Jelly Roll is the gift that keeps on giving, whether it’s his time, his talent or his own money. We’ve covered multiple stories of Jelly’s generosity over the last few years, and the man just won’t stop. Last Friday at his concert in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jelly Roll was walking down the runway toward the fans, when a sign in the crowd caught his eye. “Hold on. Y’all really just got married? When — today?” he asked the couple. The newlyweds showed Jelly Roll a wedding picture on their phone, which was shown on the big screens in the Cajundome, and the crowd went wild. Jelly Roll then asked the couple: “Have you thought about…where you want to go on your honeymoon yet?…I tell you what. I’m gonna give you $10,000 to go, if it’s alright with you,” Jelly said as the crowd went wild.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1973, a day after Gram Parsons died, his body was stolen during transfer at the Los Angeles International Airport, then taken to Joshua Tree, where it was burned, in accordance with his request. Road manager Phil Kaufman is among two charged with the crime – he was ultimately fined $750.
- Today in 1992, Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam XV at Nashville’s Starwood Amphitheater. It features Eddie Rabbitt, Paulette Carlson, Suzy Bogguss, Jo-El Sonnier, Pirates Of The Mississippi, Confederate Railroad, The Oak Ridge Boys, Little Feat, Hal Ketchum, Poco and The Desert Rose Band, among others.
- Today in 1997, during an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Paycheck received an invitation from Opry general manager Bob Whittaker to join the cast.
- Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s “Who’s Your Daddy?” video premiered on CMT.
- Today in 2002, Lynchburg, Virginia, names a street after hometown boy Phil Vassar when he performed in the city. Lynchburg also proclaimed “Phil Vassar Day” and presented him with a key to the city.
- Today in 2007, Carrie Underwood’s “So Small” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum’s single “Hello World” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2011, Vince Gill and Sting shot an edition of “CMT Crossroads” at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Included in the set list: “Liza Jane,” “Whenever You Come Around” and “Let It Be Me.”
- Today in 2016, Tim McGraw’s single, “Humble And Kind,” went platinum.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: SASQUATCH
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Sasquatch” a big 2 year old orange tabby cat. Sasquatch is your typical kitty who enjoys attention, but has an independent side as well. Sasquatch is fully vetted, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.
And right now, the adoption fee for Sasquatch (and all cats atthe shelter) is only $10!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Sasquatch 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 Sasquatch with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
LAINEY WILSON CELEBRATES BAR’S GRAND OPENING WITH SURPRISE SHOW
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The official grand opening of Lainey Wilson‘s “Bell Bottoms Up” bar in Nashville was Tuesday night, and fans who made the trip to see the place first-hand were not disappointed. Lainey took the stage after the ribbon-cutting playing her biggest hits including “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Heart Like a Truck,” “4x4xU” and “Hang Tight Honey.” About the bar, Lainey said, “‘Bell Bottoms Up’ is a dream come true. Every time I’m in Nashville it’s where I want to be, because it’s a place my ‘Wild Horses’ can call home. I’m living my own honky-tonk dream, and to celebrate the opening of a honky-tonk of my own is truly something special. I hope to see y’all there soon!”
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1970, Crystal Gayle hit the country charts for the first time with “I’ve Cried The Blue Right Out of My Eyes.” Her sister, Loretta Lynn, wrote the song.
- Today in 1981, Lee Greenwood made his chart debut with “It Turns Me Inside Out.”
- Today in 1988, Patty Loveless released her “Honky Tonk Angel” album.
- Today in 1990, Travis Tritt’s “Country Club” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1994, BlackHawk’s self-titled debut album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, George Jones was released from the hospital just one week after undergoing triple bypass surgery.
- Today in 1995, Tim McGraw’s “All I Want” album was released.
- Today in 1996, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified for sales of 7-million.
- Today in 1996, Reba McEntire’s “Merry Christmas To You” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1996, Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name” album was certified double platinum. The same day, his “I Still Believe In You” album was certified for sales of 4-million copies.
- Today in 1997, Trace Adkins’ album, “Dreamin Out Loud,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1998, Eddie Rabbitt, Kent Robbins (“Straight Tequila Night”) and Merle Kilgore (“Ring Of Fire”) were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville.
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood was celebrating her induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and getting ready to kick off her European tour in Dublin, Ireland.
- Today in 2000, George Strait’s 27th album, which was also his first self-titled release, arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, Kenny Chesney visited his old stomping grounds of Luttrell, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville. While in his hometown, Kenny also made an appearance at a Gibbs High School assembly — his alma mater. At the event, he was presented with a proclamation declaring September 19th “Kenny Chesney Day” in Lutrell.
