MAREN MORRIS DEBUTS NEW SONG, LIVE

Posted on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Brit fans at her show in London Wednesday night got a special treat from Maren Morris. The singer surprised the audience with what she explained was a new song inspired by her own experiences of wrestling with self-confidence and self-worth. Titled “Get The Hell Out Of Here,” the song drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd.

Though she has collaborated with other artists on a couple of one-offs, “Get the Hell Out of Here” would mark the first new solo music from Morris since the release of her March 2022 “Humble Quest” album. She has been teasing that she’s hard at work on some new music, so perhaps some new Maren Morris music hits country radio in the second half of the year?

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Bob Ballard

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.

MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “MARIBELLE”

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Maribelle”, a beautiful 2 year domestic shorthair kitty with a great personality. She’s a mellow girl and would be a great fit for any cat-loving individual or family. Maribelle is fully vetted and vaccinated and can’t wait to meet her new best friend!

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

LEE BRICE DEBUTS “WORK IN PROGRESS” SONG, “NO COUNTRY BOY EVER” ON INSTAGRAM

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 by Bob Ballard

On the radio, we always get to hear the finished product – so it’s kind of a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of hit country music in the process of being written.

Superstar singer/songwriter Lee Brice jumped on Instagram to give fans that peek at a “work in progress,” asking folks “New one I’ve been workin on.. what y’all think? #nocountryboyever #newmusic” The clip is just Brice and his guitar – and if the comments are any indication, fans can’t wait to hear the polished product on their local country station.

Source: Lee Brice/Instagram

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1978, Tammy Wynette was no longer d-i-v-o-r-c-e-d from George Jones as she married George Richey.
Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his first single, “Too Cold At Home.”
Today in 1993, the “Whoever’s In New England” album by Reba McEntire was certified platinum.
Today in 1994, Doug Supernaw’s “Red And Rio Grande” album was certified gold.
Today in 1994, the album, “This Is Me,” by Randy Travis was certified gold.
Today in 1996, Shania Twain was #1 on the singles charts with “No One Needs to Know.”
Today in 1997, George Strait’s single, “Carrying Your Love with Me,” topped the charts.
Today in 1998, “That’s Why I’m Here” by Kenny Chesney was the #1 song on the charts.
Today in 1998, beloved singing cowboy Roy Rogers died of heart failure at the age of 86.
Today in 2000, fresh from her appearance on PBS’ live “Capitol Fourth” telecast, Lee Ann Womack was told “I Hope You Dance” – the first single from her gold album of the same name – was again the #1 song in the country.
Today in 2000, it was revealed that Mark Chesnutt was a hero over the July 4^th Apparently, Mark came upon an overturned car in Nebraska and gave assistance while his crew called for help. He wasn’t planning to tell anybody about the incident – but word started spreading after the victim’s daughter posted a “thank you” message on his fan club’s website. Mark later said quote, “It never occurred to me that we should brag about doing something that was simply the right thing to do. We were all thankful to be able to offer assistance when someone needed help. It was definitely a case of being in the right place at the right time. I’d like to think that if something like that ever happened to my mom or someone in my family, someone would stop to take care of them.” Mark, you deserved a high-five then, and you still do.
Today in 2000, it was announced that Aaron Tippin and his wife, Thea, were expecting their second child in December. The happy couple welcomed their son, Thomas Aaron, into the world on December 1^st.
Today in 2001, Grand Ole Opry member Johnny Russell was laid to rest in Nashville. Active pallbearers at the service included Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley as well as Jim Ed Brown, Jack Greene, Billy Walker, Porter Wagoner and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Today in 2003, The Dixie Chicks perform at Dallas’ American Airlines Center despite a threat that Natalie Maines will be shot on stage.
Today in 2008, Kix Brooks runs with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley married Nashville music publicist Cassie McConnell in the Bahamas
Today in 2013, Toby Keith raised $2-million for tornado relief with a concert at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, joined by Garth Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Mel Tillis, Kellie Coffey, John Anderson and Sammy Hagar. “Beer For My Horses” got played twice.
Today in 2015, Blake Shelton filed for divorce from Miranda Lambert in Oklahoma. When the world found out about it on July 20^th – it was signed, sealed and delivered.
Today in 2016, Eric Paslay performed at a diabetes conference in Orlando, where he was introduced as an ambassador for Dexcom, a company that makes glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes.

