- Today in 1963, “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris’ “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap was #1 on the country charts.
- Today in 1981, Alabama was #1 on the country charts with “Feels So Right.”
- Today in 1988, Tanya Tucker’s “Strong Enough To Bend” album was released.
- Today in 1996, LeAnn Rimes‘ debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months.
- Today in 1997, Vince Gill‘s father, Stan, died following surgery for pancreatic cancer.
- Today in 1999, the Oak Ridge Boys released their album, “Voices.”
- Today in 1999, Merle Haggard’s “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” album was released.
- Today in 2000, Chely Wright didn’t send out official announcements, but her beloved pooch, Minnie, graduated with honors from obedience school.
- Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack won $125,000 on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” And no, she didn’t keep it for herself – the money was donated to the Independent School District in her Texas hometown of Jacksonville.
- Today in 2003, Shania Twain wrapped a series of events in Chicago with her highly anticipated concert (her first full-length performance in the States for more than three years), which took place at Hutchinson Field in the city’s historic Grant Park. Shania entertained her 65,000 faithful fans with a show featuring a mix of her previous hits (including “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” “Honey, I’m Home,” “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)” and “Any Man of Mine”) as well as plenty of music from her album, “UP!”
- Today in 2007, Kimberly Roads Schlapman and husband her husband Stephen welcomed their daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix.
- Today in 2008, Jimmy Carter came on stage to play harmonica behind Willie Nelson on “Georgia On My Mind” during a concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta. Nelson shared top billing with B.B. King, collaborating on “Night Life” and “The Thrill Is Gone.”
- Today in 2011, Jake Owen scored a gold single from the RIAA for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.”
- Today in 2014, Lady A’s “Just A Kiss” had a musical role in HBO’s “True Blood.”
- Today in 2015, the Zac Brown Band single, “Homegrown,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2015, with Jimi Westbrook needing more time than expected to heal from vocal surgery, Little Big Town canceled three additional weeks of appearances through August 22nd.
- Today in 2017, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2018, the Kenny Chesney album, “Songs For The Saints,” was released.
- Today in 2019, Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance during the Newport Folk Festival with The Collaboration, a one-time ensemble featuring The Highwomen, Judy Collins, Linda Perry and Sheryl Crow, among others. Parton sang “Jolene” and “9 To 5” and duetted with Brandi Carlile with “I Will Always Love You.”
- Today in 2021, Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Truth About You” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2021, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Luke Bryan took part as ABC recorded the special “CMA Summer Jam” at Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville. Also in the lineup: Dwight Yoakam, Cole Swindell, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Lainey Wilson.
- Today in 2021, Marty Stuart and HARDY were on hand as the Neshoba County Fair receives a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker in Philadelphia.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1948, Opry legend Roy Acuff announced his intent to run for governor of Tennessee. He did eventually run for office against the incumbent and lost. He also campaigned for the job twice more and was unsuccessful.
- Today in 1969, Johnny Cash’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified double platinum and Ricky Van Shelton’s album, “Wild-Eyed Dream,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1990, Kathy Mattea’s “Willow In The Wind” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Randy Travis’ album, “Heroes And Friends,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Some Gave All” project was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1992, Billy Dean topped the country charts with the single, “Billy the Kid.”
- Today in 1996, BlackHawk’s self-titled debut album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1998, Tanya Tucker filed a $300,000 lawsuit against Capitol Records Nashville, contending that the label willfully neglected her career.
- Today in 2001, Tracy Byrd’s album, “Ten Rounds,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Darryl Worley’s album, “I Miss My Friend,” debuted at #1 on “Billboard’s” Country Album chart.
- Today in 2004, Toby Keith headlined his first stadium gig, which also featured Scotty Emerick, Al Ketchum, Gretchen Wilson, Montgomery Gentry and Jo Dee Messina.
- Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” was certified gold.
- Today in 2012, Days after signing Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville released a remixed version of the duo’s debut single, “Cruise,” to radio.
- Today in 2012, Little Big Town’s single, “Pontoon,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
- Today in 2013, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Gunpowder & Lead,” went double-platinum. Carrie Underwood’s single, “Temporary Home,” was certified platinum by the RIAA on the same day.
- Today in 2014, Maddie & Tae’s “Girl In A Country Song” video debuted on NPR’s website.
- Today in 2015, Ashley Monroe’s album, “The Blade,” was released.
- Today in 2015, the Eagles performed at CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. It marked the final concert for founding member Glenn Frey, who died six months later.
