- Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ single, “Elvira,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Ricky Skaggs topped the country charts with “Lovin’ Only Me.”
- Today in 1992, Pam Tillis’ “Put Yourself In My Place” album was certified Gold, her first.
- Today in 1993, the “It’s Your Call” album by Reba McEntire was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence’s “Texas Tornado” topped the charts.
- Today in 1997, Alan Jackson made a little history by becoming the first artist ever to win six times as Male Vocalist of the Year at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards.
- Today in 1998, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified quadruple platinum.
- Today in 1999, Travis Tritt, his wife, Theresa, and their 1-year-old daughter, Tyler, welcomed new son, Tristan James into the family at a Nashville hospital.
- Today in 2000, the Country Music Association announced Charley Pride and Faron Young as the year’s inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame. They were the final members to be installed before the Hall moved into a new building in downtown Nashville.
- Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack’s album, “I Hope You Dance,” was certified gold just 3 weeks after its release.
- Today in 2001, Tim McGraw’s “Grown Men Don’t Cry” moved in to the top spot on the “Billboard” country singles list.
- Today in 2002, it was confirmed that Tim McGraw had inked a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster for an estimated $1.5-million.
- Today in 2002, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow appeared on “CMT Crossroads,” which was taped the previous month on the Sony Pictures lot in Los Angeles. In addition to their own material, they offer a duet on the Johnny Cash & June Carter classic, “Jackson.”
- Today in 2011, Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, author Allen Toussaint and composer John Bettis are added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2013, Darius Rucker sang the national anthem at the AT&T Center in San Antonio during the NBA finals. The Spurs defeated the Miami Heat, 114-104.
- Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert appears on the cover of Us Weekly magazine, where she details the diet and exercise changes she made in losing 45 pounds.
- Today in 2015, Kacey Musgraves took part as brand ambassador as Zodiac vodka throws a launch party at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville.
- Today in 2015, Cam’s “Burning House” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2015, independent artist Luke Combs posted “Hurricane” up for sale on iTunes. The track scored him a recording deal with Columbia and ultimately, became his first hit two years later.
- Today in 2018, John Berry received a key to the city when he played The Foundry in Athens, Georgia, as the community observed John Berry Day.
- Today in 2018, Scotty McCreery married Gabi Dugal in North Carolina. The couple’s first dance was to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and Scotty also sang “This Is It” at the reception.
- Today in 2019, Chris Lane got engaged to Laura Bushnell at her parents’ home in Oregon, employing a song he wrote for the occasion, “Big, Big Plans.” The lovebirds got married the following October and since then, welcomed their first son (in January 2021). Of course the happy couple just announced they’re expecting their second child this October!
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MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “DAISY”
This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Daisy”, a good-natured 5 month old German Shepherd mix pup. Daisy has a great disposition and is very smart and trainable. She’s a little skittish around other dogs, but seems to get along with cats. Like all pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, Daisy is fully vetted and vaccinated. Daisy would make some lucky family a great companion and would love to meet you!
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:
LUKE BRYAN’S WIFE AND MOM TALK DOING A REALITY SHOW
Would Luke Bryan and his family ever sign on for a reality show? Depends on who you ask. LeClaire Bryan – the singer’s mom – and wife Caroline Bryan were part of a special taping of the “Got It From My Momma” podcast during CMA Fest last week – and the subject of reality shows came up. Would the family be interested? Mom spoke up first. “Somewhere down the line, we probably would,” LeClaire said “‘Cause we get along so good, and we just love being together. Why not do something fun?” Caroline, however, was more hesitant.
“Well, I don’t know. We’re just so super – when Luke’s not on the road or doing his stuff, we’re super private,” she explains. “Everybody tells us, ‘Man, y’all suck at Instagram,’ because we don’t constantly do those selfies … that’s kind of family time. So I don’t know,” Caroline continued. “If we ever did something like that, it would be a big step that we’re not totally comfortable with.”
The two women were quick to add that “nothing is in the works” – and for now, fans will have to be satisfied with peeking in on the Bryan family on social media. See the entire discussion below.
Source: TasteOfCountry
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1969, “Hee Haw” with Roy Clark & Buck Owens premiered on CBS TV. Despite its popularity, the show was soon canceled, but thrived in syndication for over 20 more years.
- Today in 1974, “Annie’s Song” by John Denver entered the Top 40 chart.
- Today in 1982, the albums, “Always On My Mind” and “Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be),” by Willie Nelson were certified platinum.
