Carrie Underwood received another in a long list of career honors last week, and this one has a decidedly Hawaiian flavor. The superstar was presented with ceremonial proclamations declaring July 18, 2024 as “Carrie Underwood Day” statewide. She was awarded the day by Governor Josh Green and Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. The proclamations were issued in recognition of Underwood’s incredible career achievements, significant cultural and societal contributions, and her first-ever performances in Hawaii Friday and Saturday.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1992, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified quadruple-platinum.
- Today in 1992, the Judds’ album, “Why Not Me,” was certified double-platinum.
- Today in 1992, the “Read Between the Lines” album by Aaron Tippin was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw’s album, “Don’t Go Near the Water,” was certified platinum
- Today in 1996, Billy Dean’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Garth Brooks was named the “honorary captain” of the U.S Olympic Wrestling Team.
- Today in 1999, Faith Hill’s album, “Faith,” was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 2001, three generations of country performers covering forty years of music history wrapped up a weekend in the Ohio Valley in celebration of the Jamboree in the Hills’ 25th anniversary. Over 110,000 fans attended the four-day festival, which is often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Country Music.”
- Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “The World” spun at #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 2008, Sugarland’s “Love on the Inside” album was released.
- Today in 2011, The Eli Young Band received its first gold certification for the single, “Crazy Girl.”
- Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert made a surprise appearance during Ashley Monroe’s concert at the Basement East in Nashville, joining Monroe on “Heart Like Mine” during the encore. Meghan Linsey and Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet are in the crowd for the show, which also featured guests Vince Gill and Striking Matches.
- Today in 2016, The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville opened a new exhibit dedicated to Zac Brown Band, “Homegrown: Zac Brown Band.”
- Today in 2016, Brantley Gilbert’s single, “The Weekend,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, Miranda Lambert and her dog, Delta, appeared on the cover of Parade magazine alongside three other celebrities involved in animal rescue: Andy Cohen, Carrie Ann Inaba and George Clooney. “Rescue dogs are special,” Lambert says. “They know you’ve saved their lives.”
- Today in 2020, Blake Shelton had a big day – he received a triple-platinum single from the RIAA for “God’s Country” and a platinum award for “Nobody But You,” his duet with then-fiancé Gwen Stefani.
- Today in 2020, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was certified gold by the RIAA. On the same day, Dustin Lynch’s “Ridin’ Roads” went platinum, Dan + Shay’s “All To Myself” was certified double-platinum – and so was Kenny Chesney’s single “Get Along.”
- Today in 2021, the Jason Aldean/ Carrie Underwood single, “If I Didn’t Love You” was released.
- Today in 2021, Jana Kramer announced her divorce from Mike Caussin was finalized.
Lainey Wilson Is Teasing Her Return to “Yellowstone”
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Lainey Wilson is teasing her return as Abby on the second half of “Yellowstone” Season 5. She was asked about it in an interview and said, quote, “I can’t wink, but I’m doing something with my eye right now . . .
“It’s good news, I’ll tell you that. Honestly, I don’t know exactly when they’re gonna start back up, but the truth is, we’re just trying to make sure that we have enough time to get in there and get it done, ’cause we’ve still got a lot going on right now. But it’s a priority.”
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the charts with her first single, “Honky Tonk Girl.”
- Today in 1969, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition appeared on the US country charts for the first time with “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town.”
- Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s “Greatest Hits” album was released.
- Today in 1991, the “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” album by Alan Jackson was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, on her way to a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Dottie West was involved in a motor vehicle accident when her brakes failed. She hit a wall, but sustained only minor injuries. Just weeks later, she was involved in another car crash that took her life.
- Today in 1992, Diamond Rio topped the charts with “Norma Jean Riley.”
- Today in 1993, Patty Loveless hit #1 with the single, “Blame It On Your Heart.”
- Today in 1993, both the Judds’ “Love Can Build A Bridge” album and Aaron Tippin’s “Read Between The Lines” project were both certified platinum.
- Today In 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter hit the charts with “I Take My Chances.”
- Today in 1994, Diamond Rio’s “Love A Little Stronger” album was released.
