Taylor Swift’s Bday Starts with Good News – A Dropped Lawsuit & More Eras Tour Tickets

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Taylor Swift is ringing in her birthday with a slew of gifts. The singer, who turns 34 today, received good news last night when Sean Hall and Nathan Butler announced they were dropping their lawsuit claiming that Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 hit song “Shake It Off”.

The lawsuit has been going on for five years, but has been closed out with no terms released to the public. The case was set to go to court in January.

But Swift isn’t the only one receiving good news today. The musician is giving her fans what they want most – more chances to actually see her in concert. Ticketmaster sent out a notice to an unknown number of “Ticketmaster Verified Fans” letting the lucky recipients know that starting sometime before December 23rd they’ll receive an email allowing them to purchase up to two tickets to the “Eras Tour”. Details are light, so eager fans will have to keep an eye out on their inbox.

Source: The Guardian

This day in Country Music History

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings’ “Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)” peaked at #21 on the pop charts.
Today in 1988, the album, “Reba,” was certified gold.
Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn’s single, “My Next Broken Heart,” topped the charts.
Today in 1994, Garth Brooks released his “best of” album, “The Hits.” It’s since gone on to sell 10-million copies, making it the best-selling country greatest hits record in history.
Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s album, “Shooting Straight In The Dark,” was certified platinum, while her “Come On, Come On” album was certified triple-platinum.
Today in 1995, the soundtrack, “Pure Country,” by George Strait was certified for sales of 5-million. His “Strait Out Of The Box” set was certified double-platinum.
Today in 1995, Vince Gill’s album, “When Love Finds You,” was certified triple-platinum.
Today in 1995, the “Thinkin’ About You” album by Trisha Yearwood was certified platinum.
Today in 1996, LeAnn Rimes hit #1 with the single, “One Way Ticket (Because I Can).”
Today in 2001, for the fourth consecutive week, Garth Brooks’ latest album, “Scarecrow,” held on to the #1 position on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart. At the same time, his holiday project, “Garth Brooks & The Magic of Christmas: Songs from Call Me Claus,” was #8 on the Top Country Albums chart.
Today in 2005, the Johnny Cash biopic “Walk The Line” earned multiple nominations in the Golden Globe Awards. Dolly Parton got a nomination for Best Song for “Travelin’ Thru” from “Transamerica,” and Bernie Taupin scored for a “Brokeback Mountain” song performed by Emmylou Harris.
Today in 2006, Heidi Newfield gave her final performances as a member of Trick Pony as the band held three concerts at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
Today in 2010, Josh and Jennifer Turner had their third son, Crawford Marion Turner.
Today in 2012, Golden Globe nominations for Best Original Song were announced for “For You,” written by Keith Urban and Monty Powell; and “Safe & Sound,” by Taylor Swift, John Paul White, Joy Williams, and T Bone Burnett. Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere received acting nominations for their roles on ABC’s “Nashville.”
Today in 2014, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill received the Nashville Symphony’s Harmony Award at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Today in 2016, Dolly Parton’s “Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit For The My People Fund” raised $9-million for fire victims in East Tennessee. The lineup includes Big & Rich Jamey Johson, LoCash, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Chris Janson and Chris Young. As an added bonus, Dolly performed “Islands In The Stream” with Kenny Rogers.
Today in 2018, Luke Bryan’s “What Makes You Country” album was released.
Today in 2019, the Blake Shelton album, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country,” was released.
Today in 2019, Carrie Underwood’s single, “Southbound,” went gold.
Today in 2019, Kelsea Ballerini’s album, “Unapologetically,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
Today in 2019, the RIAA certified Kip Moore’s single, “Last Shot,” gold.
Today in 2019, Garth Brooks’ “Triple Live” album was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA, while “In Pieces” went nine-times platinum.
Today in 2020, Runaway June member Naomi Cooke got engaged to former Boys Like Girls vocalist Martin Johnson. The lovebirds made it official the following June when they got hitched!

Kane Brown And Breland Set For ‘The Voice’ Finale Performances

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Season 22 of “The Voice” is coming to an end this week, with the finale episodes airing tonight and tomorrow night on NBC, and they’re packing in the guest performances. The final episode will feature performances from all four of the coaches and their final artists, along with help from other stars.

