Morgan Wallen Sighting In Drake Carousel Sparks Rumors

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Bob Ballard

The long-awaited collab between Drake and Morgan Wallen may be fast approaching. In an IG post by Drake’s friend and sometime producer Octavian, there’s a carousel of photos, including one of Drizzy in a mirror selfie…but sitting off to the side is someone who looks suspiciously like the country superstar. The shot was taken at Drake’s Houston ranch last month, and the caption by Octavian is simply two blocks of ice…which certainly dovetails with the soon-to-be released “Iceman” album. Is Morgan on it? We’re close to finding out; “Iceman” is due out May 15.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1947, Hank Williams recorded “Move It On Over” and “I Saw The Light” at Nashville’s Castle Studio during his first MGM recording session.
Today in 1987, the “Hillbilly Deluxe” album by Dwight Yoakam was released.
Today in 1987, Reba’s “What Am I Gonna Do About You” album was certified gold.
Today in 1995, Brooks and Dunn scored a #1 hit with “Little Miss Honky Tonk.”
Today in 1998, the “One Step At A Time” album by George Strait was released.
Today in 1999, Brooks & Dunn debut their newest video, “South of Santa Fe,” at 10 am ET, while the website, Country.com simultaneously streamed the video using Microsoft Windows Media technology. It was the first time that a country video debuted simultaneously on TV and the Internet.
Today in 2002, Reprise released Dwight Yoakam’s “Hillbilly Delux” album.
Today in 2002, “CMT Crossroads” paired blues-rock trio ZZ Top with Brooks & Dunn. The list included “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Hard Workin’ Man,” and “La Grange.”
Today in 2004, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith each won two trophies at the third annual CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards at Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center.
Today in 2006, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill began their “Soul2Soul Tour II” at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It was Hill’s first tour in six years and generated $89 million dollars in over five months. The tour was the top-grossing country tour in history.
Today in 2007, Carrie Underwood’s “Wasted” reached #1 in Billboard.
Today in 2009, Capitol released Luke Bryan’s single “Do I” to radio. The song was co-written with Lady Antebellum members Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood. Lady A’s Hillary Scott on backing vocals were featured.
Today in 2012, Keith Urban became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “Days Go By” and “Without You.”
Today in 2013, Lee Brice married Sara Reeveley at the Integrity Hills Chapel in Branson, Missouri. The couple’s first dance was Brice’s “I Don’t Dance,” which was inspired by her.
Today in 2014, Dierks Bentley attended the Boston Marathon to cheer for his wife, Cassidy Bentley. She finished the 26.2-mile course in three house and 34 minutes.
Today in 2015, Brett Eldredge’s “Lose My Mind” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2016, Canaan Smith scored a platinum single from the RIAA for “Love You Like That.”
Today in 2017, Brad Paisley’s album, “Love And War,” was released.
Today in 2017, Cody Johnson made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 2019, Little Big Town is featured as CBS aired “Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration.” The cast also includes Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Tori Kelly, Pentatonix, Meghan Trainor, Valerie Simpson and songwriting team Holland, Dozier & Holland.
Today in 2019, Maren Morris was a surprise guest at the Coachella music festival, performing “The Middle” with pop artist Zedd at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California.
Today in 2020, Blake Shelton pledged $150-thousand to a regional food bank during Give From Home Day on KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City.

Morgan Wallen To Donate $1.2-Million To High School Ball Field Named After Him

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Morgan Wallen’s support for his hometown and his high school baseball team is reaching new heights. The school he played varsity baseball for (and the ball field it named after the singer) are about to get a huge financial boost from the singer. According to Knox County (Tennessee) Commission documents, the Morgan Wallen Foundation plans to give $1.2-million to Gibbs High School in Corryton, Tennessee to upgrade its baseball field and facilities. Morgan’s hometown continues to reap the benefits of having a famous son; Morgan has already donated over $140-thousand for the nearby Gibbs Ruritan Park, and $100-thousand for the Jefferson County Baseball park. Additionally, Morgan gave Gibbs High School $35-thousand in 2023 to go toward providing instruments for the school’s students.

