KENNY CHESNEY TAKES KELSEA BALLERINI ON VACA TO CELEBRATE END OF A SUCCESSFUL TOUR

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Bob Ballard

He works hard, he plays hard. Kenny Chesney just wrapped his hugely successful “I Go Back” tour with two dates last weekend in Alabama. Once the fans filed out and the lights came up, Kenny let the road crew pack things up as he packed his bags – and headed for a well-earned vacation in the Caribbean.

The superstar – in a show of friendship and gratitude towards his tour opener – took Kelsea Ballerini along with him for the much needed few days off. And accompanying them both was Kelsea’s boyfriend, “Outer Banks” actor Chase Stokes. “Tour mates turned family. Thanks to everyone that gave so much to the #IGOBACKTOUR. Kenny loves Tekelsea,” Kenny wrote on Instagram (“Tekelsea” is his nickname for Kelsea – springing from the many shots of tequila the two shared on while on tour).

Kelsea also jumped on Instagram during the trip. “spent the last few months touring with my hero turned brother @kennychesney. My heart is so full from a beautiful collection of new memories. Thank you to everyone who made it so dang special”

Source: CountryNow

This day in Country Music History

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1953, Elvis Presley graduated from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis.
Today in 1986, Randy Travis’ “Storms Of Life” album was released.
Today in 1992, Hal Ketchum’s Past “The Point Of Rescue” album was certified gold.
Today in 1992, Martina McBride began her first major concert tour, opening for Garth Brooks in Denver, Colorado.
Today in 1993, Pam Tillis’ “Homeward Looking Angel” album was certified gold.
Today in 1995, Wade Hayes’ “Still Dancin’ With You” was the #1 single.
Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn’s “If You See Her” album was released. On the same day, Reba McEntire’s released her album “If You See Him.”
Today in 1998, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander, a skydiving veteran who had jumped more than 200 times, had his picture taken at 9,500 feet, with the Space Shuttle Discovery streaking skyward in the background over Cape Canaveral.
Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified for sales of eleven million, temporarily tying it with her own “The Woman In Me” as the best-selling album by a female country artist.
Today in 2000, the Dixie Chicks kicked off their first headlining tour in Winnipeg, Canada.
Today in 2001, Kenny Chesney‘s single, “Don’t Happen Twice,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
Today in 2002, Mary Chapin Carpenter married contractor Timmy Smith. Well-known for being intensely private, the nuptials weren’t confirmed until weeks later, by friends of the couple – not from anyone in Mary Chapin’s camp.
Today in 2000, with his wife Faith Hill on his arm, Tim McGraw was officially named Father of the Year by the National Fatherhood Initiative, at a ceremony in Washington D.C.
Today in 2003, Alan Jackson’s duet with Jimmy Buffett, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” was released.
Today in 2009, Kellie Pickler earned her first gold single with “Red High Heels.”
Today in 2010, Faith Hill and Emmylou Harris performed at the White House as Paul McCartney received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. Also playing for the president: Jack White, Elvis Costello, and The Jonas Brothers.
Today in 2011, Shania Twain received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 2014, the fifth Darius Rucker and Friends benefit raised $120-thousand for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Guests included the Eli Young Band, Kenny Rogers, Charles Kelley, Clint Black, David Nail and Cassadee Pope.
Today in 2015, the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard album, “Django And Jimmie,” was released.
Today in 2017, Lee Brice and his wife, Sara, welcomed their daughter, Trulee Nanette Brice.
Today in 2017, Brad Paisley delivers a surprise show for graduating students at a high school commencement in South Barrington, Illinois. He performs “Letter To Me,” “Today” and “Last Time For Everything.”
Today in 2017, Luke Combs’ debut album, “This One’s For You,” was released.

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

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bull”, a 5 year old Pit Bull. Bull is a super-friendly fellow who loves everyone, including kids. Bull gets along great with other dogs and is ok with cats. Bull is likely house-trained, he’s fully vetted and vaccinated and would make a terrific new best friend for some lucky family!

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

CARRIE UNDERWOOD PLAYING SELECT TOUR DATES WITH GUNS N’ ROSES

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Bob Ballard

It’s not as unlikely a pairing as it would seem at first glance. Carrie Underwood has long been a fan of rock legends Guns N’ Roses – often covering them in concert, bringing Axl Rose up on stage on her most recent tour, and even making their t-shirt part of her regular wardrobe. So imagine her excitement when the legendary rockers announced their upcoming tour – and she’ll be opening several shows! Is she pumped? Just check out her Instagram:

“SO ready for this! I’m joining @gunsnroses for select dates on their North American Tour in August and I CANNOT WAIT!!”

Shows featuring Carrie include two in Canada and one in her hometown of Nashville:

8/05/23 Moncton, NB
8/08/23 Montreal, QC
8/26/23 Nashville, TN

Tickets for those shows are already on sale. Unfamiliar with how they sound together? Check out their joint performance at the Stagecoach Festival last year.

