MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: MAYA

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Maya”, a beautiful 6 1/2 year old Domestic Shorthair/Mix kitty. Maya loves people, loves attention, and adores kids. Maya would make a great addition to any family, and would love to meet you! Like all pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, Maya is also fully vetted and vaccinated.

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

BRETT YOUNG ANNOUNCES “DANCE WITH YOU” 2023 TOUR

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Brett Young‘s fall just got a lot busier. The singer announced his “Dance With You” tour (named after the singer’s most recent single) yesterday, to kick off September 14th in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and wrap up October 14th in Tacoma, Washington. The tour will initially cover twelve dates. Opening acts will be Jake Scott and Griffen Palmer (with both opening on several of the dates). Tickets go on sale tomorrow, but presale kicked off yesterday for fans that signed up through Brett’s website. See the tour itinerary below:

Brett Young’s Fall 2023 Dance With You Tour Dates

Sept. 14 — Bethlehem, Pa.*
Sept. 28 — Normal, Ill. ^
Sept. 29 — Sioux Falls, Ind. *
Sept. 30 — Omaha, Ne. *
Oct. 1 — Denver, Colo.+
Oct. 4 — Bakersfield, Calif. +
Oct. 5 — Las Vegas, Nev.+
Oct. 6 — Sandy, Utah*
Oct. 7 — Rexburg, Ida. +
Oct. 12 — Boise, Ida. +
Oct. 13 — Moscow, Ida. +
Oct. 14 — Tacoma, Wash.

*with Griffen Palmer
^with Jake Scott
+with Jake Scott and Griffen Palmer

Source: TasteOfCountry

This day in Country Music History

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1951, MGM releases Hank Williams’ “Hey, Good Lookin'”
Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers‘ single, “Lucille,” was certified gold.
Today in 1995, “The Woman in Me” album by Shania Twain was certified platinum.
Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Wide Open Spaces” was certified gold.
Today in 1999, George Jones’ “Cold Hard Truth” album was released.
Today in 2000, Wynonna was officially divorced from her first husband, Arch Kelley.
Today in 2001, Lonestar‘s single, “I’m Already There” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
Today in 2001, New York City’s Mayor Rudy Guiliani declared June 22^nd as “Reba McEntire Day” as Reba ended her triumphant run as Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”
Today in 2002, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Lawrence kicked off their “Rockin’ Roadhouse Tour” in Fargo, North Dakota.
Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill opens in Oklahoma City. The singer was on hand for an opening-day ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Today in 2006, Josh Turner’s “Would You Go With Me” video premiered on CMT along with Brooks & Dunn’s “Building Bridges” featuring Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow
Today in 2011, Glen Campbell revealed in “People” magazine that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the issues it posed in remembering lyrics, he launched and completed a farewell concert tour that was documented in the film, “I’ll Be Me.”
Today in 2014, Justin Moore performed “Lettin’ The Night Roll” in a surprise appearance during Blake Shelton’s concert at Little Rock’s Verizon Arena.
Today in 2017, Sam Hunt’s “Montevallo” album went triple-platinum.
Today in 2018, Dan + Shay’s self-titled album was released.
Today in 2019, Lady A played a free show for soldiers stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Today in 2019, Luke Combs’ EP “The Prequel” debuted at #1 on the “Billboard” country albums chart.
Today in 2019, Easton Corbin performs the first of six free concerts for enlisted men and women, launching the tour at Lauglin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas.
Today in 2019, the mayor of Shreveport extended a formal apology to singer Carla Cooke for the city’s treatment of her father, Sam Cooke, who was jailed in 1963 when he protested a motel refusing to accommodate him because he was Black. Cooke wrote the country hits “Good Times” and “Bring It On Home To Me.”
Today in 2021, Reba McEntire’s Grand Ole Opry performance of “Is There Life Out There” is shot by NBC for “Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular.”
Today in 2021, Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley joined First Lady Jill Biden as she conducts a vaccine promotion event in downtown Nashville.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD DROPS TRACK LIST FOR “DENIM & RHINESTONES” DELUXE EDITION

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Carrie Underwood is a year into the run of her album “Denim & Rhinestones,” but she had some new music she wanted to release – so instead of continuing to work on a totally new album, she announced last week that a deluxe edition of her last album would be coming soon. Along with that announcement, she dropped one of the new tracks from the collection, “Take Me Out”

A week later, we know a little more about the project. Carrie announced yesterday that the collection would have six new songs tacked on – and she dropped the track list as well. “Out Of That Truck” and “Take Me Out” have already been released; the four other new songs will come out with the album itself on September 22.