- Today in 1983, Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1984, the “Deliver” album by the Oak Ridge Boys was certified gold.
- Today in 1986, Exiles’ “Greatest Hits” album was released.
- Today in 1990, the “Full Access” video by Hank Williams Jr. was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Minnie Pearl performed in Joliet, Illinois, in what turned out to be her final show. She suffered a stroke two days later.
- Today in 1993, Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Might Be A Redneck If …” album was released.
- Today in 1998, Billy Ray Cyrus crushed the competition in balloting for the 32nd Annual TNN/Music City News Awards. He took home five awards including male artist of the year, album of the year (“Cover to Cover”), single of the year and song of the year (“It’s All the Same to Me”) and video of the year (“Three Little Words”). Neal McCoy was named Entertainer of the Year.
- Today in 2001, Jamie O’Neal made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” video debuted on CMT.com
- Today in 2010, Kellie Pickler got engaged to Kyle Jacobs – they married New Year’s Day, 2011.
- Today in 2012, Blake Shelton’s video for “Over” first aired on CMT.
- Today in 2013, Dwight Yoakam performed “Streets Of Bakersfield,” “Fast As You” and “Act Naturally,” adding a country thread to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
- Today in 2016, Drew Baldridge made his Grand Ole Opry debut…and along the way, was surprised by Josh Turner, who joined Baldridge mid-song to perform “Your Man.”
- Today in 2018, Riley Green’s “There Was This Girl” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2019, Thomas Rhett was at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “Center Point Road.”
- Today in 2019, Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris and John Prine represented country at the all-genre Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
- Today in 2020, Ricky Skaggs underwent successful quadruple-bypass heart surgery at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
LUKE COMBS NOW HAS A BIGGER POP HIT WITH “FAST CAR” THAN TRACY CHAPMAN DID
Luke Combs hinted back at the ACM Awards that he had some pop leanings – duetting with Ed Sheeran live on “Life Goes On.”
So it was only mildly surprising that the country superstar dropped his own rendition of the 1988 Tracy Chapman pop hit, “Fast Car.” What’s more surprising is, not only is it the fastest-rising song of his country career – it’s also hit #4 on the pop charts.
The interesting thing about this? Luke’s version has outperformed Tracy’s original, at least in chart performance. Tracy’s version peaked at #6 on the pop charts; Luke’s cover version has now reached #4.
Source: WhiskeyRiff
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1961, Patsy Cline sustained serious head injuries and a fractured hip in a car accident in Madison, Tennessee.
- Today in 1975 Linda Ronstadt’s remake of The Everly Brothers’ “When Will I Be Loved” tops the Billboard country chart
- Today in 1977, the “Ol’ Waylon” album by Waylon Jennings was certified gold.
- Today in 1980, Alabama’s first hit, “My Home’s In Alabama,” made its chart debut.
- Today in 1983, John Anderson’s single, “Swingin’,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, the “Greatest Hits” album by John Anderson was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Toby Keith hit #1 with “Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You.”
- Today in 1996, Jeff Foxworthy’s album, “You Might Be A Redneck If…,” was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1997, Hank Williams Jr. welcomed a surprise guest, five-year-old Hunter Hayes, to play for 200,000 people at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Hayes lugs an accordion on stage to sing “Jambalaya (On The Bayou).”
- Today in 2001, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson joined the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Emmylou Harris performed for Dolly’s induction, and Willie sang the song, “Rainbow Connection,” in honor of fellow inductee Paul Williams. Diane Warren and Eric Clapton also became members during the 32nd annual awards ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.
- Today in 2003, Josh Turner (“Long Black Train”) tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer (a former Miss Georgia runner-up), in northern Georgia.
- Today in 2003, Trace Adkins was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The occasion was marked by a “sizable” sight gag: Little Jimmy Dickens came out onstage during Trace’s set with a step stool. He then climbed atop the stool to look 6-foor, 6-inch Trace in the eye to make the offer of membership.
- Today in 2008, Sara Evans married sports radio host Jay Barker on a farm in Tennessee. Songwriter Marcus Hummon sang “Bless The Broken Road” at the ceremony, where the guests included Sheryl Crow. The couple split in 2021 and last week? Barker was given probation for trying to hit Sara with his car.
- Today in 2011, Alabama hosted “Bama Rising,” a benefit at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena that raises $2 million for tornado relief. Also on board: Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen and David Nail.
- Today in 2017, Steve Earle told the U.K. newspaper, “The Guardian,” that ex-wife Allison Moorer “traded me in for a younger, skinnier, less-talented singer/songwriter,” and dismissed contemporary male country music as “hip-hop for people who are afraid of black people.
