- Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce.
- Today in 1968, Johnny Cash’s “comeback” was complete when his album, “Live At The Folsom Prison,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1982, George Jones’ album, “Anniversary – Ten Years Of Hits,” was released.
- Today in 1984, Gary Morris opened in the opera performance of “La Boheme” in New York City opposite Linda Ronstadt.
- Today in 1985, the album, “Rockin’ With The Rhythm,” by the Judds was released.
- Today in 1990, Dwight Yoakam’s “If There Was A Way” album was released.
- Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ album, “No Fences,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1992, Wynonna topped the country charts with her single, “No One Else On Earth.”
- Today in 1995, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander married his wife, Claudia.
- Today in 1996, Shania Twain’s self-titled album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales in excess of 9-million copies.
- Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s single, “Forever Love,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2000, John Michael Montgomery’s single, “The Little Girl,” topped the country charts.
- Today in 2000, Sweethearts of the Rodeo’s Janis Oliver married Roy Cummins.
- Today in 2001, Martina McBride’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified gold.
- Today in 2001, Joe Diffie’s “In Another World” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2008, Alan Jackson was honored as “CMT Giants” was shot in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Aiding in the tribute were George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack.
- Today in 2011, Trace Adkins sang the national anthem at Nashville’s LP Field, where the Tennessee Titans slammed the Indianapolis Colts, 27-10, in an NFL game.
- Today 2013, Eric Church was invited to the Boston Red Sox clubhouse at Fenway Park before Game 6 of the World Series.
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SAWYER BROWN RELEASES SECOND SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM
Sawyer Brown (with the help of uber-fan Blake Shelton) had a new documentary about their career on the way. They also have a new album coming out (“Desperado Troubadour”) produced by Blake. Up to this point we heard one new song (“Under This Ole Hat”) but now the band has released a second song from their first album in over a decade.
Titled “Get Me To The Stage On Time” (the name of the documentary), the track has the band sounding as if no time has passed since their heyday in the 90’s. The full album drops March 8th.
Source: TheMusicUniverse
LAINEY WILSON ANNOUNCES “HEART LIKE A TRUCK” FUND
Lainey Wilson has worked long and hard to get where she is – and now her country star status is enabling her to embark on a new journey: lifting others up.
This week Lainey announced the creation of her “Heart Like A Truck” Fund, a philanthropic endeavor that she hopes will help a wide array of charities and causes. In an interview on SiriusXM this week, Lainey explained. “I’m so excited to be able to finally do this. To be able to give back because that’s what it’s all about and that’s what I’m finally able to do. The truth is I feel like I’m just in a place where I can do that. I think finding certain organizations and charities I’m passionate about, going to all these different cities, and seeing what the need is will really fill my cup. And we all need a little cup filling.” For more information on the fund, visit Lainey’s website.
Source: WhiskeyRiff
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt earned a platinum album for “Almost Goodbye.”
- Today in 1997, Clint Black’s “Nothing But the Taillights” was certified gold.
- Today in 1997, Johnny Cash announced he had a form of Parkinson’s disease. As a result, he canceled plans to promote his memoirs “Cash: The Autobiography” and a CD. It was eventually discovered that he had been misdiagnosed and actually had autonomic neuropathy, a condition that related to diabetes.
- Today in 1998, Sara Evans released her breakthrough album, “No Place That Far.”
- Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was certified double platinum.
- Today in 2001, Garth Brooks announced plans to release one more album before going into retirement at the end of 2001. Garth acknowledged that many of his friends and business associates had begged him to avoid using the word “retirement.” Garth explained, “I can only be as honest as I can be. I don’t know how else to say it: I’m here to announcement my retirement. It’s a thing I feel good about.”
- Today in 2004, Florence County, South Carolina celebrated Josh Turner Day when he performed at the Florence Civic Center.
- Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney locked in a #1 single on the Billboard country chart with “Don’t Blink.”
- Today in 2012, Jason Aldean raised $509,000 for charity with his annual Concert for the Cure at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas.
- Today in 2013, Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and songwriter/producer Jack Clement were officially inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
- Today in 2014, Sam Hunt’s debut album, “Montevallo,” was released.
- Today in 2015, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild debuted the fashion line, Fair Child.
- Today in 2018, Rory Feek walked his daughter, Hopie, down the aisle as she marries her fiancée, Wendy, at Feek’s farm in Pottsville, Tennessee.
- Today in 2020, Jerry Lee Lewis was honored with “Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years Of The Killer,” an online benefit for World Vision with Willie Nelson, Chris Janson, Mickey Gilley, Marty Stuart, Elton John, Tom Jones and Lee Ann Womack.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “AJAX”
This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Ajax”, a 6 year old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Ajax is a friendly guy who’s housebroken, and walks well on a leash. Ajax know some commands and would be a great fit for any family. Ajax gets along great with other dogs, cats and kids and would love to meet you!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Ajax 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 Ajax with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
GARTH BROOKS ANNOUNCES 14TH STUDIO ALBUM, “TIME TRAVELER”
We already knew that Garth Brooks was coming up with his third “Limited Series” boxed set. We also knew that new music would be included. Now we know the rest of the story.
Garth’s new music will be coming in the form of a new album, titled “Time Traveler.” The album will be one of the seven discs included in the upcoming “Limited Series” boxed set available exclusively through Bass Pro Shops. Also included in the set will be 2014’s “Man Against Machine,” 2016’s “Gunslinger,” 2019’s 3-disc “Triple Live” and 2020’s “Fun.”. You can pre-order the complete boxed set here. The collection comes out November 7, with orders purchased online shipping in mid-November.
