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This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the charts with her first single, “Honky Tonk Girl.”
  • Today in 1969, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition appeared on the US country charts for the first time with “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town.”
  • Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s “Greatest Hits” album was released.
  • Today in 1991, the “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” album by Alan Jackson was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, on her way to a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Dottie West was involved in a motor vehicle accident when her brakes failed. She hit a wall, but sustained only minor injuries. Just weeks later, she was involved in another car crash that took her life.
  • Today in 1992, Diamond Rio topped the charts with “Norma Jean Riley.”
  • Today in 1993, Patty Loveless hit #1 with the single, “Blame It On Your Heart.”
  • Today in 1993, both the Judds’ “Love Can Build A Bridge” album and Aaron Tippin’s “Read Between The Lines” project were both certified platinum.
  • Today In 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter hit the charts with “I Take My Chances.”
  • Today in 1994, Diamond Rio’s “Love A Little Stronger” album was released.
  • Today in 1994, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, Loretta Lynn made a special appearance on the Friday Night Opry, opening with her first #1 hit, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’,” from 1966 and followed with “We’ve Come a Long Way Baby” from 1978. To round out the night, Loretta performed “How Great Thou Art” without accompaniment, for which she received a standing ovation and finished with her signature tune, ” Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
  • Today in 2000, Reba McEntire was tapped to host “The 2nd Annual Family Television Awards.” The awards show recognizes outstanding programming for family viewing. Awards are given to television shows and actors who best represent family programming and values.
  • Today in 2001, Brooks & Dunn were included in a very select group of artists, as one of their summer tour shirt designs was the only country item included in “Entertainment Weekly’s” concert merchandise wrap-up. The shirt was emblazoned with the duo’s album artwork from “Steers & Stripes” (with them in full rodeo clown make-up).
  • Today in 2003, the video for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” the Alan Jackson collaboration with Jimmy Buffett, made its debut on CMT’s “Most Wanted Live”
  • Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party” album was certified double-platinum.
  • Today in 2014, Blake Shelton headlined Wrigley Field in Chicago, and was joined on the bill by The Band Perry, Neal McCoy and Dan + Shay. Shelton’s set list included “All About Tonight,” “Doin’ What She Likes” and “God Gave Me You.”
  • Today in 2015, Surprise! Sam Hunt shows up during Taylor Swift’s concert at Soldier Field in Chicago. The two duet on “Take Your Time.”
  • Today in 2016, an overpass in central Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was renamed the George Hamilton IV Bridge.
  • Today in 2018, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill lend their support to When We All Vote, a voter registration campaign launched by Michelle Obama that also deploys Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae and basketball player Chris Paul.
  • Today in 2018, Luke Combs earns his first platinum album from the RIAA with “This One’s For You.”
  • Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert revealed on social media that she adopted two bunnies from Metro Animal Care in Nashville. She names them Frida and Selena.
  • Today in 2021, Taylor Swift ranked #1 on the Billboard list of Money Makers, after grossing a reported $23.8-million in the previous year. Also on the list are: Luke Combs, #16 (raking in $9.2M); George Strait, #26 (with $6.9M); and Blake Shelton, #28 (adding $6.7M to his bank account).

Grand Ole Opry Announces Christmas Plans

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The Grand Ole Opy has made their Christmas plans. For the second consecutive year, the Grand Ole Opry House will celebrate Opry Country Christmas, hosted by Larry Gatlin.

Set for November 26th to December 22nd, the holiday programming will feature special performances by Opry members Lauren Alaina on December 1st, and Chris Janson on December 11th, with Scotty McCreery also confirmed for December 18th.

The nine shows will each include Opry Members The Gatlin Brothers, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett and Charlie McCoy, with the artists performing classic holiday tunes, as well as their own original songs. Click here for more info.