- Today in 1994, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1998, Loretta Lynn made a special appearance on the Friday Night Opry, opening with her first #1 hit, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’,” from 1966 and followed with “We’ve Come a Long Way Baby” from 1978. To round out the night, Loretta performed “How Great Thou Art” without accompaniment, for which she received a standing ovation and finished with her signature tune, ” Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
- Today in 2000, Reba McEntire was tapped to host “The 2nd Annual Family Television Awards.” The awards show recognizes outstanding programming for family viewing. Awards are given to television shows and actors who best represent family programming and values.
- Today in 2001, Brooks & Dunn were included in a very select group of artists, as one of their summer tour shirt designs was the only country item included in “Entertainment Weekly’s” concert merchandise wrap-up. The shirt was emblazoned with the duo’s album artwork from “Steers & Stripes” (with them in full rodeo clown make-up).
- Today in 2003, the video for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” the Alan Jackson collaboration with Jimmy Buffett, made its debut on CMT’s “Most Wanted Live”
- Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party” album was certified double-platinum.
- Today in 2014, Blake Shelton headlined Wrigley Field in Chicago, and was joined on the bill by The Band Perry, Neal McCoy and Dan + Shay. Shelton’s set list included “All About Tonight,” “Doin’ What She Likes” and “God Gave Me You.”
- Today in 2015, Surprise! Sam Hunt shows up during Taylor Swift’s concert at Soldier Field in Chicago. The two duet on “Take Your Time.”
- Today in 2016, an overpass in central Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was renamed the George Hamilton IV Bridge.
- Today in 2018, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill lend their support to When We All Vote, a voter registration campaign launched by Michelle Obama that also deploys Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae and basketball player Chris Paul.
- Today in 2018, Luke Combs earns his first platinum album from the RIAA with “This One’s For You.”
- Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert revealed on social media that she adopted two bunnies from Metro Animal Care in Nashville. She names them Frida and Selena.
- Today in 2021, Taylor Swift ranked #1 on the Billboard list of Money Makers, after grossing a reported $23.8-million in the previous year. Also on the list are: Luke Combs, #16 (raking in $9.2M); George Strait, #26 (with $6.9M); and Blake Shelton, #28 (adding $6.7M to his bank account).
H&S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK – ROO
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Roo” an adorable and affectionate 8 month old Terrier mix who loves attention, loves to be held, and gets along great with other dogs, cats and kids, and would make an ideal addition to any dog-loving home. Roo is neutered, housetrained, fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.
And since Roo is the H&S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $50 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Roo 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 Roo with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
MARK CHESNUTT TO RETURN TO STAGE AFTER HEART SURGERY
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Great news from the Mark Chesnutt camp. Just one month after emergency heart surgery had the singer clearing his performing schedule, comes the announcement that he’s planning his return to the stage. Chesnutt revealed he’ll be performing at a gig in Alabama on October 9 as part of “The Songs and Stories Of Dean Dillon” event honoring the legendary songwriter. Chesnutt shared an image on Instagram promoting the event, which will take place at the Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama; he also posted a link to where fans can purchase tickets.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1960, “I’m Sorry” by Brenda Lee topped the singles charts.
- Today in 1981, the single, “Seven Year Ache,” by Rosanne Cash peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart. More recently, Rosanne re-worked the tune with Trisha Yearwood, who covers it on her “Inside Out,” album. Rosanne also provided background vocals.
- Today in 1986, after 28 years with Columbia Records, Johnny Cash was dropped from the label. Here’s the kicker – he learned about his contract’s cancellation in the newspapers.
- Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s “Greatest Hits” album was released.
- Today in 1992, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus peaked at #4 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1995, Jeff Foxworthy’s “Games Rednecks Play” album was released.
- Today in 1997, the single, “All the Good Ones are Gone” by Pam Tillis peaked at #6 on the charts.
- Today in 2000, the album, “Kinleys II,” arrived in stores. Darryl Worley also celebrated the arrival of his debut album, “Hard Rain Don’t Last.”
- Today in 2000, Travis Tritt was tapped as a celebrity spokesperson for Goodwill Industries.
- Today in 2001, Lonestar enjoyed their sixth week at the top of the charts with their single, “I’m Already There.”