Source: WhiskeyRiff

This day in Country Music History

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1964, Dolly Parton moved to Nashville a day after her high school graduation and met her future husband, Carl Dean, at a laundromat.
Today in 1974, Ronnie Milsap collected the first #1 country single of his career with “Pure Love.” Here’s a fun fact, it was written by Eddie Rabbitt.
Today in 1975, Willie Nelson’s “Red Headed Stranger” album was released.
Today in 1991, Diamond Rio collected their first #1 single on the “Billboard” country chart with their debut, “Meet In The Middle.”
Today in 1994, Restless Heart performed at the opening of The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville after a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Marty Stuart and Tanya Tucker. Among the acts that become the house band at the venue: Lonestar, Ricochet and Sons of the Desert.
Today in 1997, Kenny Rogers married Wanda Miller.
Today in 1999, Brad Paisley’s debut album, “Who Needs Pictures,” was released.
Today in 2006, Josh Turner claimed the first two gold singles of his career, awarded for “Long Black Train” and “Your Man.”
Today in 2011, Luke Bryan taped an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with The Doobie Brothers at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Included in the set list: “Do I,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Long Train’ Runnin'” and “China Grove.”
Today in 2012, The Band Perry’s video for “Postcard From Paris” debuted on CMT.
Today in 2014, Brad Paisley put on a surprise two-hour after-concert show at 1am at Joe’s Bar in Chicago. He was joined alive with Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham and Leah Turner.
Today in 2014, Rolling Stone Country ranked Johnny Cash’s “I Walk The Line” #1 as it lists the “100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time.”
Today in 2015, Rhonda Adkins rescinded her divorce petition from Trace Adkins. The move would allow them to settle without public scrutiny…but they remain married today.
Today in 2015, Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne (the one with the beard) married singer/songwriter Lucie Silvas.
Today in 2018, Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow announced on social media that she was engaged to longtime boyfriend Jonah Font…the happy couple said their “I do’s” November 2019 and Maddie Marlow became Maddie Font.
Today in 2018, Tracy Byrd, Rick Trevino and Deryl Dodd play a benefit for abused foster children at the South Plains Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas.
Today in 2019, Kellie Pickler starred as the Hallmark Channel debuted “Wedding At Graceland.” Lee Brice appeared in a singing role.
Today in 2019, Taylor Swift publicly urged the Senate to pass the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
Today in 2020, decades after Ricky Skaggs quit school one credit short of graduating to begin his music career, he was surprised with a diploma from Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky, during a virtual commencement ceremony.
Today in 2020, Mickey Guyton’s single “Black Like Me” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2020, the “Iconic Women Of Country” special debuted on PBS, celebrating such classic female acts as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Patsy Cline, Connie Smith, Tammy Wynette and Jeannie C. Riley.
Today in 2021, the Oak Ridge Boys joined Governor Bill Lee in Jonesborough, Tennessee, to celebrate the state’s 225th anniversary.

GARTH BROOKS TELLS KELLY CLARKSON HE ONCE SHOWERED WITH STEVEN TYLER

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

Garth Brooks stopped by “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and regaled Kelly – and the audience – with the story of how he once showered with Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler – an off-hand comment he made that Kelly almost missed, doubling back to ask, “Did you say you showered with him??”

So Garth told the story of how he was showering before a concert in 2008 – he was set to perform “The Last Play At Shea” concert in New York with Billy Joel – “I’m in there showering, getting ready for the show – and I have soap in my eyes, I look around – and there’s Steven Tyler, he’s showering too!”

To be fair, the showers were communal – it was the old locker room at Shea Stadium. “How many people get to say that?” Garth asked, to which Kelly replied, “Well, who knows? He’s rock n’ roll!”

This day in Country Music History

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

Today in 1962, George Jones reached #1 on the Billboard Country chart with “She Thinks I Still Care.”
Today in 1965, Roger Miller received a gold single for “King of the Road.”
Today in 1977, “Smokey & The Bandit” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, singer of “East Bound And Down.” John Schneider appeared in a small walk-on role.
Today in 1979, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Cotler had a son, Waylon Albright “Shooter” Jennings. He grew up to become an artist earning a Top 10 country album with 2012’s “Family Man.” He played his father in the 2005 movie “Walk The Line.”
Today in 1989, Clint Black hit #1 with his very first single, “A Better Man.” He was the first country artist to reach the top spot with a debut single since Freddy Fender in 1975.
Today in 1990, Ronnie Dunn married his wife, Janine.
Today in 1992, Mercury released Billy Ray Cyrus’ debut album, “Some Gave All.”
Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood’s version of “How Do I Live” was released.
Today in 1998, the “Hope Floats” soundtrack was released, featuring Garth Brooks, Deana Carter, Trisha Yearwood, Lila McCann and Martina McBride. Also released on this day: Terri Clark’s “How I Feel,” Gary Allan’s “It Would Be You” and Keith Harling’s “Write It In Stone.”
Today in 2000, Eric Heatherly made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
Today in 2000, Toby Keith officially became a “good ole boy” when he appeared in the CBS-TV movie, “The Dukes of Hazzard – Hazzard in Hollywood.”
Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s “As Good As I Once Was” video debuted on CMT.
Today in 2007, Sugarland copped the #1 position in Billboard with “Settlin'”
Today in 2013, Donald Trump declared Trace Adkins the winner of “The Celebrity Apprentice” over Penn Jillette on NBC. Adkins sang “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” during the episode, which saw him collect checks from Wynonna Judd, Thompson Square, Billy Ray Cyrus and The Oak Ridge Boys.
Today in 2015, Kelsea Ballerini’s debut album, “The First Time,” was released.