- Today in 2017, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd filed suit against former drummer Artimus Pyle and Cleopatra Records in New York, attempting to block production of a movie, “Street Survivors: The True Story Of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash.” The band held that it violates an agreement not to capitalize on the tragedy. They won a permanent injunction the following August.
- Today in 2019, “Poor things can’t ever get it right,” Loretta Lynn wrote online as she refuted a tabloid claim that she was in a nursing home and dying. “Through the years, they’ve said I’m broke, homeless, cheating, drinking, gone crazy, terminally ill and even dead… I’m about an inch from taking ’em to Fist City!”
WILLIE NELSON RECEIVES UNIQUE HONOR
Willie Nelson has been accorded just about every honor a legendary musician can receive – GRAMMYs, ACM’s, CMA’s – but this is a new one.
Scientist JoVonn Hill and his team have been researching the Edwards Plateau region of central Texas – near where Willie Nelson was born and raised. The scientists have discovered seven previously undiscovered species of flightless grasshopper – and have named one of those species after the country icon.
“Melanoplus nelsoni and Melanoplus walkeri immortalize the enduring contributions of these legendary musicians and their connection to Texas,” said Dr. Hill, having named the two species of grasshopper after Willie and late country legend Jerry Jeff Walker. Though Hill works out of Mississippi State University, he says, “After these last few summers [of field studies], just like Mr. Nelson, we, too, have a little Texas in our souls.”
Source: FoxNews
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn debuted on the charts with “Honky Tonk Girl.”
- Today in 1970, Johnny Cash graced the cover of “TV Guide.”
- Today in 1972, the original Country Music Foundation Library and Media Center was dedicated in Nashville.
- Today in 1972, the “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” last aired on CBS-TV.
- Today in 1989, Jerry Lee Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Today in 1995, an undercover officer arrested Ty Herndon on drug possession charges ninety minutes before he was scheduled to perform at a Texas police convention. He later plead guilty.
- Today in 1996, John Michael Montgomery’s “Kickin’ It Up” album was certified for sales of four million.
- Today in 1997, Paul Brandt’s “Calm Before The Storm” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1997, Kenny Rogers’ albums, “20 Great Years” and “Kenny Rogers & The First Edition Greatest Hits,” were certified platinum.
- Today in 2000, in Houston, Faith Hill made fans do a double take when she showed up dressed up as a police officer and handcuffed husband Tim McGraw while he was singing “I Like It, I Love It.” The “arresting incident” occurred during the final show of the George Strait Country Music Festival. Of course, Faith’s disguise was an end-of-tour prank. It was considered especially daring in light of Tim and Kenny Chesney’s arrest at the prior weekend’s show in Buffalo, New York. A brouhaha erupted after Kenny allegedly refused to relinquish a horse he had borrowed. In May of 2000, the pair was acquitted of all charges stemming from the incident.
- Today in 2000, it was announced that LeAnn Rimes donated her Dodge Viper to the brand new Country Music Hall of Fame for display.
- Today in 2000, the “Change” album by Sons of the Desert arrived in stores.
- Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack announced plans for a Christmas concert tour with the 15-piece Duke Ellington Orchestra, led by the late jazz legend’s son, Mercer Ellington.
- Tomorrow in 2003, Toby Keith and Willie Nelson rode to #1 with “Beer for My Horses.”
- Today in 2005, “You’ll Think Of Me” brought Keith Urban the first platinum single of his career, while “Somebody Like You” is certified gold.
- Today in 2012, the Eli Young Band scored a gold single for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”
- Today in 2014 Kacey Musgraves and Katy Perry were paired as the 50th episode of “CMT Crossroads” premieres. They collaborated on “Follow Your Arrow,” “Teenage Dream,” “Here You Come Again” and “Merry Go ‘Round.”
- Today in 2015, Craig Wayne Boyd got engaged to Taylor Borland outside the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre in Branson, Missouri. They secretly got hitched the following May and share two kids together…as well as a third son from Craig’s previous relationship.
- Today in 2015, Sturgill Simpson performed during the all-genre Bonnaroo Music Festival outside Manchester, Tennessee. Roaming the grounds as a fan is a future country hitmaker, singer/songwriter Maren Morris.
- Today in 2015, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Love And Theft take part in the 25th annual City of Hope celebrity softball game for charity at Nashville’s First Tennessee Park. Other players include Lauren Alaina, Chuck Wicks, Deana Carter and Bucky Covington.