- Today in 2016, Sheryl Crow was a contestant on the ABC-TV game show, “Match Game.” The same day? The Band Perry plays as ABC airs “Celebrity Family Feud.”
Zach Top To Drop “Two-Pack” Of New Music Next Month
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Zach Top has been hinting about new music for awhile, even informing fans that a new album was coming next year. But…surprise! Fans won’t have to wait that long. Top announced yesterday that a special “two-pack” of music is coming next month. New songs “Good Girls & Cowgirls” and “Other Side Of Hurtin’” drop August 21, with the limited 7-inch vinyl version coming out September 25th.
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: JOBA
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Joba”, a 2 year old male domestic shorthair Tabby cat with beautiful brilliant green eyes. Joba is curious about people and gets along great with cats, though he’s pretty indifferent when it comes to dogs. Joba loves lounging on a lap, and would be a great fit for any cat-person!
Joba is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered, microchipped and ready to go!
And since Joba 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 Joba 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 Joba with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Luke Combs Bummed He Wasn’t Asked To Be On Pat McAfee’s Country Debut
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ESPN personality Pat McAfee has featured many country stars on his show, and it seems to be rubbing off on him. The former NFL punter and wrestling commentator is adding “country singer” to his resume, with a new album coming out next month. One of his country pals isn’t that happy about it, however. Under McAfee’s post announcing the album, Luke Combs commented, “Not calling me on this? Unforgivable.” McAfee replied with three laughing-crying emojis, before clarifying that there are “NO FEATURES” on the record. While there may be no collabs on the album, McAfee certainly did receive some high-profile help; Ernest is part of the project (most likely lending a hand with songwriting). “The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure” comes out August 14th.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.”
- Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ album, “Fancy Free,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1990, the “Livin’ It Up” album by George Strait was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Holly Dunn released her collection, “Milestones: Greatest Hits.”
- Today in 1993, Reba McEntire hit the top of the country singles charts with “It’s Your Call.”
- Today in 1997, Deana Carter’s album, “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 2002, Toby Keith performed on the historic USS Battleship New Jersey for a roaring crowd of thousands. Before the show began, the mayor of Camden, New Jersey presented Toby with a Key to the City. The same day, his “Unleashed” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Joe Nichols’ “Man With a Memory” album and Charlie Daniels’ “Redneck Fiddlin’ Man” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, the “Hard Workin’ Man” album by Brooks and Dunn was certified for multi-platinum sales of 5-million copies.
- Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney topped the “Radio & Records” Country Top 50 chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.”
- Today in 2002, there was never any doubt that Toby Keith’s album, “Unleashed,” was going to be HUGE. However, after a midnight meet-and-greet, when Toby celebrated the release of the project with an in-store appearance at a Manassas, Virginia Best Buy store, he broke attendance records! The event ended at 3 am with 5,000 frenzied fans scooping up 2,600 copies of the album. The previous record holder was Ozzy Ozbourne, whose in-store appearance snagged 3,500 fans and 2,000 CDs sold.
- Today in 2003, Sugarland performed a showcase at Nashville’s 12th & Porter club and picked up a record deal with Mercury.
- Today in 2004, CMT’s “20 Funniest Country Videos” dubbed Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck Stomp” number one.
- Today in 2013, Miranda Lambert earned a double-platinum certification for her single, “The House That Built Me.”
- Today in 2016, Tim McGraw fell into the audience while trying to shake a hand with a fan at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena in Stateline, Nevada, but gets back on stage to finish “All I Want Is A Life“
- Today in 2017, Jamey Johnson’s concert at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was cancelled with the venue saying the band would not conform to its security policy.
- Today in 2017, Brantley Gilbert rode in the pace car and told drivers to “start your engines” at the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Thomas Rhett, Niall Horan Throw Epic Three-Hour Party
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Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan‘s joint headlining concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania was a complete concert for fans of either artist, and together, they played for over three hours. With Emily Ann Roberts and Kashush Culpeper serving as opening acts, fans got a full night of entertainment. Rhett played a 17-song set featuring some of his biggest hits (along with a brand new song, “Sky Fall”), after which Horan also played a 17-song set of his own. For the encore, Rhett returned to the stage to sing five tracks with Horan. They duetted on Horan’s “Heaven,” Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” and their only studio collaboration to date, “Old Tricks.” They closed out the show with duets of Ella Langley‘s “Choosin’ Texas” and One Direction‘s “Steal My Girl.”
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1992, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified quadruple-platinum.