Source: Music Row

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1960, “I’m Sorry” by Brenda Lee topped the singles charts.
  • Today in 1981, the single, “Seven Year Ache,” by Rosanne Cash peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart. More recently, Rosanne re-worked the tune with Trisha Yearwood, who covers it on her “Inside Out,” album. Rosanne also provided background vocals.
  • Today in 1986, after 28 years with Columbia Records, Johnny Cash was dropped from the label. Here’s the kicker – he learned about his contract’s cancellation in the newspapers.
  • Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s “Greatest Hits” album was released.
  • Today in 1992, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus peaked at #4 on the pop singles chart.
  • Today in 1995, Jeff Foxworthy’s “Games Rednecks Play” album was released.
  • Today in 1997, the single, “All the Good Ones are Gone” by Pam Tillis peaked at #6 on the charts.
  • Today in 2000, the album, “Kinleys II,” arrived in stores. Darryl Worley also celebrated the arrival of his debut album, “Hard Rain Don’t Last.”
  • Today in 2000, Travis Tritt was tapped as a celebrity spokesperson for Goodwill Industries.
  • Today in 2001, Lonestar enjoyed their sixth week at the top of the charts with their single, “I’m Already There.”
  • Today in 2002, “Redbook” magazine revealed that 2,500 of their readers had some definite ideas about what celebrity enjoys the most balanced life. In fact, an astounding 63% of “Redbook” readers say they’re most impressed with the way that Faith Hill balances her personal and professional lives. 31% preferred a life like Oprah Winfrey’s and only 3% wished to be adored by millions like Julia
  • Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins’ album, “If You’re Going Through Hell,” and Eric Church’s debut album, “Sinners Like Me,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2008, Garth Brooks – clad in a Mets jersey – was a surprise guest at the final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium, singing “Shameless” with the night’s attraction, Billy Joel. Also making appearances: Steven Tyler, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney.
  • Today in 2014, Jason Aldean performed “Burnin’ It Down” live for the first time while headlining a stadium date at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. A drunk fan died tragically at the show, which also features Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr.
  • Today in 2016, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Vice,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Luke Bryan’s single “Move.”
  • Today in 2019, the video, “One Thing Right,” by Marshmello & Kane Brown was released.
  • Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert’s single, “It All Comes Out In The Wash,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2019, Alabama cancelled two shows in Canada as Randy Owen battles migraines and vertigo.
  • Today in 2021, Blake Shelton’s concert at the Country Thunder Music Festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, included a surprise guest: wife Gwen Stefani, who performs the classic No Doubt hit, “Don’t Speak.”

Luke Combs Is On A Wisconsin Lottery Scratch Off

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Luke Combs may bring some luck, and money, to fans who live in Wisconsin. In case you missed it, the singer is featured on a new scratch off lottery ticket being sold in the state.

“Hey #WINsconsin, this is music to our ears,” the Wisconsin Lottery announced on Twitter. “Living Lucky with Luke Combs scratch game has $10,000 Instant Top Prize. Non-winning tickets can be entered into a bonus drawing for a chance to win 1 of 3 trips to an exclusive #LukeCombs concert in Nashville!”

Those who win the concert drawing, will get to see a private show with Luke at the Ryman Auditorium in 2024, including hotel accommodations, a tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and more.

“I’m truly honored for the opportunity to give my fans the chance to live out the song ‘When It Rains It Pours,’ and a shot at half a million dollars,” Luke shares, referring to his hit song which talks about winning a scratch off ticket. “Good luck to everyone.”

Source: The Boot

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1986, “Alabama’s Greatest Video Hits” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1987, the album, “Love Me Like You Used To,” album by Tanya Tucker was released.
  • Today in 1992, Travis Tritt’s album, “It’s All About To Change,” was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Joe Diffie’s “Third Rock From The Sun” album was released.
  • Today in 1995, Aaron Tippin and his wife, Thea, were married.
  • Today in 1997, Sherrié Austin’s album, “Words,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1998, Alan Jackson debuted his first video in over a year on CMT with “I’ll Go On Loving You.”
  • Today in 1998, Diamond Rio’s “Greatest Hits” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1998, Brooks and Dunn and Reba McEntire kicked off their second tour together in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Today in 1998, Brooks and Dunn’s “If You See Her” album and LeAnn Rimes’ “Sittin’ on Top of the World” CD were both certified platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Toby Keith was tapped for a special honor. His song, “My List,” struck such a powerful chord that the NYPD asked if they could incorporate the tune into their training video and sessions.
  • Today in 2003, Brooks & Dunn’s “Red Dirt Road” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2004, legendary Loretta Lynn and newcomer Mindy Smith each earned triple nominations for the annual Americana Music Awards.
  • Today in 2005, the movie “Wedding Crashers,” starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, debuted in theaters. Why do you care? Dwight Yoakam was featured in the opening scene being chewed out by an ex as a “hillbilly” in a divorce negotiation.
  • Today in 2010, songwriter Hank Cochran died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Among his compositions: Patsy Cline’s “I Fall To Pieces,” Eddy Arnold’s “Make The World Go Away,” Vern Gosdin’s “Set ‘Em Up Joe” and George Strait’s “Ocean Front Property.” He was named to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
  • Today in 2011, Jason Aldean’s singles, “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party,” went platinum.
  • Today in 2013, Frankie Ballard’s single, “Helluva Life,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Willie Nelson made an unscheduled appearance with Neil Young and Promise Of The Real at Temre Di Caracalla in Rome, Italy. Nelson does two songs, including “On The Road Again.”
  • Today in 2016, Ronnie Milsap was hospitalized in Georgia with dehydration and nausea.
  • Today in 2017, The Eagles played their first full concert since the death of Glenn Frey, appearing at the Classic West Festival at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with Vince Gill and Dylan Frey taking Frey’s part.

