- Today in 1978, Tammy Wynette was no longer d-i-v-o-r-c-e-d from George Jones as she married George Richey.
- Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his first single, “Too Cold At Home.”
- Today in 1993, the “Whoever’s In New England” album by Reba McEntire was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, Doug Supernaw’s “Red And Rio Grande” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, the album, “This Is Me,” by Randy Travis was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Shania Twain was #1 on the singles charts with “No One Needs to Know.”
- Today in 1997, George Strait’s single, “Carrying Your Love with Me,” topped the charts.
- Today in 1998, “That’s Why I’m Here” by Kenny Chesney was the #1 song on the charts.
- Today in 1998, beloved singing cowboy Roy Rogers died of heart failure at the age of 86.
- Today in 2000, fresh from her appearance on PBS’ live “Capitol Fourth” telecast, Lee Ann Womack was told “I Hope You Dance” – the first single from her gold album of the same name – was again the #1 song in the country.
- Today in 2000, it was revealed that Mark Chesnutt was a hero over the July 4th Apparently, Mark came upon an overturned car in Nebraska and gave assistance while his crew called for help. He wasn’t planning to tell anybody about the incident – but word started spreading after the victim’s daughter posted a “thank you” message on his fan club’s website. Mark later said quote, “It never occurred to me that we should brag about doing something that was simply the right thing to do. We were all thankful to be able to offer assistance when someone needed help. It was definitely a case of being in the right place at the right time. I’d like to think that if something like that ever happened to my mom or someone in my family, someone would stop to take care of them.” Mark, you deserved a high-five then, and you still do.
- Today in 2000, it was announced that Aaron Tippin and his wife, Thea, were expecting their second child in December. The happy couple welcomed their son, Thomas Aaron, into the world on December 1st.
- Today in 2001, Grand Ole Opry member Johnny Russell was laid to rest in Nashville. Active pallbearers at the service included Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley as well as Jim Ed Brown, Jack Greene, Billy Walker, Porter Wagoner and Little Jimmy Dickens.
- Today in 2003, The Dixie Chicks perform at Dallas’ American Airlines Center despite a threat that Natalie Maines will be shot on stage.
- Today in 2008, Kix Brooks runs with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
- Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley married Nashville music publicist Cassie McConnell in the Bahamas
- Today in 2013, Toby Keith raised $2-million for tornado relief with a concert at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, joined by Garth Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Mel Tillis, Kellie Coffey, John Anderson and Sammy Hagar. “Beer For My Horses” got played twice.
- Today in 2015, Blake Shelton filed for divorce from Miranda Lambert in Oklahoma. When the world found out about it on July 20th – it was signed, sealed and delivered.
- Today in 2016, Eric Paslay performed at a diabetes conference in Orlando, where he was introduced as an ambassador for Dexcom, a company that makes glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes.
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Luke Bryan Gets His ‘Country On’ With New Single
Luke Bryan is back with a brand new single. The singer just dropped the new tune “Country On,” written by Mark Nesler, David Frasier, Mitch Oglesby, and Styles Haury.
“I love that the song uplifts the hardworking American people out there, and it brings a lot of unity,” Luke shares. “It just has feel-good vibes all the way around it and anytime you can reference country music fans in a song, and you can really make it feel natural, it’s great. And this song does just that.”
Fans should expect a video for the song soon. Luke just shot the clip in downtown Nashville, where he was joined by Metro Nashville Police Officers and other first responders. Check out the song below.
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This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1954, Elvis Presley had his first commercial recording session and recorded his first single: “That’s All Right (Mama)” backed with Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky”. Presley had met Phillips seven months earlier when he made a demo at Phillips’s open-to-the-public studio.
- Today in 1969, Merle Haggard’s single, “Working Man Blues,” hit the charts and began its climb to the top of the charts.
- Today in 1989, Tanya Tucker’s daughter, Presley Tanita Tucker, was born.
