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TOBY KEITH’S FAMILY ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL SERVICE PLANS

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Toby Keith‘s family has used his social media accounts to inform fans and friends of their memorial plans for the late country legend.

“The Covel Family is hosting a private funeral service for family, band and crew only in mid-February.” While the memorial service is intended for those close to the singer and his family, fans will also have an opportunity to pay their respects. “A memorial service to honor Toby will be announced only on Toby’s socials shortly. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to @tkfoundation1 to support the OK Kids Korral.”

The charity mentioned in the post is Keith’s “Toby Keith Foundation.” The organization’s mission is to “encourage the health and happiness of pediatric cancer patients and to support OK Kids Korral, a home for children battling cancer.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1963, Buck Owens recorded “Act Naturally,” and made a first pass at “My Heart Skips a Beat.”
  • Today in 1981, the “Greatest Hits” album by Ronnie Milsap was certified Gold.
  • Today in 1983, the single “You And I” by Eddie Rabbitt with Crystal Gayle peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
  • Today in 1983, Crystal Gayle’s “’Til I Can Gain Control Again” was a #1 Billboard single.
  • Today in 1986, “Rockin’ With the Rhythm” became the Judds second gold album.
  • Today in 1993, Toby Keith released “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”
  • Today in 1993, Diamond Rio hit number one with their single, “In A Week or Two.”
  • Today in 1994, Rhett Akins’ daughter Kasey Lee was born.
  • Today in 1996, BlackHawk released the single “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday.”
  • Today in 1997, Kevin Sharp’s debut album, “Measure of a Man,” was certified Gold.
  • Today in 1998, Alabama’s “Mountain Music” became quintuple-platinum, “Roll On” quadruple-platinum, and “Greatest Hits, Volume III” double-platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Faith Hill’s work was among the songs up in the Best Original Song category for the 74th annual Academy Awards. Her soaring ballad, “There You’ll Be,” which was written by Diane Warren for the “Pearl Harbor” soundtrack, joined tracks from Paul McCartney, Sting, Enya and Randy Newman in the category.
  • Today in 2004, Buddy Jewell’s self-titled debut album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
  • Today in 2005, Sammi Smith died in Oklahoma City. She was 61. Smith is perhaps best remembered for her hit rendition of Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night.”
  • Today in 2005, longtime RCA recording artist Eddy Arnold was honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award at a pre-Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
  • Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road” became a #1 hit on the Billboard.
  • Today in 2007, Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood, and Steve Azar helped launch Country Week on the game show “Wheel of Fortune.”
  • Today in 2008, The Statler Brothers, Tom T. Hall, Emmylou Harris, and the late Pop Stoneman were named as the 2008 inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2008, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, T.G. Sheppard, and Ronnie McDowell joined Pat Boone, B.J. Thomas, and Elvis Presley’s former girlfriend, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson for the tribute concert “Belmont University Presents: Nashville Celebrates Elvis!”
  • Today in 2010, Taylor Swift made her feature film debut with the opening of the movie “Valentine’s Day.”
  • Today in 2010, The all-star remake of the charity single “We Are The World,” renamed “We Are The World 25 for Haiti,” was unveiled during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles was among the soloists on the song, which was a fundraiser for earthquake relief in Haiti, while Zac Brown, Julianne Hough, and Sugarland’s Kristian Bush are also among the 85 stars featured on the track.
  • Today in 2010, Rascal Flatts released their special “Unstoppable (Olympics Mix)” digitally via iTunes. The song was also incorporated into the TV coverage of the Winter Olympic Games, which were getting under way in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Today in 2010, Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Build Me” was released to radio.
  • Today in 2011, CMT’s “40 Greatest Love Songs” featured Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” in the top spot.
  • Today in 2011, Dolly Parton was honored as a Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award winner at a special event in Los Angeles.
  • Today in 2012, at the GRAMMYs, Taylor Swift’s “Mean” won both Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance. The Civil Wars, Lady Antebellum, Alison Krauss, and Union Station were also among the winners. In addition, Blake Shelton and The Band Perry took part in a special Lifetime Achievement salute to Glen Campbell. George Jones was also a Lifetime Achievement honoree.

KACEY MUSGRAVES ANNOUNCES “DEEPER WELL,” RELEASES TITLE TRACK

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Kacey Musgraves has announced her new album, ”Deeper Well.” The Texas-born singer has set March 15th as the album’s release date…and is already giving fans a taste of what they can expect once its out with the release of a brand new single as well!

The new single, “Deeper Well,” shares the title of the album. Musgraves shared a statement along with the release as well. “Sometimes you reach a crossroads. Winds change direction. What you once felt drawn to doesn’t hold the same allure, you get blown off course, but eventually find your footing and forage for new inspiration, new insight, and deeper love somewhere else.”

