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Luke Combs Extends “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” Into 2027

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Since he just played his last scheduled “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” date, it seems that Luke has pulled out the old “But wait! There’s more!” card. When the countdown clock went “all zeros,” the word came down: the “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” was getting a whole other leg in 2027. As suspected, the in-the-round shows will feature special guests Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin.

The 12 newly-announced dates include two in Canada. The new leg begins April 3rd in Arlington, Texas, with stops in Detroit, Boston and more before a final show in San Diego June 26th. Tickets go on sale next Friday, with pre-sales beginning Wednesday. See Luke’s website for complete tour and ticket information.

Luke Combs 2027 My Kinda Saturday Night Tour Dates:

  • April 3 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
  • April 10 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
  • April 17 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
  • April 24 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
  • May 1 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
  • May 8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
  • May 15 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
  • May 29 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
  • June 05 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
  • June 12 – Boise, ID – Albertsons Stadium
  • June 19 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
  • June 26 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park

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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Cheshire”, an adorable 3 month old male orange tabby kitten. Cheshire is a curious and playful kitty who loves making new friends and would make any cat-lover a ‘purr-fect’ new best friend!

Cheshire is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered, microchipped and ready to go!

And since Cheshire is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!

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

Lainey Wilson To Host All-Star “All For The Hall” Concert

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This year’s “All For The Hall” benefit concert has a date, a location, and a host. Lainey Wilson takes the reins, with the event taking place on Thursday, September 17th, at The Novo in the L.A. Live complex. Lainey is also the first named performer for the evening, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. “I’m so excited to host All for the Hall this fall,” Wilson shares. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does incredible work preserving the music we love and sharing it with the next generation, and it means a lot to me to support that mission. It’s going to be a special night, and I’m honored to be part of it.” Launched in 2007, the All for the Hall campaign challenges artists to donate proceeds of one annual performance to the nonprofit museum. Tickets for this year’s benefit concert go on sale this Friday at 10am PT. Tickets can be purchased through the venue or Ticketmaster.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1988, Willie Nelson became the first artist ever to have an album spend 10 years on the Billboard country chart as “Stardust” logs its 520th
  • Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Brand New Man,” was released.
  • Today in 1996, the Statler Brothers’ Gospel Favorites album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Ty Herndon released his second album, “Living In A Moment,” and Randy Travis released “Full Circle.”
  • Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks held a private show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for members of the country music industry. The concert was mostly a listening party, as they ran through all of the music from their new album, “Home,” in sequential order, start to finish.
  • Today in 2009, Toby Keith’s “American Ride” video debuted on CMT.com
  • Today in 2011, as Sugarland prepared to perform, a wind gust collapsed the stage at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Seven people eventually died and another 45 were treated for injuries.
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan’s album, “Crash My Party,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Gwen Stefani’s show at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas included a surprise guest: her boo, Blake Shelton, who joined her on their song, “Go Ahead And Break My Heart.”
  • Today in 2016, Rascal Flatts reached 10-million concert tickets sold during their career when their “Rhythm And Roots Tour” landed in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Today in 2016, Vince Gill celebrated 25 years as a Grand Ole Opry member. He was joined during his Opry performance by Patty Loveless, who joined him to sing “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” but they weren’t alone. Rodney Crowell turned up to duet on on “Oklahoma Borderline,” and a number of other acts – including The Time Jumpers, Ashley Monroe, Charlie Worsham and Bill Anderson – teamed up to cover his classic, “Liza Jane.”
  • Today in 2017, Lloyd Gentry Jr., the father of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, died in Nicholasville, Kentucky. A few weeks later, Troy himself was killed in a helicopter crash en route to a show in New Jersey.
  • Today in 2017, the Wreckers reunited in Nashville during a Michelle Branch concert at Marathon Music Works. It marked the first time Branch and former musical partner Jessica Harp had seen each other in seven years.

Taylor Swift Youngest Person Named To The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Taylor Swift is making history once again. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the musician is being inducted in to the hall this fall, becoming its youngest-ever honoree at 36-years-old. The recognition arrives 20 years after the release of her self-titled debut album.

Swift reacted to the nomination in a statement. “From the time I started writing songs as a child, I fixated on Nashville as the perfect place to be,” she shares. “I wanted to learn with and from the best and get to immerse myself in a community of storytellers, and thankfully Nashville turned out to be exactly what I’d dreamed of. A town that validated and prioritized hard work, determination and imagination. Where the writers show up to work every day even when the mysterious muses and the magic don’t. To be honored by this city I love so much is a beautiful thing, and I’m very grateful.”

