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Clint Black To Hit The Road With His Family Again

Clint Black will once again be joined by his wife Lisa Hartman-Black and 21-year-old daughter Lily Pearl Black, for another leg of his “Mostly Hits & The Mrs” tour, which initially began last year.

The new trek kicks off November 17th in Burnsville, Minnesota, and runs until February 5th in Pensacola, Florida.

“Having my family on the road is the best,” Clint shares, “and the reactions have been everything we hoped they would be!”

Check out the first few dates below and click here for the complete schedule. Tickets go on sale Friday.

  • November 17: Burnsville, MN -Ames Center
  • November 18: Appleton WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
  • November 19: Rochester MN – Mayo Civic Center
  • November 20: Dubuque IA – Five Flags Center
  • December 1: Fort Smith AR – Arcbest Performing Arts Center
  • December 2: Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theatre
  • December 3: Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theatre
  • December 4: Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center
  • December 8: Kalispell, MT – Wachholz College Center
  • December 9: Helena, MT- Helena Civic Center

Source: Clint Black

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1981, “Elvira” by Oak Ridge Boys peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
  • Today in 1989, the album, “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” by Keith Whitley was certified gold.
  • Today in 1989, Earl Thomas Conley’s “Greatest Hits” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, Willie Nelson announced he’d donate money from his next three concerts to Midwest flood relief.
  • Today in 1995, Charlie Rich died in his sleep in a Hammond, Louisiana motel. The cause of death was listed as a blood clot in a lung. He was 62.
  • Today in 1997, Martina McBride debuted her new single “Broken Wing” on the Grand Ole Opry with a special guest. Her father, Daryl Schiff, joined her on the stage.
  • Today in 1997, “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” – the first restaurant to bear The King’s name – opened for business at 126 Beale Street in Memphis.
  • Today in 2000, Aaron Tippin’s album, “People Like Us,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack topped the charts with her single, “I Hope You Dance,” for the fifth consecutive week.
  • Today in 2001, the acts on Brooks & Dunn’s inaugural “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” ruled the country singles charts. While there’s never a shortage of hits when any of these acts rolls into town, it is highly unusual for all four acts on a tour to simultaneously have singles in the Top 10 of “Radio & Records’” country chart. Brooks & Dunn’s single, “Only in America,” was at #10, keith urban’s “Where the Blacktop Ends” held on to the #6 spot and Toby Keith’s “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight” was perched at #5. Montgomery Gentry’s “She Couldn’t Change Me” was enjoying its third consecutive week at #2.
  • Today in 2006, Jake Owen released his debut album, “Startin’ With Me.”
  • Today in 2008, Dixie Chick Martie Maguire and her husband Gareth welcomed daughter, Harper Rosie Maguire, in Austin, Texas.
  • Today in 2011, Eric Church’s single, “Homeboy,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2013, Pistol Annies’ single, “Hell on Heels,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2015, Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean co-headlined the first country concert in the history of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The package also includes Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell and Old Dominion.
  • Today in 2015, Cassadee Pope performed during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics in Los Angeles, where the bill includeed Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne and Siedah Garrett.
  • Today in 2017, Blake Shelton earns a gold single from the RIAA for “Gonna.”
  • Today in 2017, songwriter/producer/guitarist Billy Joe Walker Jr. died in Kerrville, Texas. He wrote Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Wanna Dance With You,” produced country hits for Travis Tritt and Bryan White, and played on singles by George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Randy Travis and Martina McBride.

Garth Brooks Shares Cover & Release Date For ‘Anthology II’

Garth Brooks announced he’d be dropping the next installment in his “Anthology” series this November. Well, now he’s revealed the cover of the release, as well as the exact date we’ll get it.

“Anthology Part II, The Next Five Years” is set to drop November 15th (just in time for Christmas shopping), with the new cover featuring a silhouette of Garth’s face with the American flag across it.

The new set will cover the years 1996 to 2001, which includes stories about the albums “Fresh Horses,” “Sevens,” “The Limited Series,” “Double Live” and “Scarecrow.” It will also feature a six disc set of highlights from the albums.

The anthology includes excerpts from stars like Bob Dylan, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner and more, with Garth noting, “I learned a lot,” adding, “The interviews just floored me.”

Wife Trisha Yearwood adds, “The way I see it, Garth spent the first five years of that crazy ride just hanging on for dear life! In the second five years, you start to see a captain steering his own ship.”

 

This day in Country Music History

  • 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.

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Sebastian”, a one-year-old Shepherd mix with a winning personality. Sebastian loves everybody as well as other dogs & even cats! Sebastian is fully vaccinated and vetted and ready to meet you!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Sebastian 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 Sebastian with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Shania Twain Doc ‘Not Just A Girl’ Heading To Netflix; With Companion Album

Shania Twain fans are getting the chance to learn a lot about her. A new documentary about the singer, “Not Just A Girl,” is set to premiere on Netflix Tuesday.

The film, directed by Joss Crowley, traces the singers career, and is described as “a definitive look at the making of one of the world’s most adored superstars and fashion-forward female pioneers in pop, country, and rock.” In addition to looking back at her life and career, it also gives fans a look at the recording of Shania’s forthcoming sixth record.

The film also features appearances by Kelsea Ballerini, Lionel Richie, Diplo, Avril Lavigne, and Orville Peck. A trailer for the doc features music clips, and archival footage, with audio of Shania talking about her husband’s cheating, losing her voice and more.

