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Garth Brooks Announces New Arena Tour

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We now know what that mysterious countdown on Garth Brooks’ website was about. Brooks announced yesterday that his upcoming “Blame It All On My Roots: The Arena Tour” will launch in August. The initial stop on the tour will be a two-night stand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 21-22. No other dates or cities have been announced as yet; tickets for the Indiana shows go on sale via Ticketmaster on July 17 at 10am ET.

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1972, when a concert date was canceled, Barbara Mandrell officially joined the Grand Ole Opry, three weeks earlier than scheduled.
  • Today in 1992, Garth Brooks and then-wife, Sandy Brooks, welcomed their first child, daughter Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks, in Nashville.
  • Today in 1993, the “Merry Christmas To You” album by Reba McEntire was certified gold.
  • Today in 1994, Travis Tritt scored a #1 hit with his single, “Foolish Pride.”
  • Today in 1996, Keifer Thompson moved to Nashville from Oklahoma. Shortly after, he meets future wife and fellow Thompson Square partner Shawna McIlwain.
  • Today in 1997, Marty Stuart married Connie Smith on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Afterward, they drove out into the wilderness and end up dancing on a cliff to Buck Owens’ “Your Tender Loving Care.”
  • Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn’s “If You See Her” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1998, the Roy Orbison Estate filed a $12-million royalty suit against Sony Music Entertainment Inc. The suit alleged that Sony, in selling licenses from the artist’s Monument Records master recordings, consistently underpaid Roy in domestic and international royalties.
  • Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance” began a five-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2002, Brad Paisley was #1 on the country charts with his single, “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song).”
  • Today in 2010, Taylor Swift shot the wedding scene for her “Mine” video at the Christ Church in Kennebunk, Maine, with British actor Toby Hemingway in the role of the groom.
  • Today in 2013, Darius Rucker’s single, “Radio,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Florida Georgia Line’s “Dirt” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Garth Brooks became the first country artist to headline at the new Yankee Stadium in New York. He sang two songs written by New Yorker Billy Joel, “Shameless” and “Piano Man.” Brooks also joined wife Trisha Yearwood on “In Another’s Eyes.”
  • Today in 2017, Julianne Hough married NHL player Brooks Laich near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her brother, Derek Hough, was a member of the wedding party. The couple announced their separation (after months of questions) in May 2020. They’ve since finalized their divorce.
  • Today in 2018, Josh Abbott married Taylor Parnell at Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas.
  • Today in 2019, the Thomas Rhett single, “Remember You Young,” was released.
  • Today in 2020, Lady A filed suit in Nashville against blues singer Lady A to protect its trademark of the name, granted in 2011. The group was formerly known as Lady Antebellum, but shortened the official name in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, running into an unexpected conflict in the process.
  • Today in 2021, the Walker Hayes single, “Fancy Like,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2021, Morgan Wallen closed on the sale of his four-bedroom Nashville residence…as in, the house where he was notoriously recorded using a racial slur the previous February. The property went for $835,000, nearly 20% more than the $700-grand he bought it for in 2020.

Luke Combs Sets Another Venue Record

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Luke Combs is proving his appeal isn’t just with American country fans, its global. While he’s used to setting attendance records here at home, he’s shown that his concerts draw huge crowds in other parts of the world as well. Saturday night, 60,826 people were on site in Gothenburg, Sweden as Luke kicked off his European tour at the iconic Ullevi Stadium. That set a new attendance record as the largest country music concert ever held in the Nordic region. His next show is tonight at the Accor Arena in Paris…is another attendance record about to fall?

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1954, Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips played Elvis Presley’s debut single, “That’s All Right,” on his radio show. It was the first time an Elvis record had ever been played on the radio.
  • Today in 1992, “Achy Breaky Heart” single by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified gold and platinum. “Weird Al” Yankovic later parodied it into “Achy Breaky Song.”
  • Today in 1993, the Recording Industry Association of America announced that Garth Brooks was the leading recording artist of the decade, with sales of 24 million records.
  • Today in 1995, Shania Twain topped the country charts with “Any Man of Mine.”
  • Today in 1995, Collin Raye’s album, “In This Life,” went platinum.
  • Today in 1998, LeAnn Rimes’ “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” album was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 1998, beloved singing cowboy Roy Rogers died of heart failure at the age of 86.
  • Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks album, “Fly,” was certified with the coveted Diamond Award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which commemorates sales of 10-million units.
  • Today in 2004, Jimmy Buffett’s “Hey, Good Lookin'” video – featuring appearances by George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Clint Black and Alan Jackson – debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2004, Big & Rich’s debut album, “Horse Of A Different Color,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2007, Montgomery Gentry rolled straight sevens by topping the Billboard chart with “Lucky Man” on 7-7-07.
  • Today in 2007, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed “We Shall Be Free” from the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., for the Al Gore-sponsored Live Earth charity concerts.
  • Today in 2008, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman welcomed their daughter, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
  • Today in 2011, Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You” was released.
  • Today in 2012, Eric Church wrote his 2014 single, “Talladega,” with Luke Laird at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York.
  • Today in 2014, Luke Bryan’s “Roller Coaster,” which was written by Cole Swindell, hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Craig Morgan filed a $40-million suit against Kent Sporting Goods and a subsidiary that manufactured the live vest his son was wearing when he drowned in July 2016, indicating the vest was not certified for water sports, but had the appearance of vests that have been approved.
  • Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line played the first of three summer stadium shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, joined by The Backstreet Boys, Nelly and Chris Lane. FGL and BSB team on “God, Your Mama, And Me,” Nelly covers “Die A Happy Man,” and the whole crew closed the concert with a mass version of “Cruise.”
  • Today in 2017, the film, “Hickok,” debuted with Trace Adkins and Kris Kristofferson having starring roles.