The honor follows her June induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York, where she became its youngest female member. Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, and Bruce Channel will also join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The induction ceremony will take place this fall, though an official date has not yet been confirmed.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1989, Patty Loveless notched her first #1 country single with “Timber, I’m Falling In Love.”
  • Today in 1993, Vince Gill racked up eight nominations and Alan Jackson got seven, as the Country Music Association unveiled finalists for its 1993 awards. Gill and Jackson face Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire for Entertainer of the Year.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar landed at the top of the Billboard Country chart with their single, “What About Now.”
  • Today in 2001, Shania Twain and then-husband/producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange welcomed their first child, a son named Eja (pronounced like Asia) in the world. The news wasn’t revealed to the world until August 20th.
  • Today in 2002, Chad Brock and his wife, Natalie, welcomed their daughter, Kennedy Victoria. Lil’ Ms. Kennedy, who arrived a couple of weeks early, still managed to weigh in at 8-pounds, 11-ounces.
  • Today in 2002, it was announced that Reba McEntire was member of the first class of inductees into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. The honor is a special achievement for Reba since her family has been competing and entertaining at the annual rodeo event for 70 years, beginning with her world-champion steer roper grandfather, John McEntire. Reba’s induction took place on September 23rd in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins earned his first #1 single in Billboard: “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
  • Today in 2011, Hunter Hayes performed “Storm Warning” in his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2013, Dierks Bentley’s single, “I Hold On,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Chris Lane’s single, “For Her,” was released.
  • Today in 2017, Kenny Rogers and Bobbie Nelson were inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Carthage Civic Center.
  • Today in 2019, both Maren Morris’ single “The Bones” and Kip Moore’s “She’s Mine” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2020, Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon were announced as 2020 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Garth Brooks Name-Checks Current Artists That Impress Him

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Garth Brooks came in with an amazing class of country musicians; Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson and more all broke through at about the same time. More than 35 years later, what does the legend think of the current crop of musicians? In an interview with WGN TV, Garth was asked which artists he’s listening to and liking right now, and he showed a lot of love for the women in country. “Guys, It’s harder than ever to be an artist, bar none, but the females in our world, they’re tearing it up right now.” He then pointed to two artists in particular. “Lainey [Wilson], Ella [Langley], they’re tearing it up right now…being the dad of three daughters and being married to one of the greatest singers ever, it’s just, they have to work a thousand times harder to have as much success, so I love to see it.” Women in country are certainly having a day, and Garth is all for it.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1952, Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism.
  • Today in 1984, “That’s The Thing About Love” by Don Williams topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1989, Holly Dunn was #1 with the single, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me.”
  • Today in 1992, Alabama’s “American Pride” album was released.
  • Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s “A Lot About Livin’” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Neal McCoy earned his first gold album for “No Doubt About It.”
  • Today in 1995, the album, “The Last One To Know,” by Reba McEntire was certified for sales of one million copies, bringing her total number of platinum albums to 11.
  • Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was released.
  • Today in 1998, the Wilkinsons released their debut album, “Nothing But Love.”
  • Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks received the first of their many chicken-feet tattoos, which adorn their feet and ankles. Each tattoo celebrates the band’s #1 hits and album sales certifications.
  • Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar’s single, “What About Now,” ended Lee Ann Womack’s six-week reign she enjoyed at the top of “Radio & Records’” country chart with “I Hope You Dance.”
  • Today in 2001, Blake Shelton picked up his first #1 single in Billboard with “Austin,” which remained at the top for five weeks.
  • Today in 2005, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer were married in Nashville in his seventh wedding and her second. The couple divorced in 2014, but do have a son together.
  • Today in 2005, Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2006, “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The inaugural episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” album was released.
  • Today in 2010, Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcomed son Tatum “Tate” Christopher Bryan.
  • Today in 2013, Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over” hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2017, Lindsay Ell’s debut album, “The Project,” was released.
  • Today in 2017, Taylor Swift’s former bodyguard testified in a Denver courtroom that he saw a disc jockey grab her buttocks during a 2013 photo op. Later in the day, the judge dropped the radio host’s suit against Swift, though her mother and an employee were still defendants as the dee jay seeks damages for losing his job.
  • Today in 2017, Jason Aldean holds a Concert For The Kids with Luke Combs at Macon Coliseum in Georgia, raising $700,000 for the local Children’s Hospital. A section of road at the hospital was dedicated as Jason Aldean Way.
  • Today in 2018, Kenny Chesney’s “Songs For The Saints” album hit the top spot on the Billboard country albums chart.
  • Today in 2018, Dolly Parton won the inaugural Dolly Parton Excellence In Leadership Award during a ceremony at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • Today in 2019, when he performed at the Railbird Festival, Tyler Childers received a key to the city of Lexington, Kentucky.