Kane Brown is scheduled to perform with Blake Shelton, and Breland is set to make an appearance too. The final two episodes air at 8 p.m. Eastern Time tonight and tomorrow night and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

Source: Taste Of Country

This day in Country Music History

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1957, in the “I do” that strangled “the Killer’s” career, Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown. Part of the resulting furor was due to the fact that he was still married to his second wife, Jane Mitcham — and that this was his second bigamous marriage. Undaunted by the negative public opinion, he was determined to return to the top. He divorced Jane and legally married Myra in 1958, but, it was too late, the damage to his career had been done.
Today in 1957, a Portland, Oregon disc jockey was fired for playing Elvis Presley’s version of “White Christmas.”
Today in 1960, Brenda Lee’s perennial Christmas single, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” makes its first appearance on the charts.
Today in 1969, Elvis Presley’s “From Vegas To Memphis” album was certified gold.
Today in 1970, Dolly Parton’s first #1 single, “Joshua,” entered the charts.
Today in 1996, Clint Black received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He and his wife Lisa Hartman Black made a grand entrance in a stagecoach, and he received proclamations from the mayors of Nashville, Los Angeles and Houston.
Today in 2000, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw wrapped up their hugely successful “Soul 2 Soul” tour in Orlando, Florida. According to MusicBusiness.com, it was the year’s highest grossing tour. The whirlwind, five-month tour that left 64 cities in its wake was the second time the supercouple had been on tour together. They fell in love the first time around back in 1996 during the aptly titled “Spontaneous Combustion” tour.
Today in 2001, “I Wanna Talk About Me,” Toby Keith’s anthem to suffering men everywhere, topped the country singles charts.
Today in 2001, Wynonna served as maid of honor when her sister, Ashley Judd, married racecar driver Dario Franchitti [[pr: fran-KEY-tee]] in Scotland. They had no children together, with Judd telling the “Sunday Mail” that “it’s unconscionable to breed with the number of children who are starving to death in impoverished countries.” They split in January 2013, attempted a reconciliation shortly thereafter, but ultimately divorced that same year. Franchitti went on to remarry and have a daughter in 2015.
Today in 2002, Carlene Carter was arrested on two charges of identity theft. She allegedly used someone else’s identity to obtain prescription drugs.
Today in 2003, “CMT Crossroads” aired featuring Martina McBride and Pat Benatar.
Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley proposed to Cassidy Black in Las Vegas; two days later they tied the know in Mexico.
Today in 2011, The Eli Young Band’s single, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” was released to the radio.
Today in 2016, Brothers Osborne’s “It Ain’t My Fault” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, Kix Brooks publicly opposed a development plan surrounding Nashville’s abandoned Greer Stadium, siding with Civil War preservationists who want to honor the history of nearby Fort Negley. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” producer T Bone Burnett is one of the creators of the plan Brooks dislikes.
Today in 2017, Dylan Scott and his wife, Blair, welcome a son, Beckett Scott Robinson, in Nashville.
Today in 2018, “Brokeback Mountain” was announced as a new addition to the National Film Registry. The gay-themed cowboy movie features music by Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette, Roger Miller and Linda Ronstadt.
Today in 2018, Cole Swindell scored a gold single from the RIAA for “Break Up In The End” and a platinum certification for “Flatliner,” featuring Dierks Bentley.
Today in 2018, “Crazy Girl” by Eli Young Band was certified triple-platinum single.
Today in 2018, Martina McBride scored gold singles from the RIAA for “Independence Day” and “Anyway,” a quadruple-platinum album for her “Greatest Hits” and a double-platinum album for “White Christmas.”
Today in 2018, Florida Georgia Line singles received RIAA certifications: “Simple” went platinum, the Tim McGraw collaboration “May We All” reached double-platinum, “Get Your Shine On” hit triple-platinum and the Luke Bryan partnership on “This Is How We Roll” was certified quintuple-platinum.
Today in 2018, Brantley Gilbert earned a gold album from the RIAA for “The Devil Don’t Sleep.”
Today in 2019, the Chicks and Jason Isbell participated in Jack Antonoff’s benefit for at-risk LGBTQ youth at Town Hall in New York. The Chicks’ set included “Landslide” and “Not Ready To Make Nice”
Today in 2019, Luke Combs picked up a triple-platinum album from the RIAA for “This One’s For You,” plus awards for four singles: “Must’ve Never Met You” goes platinum, “She Got The Best Of Me” reaches double-platinum, and “Beautiful Crazy” and “When It Rains It Pours” are certified quadruple-platinum.
Today in 2020, Maren Morris and Keb’ Mo’ receive the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony.
Today in 2020, Charley Pride died of complications from COVID-19 in Dallas. A member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, he was the first Black singer to become a star in the genre. His hit list included “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone,” “Just Between You And Me” and his signature, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.” Hours after his passing, Chris Young honored him on the Grand Ole Opry by covering “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.”

