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LUKE COMBS GOES AFTER CAROLINA PANTHERS’ OWNERSHIP

Luke Combs – who maintains that he usually stays quiet on social media in regards to his opinions on sports – jumped on X to bemoan the way his beloved Carolina Panthers were doing business in the off-season. Specifically, trading superstar Brian Burns to the New York Giants for what Combs thought was very little in return. Well, Wednesday the usually quiet country singer opened up a little more on the subject – this time on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.”

On the subject of the Panthers, Combs went straight for the guy he felt responsible for the whole mess: billionaire Panthers owner David Tepper. Luke stated that Tepper is obviously a shrewd businessman, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to be being a good football guy. “I’m a great musician, but I’m not a football coach…I’m great at doing music, but I’m not at the combine telling you who to draft.”

So will there be fallout? Fans think there’s a chance. Tales of Tepper’s vindictiveness are legend, so viewers thought that perhaps Luke has played his last concerts at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, the home stadium for the Carolina Panthers. No word from Tepper or the Panthers yet, but if Combs doesn’t play the stadium when he tours through the Carolinas, we may have an idea why.

Source: WhiskeyRiff

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1966, the late Roger Miller took home six GRAMMY Awards, topping the record he set the year before.
  • Today in 1969, Glen Campbell’s single, “Galveston,” entered the Top 40 chart.
  • Today in 1987, Barbara Mandrell was named All-Around Female Entertainer at the People’s Choice Awards.
  • Today in 1989, Suzy Bogguss released her “Somewhere Between” album.
  • Today in 1991, Doug Stone’s “In A Different Light” single debuted on the “Radio and Records” country chart.
  • Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s album, “State Of The Heart,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Lorrie Morgan’s “Greatest Hits” album went platinum.
  • Today in 1996, Patty Loveless hit #1 on the charts with “You Can Feel Bad.”
  • Today in 2000, Keith Urban made his American TV debut on NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
  • Today in 2001, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines and her husband, Adrian Pasdar, welcomed their first child, Jackson Slade Pasdar.
  • Today in 2002, Tommy Shane Steiner made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2003, Brad Paisley and his actress wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were married.
  • Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley’s self-titled debut became his first platinum album.
  • Today in 2006, Faith Hill topped all artists with four nominations for the CMT Music Awards. Eight acts collect three nominations apiece: Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney.
  • Today in 2014, Brantley Gilbert’s “Bottoms Up” topped the “Billboard” country singles chart.
  • Today in 2016, Britney Spears made an unannounced appearance to introduce her sister, “I Got The Boy” songwriter Jamie Lynn Spears, on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2018, Dierks Bentley was the first star inducted in the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital’s Walk of Champions in Nashville.
  • Today in 2018, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones and Lucinda Williams sang “When Will I Be Loved” at the Beacon Theatre in New York during a Love Rocks benefit concert. The bill also featured Keith Richards, Marc Cohn, Mavis Staples, David Hidalgo and Warren Haynes.

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

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Fortunato”, an adorable one year old kitty who loves to cuddle, watch birds through the window, and gets along great with everyone, including other cats and even dogs! Fortunato has been fully vetted, vaccinated, chipped and ready to go to a loving home. He’s the purr-fect feline companion, and would love to meet you!

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

THE 2024 CMT AWARDS NOMINATIONS ARE IN

The 2024 CMT Music Awards nominees have been announced. This year they’re spreading the wealth when it comes to nominations, with five different artists tying for most nominations with three each:  Cody JohnsonJelly RollKelsea BalleriniLainey Wilson and Megan Moroney.

First-time nominees include Amber RileyAshley CookeBret Michaels (yes, the Poison frontman), Chayce BeckhamHozierKoe WetzelStephen Wilson Jr.Tyler ChildersWarren Zeiders and Zach Bryan. The fan-voted award show, hosted by Ballerini, will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7

The complete list of nominees is below:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration). Top 6 nominees from the first round of voting, will be announced on April 1. The final 3 nominees, from the second round of voting, will be announced on show day, April 7. Final voting will be determined via social media and announced as the final category during the live show.

  • Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”
  • Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”
  • Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
  • Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
  • Darius Rucker – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”
  • HARDY – “Truck Bed”
  • Jason Aldean – “Let Your Boys Be Country”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)”
  • Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
  • Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares To You”
  • Parmalee – “Gonna Love You”
  • Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
  • Zach Bryan – “Nine Ball”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”
  • Gabby Barrett – “Glory Days”
  • Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “Penthouse”
  • Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
  • Megan Moroney – “I’m Not Pretty”
  • Reba McEntire – “Seven Minutes In Heaven”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Bailey Zimmerman – “Religiously”
  • Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
  • HARDY – “Truck Bed”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Luke Combs – “Fast Car (Official Live Video)”
  • Morgan Wallen “Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)”

DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
  • Dan + Shay – “Save Me The Trouble”
  • Old Dominion – “Memory Lane”
  • Parmalee – “Girl In Mine”
  • The War And Treaty – “Have You A Heart”
  • Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
  • Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel – “That’s Why We Fight”
  • Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan – “Cowboys And Plowboys”
  • Justin Moore & Priscilla Block – “You, Me And Whiskey”
  • Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson – “More Than Friends”
  • Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares To You”
  • Old Dominion & Megan Moroney – “Can’t Break Up Now”

BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

  • Anne Wilson – “Rain In The Rearview”
  • Ashley Cooke – “your place”
  • Brittney Spencer – “Bigger Than The Song”
  • Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”

BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

  • Chayce Beckham – “23”
  • Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
  • Warren Zeiders – “Pretty Little Poison”
  • Zach Bryan – “Oklahoma Smokeshow”

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

  • Amber Riley – “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” (from CMT Smashing Glass)
  • Bret Michaels & Chris Janson – “Nothing But a Good Time” (from CMT Crossroads)
  • Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Cody Johnson – “Human” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Dierks Bentley – “Drunk On A Plane” (from CMT Storytellers)
  • Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter – “Thinking ‘Bout You” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
  • Hozier & Maren Morris – “Take Me To Church” (from CMT Crossroads)
  • Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • The War And Treaty – “On My Own” (from CMT Smashing Glass)

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1970, Merle Haggard’s “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” reached #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1972, California Governor Ronald Reagan pardoned Merle Haggard for a 1975 attempted robbery that landed the singer in prison.
  • Today in 1972, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” won twice during the 14th annual GRAMMY awards for Best Country Song for Kris Kristofferson and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, for Sammi Smith.
  • Today in 1992, Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid V draws about 40,000 fans in Irving, Texas with Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Walsh, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ricky Van Shelton, The Kentucky HeadHunters, Lorrie Morgan, Hal Ketchum and Paul Simon.
  • Today in 1998, during her Grand Ole Opry debut, Jo Dee Messina sung “Lesson In Leaving” the same evening that Opry manager Bob Whittaker asked Diamond Rio to join the cast.
  • Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley, performed for president George W. Bush when ABC tapes “An American Celebration At Ford’s Theatre.” The show was hosted by Kelsey Grammer and featured Patti LaBelle, Jessica Simpson, David Spade and many others.
  • Today in 2011, Luke Bryan’s “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Toby Keith launched his first Australian concert tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The show featured The Eli Young Band and Kellie Pickler as the opening acts.
  • Today in 2017, the Brothers Osborne were named New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, 19 days before the 52nd annual ceremony. Jon Pardi was named New Male and Maren Morris was crowned New Female Vocalist.
  • Today in 2017, Willie Nelson was a surprise guest at Ray Benson’s birthday bash in Austin. Teaming up with Ray on “Pancho And Lefty,” the benefit also included Sunny Sweeney, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers and The Avett Brothers, who covered “Mama Tried.”

ERIC CHURCH LAYS OUT HIS PERFORMANCE PLANS FOR HIS NEW BAR

Eric Church‘s “Chief’s” is no longer opening “sometime this year.” Yesterday the country star announced not only the date of the grand opening, but also his plans to play there.

The grand opening for the new Nashville venue is April 5, and to celebrate, Church has announced that he’s playing there live for the first few weeks it’s open. The shows, dubbed “Eric Church: To Beat the Devil,” will launch at the bar’s two-story live music venue, The Neon Steeple, the day “Chief’s” opens. That will kick off a 19-date run of shows for the new club owner at Nashville’s newest country bar. “These shows at Chief’s will be one of a kind, only for Chief’s and with some songs that will only ever be performed during these shows,” he said in a statement. “It’s the most unique show I’ll probably ever do, and I’m excited to enjoy this chapter of what Chief’s will be.”

To experience these shows first-hand, tickets will be first offered to premium members of the Eric’s “Church Choir” fan club through a sign-up system that began yesterday. All seats are reserved seating, with pricing ranging from $99 to $499, with no additional ticketing fees. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit Church’s nonprofit, “Chief Cares.” The sign-up will close March 17 at 11:59 p.m. CT, followed by the beginning of the Church Choir pre-sale, which begins March 20 at 10 a.m. CT. The public onsale, if tickets remain, begins March 22 at 10 a.m. CT.

Church’s residency will run through June, wrapping with three shows on June 7-9, which is the same timeframe that this year’s CMA Fest will take place in downtown Nashville, from June 6-9.