Check out the track list for “Deeper Well” below:

  1. Cardinal
  2. Deeper Well
  3. Too Good to Be True
  4. Moving Out
  5. Giver / Taker
  6. Sway
  7. Dinner With Friends
  8. Heart of the Woods
  9. Jade Green
  10. The Architect
  11. Lonely Millionaire
  12. Heaven Is
  13. Anime Eyes
  14. Nothing to Be Scared Of

Source: Variety

 

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1975, Willie Nelson recorded “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.”
  • Today in 1980, the Oak Ridge Boys hit #1 with “Leavin’ Louisiana In The Broad Daylight.”
  • Today in 1991, “Brother Jukebox” by Mark Chesnutt was #1.
  • Today in 1996, Joe Diffie hit #1 with “Bigger Than the Beatles.”
  • Today in 1998, Lee Roy Parnell released the single, “All That Matters Anymore.”
  • Today in 1998, Oprah Winfrey announced that Garth Brooks had agreed to donate his earnings from sales of his latest album, “Sevens,” for a seven-day period to her charity, “Oprah’s Angel Network.” The organization uses the donations to fund college scholarships for underprivileged students.
  • Today in 2001, the soundtrack to “O Brother, Where Art Though?” featuring Alison Krauss, The Soggy Bottom Boys, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, Harry, McClintock, The Whites, and Normal Blake went gold.
  • Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “Alcohol” went gold.
  • Today in 2009, “It Happens” by Sugarland was released.
  • Today in 2011, Taylor Swift performed in Singapore for the first time to kick off her international tour.
  • Today in 2014, Keith Urban performed “Don’t Let Me Down” with John Mayer and Brad Paisley teams with Pharrell Williams on “Here Comes The Sun” as CBS airs “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles.” The telecast also features John Legend, Alicia Keys and The Eurythmics.
  • Today in 2015, Big & Rich performed “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” on ABC-TV’s “The Bachelor.”
  • Today in 2015, Dan + Shay’s “Nothin’ Like You” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” was certified double-platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2017, Old Dominion was featured on the PBS music series “Soundstage.” On the same date in 2019, the band earned a trio of gold singles from the RIAA, for “Written In The Sand,” “Song For Another Time” and “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart.”
  • Today in 2018, Scotty McCreery scored an RIAA-certified gold single for “Five More Minutes.”
  • Today in 2019, Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha performed “Meant To Be” for Clive Davis’ annual pre-GRAMMY party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Their audience included Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Julianne Hough, Alice Cooper, Joni Mitchell, Julia Michaels and Tori Kelly.
  • Today in 2019, John Prine was honored in a concert at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. Dwight Yoakam lead the closing round of “Paradise” with the entire cast, including Margo Price, Anderson East, Boz Scaggs, Bob Weir, Ashley McBryde and John Paul White.
  • Today in 2019, Luke Bryan’s family adopted an 18-year-old dog, Poochie. Sadly, Poochie passed two-weeks later…but as Luke’s wife, Caroline, offered via Insta – Poochie was loved “by so many.”

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

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Murphy”, a playful 5 month old kitty who gets along great with other cats and kids (and grownups). He’s not crazy about being picked up, but he’s a sociable guy who will approach you and loves to play. Murphy is fully vetted, vaccinated and ready to go to a loving home.

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

JELLY ROLL TO BE GUEST MENTOR ON “AMERICAN IDOL”

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Jelly Roll has been inspiring people inside and outside of the music business with his incredible story of a life spent in trouble, in jail, and now in his newest role as country superstar. His ability to inspire, motivate and guide has led him to a new gig in 2024.

Announced this week, JR will take on the role as a mentor on Season 22 of “American Idol.” It’s not Jelly’s first time on the show; last season he appeared on the finale with Lainey Wilson to perform “Save Me.” He also performed “Need a Favor” with contestant Oliver Steele.

Both JR and the official “American Idol” Instagram account posted the announcement, which garnered a response from former “AI” champ Scotty McCreery, who commented, “He will be an awesome mentor.” And Steele also chimed in, saying “I can say from experience, this man is an excellent mentor!!!” The new season begins February 18 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.