Little Red Wagon Giveaway

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Bob Ballard

KBOE/KMZN is giving away loads of Little Red Wagons this holiday season, chock full of great prizes from area sponsors! Stop into the following locations to register for your chance to win:

IN OSKALOOSA:

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Baileys Office Outfitters
Betsey’s Boutique Shop
Browns Shoe Fit
EZ Sales and Rental
H & S Feed and Country Store
Mahaska Drug
Scanlon Bait and Tackle

IN SIGOURNEY:

Garden Gate
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Farm Bureau agent Staci Shettler
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Antler Guys Mercantile
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Montezuma Floral and More

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George Strait Gifts Mortgage-Free Home To Military Family

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Bob Ballard

George Strait has changed a veteran’s life again. At a Las Vegas concert last week, Strait brought out Army Sergeant Mike Hulsey and his wife Meaghan and gave them a mortgage-free home in thanks for his service. Strait told the crowd that Hulsey was shot in the leg and “blown up three different times” in battle.

Strait, also a veteran, has been giving away homes to combat-wounded veterans for a decade, and retired Lt. General Leroy Sisco, the CEO of the Military Warriors Support Foundation, recognized Strait as having helped over 110 veterans so far.

Source: The Boot

This day in Country Music History

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1980, the “Theme” from “The Dukes Of Hazzard” single by Waylon Jennings was certified gold.
Today in 1987, Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits” went gold.
Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell became the first country artist to release an album that included five singles that went #1 in the U.S.
Today in 1989, Garth Brooks scored his first #1 hit on the country charts with the single, “If Tomorrow Never Comes.”
Today in 1992, Tanya Tucker earned a gold record for “Can’t Run From Yourself.”
Today in 1995, Nick Kane of the Mavericks married his wife Kimberly.
Today in 1996, the “Marshall Tucker Band’s Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
Today in 1998, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified for multi-platinum sales of 7-million.
Today in 1999, Brad Paisley guest starred on the “Woman’s Day Holiday Special with Florence Henderson” on TNN. Brad wasn’t really interested in holiday crafts — he just wanted to meet Florence, better known as Mrs. Brady from “The Brady Bunch.” With Lari White and Lee Roy Parnell also on the show, they all helped Florence bake gingerbread cookies. At the time, Brad said that if anyone had told him a year before that he’d be baking cookies on TV with Carol Brady and Lee Roy Parnell, he would’ve thought they were crazy.
Today in 2003, Toby Keith was named Country Singles Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. Other country acts taking home awards included Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney and the Dixie Chicks.
Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “Shock’n Y’all” album went gold, platinum, and double platinum.
Today in 2004, CMT premiered the videos for Craig Morgan’s “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and Billy Dean’s “Let Them Be little.”
Today in 2005, the film “Brokeback Mountain” opened in theaters. The film featured music by Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, and Linda Ronstadt.
Today in 2009, The Zac Brown Band performed “Chicken Fried,” “Toes,” and “Margaritaville” with Jimmy Buffet during their installment of “CMT Crossroads.”
Today in 2014, Carrie Underwood’s two-disc compilation, “Greatest Hits: Decade #1,” was released.
Today in 2016, Jason Aldean earned a triple-platinum single from the RIAA for “Big Green Tractor.” The same day? Jana Kramer single, “I Got The Boy,” also went platinum – and Blake Shelton’s single, “She’s Got A Way With Words,” went gold as well.
Today in 2016, Kacey Musgraves performed Christmas songs for residents at the Little Flower Manor, a nursing home in Darby, Pennsylvania.
Today in 2016, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed the first of three concerts at the Neil Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, recognizing the 75^th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Today in 2017, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill were at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “The Rest Of Our Life.”
Today in 2018, Brett Eldredge became a wedding singer when Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo got married.
Today in 2019, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were surprise guests during a Nashville Unlimited concert at the Christ Church Cathedral for the homeless shelter Room In The Inn. The show also features Emmylou Harris, Riders In The Sky, Charlie McCoy, Don Schlitz and Charles Esten.
Today in 2020, Dustin Lynch, Travis Denning, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton and Tyler Farr delivered an online benefit concert, The Farm Must Go On, from Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl.

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

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Mika”, a 1 year old female boxer. Mika is an adorable gal with a great disposition who gets along well with adults, kids, and other dogs. She’s a happy-go-lucky sort who would love to take walks with you, play, or just hang out on the couch. She’s fully vetted, vaccinated, and in search of her new best friend!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Mika or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Blake Shelton Talks ‘Rebalancing’ His Life With Gwen Stefani

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Bob Ballard

With country stardom comes fame and…seeds. Talking to People, Blake Shelton says he and wife Gwen Stefani “go way over-the-top” when it comes to gardening and says, “It’s embarrassing how much we spend on seeds.” He says it’s part of how he and Stefani are putting their family first as he steps away from his seat as a coach on “The Voice,” saying, “

He says he’s now prioritizing time with his wife and her sons with Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. He says his happiest times are when he’s home in Oklahoma with the family, saying he takes his job as a stepparent seriously. “This isn’t about me anymore and never will be again,” he says.