Ella Langley Was Involved With “Farmer Wants A Wife” Star

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Bob Ballard

While rumors have stirred about Ella Langley’s dating life, we’re finally getting confirmation from one of her exes about their involvement. You may remember back in December when we told you about one rumor that internet sleuths were piecing together and chasing down. The rumor: that Ella and “Farmer Wants A Wife” star John Sansone were dating. It was never confirmed by either of them or the online Sherlocks, but now, the reality star is coming clean. Talking to “Taste of Country” late last week, Sansone was asked whether he was a fan of Langley’s music, to which he responded, “Why don’t you just ask it…Go ahead and ask.” The interviewer then questioned Sansone about whether he and Langley were “friends.” Sansone replied that they “dated for a couple of months,” before revealing that the two were no longer together. So sometimes the Internet detectives do get one right.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1959, 12-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single, “Puppy Love.”
Today in 1977, the Glen Campbell hit “Southern Nights” went gold.
Today in 1987, the “Greatest Hits” album by Reba McEntire was released.
Today in 1987, Eddie Rabbitt performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Get it? Eddie “the Easter” Rabbitt?
Today in 1988, “The Last One To Know” album by Reba McEntire was certified gold.
Today in 1991, Willie Nelson was among the performers at an Earth Day benefit concert in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Today in 1993, Patty Loveless’ “Only What I Feel” album was released.
Today in 1993, the “Honky Tonk Attitude” album by Joe Diffie was released.
Today in 1993, Shania Twain’s self-titled album was released.
Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence’s album, “Alibis,” went gold.
Today in 1993, Mercury released Toby Keith’s self-titled debut album.
Today in 1996, Lee Roy Parnell was #1 on the country charts with “Heart’s Desire.”
Today in 2000, Diamond Rio announced plans for a “Fan Appreciation Concert.” The event, which included a silent auction served as a benefit for Kaia Jergenson, a David Lipscomb University student and basketball star who was tragically stricken with meningitis. As a result of the infection, both of Kaia’s legs, were amputated below the knee. The skyrocketing cost of Kaia’s care overwhelmed the family. Located in Nashville, David Lipscomb University is the alma mater of Diamond Rio’s lead singer, Marty Roe.
Today in 2000, Clay Davidson made his “Fox & Friends” debut with a performance of “Unconditional.”
Today in 2000, Randy Travis performed “A Little Left of Center” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s “My List” begun a five-week run at the top of the Billboard country list.
Today in 2008, Hank Williams, Steve Wariner and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band were added to the Music City Walk of Fame.
Today in 2011, Jo Dee Messina sung the national anthem at a Nashville Predators playoff game. Carrie Underwood sung “Cowboy Casanova” during intermission while Vince Gill played the guitar.
Today in 2012, Eric Church’s “Springsteen” went gold.
Today in 2013, the Band Perry’s “Pioneer” debuted at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
Today in 2015, Willie Nelson uses 4/20 – ‘National Weed Day’ – to formally announce plans to launch Willie’s Reserve, his own brand of cannabis. The product will initially be available in Colorado and Washington, the only U.S. states where pot is legal.
Today in 2016, Jana Kramer’s single, “Whiskey,” went gold.
Today in 2016, Thomas Rhett sang “Die A Happy Man” in a guest role on ABC-TV’s “Nashville.”
Today in 2017, Rodney Atkins headlined the Back The Badge, a benefit for law enforcement at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas.
Today in 2017, a certified pilot – Dierks Bentley – was appointed to the board of commissioners that oversees the Nashville Airport. He resigned the post in 2018.
Today in 2019, Brooks & Dunn’s “Reboot” debuted at the top of the Billboard country albums chart. The project features a dozen previous hits remade with younger country acts, including Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Brett Young, Ashley McBryde, Luke Combs and Kacey Musgraves.
Today in 2020, Upchurch’s album, “Everlasting Country,” was released.
Today in 2020, Lady A’s single “Champagne Night” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2021, Jana Kramer files for divorce from Mike Caussin, accusing him of adultery (again), in Williamson County, Tennessee. The divorce was finalized on July 22, 2021.

More Acts Tapped To Join Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Bob Ballard

We’re getting closer to the grand finale for a legendary career. Alan Jackson‘s final concert, billed as “Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale,” takes place June 27 in Nashville and people are lining up to appear alongside the country icon. Already on board for the big event: Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lee Ann Womack. Yesterday it was announced that Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen had been added to the bill, with more expected to be named in the coming weeks. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets…sorry. The event has long since been sold out, and at present, there are no plans to livestream the event.