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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Blake”, a 5 year old female orange tabby cat. Blake is a real sweeheart who loves attention, litter trained, and has a great personality! Blake is fully vetted, fixed and vaccinated, and would love to meet you!

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

 

Maddie & Tae Releasing ‘Through The Madness: Vol 3’ In September

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Maddie & Tae are releasing more new music this fall. The duo is set to drop “Through The Madness Vol. 2” on September 23rd.

The EP includes eight songs, all co-written by the duo, including their recently released single, “Every Night Every Morning.”

The release is the follow-up to “Through The Madness Vol. 1,” which came out earlier this year. They will support both albums with their new tour, “CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: All Song No Static Tour” which kicks off September 15th.

Check out the track list below:

  • “Well In Your World”
  • “Every Night Every Morning”
  • “Drinking To Remember”
  • “Girl After My Own Heart”
  • “Watching Love Leave”
  • “More Than Maybe”
  • “These Tears”
  • “Spring Cleaning”

Source: Maddie & Tae

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1967, the “I Walk The Line” album by Johnny Cash was certified gold.
  • Today in 1981, Ronnie Milsap’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1981, the album, “My Home’s In Alabama,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1987, the “Always & Forever” album by Randy Travis was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 1987, the “Trio” album, which featured Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Tracy Lawrence’s “Sticks And Stones” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, Clint Black’s album, “The Hard Way,” was released.
  • Today in 1995, Vince Gill scored a #1 hit with the single, “You Better Think Twice.”
  • Today in 1998, Deana Carter’s “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” album was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 1998, the album, “Where Your Road Leads,” by Trisha Yearwood was released.
  • Today in 1998, a Nashville radio station announced that it wanted to dispel rumors that Elvis Presley was still alive and offered $1-million to anyone who could produce him. The money has gone unclaimed.
  • Today in 1999, Lonestar’s “Crazy Nights” album was certified gold. On the same day, their “Lonely Grill” was also certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Alabama’s “Super Hits” collection by Alabama was certified gold while their “Dancin’ On The Boulevard” CD was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1999, Clint Black’s “Nothin’ But The Tailights” album was certified platinum and his “Greatest Hits” collection was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1999, the album, “Ten Thousand Angels” by Mindy McCready was certified double platinum.
  • Yesterday in 2000, Brad Paisley played for 40,000 folks in his hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia at the 24th “Jamboree in the Hills.” Brad played his heart out for the crowd of what Brad joked was about “10% relatives.”
  • Today in 2000, Toby Keith’s “How Do You Like Me Now?!” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, Travis Tritt brought his “Down the Road I Go” tour to Lake Placid’s Olympic Center. The concert took place after the third annual ESPN Great Outdoor Games wrapped up at various Lake Placid venues.
  • Today in 2005, the Montgomery Gentry video “Something To Be Proud Of” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Sara Evans sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch during the Major League All-Star Game at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium. Sheryl Crow performed the national anthem. The American League defeats the National League, 4-3.
  • Today in 2012, Kenny Chesney’s concert at Angels Stadium in Anaheim featured a surprise guest: actor Ashton Kutcher, who joined him on “Back Where I Come From.” Also appearing were Tim McGraw, Jake Owen and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.
  • Today in 2014, Justin Moore and wife Kate welcomed a daughter, Rebecca Klein Moore.
  • Today in 2015, Kelsea Ballerini earned her first gold single from the RIAA for her debut, “Love Me Like You Mean It.”
  • Today in 2018, Emmylou Harris was celebrated along with Neil Diamond, Louis Jordan, Queen and drummer Hal Blaine as PBS shoots a “Grammy Salute To Music Legends” at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

A Taylor Swift Meme Was The Inspiration For The Screaming Goats In ‘Thor’

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The Marvel movie “Thor: God & Thunder” was the big winner at this weekend’s box office, and apparently Taylor Swift inspired at least part of the flick.