Luke Bryan Postpones Two Shows Due To Wildfire Smoke

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As many artists have been forced to do before him, Luke Bryan had to postpone this weekend’s shows in the Pacific Northwest due to wildfires and the poor air quality that has resulted. Friday’s show at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane, WA, has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11th, with Saturday’s concert at White River Amphitheatre in Seattle rescheduled to October 10th. “Obviously, we are out west, and had a show in Bend, Oregon last night. Got on stage, and everything was going great, but with all of the smoke and the wildfires midway through the show, I started really struggling up there. I have asthma and a lot of people don’t really know that,” Bryan explained in a social media video. “Sometimes it gets the best of me, and it did last night. Then having to show up in Washington tonight and tomorrow with all of the wildfires going on, we just felt like it’d be probably best to come back and reschedule to where we know I’ll be 100-percent.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1971, a summit meeting of past and present stars of country music took place at Woodland Studios in Nashville as recording began on “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” a triple album released in 1972 by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Legends on the album included “Mother” Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff and Merle Travis.
  • Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers’ self-titled album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt began his first concert tour in Highland, Texas.
  • Today in 1991, Vince Gill became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s “Here In The Real World” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, George Strait’s album, “Carryin’ Your Love With Me,” was certified triple platinum while his “Lead On” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” was certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1998, the “Souvenirs” album by Vince Gill was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, “The Patsy Cline Collection” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney’s “I Will Stand” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, there were two only country acts to appear on the 2nd annual Family Television Awards. Reba McEntire hosted the festivities, and Billy Gilman performed.
  • Today in 2000, then-Vice President Al Gore personally asked Mary Chapin Carpenter to perform at the Democratic National Convention. Mary Chapin was asked to perform a song from her “Stones In The Road” album called “Why Walk, When You Can Fly.”
  • Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina hit another milestone in her career as it was announced that her album, “Burn,” had debuted on Billboard’s Country Album chart at #1.
  • Today in 2001, Cyndi Thomson made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2001, Martie Seidel became Martie Maguire when she married hubby Gareth in a supersecret ceremony in Hawaii. The happy couple was able to keep their news quiet until late-September, when the Dixie Chicks performed on the “Tribute to Heroes” special – Martie was seen wearing what looked to be a wedding ring, and she soon admitted through reps that she and Gareth had indeed exchanged vows. The couple split in 2013 and share three daughters.
  • Today in 2001, Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden and his wife, Brenda, welcomed their new son, William Solomon Golden, into the world at 11:04am local time at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. And even though little William arrived 12 days early, he weighed in at a healthy 6-pounds, 13 ¾-ounces.
  • Today in 2001, Clint Black hosted the Family Television Awards. He and wife Lisa Hartman Black performed their chart-topping hit, “When I Said I Do,” on the show. Interestingly, the program, which honors the best in family-oriented viewing, was the couple’s first televised appearance since the birth of their daughter, Lily Pearl, that May.
  • Today in 2001, one of the biggest stars on the planet became of the brightest in the sky as members of Shania Twain’s announced they had paid to have a star registered in Shania’s name – it’s in the constellation Virgo.
  • Today in 2002, for the first time since their 1998 Grand Ole Opry debut, Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison – aka the Dixie Chicks – made their follow-up performance on the legendary stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney’s nine-minute “You Save Me” video aired on CMT for the first time.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s single, “Need You Now,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced in a short note that they would be ending their partnership after one last tour. The message? “It’s time to call it a day.” And while the pair – aka Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks – have continued recording solo music, they have since offered a reunion of sorts through a series of shows in Las Vegas with Reba McEntire.
  • Today in 2012, Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride” video premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2014, Cole Swindell wrote his future hit, “You Should Be Here,” with songwriter Ashley Gorley at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. All this while he was prepping to open for Luke Bryan.
  • Today in 2016, Eric Church earned a gold single from the RIAA for “Record Year.”
  • Today in 2017, Taylor Swift took the stand in Denver as she insisted a former local disc jockey groped her inappropriately backstage in 2013: “He did not touch my arm. He did not touch my rib,” she said. “He did not touch my hand. He grabbed my bare ass.”
  • Today in 2018, the Lady A single, “Need You Now,” was certified nine-times platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2019, Chely Wright performed “Shut Up And Drive” and “Single White Female” at the Grand Ole Opry. It was her first appearance at the Mother Church since she came out in May 2010.
  • Today in 2019, Rodney Crowell, Jeannie C. Riley and Claude Gray joined the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

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