Check out the complete track list below:

1. “Denim & Rhinestones”
2. “Velvet Heartbreak”
3. “Ghost Story”
4. “Hate My Heart”
5. “Burn”
6. “Crazy Angels”
7. “Faster”
8. “Pink Champagne”
9. “Wanted Woman”
10. “Poor Everybody Else”
11. “She Don’t Know”
12. “Garden”
13. “Out of That Truck” *
14. “Give Her That” *
15. “Drunk and Hungover” *
16. “Damage” *
17. “Take Me Out” *
18. “She Don’t Know” (live from Denim & Rhinestones Tour) *

* – Deluxe Edition tracks

Source: TheBoot

This day in Music History

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart.
Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with “You’re My Best Friend.”
Today in 1976, Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles in Oklahoma. They divorced in 1987.
Today in 1988, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Wild Streak” album was released.
Today in 1991, Juice Newton’s “Juice Newton – Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
Today in 1994, the video, “Livin’, Lovin’ And Rockin’ That Jukebox,” by Alan Jackson was certified platinum.
Today in 1995, John Berry’s daughter, Caelan, was born.
Today in 1996, Tracy Lawrence hit #1 with the single, “Time Marches On.”
Today in 1996, Wynonna’s daughter, Grace Pauline Kelly, was born.
Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina’s video, “That’s The Way,” premiered on CMT.
Today in 2000, Patty Loveless kicked off her first major tour in two years.
Today in 2001, Alan Jackson was chosen for induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s debut album, “Here for the Party” was certified gold and platinum.
Today in 2014, Luke Bryan headlined a stadium for the first time at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Supporting acts include Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, and Cole Swindell.
Today in 2014, Lucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 2018, Kane Brown collected gold singles from the RIAA for “Found You” and “There Goes My Everything,” plus a double-platinum award for “Heaven” and a triple-platinum single for his Lauren Alaina collaboration, “What Ifs.”
Today in 2019, Chris Pratt received two pigs for his birthday from his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger. The pets are named Tim and Faith.
Today in 2019, the Willie Nelson album ,”Ride Me Back Home,” was released.

LUKE BRYAN CREATED A SPECIAL MOMENT FOR SOLDIER AND HIS WIFE

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Luke Bryan helped create a very special memory for one couple Friday night at his show in Darien, New York. He called up a young fan named Shannon as he launched in to his hit “Country On.” He told the crowd, “So Shannon’s husband has been fighting overseas for a couple of years, and I wanna get her to help me. Come up here with me right now,” and once the fan got on stage he gave her a big hug.

The special memory part came when the crowd went wild, clueing Shannon in that something was happening behind her. She turned around to see her husband, in uniform, walking out from the side of the stage. The couple hugged, Shannon cried, the crowd cheered, and all the while Luke kept strumming along.

Source: TasteOfCountry

This day in Country Music History

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton entered the Top 40 chart.
Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s single, “But You Know That I Love You,” graced the top of the country charts.
Today in 1991, Mickey Gilley’s “Encore” album was certified gold.
Today in 1992, the Mavericks debuted on the charts with the single, “Hey Good Lookin’.”
Today in 1995, George Jones and Tammy Wynette released the reunion album, “One.”
Today in 2000, Martina McBride and Loretta Lynn were among the acts set to kick off the Opry’s series of Tuesday matinee shows.
Today in 2000, Sammy Kershaw’s album, “Sammy Kershaw Covers The Hits,” arrived in stores. The project was a collection of cover tunes that he recorded over the previous seven years. The album includes such classics as “Third Rate Romance,” “Memphis, Tennessee” and “If I Fell.”
Today in 2000, Amanda Wilkinson became a high school graduate.
Today in 2001, it was announced that Chely Wright was tapped to join Luther Vandross, the Irish Tenors, the Pointer Sisters and event host Barry Bostwick of ABC-TV’s “Spin City” for the annual “Capitol Fourth Concert.”
Today in 2001,T. Oslin told Billboard.com that her latest album, “Live Close By, Visit Often,” would probably be her last release.
Today in 2005, Gretchen Wilson received the key to the city of Pocahontas, Illinois, when she returns to her hometown to cut the ribbon on a new ball field concession stand she donated to the community. The event takes place at the renamed Gretchen Wilson Park
Today in 2007, the Academy of Country Music presented the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award to Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams and songwriter Harlan Howard at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Buck Owens receives the Jim Reeves International Award.
Today in 2009, Steel Magnolia was introduced on the season premiere of CMT’s competition “Can You Duet.” Judges for the season include Big Kenny, Naomi Judd and Big Machine executive Scott Borchetta.
Today in 2011, “Remind Me,” Brad Paisley’s duet with Carrie Underwood, hit the airwaves.
Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s single, “Cruise,” went quadruple-platinum. The same day, Luke Bryan’s “Doin’ My Thing” album also went platinum.
Today in 2014, Rascal Flatts collected a gold single from the RIAA for “Rewind.”
Today in 2015, Willie Nelson endorsed Democrat Bernie Sanders for president.
Today in 2015, Luke Bryan became the first country artist to headline TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. He was joined on the bill by Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch. FGL returned to the stage during Bryan’s set to collab on “The Only Way I Know.”
Today in 2016, a spokesperson for Don McLean indicated the “Crying” singer had reached a settlement in his divorce with his wife, Patrisha, receiving $10-million.
Today in 2016, stars of the ABC series, “Nashville,” performed in Dublin, Ireland, to conclude the cast’s first-ever international tour. The lineup included Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio.
Today in 2017, Dylan Scott took home a gold single from the RIAA, for “My Girl.”
Today in 2017, Canaan Smith’s rental car is broken into while he’s on tour in San Jose. Thieves make off with a guitar, a computer and concert equipment.
Today in 2018, Ashley McBryde’s brother, William McBryde Jr., a veteran who was previously stationed in Iraq, died at his home in Russellville, Arkansas.