Source: TheTennessean
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1969, Waylon Jennings married his wife, Jessi Colter.
- Today in 1976, Charlie Daniels’ “Fire On The Mountain” album was released.
- Today in 1978, Anne Murray’s “You Needed Me” single was certified gold.
- Today in 1993, the video, “Livin’, Lovin’, And Rockin’ That Jukebox,” by Alan Jackson video was released.
- Today in 1993, Trisha Yearwood’s album, “The Song Remembers When,” was released.
- Today in 1993, Dwight Yoakam’s “This Time” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the Tractors’ self-titled debut album and Joe Diffie’s “Third Rock From The Sun” album were both certified gold.
- Today in 1998, John Michael Montgomery raised over $14,000 for the Jessamine Humane Society at his Putt for Paws golf tournament and concert. He noted, quote, “We have a moral obligation to take care of these homeless animals. After all, we domesticated them.”
- Today in 1999, LeAnn Rimes’ self-titled album was released.
- Today in 1999, Alan Jackson’s album, “Under The Influence,” was released.
- Today in 2000, Garth Brooks was in Nashville to celebrate the milestone of selling 100-million album in the last decade. He is the only recording artist to accomplish this incredible feat, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Plus, Garth is also credited as being the fastest selling artist in RIAA history, and the only artist with four albums that have sold over 10-million copies each (“No Fences,” “Ropin’ The Wind,” “The Hits,” and “Double Live”). The same day, he announced his intention to retire.
- Today in 2001, Garth Brooks announced that he planned to release one more album – “Scarecrow” – before going into retirement at the end of 2001. Garth acknowledged that many of his friends and business associates had begged him to avoid using the word “retirement.” Garth explained, “I can only be as honest as I can be. I don’t know how else to say it: I’m here to announce my retirement. It’s a thing I feel good about.”
- Today in 2002, the Statler Brothers went into retirement, playing their final date as a touring act at the Salem Civic Center in Virginia. Their last song: “Amazing Grace.”
- Today in 2004, Sugarland’s debut album, “Twice The Speed Of Life” was released.
- Today in 2006, Reba McEntire was celebrated in the first “CMT Giants” concert at Los Angeles’ Kodak Theatre. Participants included Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna, Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Nettles and LeAnn Rimes.
- Today in 2011, Taylor Swift welcomed a surprise guest, Shawn Colvin, to sing “Sunny Came Home” during a concert at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.
- Today in 2015, Chris Stapleton’s “Nobody To Blame” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Unforgettable,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
- Today in 2018, Kane Brown was featured when Nashville Lifestyles magazine unveiled its annual list of the city’s 25 Most Beautiful People. Also included are new artist Ryan Griffin, “Tequila” songwriter Nicolle Galyon and Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren Akins.
- Today in 2018, Josh Turner’s gospel album, “I Serve A Savior,” arrived on store shelves.
- Today in 2018, Lady A performed an acoustic concert in Boston, helping to raise $123,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
- Today in 2019, Scotty McCreery performed in the United Kingdom for the first time, launching at Bush Hall in London.
- Today in 2020, Jason Aldean’s single, “Blame It On You,” hit the airwaves.
DARIUS RUCKER PRESENTED WITH 2023 CMA HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Darius Rucker was on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Monday and Kelly walked him up to the topic of helping others. Darius relayed some stories about his childhood, where his mother instilled in him the importance of helping others. Kelly used that as a bridge to a big surprise for the country singer.
“For your many, many charitable efforts over the years, and for helping those who need help, CMA is actually honoring you as the Humanitarian of the Year.” At this point a staffer walked out and presented Rucker with the trophy, while the country singer seemed dumbfounded. “Wow” was all he could say for a moment, over and over. It came as shock to Darius, who exclaimed, “I really did not know that!”
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the “Feels So Right” and “Mountain Music” albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums “Roll On” and “The Closer You Get” also go double-platinum
- Today in 1997, Tim McGraw’s “Everywhere” traveled to #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 2003, Gary Allan took the top spot in Billboard with “Tough Little Boys.”
- Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s singles, “American Soldier” and “As Good As I Once Was,” went gold.
- Today in 2007, Hank Williams Jr. was honored in a “CMT Giants” concert shot at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre. Guests included Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toby Keith, Steven Tyler, Gretchen Wilson, Buddy Guy and Terry Bradshaw.
- Today in 2008, Craig Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry, performing “Rose Colored Glasses” and “International Harvester.” Kristy Lee Cook also made her Opry debut the same night.
- Today in 2010, Taylor Swift’s album, “Speak Now,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2015, the Oak Ridge Boys, The Browns and guitarist Grady Martin were inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
- Today in 2019, Chris Lane and former “bachelorette” Lauren Bushnell were married in Nashville. They welcomed their first child – a son – in December 2020 and announced in June 2022 that they’re expecting their second child later this month!
- Today in 2020, Old Dominion’s self-titled album was released.
CHRIS STAPLETON HEADLINING FIRST-EVER “HEROES & HEADLINERS” CONCERT
Chris Stapleton will be one of the headliners for the inaugural “Heroes & Headliners” concert to recognize and pay tribute to veterans and their families. The concert, put on by Walmart, will also feature rock band Imagine Dragons and r&b singer H.E.R. The concert will be held at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater and will highlight donations of up to $4M for veteran organizations from Walmart, its customers, and the Walmart Foundation.
The concert will be held on Veteran’s Day (November 11) and will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek. Fans will be able to stream the sold-out concert live on Walmart.com/Live, Facebook, X/Twitter and YouTube.
Source: The Music Universe
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