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

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Ajax”, a 5 year old American Stafforshire mix who is one of the best behaved dogs you will ever meet! He loves affection and will give you a kiss, but is not a ‘lickin’ machine’. Ajax loves to play, is great with kids and would love to meet you! Ajax is fully vetted, vaccinated and ready to go!

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

BLAKE SHELTON HAD NO IDEA REBA WAS HIS REPLACEMENT ON ‘THE VOICE’

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Reba McEntire was officially named as Blake Shelton‘s successor in the big red chair on “The Voice” when the show comes back for Season 24.

ETOnline actually asked Reba back in January who could fill Blake’s shoes once he left – and she played it off, not acknowledging the fact that she knew just the person – and it was her! Reba said at the time, “Who could fill Blake’s shoes? To fill Blake’s chair? Wow. That’s gonna be tough. He did a great job, and kudos to him.”

Now that the news is official, ETOnline called her out on her little white lies, and then asked the follow-up question: did she confide in Blake, get his advice on taking the job? Reba admitted that Blake was nosing around about it. “He kept asking if I was gonna do it, so I couldn’t tell him that I was gonna do it, because they say he can’t keep a secret!”

Blake’s final two episodes on “The Voice” will be next Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC. Season 24 is set to premiere this fall and will air on Mondays (8/7c) and Tuesdays (9/8c). The show will also stream the next day on Peacock.

Source: CountryNow

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1983, John Anderson’s mega-hit “Swingin”‘ entered the country charts.
Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn’s single, “Why Would I say Goodbye,” hit #1.
Today in 1999, Chely Wright’s album, “Single, White Female,” arrived in stores.
Today in 1999, Reba McEntire’s book, “Comfort From A Country Quilt,” was #8 on the “New York Times” non-fiction hardcover bestseller list.
Today in 2003, a bevy of country stars and everyday fans showed up at the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, where June Carter Cash was remembered in a touching public funeral. Johnny Cash, naturally, occupied a seat in the front row, positioned in a wheelchair not far from June’s light blue casket. Others on hand included daughter Carlene Carter, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Hank Williams Jr. and Trisha Yearwood. Larry Gatlin and the Oak Ridge Boys – two acts whose careers benefited from Johnny’s assistance – sang. And Emmylou Harris performed a couple of songs with the assistance of rocker Sheryl Crow. Rosanne Cash, who was 12 years old when June married Johnny, told the assembly that June banned the word “stepmother” from the household. According to the Associated Press, Rosanne said, “My daddy has lost his dearest companion … and his soul mate. If being a wife were a corporation, June would have been a CEO. It was her most treasured role.”
Today in 2005, Gretchen Wilson earned a gold single with “Here For The Party” and a platinum one with “Redneck Woman.”
Today in 2008, Sugarland’s “Stay” was a double-winner, claiming Single Record and Song of the Year during the 43^rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Today in 2014, Keith Urban sold 22-thousand guitar packages on HSN.
Today in 2015, Sam Hunt’s “House Party” was released.
Today in 2016, while Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man” was certified double-platinum by the RIAA, Brantley Gilbert’s “Just As I Am” album went platinum.
Today in 2017, the Texas legislature named George Strait the state musician for 2017.
Today in 2018, Jake Owen launched a 21-date tour of baseball parks at AT&T Field in Chattanooga. His opening acts are Chris Janson and Jordan Davis.
Today in 2019, Travis Tritt’s bus was sideswiped on Highway 22 near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as it dodged a crash. A jeep going the wrong way hit a pickup head-on, killing two people. Tritt is unharmed, though his bus sustains minor damage.
Today in 2019, Jimmie Allen tells Chicago radio station WEBG that he was diagnosed as a teenager with bipolar depression.
Today in 2019, Morgan Wallen’s “Whiskey Glasses” hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
Today in 2020, Dolly Parton and American Greetings announced a new “Birthday Time” ecard that personalized “9 To 5” as a birthday greeting for 1,200 different names.
Today in 2020, Lady A’s “What If I Never Get Over You” was awarded a platinum single status from the RIAA.
Today in 2020, Dolly Parton joined Jon Bon Jovi, Stephen Colbert and Meryl Streep in a benefit for the Covenant House, livestreamed via Broadway On Demand.
Today in 2020, Sage Warren, the 21-year-old son of singer and “Highway Don’t Care” songwriter Brad Warren, died in Tennessee after ingesting a drug laced with fentanyl.
Today in 2021, Andrew Jannakos officially adopted Brenson, the five-year-old son of his wife, Kat.

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