In the film, Thor’s “chariot” is led by a group of constantly screaming goats, and director Taika Waititi says the whole thing was inspired by the viral meme featuring Taylor’s “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and a screaming goat.

“They were never meant to be screaming,” the director tells “Insider.” “The goats were always going to be in there because they are in the comics, but we didn’t know how they would sound.” He explains, “Then someone in post-production found this meme of a Taylor Swift song that has screaming goats in it.”

He adds, “I didn’t even know that existed. So I hear the screaming goats and I just felt it was awesome. A lot of people think it’s me screaming. It’s not.”

Source: Insider

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1992, the single, “Love’s Got A Hold On You,” by Alan Jackson is released.
  • Today in 1993, the Statler Brothers’ “Christmas Card” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Clint Black’s “No Time To Kill” album was released.
  • Today in 1993, The Statler Brothers’ “The Best Of The Statler Brothers” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1993, a stretch of Tennessee Highway 56 near McMinnville was named for the late Dottie West.
  • Today in 1994, Travis Tritt’s “Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, Charlie Daniels’ “Million Mile Reflection” album was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1996, the first “CountryFest” was held in Atlanta, Georgia with headliners Alan Jackson, Alabama, and Pam Tillis. The show drew 275,000 fans.
  • Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood performed “There Goes My Baby” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
  • Today in 1999, Willie Nelson released, “Night and Day,” an album featuring jazz instrumental versions of old standards.
  • Today in 1999, the “Return of the Grievous Angel” album was released. The album served as a tribute to country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, and featured versions of his songs by Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow and more.
  • Today in 2000, LeAnn Rimes kicked off her 30-city “2000 Tour” at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
  • Today in 2000, the Dixie Chicks “Fly” album entered the record books as having spent the most weeks at the # 1 spot for a group on “Billboard’s” Country Albums Chart. The follow-up to the group’s debut album, “Wide Open Spaces,” spent a record 32 weeks at the coveted top spot on the albums chart. With its record-setting reign at the chart’s top position, the Dixie Chicks surpassed the previously held record of 28 weeks set by Alabama’s “Feels So Right” and “Mountain Music” albums.
  • Today in 2001, Reba and Martina McBride top the biggest all-female lineup in country music history as “Girls Night Out Tour” debuted in Las Vegas.
  • Today in 2010, Jerrod Niemann’s debut album, “Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Tim McGraw swatted a female fan in the middle of “Truck Yeah” at Aaron’s Amphitheatre in Atlanta when she clawed at his leg. She ripped his jeans and was escorted out of the venue. The moment became a viral topic when video was posted online.
  • Today in 2016, Trace Adkins fans leave his Seaside Heights, New Jersey concert due to his poor performance. Audience members accuse him of being drunk, saying he mumbled through his set and forgot the words to his songs
  • Today in 2016, Craig Morgan canceled 10 shows in nine following the death of his son in a boating accident
  • Today in 2017, Scotty McCreery is charged with a misdemeanor for attempting to pass a loaded gun through security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, North Carolina.
  • Today in 2017, Dolly Parton’s “Christmas Of Many Colors – Circle Of Love” earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie.
  • Today in 2018, Tucker Beathard welcomed a daughter, Sage, in Seattle.
  • Today in 2018, Blake Shelton’s single, “I’ll Name The Dogs,” went gold.
  • Today in 2019, Blanco Brown’s “The Git Up” hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2021, Toby Keith and Rhett Akins were announced as 2021 inductees in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, along with Amy Grant and songwriters Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherill.
  • Today in 2021, the Discovery Channel aired “Brad Paisley’s Shark Country,” featuring comedian J.B. Smoove. Sharks in the wild responded positively to Paisley’s recording of “River Bank” and his band’s live performance of “Water.” They’re agitated by Smoove playing cowbell.

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