Source: TasteOfCountry

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1960, “He’ll Have To Go” by Jim Reeves got a number one spot in Billboard magazine.
  • Today in 1996, Travis Titt proposed to Theresa Nelson.
  • Today in 1997, “It’s A Little Too Late” by Mark Chesnutt hit the top of the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2002, the album “Burn” by Joe Dee Messina became her second platinum album.
  • Today in 2004, Alison Krauss won three awards at the GRAMMYs, for Best Bluegrass Album, Best Country Instrumental Performance, and Best Country Collaboration (with James Taylor.)
  • Today in 2005, the album, “There’s More Where That Came From,” by Lee Ann Womack was released.
  • Today in 2006, Alison Krauss won three GRAMMY awards again, for Best Country Album, Best Country Vocal by a Duo or Group, and Best Country Instrumental.
  • Today in 2009, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss won five trophies at the GRAMMYS: Album of the Year, Contemporary Folk/Americana Album, Record of the Year, Pop Collaboration, and Country Collaboration.
  • Today in 2011, Thompson Square’s self-titled debut album was released.
  • Today in 2015, two songs from the documentary “Glen Campbell… I’ll Be Me” won during the 57th annual Grammy awards at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The Band Perry’s “Gentle On My Mind” takes Best Country Duo/Group Performance; “I’m Not Gonna Miss You,” written by Campbell with Julian Raymond, earned Best Country Song.
  • Today in 2017, a tribute concert honoring Randy Travis took place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Guests included Garth Brooks, Alabama, Chris Janson, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, Montgomery Gentry and Jamey Johnson.
  • Today in 2018, Steve Wariner performed “Life’s Highway” in Houston as former Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan was announced among the inaugural inductees in the Houston Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2019, Dolly Parton was honored by the Recording Academy as the MusiCares Person of the Year in Los Angeles. Performers included Vince Gill, Kacy Musgraves, P!nk, Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, Don Henley, Mavis Staples, Jennifer Nettles, Margo Price and Chris Stapleton, who covers “9 To 5.”
  • Today in 2020, Neal McCoy’s bus was destroyed by fire in Mansfield, Louisiana, as he traveled to a show in Alexandria. No one was hurt, though the band loses clothing, instruments and equipment in the blaze.
  • Today in 2020, Miranda Lambert’s concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas included a surprise appearance by the choir from her alma mater, Lindale High School, to back her on “Tin Man.”
  • Today in 2021, Dwight Yoakam filed suit against Warner Music in California, alleging that the label failed to acknowledge his rights to reclaim ownership of the copyrights in some of his early, 35-year-old recordings, including “Honky Tonk Man.”
  • Today in 2021, Mickey Guyton announced she and husband Grant Savoy have welcomed a son, Grayson Clark Savoy.

RINGO STARR TO RELEASE COUNTRY ALBUM

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Ringo Starr has no intention of slowing down. In a recent video update for fans, the former Beatle announced his very busy itinerary for 2024.

First update: the drummer/singer has a new country project in the works. “I’m still in the studio, and you know what’s happening? I was gonna do a … country EP, but as things are unfolding, it’s probably going to be like a real CD, 10 tracks. Can you believe it? I haven’t done one of them in a long time. So that’s getting made ready.”

Second update: he has a new four-song EP coming out (“Crooked Boy”), the result of a collaboration with songwriter/producer Linda Perry. “She wrote the songs for me. She produced them. She’s a beauty, so musical,” Starr said. “She has a great vibe. Peace and love, Linda.” The video also displayed the “Crooked Boy” EP’s packaging, revealing that the songs are titled “Gonna Need Someone,” “Crooked Boy,” “February Sky,” and “Adeline.” In addition, Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi played on all four tracks, while Perry contributed guitar and backing vocals to some of the tunes.

And the final part of Ringo’s update: his 2024 tour plans with his “All Starr Band.” “In May-June, we’re on tour again,” he said. “And if you can’t make those dates, in September-October we’re on tour again. So it’s gonna be a great year.”

Source: AmericanSongwriter

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1963, Patsy Cline recorded in a studio for the last time, cutting “He Called Me Baby.” Her last song in the studio was “I’ll Sail My Ship Alone.”
  • Today in 1994, at the American Music Awards, Alan Jackson won two awards including Favorite Country Single for “Chattahoochee,” Whitney Houston won two for “I Will Always Love You,” and Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, and John Michael Montgomery also won awards.
  • Today in 1995, “The Woman In Me” by Shania Twain, was released.
  • Today in 2004, “Remember When” by Alan Jackson hit the number one spot on the Billboard.
  • Today in 2005, At the Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Toby Keith was the celebrity monarch, Sawyer Brown was the grand marshal, and Josh Gracin also appeared.
  • Today in 2008, the video for Tim McGraw’s song “Suspicious” debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, at a concert in Kentucky, Toby Keith waded into the audience to confront a concertgoer who threw a beer at the stage.
  • Today in 2000, CMT released Taylor Swift’s video, “White Horse.”
  • Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl, with Heidi Newfield, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and Joe Don Rooney in the crowd. The Saints beat the Colts 31-17.
  • Today in 2015, Luke Bryan spent the first of two weeks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “I See You.”
  • Today in 2015, Garth Brooks was joined by Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and Brett Keisel as he conducts a Teamates For Kids football camp.
  • Today in 2015, the Louvin Brothers were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award along with George Harrison, Flaco Jimenez and The Bee Gees at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Trustees Awards are given to producer Richard Perry and “Here You Come Again” songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
  • Today in 2017, Kane Brown scored a gold single from the RIAA for “Heaven” and a platinum nod for “Used To Love You Sober.” The same day, Tyler Farr’s single, “Whiskey In My Water” also went platinum.

TOBY KEITH PASSES AWAY AT 62

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Country singer Toby Keith has died. His family put out a brief statement on social media and his website saying “Toby Keith passed peacefully away last night on February 5th surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”

Keith told fans back in June 2022 that he was dealing with stomach cancer. The “How Do You Like Me Now?” singer made his last stage appearance at a sold out Las Vegas show in December and received the Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards in September.

Toby Keith’s debut single shot to number one and several more followed. His last was “Made In America.” Toby Keith was 62.

 

Source: NBC News

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