- Today in 2016, the Dixie Chicks returned to the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York with a set that included “Landslide,” “Ready To Run” and “Not Ready To Make Nice.”
- Today in 2016, Maren Morris’ single, “80s Mercedes,” hit the airwaves.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD DROPS NEW MUSIC, ANNOUNCES DELUXE ALBUM
Carrie Underwood‘s most recent album, “Denim & Rhinestones,” has been out a full year – and fans will be excited to know that she has been busy creating new music. But – a new album is not forthcoming.
Instead, Carrie announced Friday that she was releasing a deluxe edition of “Denim & Rhinestones” with six new songs tacked on to the twelve songs already released. On top of that, Carrie gave fans a taste of the new music, releasing a new song, “Take Me Out.” Her current single, “Out Of That Truck,” is also one of the six new tracks.
The deluxe edition of the album will be available September 22. Check out Carrie’s new song, Take Me Out,” below.
Source: TheBoot
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” entered the national country chart. By the next week it will have made its debut on the national pop chart. It eventually sold six million copies.
- Today in 1973, Dolly Parton recorded “Jolene” at RCA Studio B in Nashville.
- Today in 1976, Crystal Gayle notched her first #1 country single in Billboard with “I’ll Get Over You.”
- Today in 1978, Dolly Parton’s “The Best Of Dolly Parton” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1982, the single, “Always On My Mind,” by Willie Nelson peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1992, Trisha Yearwood’s single, “The Woman Before Me,” hit the top of the charts.
- Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes performs the national anthem at the Ballpark in Arlington when the Texas Rangers host the San Francisco Giants in the first interleague game in baseball history. The Giants win, 4-3.
- Today in 2000, after endless amounts of speculation, Lorrie Morgan’s publicist confirmed that Lorrie and Sammy Kershaw were indeed a couple. The twosome got hitched the following September.
- Today in 2000, Kenny Chesney made his first public statement about the infamous “horse incident” following the George Strait Country Music Festival in Buffalo, New York on NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” It also marked his very first “Tonight Show” appearance. Of course, Kenny and buddy Tim McGraw were acquitted of all charges stemming from the brouhaha in an Orchard Park, New York courtroom.
- Today in 2000, Trace Adkins appeared on the Lifetime TV series, “The Things We Do For Love.” A young woman had written to the series explaining that her grandmother’s greatest wish was to see the Grand Ole Opry. The cable channel decided to grant the wish and flew the grandmother into Nashville from California and the granddaughter from Washington, D.C. During the program, Trace greeted the two women at the Opry and presented the grandmother with a corsage before giving them a backstage tour before the Opry performance began.
- Today in 2001, Travis Tritt officially began going “down” his road as his home state of Georgia officially re-named a three-mile section of Highway 92 “Travis Tritt Highway.” But that’s not all – as of this day, Paulding County signs also read “Home of Country Music Star Travis Tritt.”
- Today in 2002, Alan Jackson had some “Down Under” success to celebrate. His “Drive” album, which had already been certified double platinum here in the United States, went gold in Australia. Of course, “Drive” has since gone on to greater success Stateside – it was recently certified quadruple platinum for sales of 4 million copies.
- Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney is the only double-winner at the inaugural CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards, taking honors for the video to “Young” at Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center.
- Today in 2004, Terri Clark became the first Canadian-born female to join the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2009, Shania Twain spoke to fans for the first time about her split from Robert John “Mutt” Lange in an online letter, saying she’s “inspired by my pain to write.” She also notes she’s gone skydiving and deep-sea diving for the first time. She has since re-married.
- Today in 2014, the Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry married Texas Rangers catcher J.P. Arencibia at the First Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, Tennessee. Lennon and Maisy Stella – aka the Stella Sisters – performed. The couple announced their split March 2018.
- Today in 2015, Ty Herndon co-hosted A Concert for Love and Acceptance, a gay-themed show at City Winery in Nashville. Also on the bill were Billy Gilman, Jamie O’Neal, Crystal Gayle, Shelly Fairchild, Chris Carmack, Meghan Linsey, Deborah Allen and “Livin’ On A Prayer” songwriter Desmond Child.
- Today in 2016, Trace Adkins concluded a USO tour that stopped Bahrain, Kuwait and Germany.
- Today in 2017, Maren Morris earned her first gold album from the RIAA for “Hero” and she got to celebrate it on stage at the pop-and-rock Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Her set included “My Church.”
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