- Today in 1992, the Judds’ album, “Why Not Me,” was certified double-platinum.
- Today in 1992, the “Read Between the Lines” album by Aaron Tippin was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw’s album, “Don’t Go Near the Water,” was certified platinum
- Today in 1996, Billy Dean’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Garth Brooks was named the “honorary captain” of the U.S Olympic Wrestling Team.
- Today in 1999, Faith Hill’s album, “Faith,” was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 2001, three generations of country performers covering forty years of music history wrapped up a weekend in the Ohio Valley in celebration of the Jamboree in the Hills’ 25th anniversary. Over 110,000 fans attended the four-day festival, which is often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Country Music.”
- Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “The World” spun at #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 2008, Sugarland’s “Love on the Inside” album was released.
- Today in 2011, The Eli Young Band received its first gold certification for the single, “Crazy Girl.”
- Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert made a surprise appearance during Ashley Monroe’s concert at the Basement East in Nashville, joining Monroe on “Heart Like Mine” during the encore. Meghan Linsey and Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet are in the crowd for the show, which also featured guests Vince Gill and Striking Matches.
- Today in 2016, The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville opened a new exhibit dedicated to Zac Brown Band, “Homegrown: Zac Brown Band.”
- Today in 2016, Brantley Gilbert’s single, “The Weekend,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, Miranda Lambert and her dog, Delta, appeared on the cover of Parade magazine alongside three other celebrities involved in animal rescue: Andy Cohen, Carrie Ann Inaba and George Clooney. “Rescue dogs are special,” Lambert says. “They know you’ve saved their lives.”
- Today in 2020, Blake Shelton had a big day – he received a triple-platinum single from the RIAA for “God’s Country” and a platinum award for “Nobody But You,” his duet with then-fiancé Gwen Stefani.
- Today in 2020, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was certified gold by the RIAA. On the same day, Dustin Lynch’s “Ridin’ Roads” went platinum, Dan + Shay’s “All To Myself” was certified double-platinum – and so was Kenny Chesney’s single “Get Along.”
- Today in 2021, the Jason Aldean/ Carrie Underwood single, “If I Didn’t Love You” was released.
- Today in 2021, Jana Kramer announced her divorce from Mike Caussin was finalized.
Ella Langley Reaches New Billboard Heights
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The question now is: when will Ella Langley‘s “Choosin’ Texas” lose chart momentum? The biggest country and pop hit of 2026 just keeps on reaching new heights. The single has now notched its 14th non-consecutive week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and in doing so finds herself in a three-way tie with legends Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. The song ties Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” for the most weeks at #1, apart from holiday singles by female performers with no male-billed acts. That record belongs to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You,” which has scored 22 weeks at #1, albeit spread seasonally over seven years.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1956, Johnny Cash earned his first #1 hit with “I Walk the Line.”
- Today in 1975, Michael Martin Murphey’s single, “Wildfire,” single is certified gold.
- Today in 1990, Marty Stuart scored his first top 10 hit, “Hillbilly Rock.”
- Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt married his wife, Tracie.
- Today in 1995, Reba McEntire was #1 on the singles charts with the song, “And Still.”
- Today in 1999, the “Shania Twain Live” video was certified platinum.
- Today in 2002, Eric Heatherly and his wife, Heather, welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Christiana Faye Heatherly made her debut at Nashville’s Baptist Hospital and got a musical start to her life. Christiana entered the world listening to her proud papa’s single, “The Last Man Committed,” at 5:37 pm.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks were in Los Angeles to announce their participation in the Rock the Vote campaign.
- Today in 2007, Big & Rich took “Lost In This Moment” to the tope of the billboard country chart.
- Today in 2009, Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, and Alison Krauss + Union Station performed for Barack Obama at the White House. Paisley closed the night with a song inspired by the president, “ Welcome To The Future.”
- Today in 2014, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Make Me Wanna,” was released.
- Today in 2014, Garth Brooks’ “The Ultimate Hits” is certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2015, RCA Studio A is officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Music Row building was a recording site for hits by George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Bobby Bare and Kacey Musgraves, among others.
- Today in 2016, Kid Rock performed in Cleveland at the close of the Republican National Convention.
- Today in 2018, Lauren Alaina announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Alex Hopkins. Sadly, the couple announced their split in 2019…but Lauren has reportedly been dating a mystery man for a little over a year now.
- Today in 2020, Carrie Underwood’s was toasting her single, “Drinking Alone,” being certified gold by the RIAA.
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