- Today in 2002, “Redbook” magazine revealed that 2,500 of their readers had some definite ideas about what celebrity enjoys the most balanced life. In fact, an astounding 63% of “Redbook” readers say they’re most impressed with the way that Faith Hill balances her personal and professional lives. 31% preferred a life like Oprah Winfrey’s and only 3% wished to be adored by millions like Julia
- Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins’ album, “If You’re Going Through Hell,” and Eric Church’s debut album, “Sinners Like Me,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2008, Garth Brooks – clad in a Mets jersey – was a surprise guest at the final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium, singing “Shameless” with the night’s attraction, Billy Joel. Also making appearances: Steven Tyler, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney.
- Today in 2014, Jason Aldean performed “Burnin’ It Down” live for the first time while headlining a stadium date at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. A drunk fan died tragically at the show, which also features Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr.
- Today in 2016, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Vice,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, Luke Bryan’s single “Move.”
- Today in 2019, the video, “One Thing Right,” by Marshmello & Kane Brown was released.
- Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert’s single, “It All Comes Out In The Wash,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2019, Alabama cancelled two shows in Canada as Randy Owen battles migraines and vertigo.
- Today in 2021, Blake Shelton’s concert at the Country Thunder Music Festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, included a surprise guest: wife Gwen Stefani, who performs the classic No Doubt hit, “Don’t Speak.”
GARTH BROOKS ANNOUNCED AS SOLE MEMBER OF THE NEXT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS HALL OF FAME CLASS
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Garth Brooks received another honor in a career jam-packed with them yesterday. It was announced that the G-Man will be the one and only artist honored with a spot in the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame class next year, the institution’s 50th anniversary year. Garth responded to the news: “To be part of anything Austin City Limits is and always has been an honor. I am humbled and grateful to not only be a part of the 50th Anniversary, but to be inducted into the ACL Hall of Fame is over the top.” Last year Garth’s wife Trisha Yearwood was one of the inductees, and now Garth joins her in the ACL Hall. Garth’s induction for the Hall of Fame ceremony will air on PBS on September 28th, and tickets for the in-person September 5th show (where he’ll also play live with his band) go on sale on August 2nd.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1992, Garth Brooks’ hit single, “The River,” remained at #1 on the country music chart for the second week.
- Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” hit #1 on the charts and stayed for an entire month.
- Today in 1997, Clay Walker’s “Rumor Has It” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Terri Clark scored her first #1 single with “Now That I Found You.”
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood’s “Intimate Portrait” premiered on Lifetime Television.
- Today in 2000, Brad Paisley was performing at the West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Gov. Cecil H. Underwood showed up to hear Brad’s music and to present him with the “Distinguished West Virginian Award.” The honor is presented to native West Virginians who have shown a lifetime commitment to community service and excellence in their respective career fields. Past award recipients include Kathy Mattea and astronaut John McBride. This date was also dubbed “Brad Paisley Day” in his home state.
- Today in 2001, Travis Tritt sold out his September 21st show at the Great Frederick Fair in Fredericksburg, Maryland. Why was that so unique? Well, the Fair released pre-sale tickets by mail order and they sold the entire 4,650 by mail!
- Today in 2002, Andy Griggs’ long-awaited sophomore album, “Freedom,” made an impressive chart debut. The project nailed the #7 spot on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart.
- Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks appeared in the “Nancy” comic strip for the sixth time. Creator Guy Gilchrist has been a long-time supporter of the group and an avid country music fan. The ladies appeared on the cover of a magazine titled “New Music.”
- Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” spent the first of seven weeks at the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 2006, American Idol alum Kellie Pickler was officially signed to a recording contract.
- Today in 2012, Brantley Gilbert made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2017, Kane Brown’s single, “What Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina, scored a gold single from the RIAA.
- Today in 2017, Luke Bryan’s “Kill The Lights” album went double platinum.
- Today in 2017, Josh Turner’s “Hometown Girl” went gold.
MORGAN WALLEN ANNOUNCES KNOXVILLE HOMECOMING CONCERT
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After being radio silent on his socials for more than a month, Morgan Wallen has returned – and returned with a purpose. The singer has announced that on September 22, he’s headlining what he calls a “homecoming concert” in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he grew up. The show will take place at Neyland Stadium and will feature Hardy and Ernest as opening acts. “I’ve had the honor of playing in a lot of college, MLB and NFL stadiums the past two years, but getting to play to my hometown at Neyland Stadium, nothing tops this for a boy from East Tennessee,” Morgan said on his reactivated Instagram account. Tickets will go on sale at 11 am EST tomorrow through Morgan’s website, MorganWallen.com.
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