- Today in 1991, Alan Jackson’s single, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” hit #1.
- Today in 1994, the single, “Every Once In a While,” by BlackHawk topped the charts.
- Today in 2000, the videos, “Best of Intentions,” by Travis Tritt and “He Will, She Knows” by Kenny Rogers, premiered on CMT.
- Today in 2001, Trace Adkins was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving in Nolensville, Tennessee. He was automatically charged with DUI when he refused breath and blood alcohol tests. He later pled guilty and was sober for years until January 2014, which had him embroiled in in an altercation with an impersonator. Soon after, his father passed. And then, he and Rhonda (his wife of 16 years) separated. While the couple has since finalized their divorce, Trace has since rebounded. Good for him.
- Today in 2002, Brad Paisley‘s single, “I’m Gonna Miss Her” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2007, Toby Keith’s “Love Me If You Can” video airs on TV for the first time on CMT.
- Today in 2013, Luke Bryan made a surprise appearance during an Alabama show in Orange Beach, Alabama. Bryan provided a vocal assist on “Love In The First Degree.”
- Today in 2014, Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again” arrived at #1 on the “Billboard” country singles chart.
- Today in 2014, Blake Shelton and Darius Rucker are forced to cancel July 6 appearances at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a major storm prevents travel to Prince Edward Island in Canada.
- Today in 2015, the title track to Blake Shelton’s album, “Bringing Back The Sunshine,” debuted as NBC’s NASCAR theme prior to its telecast of the Coke Zero 400 from the Daytona Motor Speedway in Florida. Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the checkered flag.
- Today in 2017, Brett Young threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field in Chicago, where the Cubs down the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-3, in an afternoon baseball game.
Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn Engaged?
Has Taylor Swift finally found her happy ever after? Well, that’s what “The Sun” claims, with the tab reporting that she and boyfriend Joe Alwyn have gotten engaged.
A source claims they’ve been engaged “for a few months,” noting, they’ve “only told their inner-inner circle — basically immediate family, and trusted, very old friends” who have been “sworn to secrecy.”
The insider says Joe has given Taylor a “beautiful ring” but she only wears it “behind closed doors.”
“Taylor and Joe are incredibly happy, and very, very in love,” the source shares. “They want their love to stay away from the cameras as much as possible. This is just for them.” The insider adds, “if and when they do exchange vows” you won’t see the pics in magazines, noting, “It will be simple and elegant — like them.”
Source: The Sun
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1973, Willie Nelson inaugurated his annual “Fourth of July Picnic” in Dripping Springs, Texas.
- Today in 1980, the Charlie Daniels Band missed performing at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July concert and picnic when someone forgot to pick them up at the airport.
- Today in 1986, Willie Nelson held the 18-hour long “Farm Aid 2” concert at Manor Downs racetrack near Austin, Texas.
- Today in 1987, Willie Nelson’s 15th Fourth of July Picnic – dedicated to the nation’s truckers – was held in Carl’s Corner, Texas.
- Today in 1992, Diamond Rio’s “Norma Jean Riley” topped the country singles charts.
- Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s controversial single, “Courtesy of the Red, White And Blue (The Angry American),” topped the country singles charts.
- Today in 2002, Sara Evans celebrated Independence Day with a real old-fashioned homecoming in New Franklin, Missouri, where she was born and raised. The festivities included an ice cream social followed by the dedication of a new welcome sign in Sara’s hometown, which reads “Welcome to New Franklin, Hometown of Country Star Sara Evans.”
- Today in 2012, Brad Paisley performed a USO show for the military and President Barack Obama on the south lawn of the White House.
- Today in 2015, Dierks Bentley performed “Drunk On A Plane” and “Riser” during the “Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular” on NBC. The annual holiday special also featured Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, James Taylor and Brad Paisley’s renditions of “River Bank” and “Crushin’ It.”