  • As a companion to the doc, Shania will release a compilation album “Not Just A Girl (The Highlights)”, which includes some of her biggest hits, as well as the bonus title track. It will be released digitally on Tuesday, and physically on September 2nd.  Check out the track list below. 
  • “Not Just A Girl”
  • “You’re Still The One”
  • “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”
  • “What Made You Say That” – Single Version
  • “(If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here!”
  • “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?”
  • “Any Man Of Mine”
  • “You Win My Love”
  • “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)”
  • “I’m Holdin’ On To Love (To Save My Life)”
  • “From This Moment On”
  • “Love Gets Me Every Time”
  • “That Don’t Impress Me Much”
  • “Forever And For Always” (Red Version)
  • “Honey, I’m Home”
  • “I’m Gonna Getcha Good!” (Red Version)
  • “Up!” (Green Version)
  • “Life’s About To Get Good”

Source: Shania Twain

This day in Country Music History

  • 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.

Little Big Town Announces 10th Studio Album ‘Mr. Sun’

Little Big Town is dropping a new album. The band just announced that their 10th studio album, “Mr. Sun,” will be released September 16th.

The album will include previously released tracks “Hell Yeah,” and their current single, “All Summer,” with LBT dropping the new song “Rich Man,” written by Jimi Westbrook, on Friday.

“’Mr. Sun’ is intentionally an emotional record that holds hands well with our last album ‘Nightfall,’” LBT’s Karen Fairchild shares, adding it is “focused on better days ahead, the value of friendships and family; it touches on heartbreak and letting go, but it’s full of sunshine and joy.”

Philip Sweet adds, “We have collectively been through an unprecedented period making this album,” noting, “Life is short; we are here to live it with the ones around us, loving them and ourselves the best we can. All the while, thankful for another turn around the sun.”

Check out the track list below:

  • “All Summer”
  • “Better Love”
  • “Hell Yeah”
  • “Mr. Sun”
  • “Three Whiskeys and the Truth”
  • “One More Song”
  • “Heaven Had a Dance Floor”
  • “Gold”
  • “Rich Man”
  • “God Fearing Gypsies”
  • “Different Without You”
  • “Whiskey Colored Eyes”
  • “Song Back”
  • “Something Strong”
  • “Last Day On Earth”
  • “Friends of Mine”

Source: Music Row

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1966, Jim Reeves’ “The Best Of Jim Reeves” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1978, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers’ album, “Ten Years Of Gold,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1988, the video, “George Strait Live,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Keith Whitley’s album, “I Wonder Do You Think Of Me,” was certified gold – he had died from alcohol poisoning a year earlier.
  • Today in 1992, the album, “For My Broken Heart,” by Reba McEntire was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Some Gave All” album was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1992, George Strait’s “Ten Strait Hits” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, the “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy” album by Chris Ledoux was released.
  • Today in 1994, John Michael Montgomery’s “Kickin’ It Up” video was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks played to a special crowd in Denver, Colorado: The audience included the one-millionth ticket-buyer for his three-year-long world tour. Garth celebrated the occasion by giving the buyer – Coral Volland – flowers, tour merchandise and a brand new Chevrolet Z-28 Camaro.
  • Today in 2002, Toby Keith occupied the #1 position in the Billboard with “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).”
  • Today in 2012, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison, welcomed their son, Dylan Jay Marcus.
  • Today in 2013, Jason Aldean headlined at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the last of three stadiums on his 2013 tour itinerary. Also on the bill were Kelly Clarkson, Jake Own, and Thomas Rhett.
  • Today in 2015, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are granted a divorce by an Oklahoma judge
  • Today in 2016, the video for Dierks Bentley’s “Different For Girls,” featuring rocker Elle King, premieres on NBC’s “Today”
  • Today in 2017, Josh Abbott announced his engagement to Taylor Parnell
  • Today in 2017, Toby Keith performed at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater in his first Music City concert in 13 years.
  • Today in 2018, Charles Esten makes his 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2018, Garth Brooks finished #2 among Billboard’s Money Makers for receipts of $52.2-million. Other country acts among the Top 25 include: Luke Bryan, #15 (with $21-million); Florida Georgia Line, #16 (adding $20.9-million to their bank account); Eric Church, #19 (after racking up $19.4-million); and Chris Stapleton, #21 (collecting $17.9- million).
  • Today in 2019, T Graham Brown is named an Arkansas Traveler by governor Asa Hutchinson when he performs at the Independence County Fair in Batesville.

Reba McEntire Wants A ‘Reba’ Reboot

Reba McEntire has been pretty busy lately, not only with music and a tour coming later this year, but also several acting projects, including a role on ABC’s “Big Sky” and a Lifetime movie “The Hammer.” But, in a new interview with “The Bobby Bones Show,” she says one project she’d love to add to her plate is a reboot of her hit comedy “Reba.”

“We’ve really been trying hard to do a reboot of the ‘Reba’ show,” she shares. “I really want to work with the people that I got to work with during that six and a half years,” referring to the sitcom’s 2001 to 2007 run.

She adds, “It was fun, the cast the crew everybody we got to work with and play with, they were wonderful people. We wanted to get back together like a reunion and have fun, so hopefully that will happen one day.”

  • Reba is also getting ready to open a restaurant, Reba’s Place, in  Atoka, Oklahoma, and she’s very hands on with the process. She says opening it’s a “dream come true,”noting,  “It’s not only a fun thing to get to do, but to check in and see how things are doing, or make scheduled stops,” adding, “I might get up on the stage and do a few songs. You never know what will happen.

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