TOBY KEITH PERFORMS POP-UP COMEBACK CONCERT – AND THEN DOES IT AGAIN

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Recent photos of Toby Keith had fans concerned for the country legend – as he looked like he’d lost a considerable amount of weight during his battle with stomach cancer. For his part, Toby has been itching to get back on stage – out of commission for quite some time as various treatments had him sitting on the sidelines. But no more.

Anxious to perform again, over the weekend Toby took the stage at Hollywood Corners, a bar that he owns in his home state of Oklahoma – and what was supposed to just be a rehearsal of sorts for Toby to test the waters ended up turning into a full blown 2 and a half hour full band show. And all reports are, the legend hasn’t lost a step.

Just in case you thought Toby expended all his energy in that one show, you don’t know Toby – as he did it again the next night! Toby expressed recently that he was hoping to get back on the road by the end of the year – and it’s still early, but it looks like “The Big Dog” is well on his way to making that happen!

Source: WhiskeyRiff

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley had his first commercial recording session and recorded his first single: “That’s All Right (Mama)” backed with Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky”. Presley had met Phillips seven months earlier when he made a demo at Phillips’s open-to-the-public studio.
Today in 1969, Merle Haggard’s single, “Working Man Blues,” hit the charts and began its climb to the top of the charts.
Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s daughter, Presley Tanita Tucker, was born.
Today in 1991, Alan Jackson’s single, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” hit #1.
Today in 1994, the single, “Every Once In a While,” by BlackHawk topped the charts.
Today in 2000, the videos, “Best of Intentions,” by Travis Tritt and “He Will, She Knows” by Kenny Rogers, premiered on CMT.
Today in 2001, Trace Adkins was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving in Nolensville, Tennessee. He was automatically charged with DUI when he refused breath and blood alcohol tests. He later pled guilty and was sober for years until January 2014, which had him embroiled in in an altercation with an impersonator. Soon after, his father passed. And then, he and Rhonda (his wife of 16 years) separated. While the couple has since finalized their divorce, Trace has since rebounded. Good for him.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley‘s single, “I’m Gonna Miss Her” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
Today in 2007, Toby Keith’s “Love Me If You Can” video airs on TV for the first time on CMT.
Today in 2013, Luke Bryan made a surprise appearance during an Alabama show in Orange Beach, Alabama. Bryan provided a vocal assist on “Love In The First Degree.”
Today in 2014, Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again” arrived at #1 on the “Billboard” country singles chart.
Today in 2014, Blake Shelton and Darius Rucker are forced to cancel July 6 appearances at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a major storm prevents travel to Prince Edward Island in Canada.
Today in 2015, the title track to Blake Shelton’s album, “Bringing Back The Sunshine,” debuted as NBC’s NASCAR theme prior to its telecast of the Coke Zero 400 from the Daytona Motor Speedway in Florida. Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the checkered flag.
Today in 2017, Brett Young threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field in Chicago, where the Cubs down the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-3, in an afternoon baseball game.

KELSEA BALLERINI STRUCK IN FACE BY THROWN OBJECT WHILE PERFORMING

Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by Bob Ballard

We’re less than two weeks removed from the harrowing incident in New York – where Bebe Rexha was performing and some concert attendee (we won’t call them a ‘fan’) hurled a cellphone at her as she performed, hitting her in the eye and causing her to drop to the stage, eventually needing stitches.

As scary as that was, it’s hard to believe it happened again – this time to Kelsea Ballerini, who was on stage Wednesday evening in Boise, Idaho when an object thrown from the crowd nailed her in the face. She stopped the show and left the stage, eventually returning to address the incident.

“Can we just talk about what happened?” Ballerini said to the crowd. “All I care about is keeping everyone safe. If you ever don’t feel safe, please let someone around you know. If anyone’s pushing too much or you just have that gut feeling, just always flag it. Don’t throw things. You know?” It’s difficult to fathom that crowds need to be told this, but here we are.

In a follow-up on Instagram, Kelsea updated her fans on the incident: “Hi. I’m fine. someone threw a bracelet, it hit me in the eye, and it more so just scared me than hurt me. We all have triggers and layers of fears way deeper than what is shown, and that’s why i walked offstage to calm down and make sure myself, band and crew, and the crowd all felt safe to continue,” she wrote. “That’s all i ever want, is for shows to feel like a safe place for us all. I love you and appreciate all of the concern, let’s make the last two shows of the heartfirst tour the best yet.”

