- Today in 1969, Johnny Cash recorded his album “Johnny Cash At San Quentin,” including the song “A Boy Named Sue.” June Carter, Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, and the Statler Brothers performed with him.
- Today in 1976, the Eagles’ “Greatest Hits 1971-1975,” which includes featured “Lyin’ Eyes” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1980, NBC premiered the TV movie “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” which was based on Jeannie C. Riley’s hit single.
- Today in 1982, at the GRAMMYs, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton won both Best Country Song and Best Female Country Performance.
- Today in 1984, Sawyer Brown won “Star Search” and collected $100,000.
- Today in 1987, Reba McEntire won her first Grammy for “Whoever’s In New England.” Other winners at the 29th annual Grammy Awards included the Judds and Ronnie Milsap.
- Today in 1989, Rosanne Cash’s album “Greatest Hits 1979 – 1989” was released.
- Today in 1991, country legend Webb Pierce died.
- Today in 1993, at the GRAMMYs, Vince Gill won two awards: Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, and Best Country Song (shared with co-writer John Jarvis) for “I Still Believe in You.” Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Travis Tritt, and Mary Stuart were also big winners.
- Today in 1995, George Strait was number one on the country charts with “You Can’t Make A Heart Love Somebody.”
- Today in 2001, “But For The Grace Of God” earned Keith Urban his first #1 single in Billboard.
- Today in 2002, Martina McBride, Donny and Marie Osmond, and Willie Nelson performed “Bridge over Troubled Water” on the closing night of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Today in 2004, the DVDs “The Best of Tracy Byrd” and “The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2004, Garth Brooks arrived in Surprise, Arizona to participate in spring training exercises with the Kansas City Royals.
- Today in 2007, an episode of “CMT Crossroads” paired Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby. They sang “Mandolin Rain,” “Don’t Get Above Your Raising,” and “Super Freak.” John Anderson also made a guest appearance.
- Today in 2008, Vince Gill and Amy Grant performed for a White House State Dinner gathering of the governors of the 50 states. President Bush was also in attendance.
- Today in 2008, the Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines was among those attending the “InStyle” Oscar viewing party.
- Today in 2009, Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel performed the first of two shows at the Earth Bio-Willie Theater in Carl’s Corner, Texas. The concerts were part of the Willie’s World 5th Annual Grand Opening celebrations.
- Today in 2009, Vince Gill played the last of his three special shows as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2009 Artist-in-Residence. The performances took place at the Museum’s intimate, 213-seat Ford Theater.
- Today in 2009, new releases included Jake Owen’s CD “Easy Does It,” along with “Volume 7” and “Volume 8” of the DVD series “The Best of the Flatt and Scruggs TV Show.”
- Today in 2010, Darius Rucker performed a special concert for men and women of the military at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s VA Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The show was in conjunction with Musicians On Call.
- Today in 2010, Trace Adkins received the Country Radio Broadcasters’ Artist Humanitarian award at a Country Radio Seminar event in Nashville. The singer was recognized for his efforts in supporting the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, the Animal Rescue Foundation, and various military and veterans organizations. In addition, the final installment of the Trace Adkins-inspired comic book series “Luke McBain” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2011, Gloriana was among the performers at “The Motown Sound: In Performance At The White House” concert.
- Today in 2012, Hunter Hayes, David Nail, Sunny Sweeney, and Eli Young Band performed at the Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music Show in Nashville. Thompson Square was expected to appear as well, but dropped out of the lineup following the death of Shawna Thompson’s father the day before the concert.
- Today in 2013, the Zac Brown Band played the pre-race concert prior to the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
- Today in 2014, Loretta Lynn suffered minor burns on her fingers in her efforts to put out a small fire at her Hurricane Mills ranch in Tennessee.
- Today in 2014, Blake Shelton and Shakira sang “Boys ‘Round Here,” on the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice.” Contestants sang “Something More,” “Steamroller Blues,” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”
- Today in 2017, Little Big Town launched a precedent-setting residency at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, playing the first of 10 2017 concerts at the historic venue. Sam Hunt was a surprise guest, performing “Body Like A Back Road,” and Chris Stapleton stopped by to deliver “Tennessee Whiskey.”