It’s not just his wife and kids he’s focusing on; he invited his mother Dorothy Shackleford to write and perform a Christmas song with him in 2012, which she turned into a book deal that became a movie series. “Time for Him to Come Home For Christmas” is available to stream now on Peacock.

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1962, Flatt & Scruggs perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall. The concert is recorded for later release as an album.
Today in 1982, Marty Robbins died of a heart attack at the age of 57. Marty had at least one hit on the U.S. country singles chart every year between 1956 and 1982. In fact, he recorded 500 songs in his lifetime – 18 of them went gold – including the first #1 hit of the 60’s, “El Paso.”
Today in 1983, “The Very Best Of Conway Twitty” album was certified gold.
Today in 1986, the album “Willie Nelson’s Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)” was certified double-platinum.
Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt and his wife, Tracie, welcomed their son, Waylon Nelson.
Today in 1995, Aaron Tippin hit #1 with “That’s As Close As I’ll Get to Loving You.”
Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood presented Garth Brooks with the Artist Achievement Award at the “Billboard” LeAnn Rimes also took home four trophies, including Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year.
Today in 2000, Tim McGraw’s “Greatest Hits” CD entered its second week at #1 on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart.
Today in 2003, Chris Cagle’s self-titled sophomore album went gold.
Today in 2003, Brad Paisley’s “Mud On The Tires” album rolled to gold certification.
Today in 2004, “CMT Homecoming: Jimmy Carter In Plains” premiered, which featured a Willie Nelson concert that was taped in the former president’s hometown.
Today in 2005, Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, and Jerry Douglas each received four Grammy Award nominations.
Today in 2005, Brad Paisley’s “When I Get Where I’m Going” video, featuring Dolly Parton and Scott Hamilton, premiered on CMT.
Today in 2012, Keith Urban received the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Today in 2012, Marty Stuart celebrated his 20^th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Also appearing on the show? His wife, Connie Smith, as well as Charley Pride, Old Crow Medicine Show and songwriter Brandy Clark.
Today in 2014, Jason Aldean’s album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” went platinum.
Today in 2015, cover girl Miranda Lambert addressed her divorce from Blake Shelton as “Cosmopolitan” magazine hit newsstands. “It’s about living in the moment and feeling every tinge of pain,” she offered. “Then waking up the next day going, ‘All right, I’m going to ride my ponies. I’m going to have a girls’ night.’ That’s where I am.”
Today in 2017, Luke Bryan’s “What Makes You Country” album was released. The same day? The Walker Hayes album, “boom,” also dropped.
Today in 2018, Eric Paslay and his wife, Natalie, welcomed their daughter, Piper Lily Paslay, in Nashville.
Today in 2018, Jake Owen hosted his 12^th annual benefit at the Indian River County Fairgrounds in Vero Beach, Florida, joined by Joe Diffie, Chris Lane and Morgan Wallen. Surprise guest Colt Ford teamed with Owen on “Dirt Road Anthem,” and golfer John Daly gets backup help from Owen, Wallen and Diffie on Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.”
Today in 2018, Toby Keith received the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony during the Symphony Ball at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. He performed “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” “God Love Her,” “American Soldier” and the movie song, “Don’t Let The Old Man In” with the orchestra.
Today in 2018, Gretchen Wilson performed “Here For The Party” and “Redneck Woman” during Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding benefit concert at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix. Also on the bill? Johnny Depp, Larry The Cable Guy, Sebastian Bach and two members of Blue Oyster Cult.
Today in 2019, Dolly Parton appeared on screen with Danica McKellar and Niall Matter as the Hallmark Channel debuts “Christmas At Dollywood.” The soundtrack includes Parton’s recordings of “Winter Wonderland,” “Joy To The World” and “Hard Candy Christmas.”
Today in 2019, Chris Young, Chase Rice, Russell Dickerson and LANCO were among the acts playing the acoustic 10 Man Jam at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, with funds marked for a local food bank.
Today in 2019, Blake Shelton and his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, were the executive producers as the Hallmark Channel debuted a new special, “Time For You To Come Home For Christmas,” starring Alison Sweeney and Lucas Bryant.
Today in 2019, Linda Ronstadt received a Kennedy Center Honor in Washington, D.C., hailed by Emmylou Harris and Don Henley. Carrie Underwood covered “Blue Bayou” and “When Will I Be Loved,” and Trisha Yearwood performed “You’re No Good.” Other honorees include Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field and “Sesame Street,” who was saluted by Thomas Rhett.
Today in 2020, Darius Rucker was officially welcomed as an investor in the Nashville Stars, a group of athletes and businessmen attempting to bring major baseball to Music City.

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