ERIC CHURCH MAKES HIS BID TO BECOME AN NBA OWNER

Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Michael Jordan has decided to divest himself of his majority ownership in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. As he’s looking to sell, buyers are lining up – and one of them is country superstar Eric Church.

Eric, a native North Carolinian and major supporter of the state’s pro sports teams, has joined with a group of buyers who are finalizing a deal to buy a majority stake franchise.

Although an agreement has been tentatively reached between Jordan and the prospective buyers, the transfer of ownership must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors before being finalized. So Eric Church the businessman (Whiskey Jypsi) and country singer is hoping to add sports mogul to his resume.

Source: TasteOfCountry

This day in Country Music History

Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1914, Lester Flatt was born in Duncan’s Chapel, Tennessee. Along with partner Earl Scruggs, he rose out of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys to become a leading figure in the development of bluegrass, joining the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985.
Today in 1956, Doug Brooks was born in Atlanta, Georgia. After changing his name to Doug Stone–to avoid confusion with Garth Brooks–he reeled off more than a dozen consecutive hits in the 1990s, including “I’d Be Better Off (In A Pine Box)” and “Warning Labels”
Today in 1960, Grand Ole Opry member Loretta Lynn made her debut on the country charts with her first single release, “Honky Tonk Girl,” on the Zero label.
Today in 1976, Country Music Hall of Fame member Eddy Arnold entered the charts for the 100^th time with “Cowboy.” He was the first artist to accumulate a three-digit list of charted titles.
Today in 1982, Conway Twitty scored a chart topper with the Pointer Sisters’ pop hit, “Slow Hand.”
Today in 1986, Ricky Van Shelton showcases for CBS executives Rick Blackburn and Steve Buckingham at The Stockyard, singing Ernest Tubb’s “Thanks A Lot” and Merle Haggard’s “Hungry Eyes.”
Today in 1992, Diamond Rio hit #1 with the single, “Norma Jean Riley.”
Today in 1993, Patty Loveless tops the Billboard country chart with “Blame It On Your Heart”
Today in 1995, following his admission of guilt on drug possession charges, Ty Herndon released a videotaped apology to his fans while in rehab.
Today in 1998, Loretta Lynn made a special appearance on the Friday Night Opry, opening with her first #1 country hit, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’,” from 1966. She followed with “We’ve Come a Long Way Baby” from 1978 and rounded out her set with the hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” Next, she performed “How Great Thou Art” without accompaniment, and received a standing ovation. She finished with her signature tune, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
Today in 2000, it became official — Garth Brooks was certified as selling 100-million albums.
Today in 2001, a lot of great albums arrived in stores. K.T. Oslin’s “Live Close By, Visit Often;” Chris Cagle’s reissued “Play It Loud” album, “The Very Best of Asleep At The Wheel” and “Joy” from Willie Nelson & Friends were released.
Today in 2004, Keith Urban’s “Raining On Sunday” ranked #1 when CMT presents “40 Sexiest Videos”
Today in 2005, Big & Rich were made honorary marshals of Deadwood, South Dakota.
Today in 2006, Taylor Swift’s debut single, “Tim McGraw,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2008, Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame during a ceremony in New York.
Today in 2013, Music journalist and author Chet Flippo died in his sleep at Nashville’s Saint Thomas Hospital. Affiliated at various times with “Rolling Stone,” “Billboard” and CMT, he was also a background vocalist on the title track of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s album “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”

LUKE COMBS WORKING ON NEW MUSIC WITH SHENANDOAH

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Luke Combs has always had a healthy respect and love for the artists that were big in the 80’s and 90’s – from his killer cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” to bringing country legend Vince Gill on stage at CMA Fest to sing with him. And now, another country act of that time is getting some love from Luke.

Posting to Instagram this week, the band Shenandoah. who put up a pic of Luke and lead singer Marty Raybon, with the caption “Good times in the studio today with @lukecombs. We have some exciting things in the works. Stay tuned!”

New music? New version of a Shenandoah classic? No clue yet, but do as the band says and “stay tuned!”

Source: WhiskeyRiff

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