- Today in 2017, Tyler Farr headlined Keith Relief, a benefit concert staged by Blackhawks player Duncan Keith at Joe’s Bar in Chicago.
- Today in 2017, Darius Rucker played a bomb maker in a guest role on the CBS drama “Hawaii Five-0.”
- Today in 2020, Kelly Clarkson was launched as a new celebrity spokesperson for Wayfair.
- Today in 2021, Bruce Springsteen plead guilty to drinking illegally in a park in November, though DWI charges are dropped when the prosecutor concedes a .02 blood alcohol level was well below the .08 legal limit. Springsteen’s recording of “Atlantic City” was hailed among country’s 500 greatest singles in a 2003 Country Music Foundation book.
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MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “MOMI”
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Momi”, a 6 month old female Bulldog mix. Momi is a sweet girl who loves kids, loves to play and is a big cuddler! She’s still got a lot of puppy in her, but she’s very trainable and treat-motivated. Momi is fully vetted, vaccinated, and would love to meet you!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Momi 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 Momi with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Zach Bryan Invites Fan On Stage To Play Saxophone After Meeting In The Aspen Airport
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Zach Bryan had a couple of shows at Belly Up Aspen this week. One of his fans, Wynne Williams, ran into him at the airport and said he couldn’t get tickets to the show. It turned out it was his lucky night, however.
Wynne had a saxophone with him, and Zach said he could come to the concert if he agreed to play on stage with the band. Wynne agreed, it became the “greatest day” of his life. Zach even invited him back to play again on the next night.
Zach’s fans shared positive reactions to the day on Twitter & Instagram, with some even joking that maybe he’ll hire Wynne as his full-time sax player. Zach has some time off before his next tour in April, so Wynne has plenty of time to convince him!
Source: Whiskey Riff
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1935, Gene Autry starred in the sci-fi western “The Phantom Empire,” which included his song “That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine.” His co-star was Smiley Burnette, and the plot was that Autry finds a lost race of people with laser guns living underneath his ranch.
- Today in 1957, Patsy Cline made her debut on the pop charts with “Walkin’ After Midnight.”
- Today in 1959, “Don’t Take Your Guns To Town” earned Johnny Cash a #1 country single in Billboard.
- Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers won the GRAMMY in the Best Male Country Vocal Performance category for “Lucille.”
- Today in 1979, Tanya Tucker’s “TNT” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1983, at the GRAMMYs, “Always On My Mind” won three awards: Song of the Year and Best Country Song for writers Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, and Best Country Vocal Performance Male for Willie Nelson.
- Today in 1985, “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On” earned Mel McDaniel his one and only #1 single in Billboard.
- Today in 1988, the “Born To Boogie” album by Hank Williams Jr. was certified platinum.
- Today in 1990, Reba McEntire gave birth to her son Shelby Stephen Blackstock.
- Today in 1993, the “Hard Workin’ Man” album by Brooks & Dunn was released.
- Today in 1996, George Strait’s “Strait Out of the Box” 4-CD set was certified for sales of three million copies, making it the best-selling country box set of all time.
- Today in 1996, Martina McBride’s album, “Wild Angels,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Alan Jackson hit #1 on the charts with “I’ll Try.”
- Today in 1999, Garth Brooks attended spring training camp with baseball team the San Diego Padres as a non-roster player. In lieu of salary, the Padres Foundation agreed to contribute to the Touch ‘Em All Foundation, a charity Brooks co-founded in collaboration with Major League Baseball players, entertainers and corporate partners.
- Today in 2000, Lonestar’s “Lonely Grill” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 2000, at the GRAMMYs, The Dixie Chicks and Shania Twain each won two awards. The Chicks got Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for “Ready To Run,” and “Fly” won Best Country Album.
- Today in 2002, LeeAnn Rimes and Dean Sheremet got married. The couple split in 2009 amidst the revelations of her affair with Eddie Cibrian – and were divorced in June 2010. She was engaged to Cibrian by December 2010 and they married in April 2011.
- Today in 2003, Alan Jackson won his very first GRAMMY. It was in the Best Country Song category for “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning).”