Source: Billboard

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers recorded “Flowers On The Wall” at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, a session originally for Johnny Cash who never appeared.
  • Today in 1967, Decca released Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits.”
  • Today in 1991, “My Cousin Vinny,” starring Joe Pesci and Ralph Macchio made its theater debut. Travis Tritt performed “Bible Belt.”
  • Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood joined the Grand Ole Opry the same night singer and songwriter John Prine made his Opry debut.
  • Today in 1999, the Dixie Chicks’ “You Were Mine” reached the top of the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2001, Charles Pride received a Hall of Fame medallion during the first official function at the new Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville. Robyn Young accepted a medallion for his late father, Faron Young.
  • Today in 2003, the state of Texas observed Lee Ann Womack Day.
  • Today in 2009, Justin Moore sang “Small Town USA” during his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2013, at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Rascal Flatts made their Australian concert debut.
  • Today in 2015, Rascal Flatts dedicated “Bless The Broken Road” to Bristol Palin and Dakota Meyer during their show at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. When the song ended, Meyer gets down on one knee to propose to Palin, who said yes. The wedding was called off a week later, but the couple married in 2016. He filed for divorce in February 2018.
  • Today in 2017, the Maren Morris single, “I Could Use A Love Song,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Dolly Parton offered her vocal talents on the Sprout series, “Lily’s Driftwood Bay” – as the voice for Nolene, an animated chicken.
  • Today in 2017, Clay Walker, Steve Wariner and Crystal Gayle performed at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley to raise money for Anita Cochran in her battle with cancer. Also performing were Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, Bryan White, Wade Hayes, Suzy Bogguss, Mandy Barnett, Ty Herndon, The Lynns and Lorrie Morgan.

JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE CONCERT TO FEATURE KENNY CHESNEY, ERIC CHURCH AND MORE

Jimmy Buffett made almost as many friends as he did fans over his more than half a century playing music. Many of those friends – and fans – are expected to turn up for a tribute concert held for the late music legend.

“Keep The Party Going: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett” will be a star studded affair with some of the biggest names in music turning up to play and share Buffett’s music. Country stars Eric ChurchKenny ChesneyZac BrownJake Owen and Brandi Carlile will be joined by music legends Paul McCartneyJackson BrownSheryl CrowJon Bon JoviPitbullJack Johnson and the Eagles, with Jimmy’s Coral Reefer Band taking the stage as well.

The concert will happen at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on April 11. Tickets go on sale on Friday (March 15) at 10AM PST via Ticketmaster.

Source: TasteOfCountry

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1961, Gene Autry’s expansion Los Angeles Angels dropped baseball player Charley Pride during spring training in Palm Springs after a two-week tryout.
  • Today in 1975, George jones and Tammy Wynette’s divorce was finalized. Wynette took custody of their only child, Tamala and kept their home on Franklin Road in Nashville.
  • Today in 1981, MCA released The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira.”
  • Today in 1988, Randy Travis reach #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Too Gone Too Long.”
  • Today in 1990, Mark Chestnutt began recording his first album “Too Cold At Home.”
  • Today in 1997, Trace Adkins won his first gold album with his debut, “Dreamin’ Out Loud.”
  • Today in 2001, Amy Grant gave birth to her daughter, Corrina Grant Gill at a Nashiville Hospital. She is the first child in Amy’s and Vince Gill’s marriage.
  • Today in 2008, Taylor Swift’s “Our Song” picked up a platinum single.
  • Today in 2010, Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” earned a gold single.
  • Today in 2013, as part of the Outnumber Hunger Charity program, The Band Perry began appearing on boxes of Wheaties.
  • Today in 2015, Luke Bryan played his final spring break concert at Spinnaker in Panama City, Florida. The show and one staged the previous day drew a total of 400,000 fans.
  • Today in 2016, Kelsea Ballerini met Australian singer/songwriter Morgan Evans. They were engaged by the end of the year and married in 2017.
  • Today in 2017, Frankie Ballard married Christina Murphy at the Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas.

Carrie Underwood Has a Simple Rule for Artists

You’ve probably heard someone cover a song, and thought, “They just can’t do it justice.”  But have you ever heard a singer live, who struggled to perform THEIR OWN SONG?  Carrie Underwood has.

Carrie told “Rolling Stone” that she takes pride in putting in the work on her vocals . . . because since she was a kid, she’s always been bothered by artists who don’t sound like how they’re supposed to sound.

She said, “[It’s] always so deflating.  I’d lose respect for them . . . I’d go to a concert . . . hear them drop keys, and I was like, ‘You can’t hit the notes!  Why’d you record them if you can’t sing them?’  That stuff is important to me.”

(Rolling Stone)

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