Scotty McCreery surprised fans Friday with the announcement that a new EP was on the way. On Instagram he told his followers, “I’m excited to announce my new EP, ‘Scooter & Friends,’ drops July 18th! It’s a collection of songs with features from some of my friends @hootieofficial, @leebrice, and @imcharliewilson.” The song with Hootie & The Blowfish, “Bottle Rocket,” came out a few weeks back. With news of the EP, Scotty’s song with Charlie Wilson, “Once Upon A Bottle of Wine,” dropped. The third song, with Lee Brice, is yet to be released.
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This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold.
- Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People”
- Today in 1982, the “My Home’s In Alabama” album by Alabama was certified platinum.
- Today in 1984, Vern Gosdin reached #1 with the single, “I Can Tell By The Way You Dance.”
- Today in 1987,T. Oslin’s “‘80’s Ladies” album was released.
- Today in 1987, Highway 101’s self-titled debut album was released.
- Today in 1993, Kenny Chesney signed his first recording contract, with Capricorn Records.
- Today in 1995, Garth Brooks received a star in front of Capitol Records on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He buried the masters to his album, “The Hits,” underneath the star.
- Today in 1998, Pam Tillis released her album, “Every Time,” featuring the hit single “I Said A Prayer.”
- Today in 1998, Faith Hill’s “Faith” album was certified both gold and platinum.
- Today in 1998, Jeff Foxworthy’s “Games Rednecks Play” album was certified triple Platinum.
- Today in 1998, Mindy McCready’s “If I Don’t Stay The Night” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Faith Hill’s “This Kiss” single was certified gold.
- Today in 2000, Pam Tillis was moonlighting as a gas station attendant in Nashville. Pam pumped gas as a “Celebrity Pumper” as part of a Nashville radio station promotion.
- Today in 2001, Chet Atkins succumbed to cancer after a valiant fight. An influential guitarist and producer who helped create “The Nashville Sound,” he entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973 and later, earned a Lifetime Achievement award from the GRAMMYS.
- Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes, No Shirt No Problems” album, took the top spot on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart back from the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack.
- Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney got engaged to Tiffany Fallon while aboard a cruise ship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
- Today in 2014, Maddie & Tae’s debut single, “Girl In a Country Song,” was released.
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: DAISY
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Daisy”, a 5 year old Lab/Retreiver mix who loves attention, enjoys going for short walks, loves playing in the pool, and walks well on a leash. Daisy knows a few commands, does well with other dogs and doesn’t mind cats. Daisy is fully vetted, chipped, spayed, vaccinated, and ready to find her ‘furr-ever’ home!
And since Daisy is the Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $100 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Daisy 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 Daisy with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Tim McGraw Cancels Colorado Show Amid Recovery From Back Surgery
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Tim McGraw is bouncing back from multiple surgeries, but he hasn’t bounced all the way back. As he continues to recover, he’s had to cancel a show scheduled for July 21 at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado. Tim’s replacement for the gig has already been announced: Cross Canadian Ragweed. For those feeling the lineup change is a deal-breaker, full refunds are being offered.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded “Make The World Go Away“ at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series “The Jimmy Dean Show.”
- Today in 1987, Reba McEntire filed for divorce from Charlie Battles.
- Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s video, “It’s All About To Change,” was released.
- Today in 1996, Trace Adkins released his debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” and Wade Hayes released his second album, “On A Good Night.”
- Today in 1997, more than 70 artists and musicians paid tribute at a Ryman Auditorium concert on Chet Atkins Day. Among the night’s performers were Steve Wariner, Ray Stevens, Ronnie McDowell, Mark Knopfler, Marty Stuart, Bobby Bare and Hank Williams III.
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “Shania Twain Live” video was certified gold.
- Today in 1999, Tanya Tucker gave birth to her third child, daughter Layla, who arrived at 5:48pm local time in a Nashville hospital. She also has two other children, daughter Presley and son Beau.
- Today in 2000, 12-year-old Billy Gilman made his Grand Ole Opry debut during the televised portion of the show.
- Today in 2002, SHeDAISY’s album, “Knock On The Sky” and Ty Herndon’s “This Is Ty Herndon: Greatest Hits” project arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Trace Adkins made his tenth and final appearance on ABC-TV’s “Politically Incorrect.” The show was cancelled soon after.
- Today in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were married at Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Sydney, Australia. Special moments at the service included Keith singing his hit, “Making Memories Of Us,” to his bride.
- Today in 2014, the video for “Somethin’ Bad,” the Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood, premiered on CMT, MTV and VH1.
- Today in 2015, Reba McEntire sold her Beverly Park estate for $22.5-million. The purchase price in 2003 was a mere $9-million.
- Today in 2019, Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, present a check for nearly $219,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin in memory of their late son, River.
- Today in 2019, Thomas Rhett picks up a gold single from the RIAA for “Look What God Gave Her.”