Source: IndependentUK

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1965, Roy Rogers’ faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California.
Today in 1980, Willie Nelson’s “Electric Horseman” soundtrack album was certified gold.
Today in 1982, “Take Me Down” by Alabama peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
Today in 1991, Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” album was certified for sales of 4-million.
Today in 1992, Alan Jackson’s single, “Midnight in Montgomery,” hit # 1.
Today in 1993, Alison Krauss became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was inducted by Garth Brooks, and was the first bluegrass act to join in 31 years.
Today in 1993, Garth Brooks checked in at #1 on the Billboard country chart with “That Summer.”
Today in 1996, Joe Diffie’s “Life’s So Funny” album was certified gold.
Today in 2001, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood performed at the Delaware River & Bay Authority’s sixth annual hospital benefit.
Today in 2001, Trisha Yearwood received her first quadruple-platinum album for “(Songbook) A Collection of Hits.”
Today in 2001, it was revealed that the “Girls’ Night Out” tour, which featured Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Jamie O’Neal and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, had entered into a charitable partnership with USA Harvest. The ladies invited fans attending the shows to bring a donation of non-perishable food to collection points at each venue on the tour.
Today in 2004, Montgomery Gentry collected their first number one country single on the Billboard charts with “Will You Ever Stop Loving Me.”
Today in 2007, Toby Keith’s “Love Me If You Can” video premiered on CMT.com.
Today in 2012, actor Andy Griffith died of a heart attack at his home in Manteo, North Carolina. A GRAMMY-winner for the album, “I Love To Tell The Story – 25 Timeless Hymns,” he also appeared in the video for Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ On A Woman.”
Today in 2015, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert share the stage at the Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It marked their last concert together as a married couple. Within weeks, they announced they were over.
Today in 2015, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens a new exhibit, “Trisha Yearwood: The Song Remembers When.”
Today in 2016, Vince Gill made a surprise appearance during Joe Walsh’s concert at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater in Whites Creek, Tennessee, singing The Eagles’ “Take It To The Limit.”
Today in 2016, the Band Perry’s concert at the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, Delaware, was postponed to August over security concerns amid threats made to employees just hours before the show was set to begin.
Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton’s “Broken Halos” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, Craig Campbell visited wounded soldiers at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center.
Today in 2018, Jason Aldean’s single, “You Make It Easy,” went platinum.

CMT REVEALS “CMT SUMMER SESSIONS” LINEUP

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Bob Ballard

It’s like a country music festival, but instead of the heat, the crowds and the expense, you can enjoy it in your air conditioned living room from the comfort of your sofa – absolutely free. CMT is bringing a whole truckload of summer programming bound to excite anyone that calls themselves a country music fan.

The cornerstone of CMT’s summer lineup is “CMT Summer Sessions.” Starting July 7, the weekly series will feature live performances by some of country’s biggest names from lakeside at Southall in Franklin, Tennessee. The schedule is as follows:

July 7 (9p/8c) – Tanya Tucker

July 14 (9p/8c) – Chris Janson

July 21 (9p/8c) – BRELAND

July 28 (9p/8c) – “Summer Jams” hosted by BRELAND ft. Ashley McBryde, Chris Janson, Lee Brice & Tanya Tucker

August 4 (9p/8c) – Jordan Davis

August 11 (9p/8c) – Lee Brice

August 18 (9p/8c) – “90s Country” hosted by Lee Brice ft. Ashley McBryde, BRELAND, Chris Janson & Tanya Tucker

August 25 (9p/8c) – Ashley McBryde

On top of that, CMT is filling out their summer schedule with “CMT Summer Camp” with Tyler Hubbard; The “CMT Hot 20 Summer Countdown – 10 Year Anniversary Special” with special appearances from superstars Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery and many more (airing Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9 at 9a/8c); and, for the July 4th holiday, “CMT HOT 20 PRESENTS: LET FREEDOM SING!” – Tuesday, July 4 at 10p/9c. Broadcasting live from downtown Nashville, CMT Hot 20 Countdown will have Brad Paisley headlining this 30-minute concert special, immediately followed by a commercial-free presentation of one of the largest fireworks displays in the country, accompanied by the Nashville Symphony.

Get some fresh batteries for the remote and have your DVR’s on standby!

Source: CMT

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