by family when he died “peacefully” at his home in Maui on Saturday. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all,” his family said in a statement. No cause of death was announced.

Kristofferson’s career is the stuff of legends. A Rhodes Scholar, an officer, Ranger and helicopter pilot in the US Army, he left the military to take a shot at a career in music. After becoming one of the most sought after songwriters in Nashville (“Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “Me & Bobby McGee,” “For The Good Times,” “Help Me Make It Through The Night” to name just a few of his legendary songs) he became a star in his own right, with pop and country smashes including the million selling “Why Me.”

At around the same time, Kristofferson started acting, with a 50+ year career in film that included roles in films like “Convoy,” “A Star Is Born” (for which he earned a Golden Globe award), “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” the “Blade” trilogy, Tim Burton‘s “Planet Of The Apes” and many more. In 1985, Kristofferson teamed up with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash to form the supergroup Highwaymen, who released three albums together.

Kristofferson received just about every accolade a musician can achieve before his retirement in 2021: GRAMMYs, CMA and ACM awards, and he’s a member of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the Country Music Hall Of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Kris Kristofferson was 88.

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1950, WSM-AM radio’s country music showcase, “Grand Ole Opry,” was telecast for the first time.
Today in 1977, Elvis Presley’s “Welcome To My World” album was certified gold.
Today in 1984, the album, “His Epic – The First Eleven – To Be Continued,” by Merle Haggard was released.
Today in 1992, George Jones was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1996, the album, “The Closer You Get,” by Alabama was certified quadruple platinum.
Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes’ “You Light Up My Life” single was certified gold.
Today in 1997, Patty Loveless released her ninth album “Long Stretch of Lonesome.”
Today in 2002, the Chicks’ “Home” album was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum simultaneously.
Today in 2003, Billy Currington’s self-titled album debuted.
Today in 2006, George Strait lifts the Jamey Johnson-penned “Give It Away” to the top of the Billboard chart.
Today in 2013, The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry got engaged to Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia at her parents’ home in Greeneville, Tennessee. The lovebirds exchanged “I do’s” the following June 19^th (2014)…sadly they split in 2018.
Today in 2014, Warner Bros. released the Blake Shelton album, “Bringing Back The Sunshine.”
Today in 2015, Blake Shelton sang “Boys ‘Round Here” on the CW special “iHeart Radio Music Festival.” Lee Brice made a brief appearance on the two-hour show, with performances by Sam Smith, Puff Daddy and Fall Out Boy.
Today in 2016, John Prine’s album, “For Better, Or Worse,” was released. It features duets with Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Kathy Mattea, Morgane Stapleton, Alison Krauss and Iris DeMent, among others.
Today in 2016, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Star Of The Show,” was released.
Today in 2017, Blake Shelton was presented with a key to the city as he headlined a grand-opening concert at Ole Red Tishomingo in Oklahoma. He was joined on the bill by RaeLynn, Ronnie Milsap, John Conlee and Jeannie Seely.
Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett’s “Life Changes” began a three-week run at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
Today in 2019, Dan + Shay performed “Speechless,” “Tequila” and “10,000 Hours” at the second wedding of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin at Somerset Chapel in Bluffton, South Carolina. Also attending were Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips.
Today in 2019, Kane Brown’s “Homesick” went gold – and his song, “Good As You,” went platinum.
Today in 2020, “Some Girl” singer Jameson Rodgers and Sarah Allison Turner got engages at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, the club where they met nine years prior. The lovebirds became Mr. And Mrs. the following September.
Today in 2021, Justin Moore’s “With A Woman You Love” hit the airwaves. The same day? Blake Shelton’s single, “Come Back As A Country Boy,” was released.

LUKE BRYAN STARS IN HULU’S “IT’S ALL COUNTRY” DOCUSERIES

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Luke Bryan puts his television experience to good use as he stars in the upcoming Hulu docuseries “It’s All Country.” The six-episode series follows Bryan through Nashville as he chats with fellow country legends about their music and careers. The Season 1 lineup includes Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Lady A, Mickey Guyton, Kane Brown, Wynonna Judd and Shaboozey. Not only does Luke talk up his country peers, there are new performances along the way as well. “It’s All Country” will premiere on Hulu on November 15.

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