Kenny Chesney Receives Pandora Billionaire Plaque

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Kenny Chesney continues to be both a legend and a current country powerhouse. Prior to his show last Friday at the Sphere, the singer was surprised with a Pandora Billionaire plaque commemorating eight billion streams on the streaming platform. Kenny still has a way to go to be the biggest Pandora country artist ever; Jason Aldean currently holds that title with 11 billion streams.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” at the RCA Records’ New York studios. When the two songs were released as a double-sided single later that year, they hit #1 and stayed there for 11 weeks. That session also marked the first time that Elvis used the gospel trio the Jordanaires as his backup group.
  • Today in 1964, Jim Reeves went into the studio for what turned out to be his last recording session. He was killed in a plane crash less than a month later (on July 31st, 1964).
  • Today in 1979, the “Classics” album by Kenny Rogers & Dottie West was certified gold.
  • Today in 1984, the “City Of New Orleans” album by Willie Nelson was released.
  • Today in 1991, Dolly Parton’s “Eagle When She Flies” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, Trisha Yearwood’s self-titled debut album was released.
  • Today in 1999, Andy Griggs made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2000, George Jones’ album, “Cold Hard Truth,” was certified for sales of 28,000 copies its first week out. Those numbers were good enough for the project to debut at #5 on “Billboard’s” country album chart and #53 on the pop albums chart. Both of those positions marked George’s highest debuts ever at the time.
  • Today in 2002, Travis Tritt’s sold-out concert in Chattanooga, Tennessee was preserved for posterity and recorded for a concert DVD, which was released later that year.
  • Today in 2005, “Fast Cars And Freedom” has Rascal Flatts speeding to the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2009, Kellie Pickler’s single, “Best Days of Your Life,” which was co-written by Taylor Swift, was certified gold.
  • Today in 2012, James Taylor welcomed an unannounced guest, Taylor Swift, during his concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. He provides musical support as she performs “Ours” and “Love Story.”

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” at the RCA Records’ New York studios. When the two songs were released as a double-sided single later that year, they hit #1 and stayed there for 11 weeks. That session also marked the first time that Elvis used the gospel trio the Jordanaires as his backup group.
  • Today in 1964, Jim Reeves went into the studio for what turned out to be his last recording session. He was killed in a plane crash less than a month later (on July 31st, 1964).
  • Today in 1979, the “Classics” album by Kenny Rogers & Dottie West was certified gold.
  • Today in 1984, the “City Of New Orleans” album by Willie Nelson was released.
  • Today in 1991, Dolly Parton’s “Eagle When She Flies” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, Trisha Yearwood’s self-titled debut album was released.
  • Today in 1999, Andy Griggs made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2000, George Jones’ album, “Cold Hard Truth,” was certified for sales of 28,000 copies its first week out. Those numbers were good enough for the project to debut at #5 on “Billboard’s” country album chart and #53 on the pop albums chart. Both of those positions marked George’s highest debuts ever at the time.
  • Today in 2002, Travis Tritt’s sold-out concert in Chattanooga, Tennessee was preserved for posterity and recorded for a concert DVD, which was released later that year.
  • Today in 2005, “Fast Cars And Freedom” has Rascal Flatts speeding to the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2009, Kellie Pickler’s single, “Best Days of Your Life,” which was co-written by Taylor Swift, was certified gold.
  • Today in 2012, James Taylor welcomed an unannounced guest, Taylor Swift, during his concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. He provides musical support as she performs “Ours” and “Love Story.”

Clint Black Cancels Show After Sudden Health Issues

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Clint Black’s health caused him to cancel his scheduled appearance tomorrow night at Pearl River Resort Casino in Pearl River, Mississippi.  According to a statement, the the singer was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after developing an infection in his tonsils. He is currently receiving treatment, including emergency intravenous antibiotics. “Clint is on the mend and will make a full recovery and is expected to be discharged from the hospital later this week,” the post on Instagram read. Clint’s next scheduled performance is July 9 in Minden, Nevada.

 

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MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: FRY

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Fry”, a sweet 7 year old female kitty who comes to the Hawkeye state via California. Fry loves to cuddle and doesn’t mind being picked up or carried around. Fry is a mellow girl who gets along great with other cats and doesn’t mind dogs, if they’re calm.

Fry is fully vaccinated, vetted, spayed, microchipped and ready to go!

And since Fry 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 Fry 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 Fry with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

 

Alan Jackson’s Final Concert To Be Released As A Live Album

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If you’re one of the millions who wish they were at Nissan Stadium this past weekend for Alan Jackson‘s final concert, or you were one of the lucky 55-thousand in attendance, we have good news. Alan’s performance will be released as a live album. “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville)” will be available everywhere this winter. Pre-orders are available now, and according to the official website, the album is expected to ship on December 31st, shortly after the NBC special that was filmed that night airs.

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