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This day in Country Music History

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1970, Johnny Cash performed at the White House at the invitation of President Richard M. Nixon. Nixon asked Cash to perform “Okie From Muskogee,” but Johnny refused since it wasn’t his song. Instead, he sang his hit, “A Boy Named Sue.”
Today in 1992, Aaron Tippin scored his first #1 hit single, “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio.”
Today in 1996, Alan Jackson’s “Greatest Hits Collection” CD was certified triple platinum.
Today in 1997, Toby Keith and his wife Tricia became parents to their third child, a son named Stelen Keith Covel (He joined big sisters Shelley & Krystal).
Today in 1998, Clint Black and Skip Ewing’s song, “Something That We Do,” was selected as Song of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Today in 1998, Tim McGraw began a six-week residency at #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Just To See You Smile”
Today in 1998, “People” magazine announced that Alabama was chosen by readers as America’s favorite band. In “People’s” poll of 1000 readers, Alabama came in first with 4.1% of the vote. Alabama, who first walked away with the category in 1985, barely edged out another band you might have heard of — the Beatles. In the male vocalist category, Garth came out on top in the category with 8% of the vote. George Strait nearly placed second with 3.9%, but he was one-tenth of a percent behind Elton John. And even though the rumors abound that Elvis Presley has been dead since 1977, he placed fourth — just ahead of Wynonna’s old touring and duet partner, Michael Bolton.
Today in 2000, ABC-TV began using Lonestar’s smash-hit single, “Amazed,” in promotional spots for their primetime-hit sitcom, “2 Guys and a Girl.”
Today in 2000, Garth Brooks was named Artist of the Decade for the ’90s during the American Music Awards. He also won trophies for Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, for “Sevens.” Shania Twain took home two.
Today in 2001,Brooks & Dunn’s album “Steers & Stripes” was released.
Today in 2004, The Judds make their Grand Ole Opry debut, performing “Flies On The Butter (You Can’t Go Home Again)” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days).”
Today in 2006, Sugarland announced Kristen Hall was leaving the trio to concentrate on songwriting. While it had been suggested that leaving was her choice, the fact that she’s an open lesbian was rumored as the reason she was pushed out. In July 2008, Hall filed a lawsuit for $14-million against Nettles and Bush in the U.S. District Court in Atlanta says she bankrolled much of the group’s debut album on her credit cards. The remaining band members countered that it was in $100,000 debt at her exit. We’ll never know who would’ve won, as the case was settled in November 2010.
Today in 2009, Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley welcomed their second son, Jasper Warren Paisley, at a Nashville hospital.
Today in 2011, a “colossal collapse of time management”: John Rich evaluated project leader Gary Busey’s leadership on the night’s episode of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” hosted by Donald Trump on NBC.
Today in 2015, Chris Young snagged a gold single from the RIAA for “Lonely Eyes.”
Today in 2017, Cassidy Bentley ran the Boston Marathon in three-hours, 26-minutes, with hubby Dierks Bentley and their three kids cheering her on. She raised more than $23-thousand in the process, including donations from Kix Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Kidman and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
Today in 2017, Jon Pardi’s single, “Heartache On The Dance Floor,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, Keith Urban scored a platinum album from the RIAA for “Get Closer.”
Today in 2019, Taylor Swift was revealed among the “Time” 100 Most Influential people in the world. Also on the list: Donald Trump, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Zuckerberg and Ariana Grande.

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: BEAR

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bear”, a year old American Blue Heeler mix who loves to play, enjoys walks and gets along great with other dogs. Bear’s a little tentative with cats, though. Bear would be an awesome family dog, and has been fully vetted, vaccinated, and microchipped, and would love to meet you!

And since Bear is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $50 this week!

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

Reba’s Going To Be A Grandmother

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Congratulations to Reba McEntire, who’s about to be a grandmother once again! While Reba has been a grandmother to her stepchildren’s kids, this will be the first child for her son Shelby Blackstock and his wife, Marissa. The couple announced the happy news on their IGs, along with the reveal that they’re expecting a boy. Alongside pics of the expectant couple at the Magic Kingdom, they wrote “Oh, BOY! We’re beyond excited to FINALLY announce our little man is coming in October. See ya real soon, pal! Mommy + Daddy love you!”