- Today in 2000, Terri Clark’s “Fearless” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, George Strait released his first self-titled album.
- Today in 2001, Clint Black and his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, had more than a new baby to celebrate. The couple’s duet, “Easy for Me to Say” debuted at #56 on “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart. It was also the first time that Lisa debuted on the magazine’s chart. But wait…what about…1999’s “When I Said I Do?” Of course, that was a huge hit, too, but Lisa wasn’t officially listed in the credits and therefore didn’t appear on the “Billboard” chart.
- Today in 2002, Brad Paisley launched the inaugural “CMT Most Wanted Live” tour in Phoenix. While Brad was the featured headliner, the show’s opening acts varied throughout the schedule and included Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Tammy Cochran, Andy Griggs, Steve Holy, Shannon Lawson, Rascal Flatts, Tommy Shane Steiner, Phil Vassar, Pinmonkey and Darryl Worley.
- Today in 2003, Johnny Cash posthumously won three trophies at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville.
- Today in 2007, Brooks & Dunn nab a platinum album for “The Greatest Hits Collection II.”
- Today in 2009, the financial company TIAA-CREF began airing a television commercial that features Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” behind on-screen images of meerkats.
- Today in 2015, the “CMT Crossroads” episode pairing Sara Evans and REO Speedwagon premiered. They team on Evans’ hits “A Real Fine Place To Start” and “Born To Fly,” as well as REO’s “Keep It On The Run” and “Roll With The Changes.”
- Today in 2016, despite a doctor’s warning against performing, Jana Kramer fought through the pain of a rib injury on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” performing to Gavin DeGraw’s live rendition of “I Don’t Want To Be.”
RANDY TRAVIS ANNOUNCES 2025 “MORE LIFE” TOUR
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The comeback of Randy Travis continues. 2024 has already seen the release of new music from the country legend, and several live appearances on stage. Now, Travis has announced that his “More Life” tour will continue in 2025. Randy, his original touring band, and special guest vocalist James Dupré (who provided the guide vocal for the new AI-enhanced Randy Travis music) will once again take the stage to deliver the Randy Travis experience to fans in a live setting. The tour kicks off January 10 in Tulsa Oklahoma, with dates extending through April 12 in Branson, Missouri. Presales begin today at 10am local time followed by the public sale on Friday at 10am local time.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1947, Carnegie Hall hosted its first country music show with Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff as headliners.
- Today in 1981, George Jones’ “I Am What I Am” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1986, the “#7” album by George Strait was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Willie Nelson’s “Take It To The Limit” album was certified gold and his “Pretty Paper” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1992, Clint Black’s album, “The Hard Way,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1997, Patty Loveless’ “Long Stretch Of Lonesome” album was released.
- Today in 1997, the Farm Aid concert – canceled due to low ticket sales at the Texas Stadium – was rescheduled at the New World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, for the same day…October 4th. The benefit was a sell-out.
- Today in 1998, Reba McEntire joined the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her star, the 2,120th planted in the famous foot thoroughfare, was unveiled in front of the Johnny Grant Building, 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.
- Today in 1998, Jett Williams paid tribute to her late father, Hank Williams, who would have been 75 the day before, on the Grand Ole Opry. She saluted her dad by performing “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” a song released after his death on New Year’s Eve, 1952. Jett told the crowd, quote, “He never sang the song on the Opry. He never sang it live.”
- Today in 1999, Faith Hill graced the cover of “TV Guide.”
- Today in 2000, Toby Keith was the guest of honor at a special event in Nashville. Toby was the benefactor of the first songwriter/artist endowment to support the work and mission of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
- Today in 2001, Martina McBride’s “Greatest Hits” collection and Aaron Tippin’s “A December To Remember” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Joe Nichols scored a number of firsts: a debut artist, a debut single, a brand new label and a #1 record! Joe’s debut single, “The Impossible,” leapt four chart positions to claim the top spot on the “Radio & Records” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2004, “Days Go By” took Keith Urban to the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 2006, Willie and Bobbie Nelson received misdemeanor citations for drug possession when his bus stopped on Interstate 10 in Louisiana. A search of the vehicle yielded 1.5-pounds of pot and 2/10 of a pound of mushrooms.
- Today in 2008, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant won two trophies – Duo/Group of the Year and Album of the Year for “Raising Sand” – during the seventh annual Americana Honors & Awards.
- Today in 2010, Billy Currington rose to the top of the Billboard country singles chart with “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer.”
- Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert launched her eighth annual Paws For The Cause fundraiser for the MuttNation Foundation in Luckenbach, Texas. She’s joined by Radney Foster, Gwen Sebastian and songwriters Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander.
- Today in 2017, Three years after the previous signs were removed, new signs proclaiming Marshville, North Carolina, as the birthplace of Randy Travis were dedicated. Travis was also presented keys to the city.
- Today in 2017, Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron launched their new talk show, “Pickler & Ben,” launches on television with surprise guest Dolly Parton. Faith Hill is one of several executive producers.
COULD MORGAN WALLEN GET ACTUAL JAIL TIME OVER CHAIR-THROWING INCIDENT?
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The assumption by your average person on the street is that, for the most part, celebrities get a slap on the wrist for their misdeeds while most people face a harsher penalty. That idea may get turned on its ear in the case of Morgan Wallen. Wallen’s infamous chair-throwing incident earlier this year is nearing its legal conclusion, and there are reports Wallen may actually end up behind bars. According to “Life & Style Magazine,” who cited an “inside source,” attorneys for Morgan have been trying to negotiate a plea deal that would give the singer probation, but it’s looking increasingly possible Wallen spends 30-60 days in jail, in part because prosecutors don’t want to feed into the perception that celebs get off easy. Morgan’s next court appearance is December 12.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 1977, Reba McEntire made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. She performed “Invitation to the Blues.”
- Today in 1996, Alabama released their second holiday album, “Alabama Christmas II,” and John Berry released his album, “Faces.”
- Today in 1996, the mayor of Rhinelander, Wisconsin proclaimed today’s date as “Trace Adkins Day,” and presented Trace with the key to the city. The previous month, the mayor of Trace’s hometown of Sarepta, Louisiana had made such a declaration.
- Today in 1996, Ty England’s “Two Ways to Fall” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 1999, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Fly,” began its second straight week at #1 on both the pop and country albums charts. In just two weeks, the album sold 545,000 units, which means it had already gone gold (you need 500,000 copies sold for a gold album). In fact, first day sales were 75,000. SoundScan figures show that the album had the highest first week sales of any act in country music history except for Garth Brooks. In addition, “Fly,” became the first country album to spend more than one week at #1 on the pop albums chart since Garth’s album, “Double Live,” in 1998.
- Today in 1999, Lisa Hartman Black joined her hubby Clint Black on stage for their first public performance of their mega-hit, “When I Said I Do.”
- Today in 2000, Alan Jackson, Sawyer Brown and Travis Tritt joined Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young and a host of other performers in Bristow, Virginia for the 15th anniversary of Farm Aid.
- Today in 2002, Clay Walker’s album, “Christmas,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Tracy Byrd and his wife, Michelle, finally had a name for their third child, who had arrived two weeks earlier – Jared James. When he left St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, Jared – aka J.J. – joined his sister, Evee Elisabeth, and brother, Logan Lynn. By the way, in case you’re wondering, the Byrd family did not break the record for delayed baby-naming – not even close. The State of Texas told them it once took a family three months to decide on what to call their child.
- Today in 2002, Faith Hill was in Los Angeles to tape an NBC concert special, which aired on Thanksgiving.
- Today in 2005, The Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton single “Islands in The Stream” topped the list with the debut of “CMT 100 Greatest Duets”
- Today in 2009, Buddy Miller won four times during the Americana Music Association Awards & Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
- Today in 2012, Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2017, LANCO lead singer Brandon Lancaster and Tiffany Trotter were married near Nashville. The ceremony was attended by all his bandmates: Tripp Howell, Eric Steedly, Jared Hampton and Chandler Baldwin.
- Today in 2018, Faith Hill headlines a voting rally at Marathon Music Works in Nashville for a non-profit agency, When We All Vote.
- Today in 2019, Luke Combs joined Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris at All For The Hall, a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame at The Novo in Los Angeles.
- Today in 2019, Old Dominion scored a gold single from the RIAA for “One Man Band.”
- Today in 2021, the Carly Pearce album, “29: Written In Stone,” and Scotty McCreery’s “Same Truck” album were released.
You Can Now Buy Dolly Parton’s Wine
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Back in June, Dolly Parton announced she was launching her own wine brand called “Dolly Wines” . . . and now, the first one is finally available.
The Dolly Wines Chardonnay is now available at Kroger, Total Wine & More, Meijer, H-E-B, and Cost Plus World Market along with Vivino at DollyWines.com. The suggested retail price is $14.99 a bottle.
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