- Today in 2004, Brad Paisley was the celebrity monarch for the Krewe of Orpheus at the Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans.
- Today in 2009, Gloriana’s video, “Wild At Heart,” premiered.
- Today in 2012, Luke Bryan scored a platinum single from the RIAA for “I Don’t Want This Night To End.”
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2013, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires were married in Nashville.
- Today in 2013, Tim McGraw’s “Two Lanes Of Freedom” spent a week at the top of the Billboard country albums chart.
- Today in 2018, Cole Swindell’s single, “Break Up In The End,” was released.
- Today in 2019, Steve Earle, Bob McDill, Christopher Cross and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons are inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theatre in Austin.
- Today in 2019, Taylor Swift was a surprise performer for a fan’s engagement party.
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2020, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Lee Roy Parnell, Walt Wilkins and Waylon Payne performed at Gruene Hall in Texas to raise money for Hal Ketchum’s medical expenses as he battled Alzheimer’s disease.
- Today in 2021, Scotty McCreery posted a video showing his dip into a chilly backyard pool. His “polar plunge” in place raised more than $2,600 for Special Olympics.
- Today in 2021, Luke Combs’ single, “Forever After All,” hit the airwaves.
Jason Aldean Has Started Recording His 11th Studio Album
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Jason Aldean has announced that he has started recording his 11th studio album! He shared the news on social media and expressed his excitement to be working with the same group of musicians who have played on most of his albums.
“Today was the first day of recording the new album,” he shared on Instagram. “Always a blast when we start making new music together. Love all these guys who have played on pretty much everything with me since the beginning.”
Aldean’s previous album, the double album “Macon, Georgia,” was released in two parts in 2021 and 2022. The upcoming album has yet to be titled, but fans speculate that it may be named after his upcoming tour, “Highway Desperado,” which starts in July and runs until October.
Source: Country Now
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1956, Elvis Presley opened for Little Jimmy Dickens. After the show, the future Byrd Gram Parsons, who was in the front row, went back stage to get Elvis’ autograph.
- Today in 1968, Johnny Cash proposed to June Carter during a tour performance.
- Today in 1969, before a nasty split, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their last appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1988, George Strait’s “If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)” album was released.
- Today in 1989, at the GRAMMYs, K.T. Oslin’s “Hold Me” won both Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female.
- Today in 1992, Lee Roy Parnell released the single, “Tender Moment.”
- Today in 1993, the “Alibis” album by Tracy Lawrence was released.
- Today in 1993, Chris LeDoux’s album, “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Video Collection” was certified gold.
- Today in 1997, Paul Brandt married his wife, Elizabeth.
- Today in 1997, “A Man This Lonely” got Brooks & Dunn to the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1999, Brad Paisley released the single “Who Needs Pictures.”
- Today in 2000, Phil Vassar released his self-titled debut album.
- Today in 2003, “The Baby” earned Blake Shelton a #1 Billboard single.
- Today in 2007, a “CMT Crossroads” taping featured Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson singing “Because of You” and “Why Haven’t I Heard From You.”
- Today in 2012, as a surprise during a show, Lady Antebellum sang “Do I” with Luke Bryan and “A Little Bit Stronger” with Sara Evans.
- Today in 2015, Tim McGraw performed “I’m Not Gonna Miss You,” from the documentary, “Glen Campbell… I’ll Be Me,” during the Oscar Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. In attendance were Faith Hill, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.
- Today in 2017, Jon Pardi cleaned up with a gold single from the RIAA for “Dirt On My Boots.”
Olivia Newton-John Recorded ‘Jolene’ With Dolly Parton Before Her Death
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A reimagined version of Dolly Parton’s , “Jolene,” featuring the late Olivia Newton-John was released this weekend. The duet between Dolly and Olivia is part of Newton-John’s last album, “Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection.”
A music video was released on Youtube, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the pair in the recording studio. In the video, ONJ says she’s always wanted to sing with Dolly, who she’s been friends with since winning the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year award in 1974.