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This day in Country Music History

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1969, Johnny Cash taped “Hello…I’m Johnny Cash,” the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows at the Ryman Auditorium, kicking off with “Folsom Prison Blues.” The show, which featured guests Glen Campbell, Jeannie C. Riley and Joe Tex, becomes the fifth episode aired.
Today in 1981, Barbara Mandrell’s “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” arrived in stores.
Today in 1982, Alabama’s “Mountain Music” hit #1 on the country charts.
Today in 1982, the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
Today in 1993, the single, “Hard Workin’ Man,” by Brooks & Dunn hit #3 on the charts.
Today in 1996, Brooks & Dunn released their fourth album, “Borderline,” and Toby Keith released “Blue Moon.”
Today in 1999, Billy Ray Cyrus guest starred on “Love Boat.” He played “Lonesome Larry Larson,” a sad country star, who cheers up when he finds romance.
Today in 1999, Tim McGraw’s “A Place In The Sun” album was released.
Today in 1999, Shania Twain became the first woman to be honored as Songwriter/Artist of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) during the 32nd annual Songwriter Achievement Awards.
Today in 2000, Tracy Lawrence kicked off his 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the Westin Galleria Ballroom in Houston, Texas. That night, he took the stage and performed for the attendees of the amateur-only event, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Gulf Coast Chapter, every year.
Today in 2000, Reba McEntire’s concert performances were named the Best Country Concert at the 17th Dutch Country Music Awards Gala. Winners of the DCMA’s were selected by the readers of Country Gazette and the members of the Dutch Country Music Association.
Today in 2002, Steve Azar’s album, “Waitin’ On Joe,” was released.
Today in 2002, Alan Jackson had more than the recent double platinum certification of his album, “Drive,” to celebrate as it became the first country project to achieve a 10-week run in the Top 10 of the “Billboard 200” chart since June 2000. The achievement unseated Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album. This distinction made Alan the only male country artist to achieve this milestone with multiple projects.
Today in 2002, Tammy Cochran was in Los Angeles to join over 150 Home Depot employees and the folks from KaBOOM! (a national organization dedicated to building playgrounds in neighborhoods that need them most) to volunteer their time for an old fashioned “barn raising” of sorts. The crew was there to build an outdoor playground for the La Santa Cruz Child Care Center in East Los Angeles.
Today in 2007, Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” video swiped three trophies at the CMT Music Awards, held at Belmont University’s Curb Events Center in Nashville. Among other victors are Jack Ingram, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney.
Today in 2010, Alan Jackson was honored with a star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 2013, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins and Eric Church join hosted Keith Urban and Vince Gill in “We’re All For The Hall,” a benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Also appearing were Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, Brantley Gilbert and Tim McGraw.
Today in 2016, Kane Brown got engaged to Katelyn Jae during a show in Philadelphia.
Today in 2016, CBS aired “Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees” – and featured Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini singing “Islands In The Stream,” while Keith Urban covered “To Love Somebody. Little Big Town, Demi Lovato, Pentatonix and John Travolta also turned out.
Today in 2015, the two-day ACM Party For A Cause kicked off at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, with Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam and Miranda Lambert, among others. CBS shoots it for a special, “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets!” Elsewhere Trisha Yearwood sang “She’s In Love Love The Boy” with a band that included Garth Brooks and Keith Urban during a benefit for ACM Lifting Lives at the Omni Dallas Hotel. That bill included Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, The Band Perry and Hunter Hayes, who joins Brooks on “The Dance.”
Today in 2017, the autobiography “Let Your Love Flow: The Life And Times Of The Bellamy Brothers” was published.
Today in 2017, Dierks Bentley’s wife, Cassidy, ran the Boston Marathon in three hours, 26 minutes, with her hubby and their three kids cheering her on. She raised more than $23,000 in the process, including donations from Kix Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Kidman and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini covered “Islands In The Stream” and Keith Urban performed “To Love Somebody” as CBS aired “Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees.” Others taking the stage included Little Big Town, Demi Lovato, Pentatonix and John Travolta.
Today in 2017, Keith Urban’s “Get Closer” album went platinum.
Today in 2019, Kelsea Ballerini performed “Walkaway Joe” with Carrie Underwood as she joined the Grand Ole Opry. Ballerini also offered up a rendition of “Peter Pan” and “Miss Me More.” The evening included a surprise appearance by Keith Urban, singing “Blue Ain’t Your Color.”
Today in 2019, Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett guested on the ABC special, “The Disney Family Singalong.” Also performing were Donny Osmond, Julianne Hough, Bobby Bones and Michael Bublé.

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