- Today in 2020, the Dixie Chicks changed their name to ‘The Chicks’ to remove connotations of Confederate history. This came two weeks after Lady Antebellum changed their name to ‘Lady A.’
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: STORMIE
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Stormie”, a 4 year old domestic tabby cat who is kind of a lazy gal who loves to lay around and watch birds. She likes to play with teaser toys and loves to cuddle. Stormie would love to curl up on the couch with you and be your new best friend! Stormie gets along well with other cats and doesn’t seem to mind dogs. Stormie is dewormed, fully vetted and vaccinated, spayed, and ready to meet you!
And because Stormie is the pet of the week, her adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Stormie or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.
Check out our visit about Stormie with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Zach Top Unveils Details On Sophomore Album
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Those country fans eagerly awaiting Zach Top‘s sophomore album, the wait is almost over. The rising star announced on his Instagram yesterday, “The subtle hints and cryptic announcements are over. Your new favorite summer banger, ‘Good Times & Tan Lines,’ is out now! And if that’s not enough, my second record, ‘Ain’t In It For My Health,’ will be out 8/29.” And if fans were worried that Zach would move away from the retro sound he’s known for, they’ll be reassured by the first track from his upcoming album.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1972, Elvis Presley’s afternoon performance during a four-show stand in New York is taped for a future album: “Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden.” Future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban was a backing vocalist, and Bob Dylan was in the audience.
- Today in 1978, Willie Nelson’s remake of Hoagy Carmichael’s “Georgia On My Mind” tops the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1985, the album, “Have I Got A Deal For You,” by Reba McEntire was released.
- Today in 1989, Clint Black topped the country charts with his single, “Better Man.”
- Today in 1994, Vince Gill hit #1 with the single, “Whenever You Come Around.”
- Today in 1997 Harlan Howard was added to the National Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Phil Spector and Joni Mitchell. Howard wrote “Busted” and “I Fall To Pieces,” among many others.
- Today in 1998, Patty Loveless’ album, “Long Stretch Of Lonesome,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, former Oak Ridge Boys member Steve Sanders was found dead at the age of 45 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Today in 1999, John Berry was a part of President and Mrs. George Bush’s “Milestones and Miracles” birthday celebration in Houston. John, Larry Gatlin and Michael W. Smith performed “O Sole Mio” together accompanied by a 52-piece orchestra.
- Today in 2002, Howard Bellamy (of the Bellamy Brothers) married songwriter/producer Sharon Vaughn at the Bellamys’ Florida ranch.
- Today in 2012, Wynonna Judd married her husband, Highway 101 drummer Cactus Moser, at her home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. It was his first marriage, her third.
- Today in 2013, the Eli Young Band’s single, “Drunk Last Night,” hit the airwaves.
The Band Perry Returns To Country Music With New Lineup
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They’re back! Once the hottest thing in country music (way back in the early 2010s), The Band Perry stepped towards a pop career that never took off. A decade later, the band (with a slightly different lineup) is firmly back in the country music genre. The family band is still a family band, but replacing brother Neil Perry is Kimberly Perry‘s husband, Johnny Costello. Brother Reid Perry remains with the band. The new lineup performed over the weekend on CMA Fest’s Hard Rock Stage as part of CMA Fest in Downtown Nashville. In a statement, the band said, “After stepping away to take a break and evolve, we’re feeling more grounded, more fired-up, and more connected to our roots than ever. Country music has always been home for us, and we feel so grateful to still have a seat at the table. We’re bringing everything we’ve lived, everything we’ve learned, and a whole new energy into this next season. We can’t wait to share what’s coming.”
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1984, Lorrie Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1989, the “River Of Time” album by the Judds was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Tammy Wynette’s album, “Tammy’s Greatest Hits,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1989, Kathy Mattea had the #1 single in the country with “Come From The Heart.”
- Today in 1993, Reba McEntire and Linda Davis recorded “Does He Love You.”
- Today in 1994, the “Indian Outlaw” video by Tim McGraw was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Patty Loveless’ “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” topped the country singles charts.
- Today in 1998, the “Greatest Hits” album by Clay Walker was released.
- Today in 1999, Kenny Rogers received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th annual Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Awards dinner.
- Today in 2002, Trace Adkins performed a special benefit concert at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. The concert will raise money for the charities of the BellSouth Senior Classic at Gaylord Opryland which include: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, Family & Children’s Service and Tennessee Lions Charities.
- Today in 2002, Cyndi Thomson’s debut album, “My World,” was certified gold.
- Today in 2008, Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ On a Woman” was released.
- Today in 2009, George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” The Kingston Trio’s “Tom Dooley” and The Stanley Brothers’ “Rank Stranger” were added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
- Today in 2013, Carrie Underwood was pulled over for speeding directly following her performance at Nashville’s LP Field.
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