Prior to her death, Newton-John had said that Parton was “always there” for her and Parton expressed her admiration for Olivia’s “grit, tenderness, willingness and determination.” Along with her duet with Parton, the album will feature duets with several other artists, and it will be released on May 5, 2023.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens performed “John Henry” and “I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair” during his first performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1953, “Kaw-Liga” earned the late Hank Williams a #1 country single.
- Today in 1976, “Good Hearted Woman” by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson hit the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1996, Garth Brooks’ album “Fresh Horses” was certified gold, platinum, and triple-platinum.
- Today in 2001, at the GRAMMYs, Faith Hill’s “Breathe” album won Best Country Album, her title “Breathe” won Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and her collaboration with Tim McGraw, “Let’s Make Love,” won Best Country Collaboration.
- Today in 2004, Toby Keith hit the top of the Billboard chart with “American Soldier.”
- Today in 2009, Jason Aldean filmed the “Fly Over States” video at the Smyrna Airport in Tennessee.
- Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s “Fly” video premiered on CMT.
- Today in 2016, Florida Georgia Line performed during the Daytona 500 pre-race show at the Daytona Motor Speedway in Florida. “Confession” is televised on FOX. The set also includes “Cruise,” “Anything Goes” and “This Is How We Roll.”
- Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett went gold with his single, “Vacation,” and earned a triple-platinum single from the RIAA for “Die A Happy Man.”
- Today in 2020, Garth Brooks and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia hold a mentoring session with 100 student-athletes a day ahead of Brooks’ concert at Ford Field, encouraging them to pay attention to their mental health as they move into adulthood.
- Today in 2020, Tyler Childers earns his first gold single from the RIAA for “Feathered Indians.”
- Today in 2020, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney welcomed his son, Ames Alexander Mooney, with wife Hannah in Nashville.
- Today in 2020, Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye marries “Love Me Like You Mean It” songwriter Josh Kerr in Nashville.
Kelly Clarkson Covers Hank Williams Jr. In ‘Kellyoke’
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Kelly Clarkson’s latest “Kellyoke” cover is of the Hank Williams Jr. hit “Family Tradition.” In the fan-favorite segment, joined by her band “Y’all,” she sings the classic country tune, showcasing her command of Texas twang.
Fans have been raving about the performance, begging for a country album from the superstar, with one fan commenting they were left “speechless”. Another fan begs Clarkson “please say you are working on your country album!”
Clarkson is no stranger to country, having previously covered hits from Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Carrie Underwood, and more.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1991, at the GRAMMYs, “Where’ve You Been” earned Best Country Song for writers Don Henry and Jon Vezner, and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female for singer Kathy Mattea.
- Today in 1996, on “Home Improvement,” Alan Jackson’s guest appearance featured his rendition of “Mercury Blues” for the fictitious handyman show “Tool Time.”
- Today in 1999, Mark Chesnutt hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.”
- Today in 2003, “Wide Open Spaces” by the Dixie Chicks reached 12 million in shipments.
- Today in 2005, at the NBA all-star basketball game half-time show, LeAnn Rimes sang “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense,” and Big & Rich sang “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy.)” The East beat the West 125-115.
- Today in 2009, CMT played Jason Aldean’s video “She’s Country” for the first time.
- Today in 2011, before the Daytona 500 was won by Trevor Bayne, Brad Paisley sang “Water,” and Dierks Bentley sang “Sideways.” Martina McBride sang the national anthem, and Randy Montana was also there.
- Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert sings “Automatic” live for the first time during a Sony boat ride on the General Jackson in Nashville. The Country Radio Seminar event also features a surprise appearance by The Doobie Brothers, joined by Brad Paisley and Sara Evans on “Listen To The Music.”
- Today in 2016, Taylor Swift was the maid of honor when her friend Britany Maack married Benjamin LaManna in Pennsylvania
- Today in 2016, Darryl Worley and “Me And My Gang” songwriter Jon Stone rode out the Cat-5 tropical cyclone Winston in Fiji.
- Today in 2016, Chris Lane made his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance of his song, “Fix.”
- Today in 2018, Anita Cochran underwent a double mastectomy six months after she was diagnosed with cancer. Cochran finished her last round of chemotherapy on September 19th that year…and Cochran released her self-penned single “Fight Like A Girl” that October.
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