- Today in 2017, Chris Young and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played for 240,000 people during the Let Freedom Sing! Fourth of July concert in downtown Nashville. Young’s set includes “Voices,” “Tomorrow” and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” plus a surprise appearance by Cassadee Pope to duet on “Think Of You.”
- Today in 2017, Lady Antebellum performed “You Look Good” and “Downtown,” and Brad Paisley offered up “Today” and “Last Time For Everything” on the annual NBC special “Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular.” Also featured were Jennifer Lopez and Sheryl Crow.
- Today in 2017, Trace Adkins performed “My Country ‘Tis Of Thee” as fireworks explode over the National Mall during the telecast of “A Capitol Fourth” from Washington, D.C. Also appearing were The Beach Boys, John Stamos and Mark McGrath. An ailing Kellie Pickler cancelled, so PBS airs her dress-rehearsal performance of “This Land Is Your Land.”
- Today in 2017, Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson joined Sheryl Crow on a version of “Midnight Rider” during the Fourth of July Picnic at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Also appearing were Kacey Musgraves, The Turnpike Troubadours, Hayes Carll, Margo Price, Steve Earle and Jamey Johnson, who delivers “This Land Is Your Land.”
Brad Paisley & Shania Twain Among Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominees
Brad Paisley and Shania Twain are once again among this year’s nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Both artists have been nominated in the Songwriter/Artist category, as they were last year, along with Kirk Franklin and Pam Tillis. In addition Larry Cordle, Jim Lauderdale, Hillary Lindsey, Frank J. Myers, Gary Nicholson, Ronnie Rogers, Tia Sillers, and Tommy Sims have been nominated in the Songwriters category.
Two songwriters and one songwriter/artist will be elected to the HOF by their peers and members of the HOF. In addition, two more will be named to the class of 2022. There will also be a veteran songwriter and a veteran songwriter/artist chosen by a separate body of veteran voters. To qualify for these two spots, the nominees will have to have had their first Top 20 hit at least 30 years ago.
- Those selected will be honored October 30th, at Nashville’s Music City Center.
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This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E.”
- Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Today in 1980, George Jones topped the charts with the single, “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Here’s a fun fact for ya – after George recorded the song, he bet his producer $100 that the song was so maudlin, it would never get to number one. Not only did it top the charts, it was eventually voted to be the greatest country song of all time.
- Today in 1990, Charlie Daniels’ “Simple Man” album was certified gold.
- Today in 2004, Blake Shelton began shooting his “Some Beach” video in Tennessee.
- Today in 2008, The Statler Brothers and Tom. T hall are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a medallion ceremony at the museum’s Ford Theatre.
- Today in 2011 Miranda Lambert appeared as a guest on the finale of “The Voice” and sang “the House that Built Me with a contestant on Blake Shelton’s team. Winner Javier Colon sang “Landslide” with Stevie Nicks.
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood’s single “Blown Away” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2014, Dolly Parton performed for 100,000 people during the multi-format Glastonbury Music Festival in Pilton, England. Her set included a surprise appearance by guitarist Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi’s “Lay Your Hands On Me.
- Today in 2015, Garth Brooks’ $90 million placed him #6 on Forbes’ Celebrity 100. Also ranked: Taylor Swift, #8; The Eagles, #14; Toby Keith, #32; Jason Aldean, #47; Luke Bryan, #48; Kenny Chesney, #49; Tim McGraw, #58; Florida Georgia Line, #61; Jimmy Buffett, #62; The Zac Brown Band, #78; and Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, tied at #95.
- Today in 2016, Brad Paisley established a GoFundMe page to raise money for flood-stricken West Virginia and makes a $100,000 starting donation. Paisley makes the announcement on Facebook, where he plays “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” He raised more than $500-thousand in just four days.
- Today in 2017, Jake Owen Field was dedicated in Vero Beach, Florida. Ribbon-cutting for the youth ballpark featured Baseball Hall of Fame member Cal Ripken Jr. and NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick.
- Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton performed at historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, opening for Tom Petty.
- Today in 2017, Garth Brooks performed “The River” with Trisha Yearwood from NASA’s Mission Control in Houston for two astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Taylor Swift Buys Budget Friendly Car To Blend In In England
While Taylor Swift can certainly afford to treat herself to any luxury vehicle she wants, apparently she’s gone budget friendly for her new vehicle.
According to “The Sun,” Taylor has purchased a no frills Nissan for when she’s living in England with boyfriend Joe Alwyn. The idea is the family friendly car, which set her back only about $30,000, will allow her to blend in with others when she’s out and about.
“Taylor loves her new practical car which means she can drive around London without getting spotted,” a source says. “She could have any car she wants but knows she won’t draw any attention in her new family motor.”
Source: The Sun
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1975, “Long Haired Country Boy” by Charlie Daniels Band peaked on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1979, the Charlie Daniels Band’s “Million Mile Reflection” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Alan Jackson’s single, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was #1 on the country charts.
- Today in 1994, Tim McGraw’s “Don’t Take The Girl” single was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Reba McEntire’s “Read My Mind” album was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s album, “Who I Am,” was released.
- Today in 1996, Alan Jackson topped the country singles charts with “Home.”
- Today in 1997, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were enjoying their 3rd week at #1 with “It’s Your Love.”
- Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire topped the charts with “If You See Her/If You See Him.”
- Today in 2000, rumors became fact as it was revealed by Reba McEntire’s camp that she was officially in negotiations to play Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”
- Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack was celebrating her single, “I Hope You Dance,” topping all three country charts.
- Today in 2000, Amanda Wilkinson graduated from high school.
- Today in 2001, SHeDAISY’s Kristyn Osborn filed a lawsuit against a New York karaoke-music manufacturer for copyright infringement and misappropriation of her name and likeness. The suit, which was filed in the United States District Court, dealt with the karaoke company reprinting the lyrics to SHeDAISY’s hit, “I Will… But,” without properly licensing them. Kristyn, who was acting as a songwriter and not as part of the group, said she was going after the karaoke industry on behalf of all songwriters.
- Today in 2003, Joe Don Rooney had the first bare backside displayed on CMT, as Rascal Flatts’ “I Melt” Video debued on “Most Wanted Live.”
- Today in 2005, George Strait’s “Somewhere Down In Texas” album was released.
- Today in 2007, Brad Paisley’s “Online” video, featuring appearances by Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler, debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2010, “Hillbilly Bone,” Blake Shelton’s collaboration with Trace Adkins, went gold.
- Today in 2014, Randy Houser’s “Like A Cowboy” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2016, Gretchen Wilson put her Paradise, Tennessee, home up for sale. The asking price for the 9,000-square-foot residence is $1.7-million. Wanna see it? CLICK HERE.
- Today in 2016, Scotty McCreery was present in a Raleigh, North Carolina, courtroom as a 21-year-old who robbed him at gunpoint in 2014 is sentenced to 17-years in prison.
- Today in 2017, “Architectural Digest” reported Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and his wife, Cassie, sold their 6,700-square-foot Nashville home for $2.91-million.
- Today in 2017, Michael Ray’s single, “Get To You,” hit the airwaves.
Maddie & Tae Drop New Song: ‘Every Night Every Morning’
Maddie & Tae are back with a new single. The duo just released the new tune “Every Night Every Morning,” which they wrote with Jonathan Singleton and Brock Berryhill.
The track is the first song off the duo’s upcoming project, “Through The Madness Vol. 2,” which is expected out later this year. It is the follow up to “Through The Madness Vol. 1,” which was released in January.
Maddie & Tae are currently playing festivals this summer, and will hit the road in September on their “CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: All Song No Static Tour.” Check out “Every Night Every Morning” below.
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