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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1950, Lefty Frizzell hit #1 on the Billboard country chart with his debut single, “If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Time.”
  • Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette’s album, “Stand By Your Man,” was released.
  • Today in 1969, Thomas received a gold certification for the single, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” It was from the motion picture, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
  • Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers’ single, “The Gambler,” topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1983, the album, “Family Tradition,” by Hank Williams Jr. was certified gold.
  • Today in 1994, Wynonna Judd gave birth to her first child, Elijah Judd Kelly.
  • Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum.
  • Today in 1997, the “Evolution” album by Martina McBride was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Billy Ray Cyrus presented the Second Annual “Some Gave All” award to the widow of Officer Alan Ragsdale. The event raised money for the family of the Howenwald police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier in the year.
  • Today in 2003, Craig Morgan delivered an acoustic set in Kuwait, the first concert in a Middle Eastern tour for American G.I.s during the holiday season.
  • Today in 2005, the movie “Transamerica,” starring Felicity Huffman, opened in scattered theaters. The soundtrack featured Dolly Parton, Jim Lauderdale, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Old Crow Medicine Show, Lucinda Williams, and Larry Sparks.
  • Today in 2006, Sugarland collected a #1 country single with “Want To.”
  • Today in 2011, Taylor Swift’s collaboration with The Civil Wars “Safe & Sound” was released.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1948, Hank Williams recorded “Lovesick Blues” in Cincinnati.
  • Today in 1960, guitarist Chuck Mead was born in Missouri. He came one of the two lead vocalists in BR549.
  • Today in 1973, Merle Haggard’s song “If We Make It Through December” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1981, at a rock auction in London, a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records sold for $2,000. At the same event, John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film “Help!” brought in $2,100.
  • Today in 1984, The Judd’s and “Why Not Me” were found at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1994, Martina and John McBride welcomed their daughter, Delaney.
  • Today in 1995, Clint Black’s album, “One Emotion,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Nashville’s morning paper, “The Tennessean,” named Alan Jackson the Tennessean of the Year, in great part because of his accomplishments with the song “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning).” The funny thing is, Alan hails from Newnan, Georgia.
  • Today in 2009, The Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” video premiered on CMT.com.
  • Today in 2010, “Country Strong” debuted in Los Angeles and Nashville. Time McGraw portrayed the manager of a singer played by Gwyneth Paltrow.
  • Today in 2013, Paris, Illinois observed Brett Eldredge Day and unveiled city-limit signs proclaiming the community the “Home of Nashville Recording Artist: Brett Eldredge.”
  • Today in 2016, Lucy Hale posted her outrage on Twitter after topless photos were stolen from her phone and posted online.
  • Today in 2017, Dustin Lynch made a surprise appearance as the opening act for Garth Brooks at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
  • Today in 2017, Lady A’s Dave Haywood and his wife, Kelli, welcomed daughter Lillie Renee Haywood, in Nashville.
  • Today in 2018, Brett Young’s “Ticket To L.A.” tops the Billboard country albums chart.

Miranda Lambert Goes On Shopping Spree To Help Animal Shelters

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Miranda Lambert played Santa Claus for some needy pets this holiday season. In case you missed it, the singer had herself a shopping spree at Tractor Supply to pick up some much-needed items for animal shelters in the Nashville area.

The singer loaded up on pet food, toys and supplies, amounting to thousands of dollars of goods, which her MuttNation organization donated to three shelters – Williamson County Animal Center, Metro Nashville Animal Care & Control and Nashville Humane Association.

“This time of year, it’s so important to remember shelter animals everywhere,” Miranda shares. “These three shelters have been important local partners to MuttNation over the past several years, and we all know how tough it’s been for them. I just wanted to show my appreciation.”

In addition, 10 deserving shelters received $1,000 gift cards courtesy of Miranda’s MuttNation and Tractor Supply.

Source: The Boot

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings’ single, “Rainy Day Woman,” entered the country charts
  • Today in 1979, Willie Nelson made his movie debut with the film, “The Electric Horseman,” which opened in theaters nationwide. His songs, “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” and “Midnight Rider” were included in the soundtrack.
  • Today in 1983, the “20 Greatest Hits” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 1985, George Strait’s “The Chair” was sitting at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 1988, K.T. Oslin’s album, “This Woman,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks was #1 on the charts with the single, “That Ol’ Wind.”
  • Today in 1999, the holiday album, “Garth Brooks & The Magic Of Christmas,” was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 2001, Josh Turner made his Grand Ole Opry debut – he performed “Long Black Train.”
  • Today in 2002, “Who’s Your Daddy?” had Toby Keith at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2007, “Oklahoma Today” magazine named Vince Gill the Oklahoman of the Year.
  • Today in 2007, Reba McEntire and Carole King performed “Everyday People,” from the album “Reba Duets,” during the CBS-TV special “A Home For The Holidays.” Also appearing: Sheryl Crow, Fergie and James Blunt.
  • Today in 2010, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine named “Home Cooking With Trisha Yearwood” one of the five worst cookbooks of the year. The book gets knocked for being “loaded with fat and cholesterol” Oh well…
  • Today in 2011, Martina McBride sings “O Holy Night” and “Blessed” while hosting the annual CBS special “A Home For The Holidays.” Guests include Justin Bieber, Gavin DeGraw, OneRepublic and Mary J. Blige.
  • Today in 2012, Kelly Clarkson delivered a holiday concert and visited patients at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Among her performances: “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “White Christmas” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
  • Today in 2013, two gay men were booted from Cactus Canyon in Victoria, Texas, for slow-dancing to Dustin Lynch’s “Cowboys And Angels.” Apparently, the couple had danced together to hip-hop, and that was okay – but was told the club has a policy against same-sex dancing to country.
  • Today in 2013, Ray Price was celebrated during a memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. “Blue” songwriter Bill Mack and radio host Eddie Stubbs address mourners, who heard versions of “In The Garden” and “Danny Boy.”
  • Today in 2016, Dustin Lynch defeats Cassadee Pope in an episode of Spike TV’s “Lip Sync Battle,” using whipped cream in a sex simulation to Ludacris’ “What’s Your Fantasy.” Pope performed to Panic! At The Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” with a surprise appearance by the band’s lead singer, Brendon Urie.
  • Today in 2017, Midland performed for Robert Redford at the actor’s Sundance Ranch in Utah.

Brett Eldredge Postpones Chicago Shows After Positive COVID Test

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Brett Eldredge has been forced to cancel some upcoming shows in Chicago after testing positive for COVID.

“Today has been a really rough day,” he shared in a video on Instagram, explaining he’d “been feeling like I’ve had a cold or something the last few days.”

He said he was tested several times, and the last one before heading to Chicago came back positive. “I went to check one last time, just to make sure it wasn’t COVID or something, and, unfortunately, turns out I have COVID, which really sucks, He says. “I’ve been so excited about playing this show… breaks my heart.”

On the brightside, he isn’t canceling this weekend’s shows, just postponing, noting, “So incredibly sad to not get to play in Chicago this weekend, but I hope to see you December 29th and 30th!”

Source: Brett Eldredge

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons” worked its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1984, the album, “City Of New Orleans,” by Willie Nelson was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, George Jones’ “Still The Same Ole Me” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, the tribute album “Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles” went gold, platinum and double-platinum. It features Travis Tritt, Little Texas, Clint Black, John Anderson, Alan Jackson, Suzy Bogguss, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, Billy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Brooks & Dunn and Lorrie Morgan.
  • Today in 1992, Alan Jackson hit the top of the country singles charts with “She’s Got The Rhythm (I’ve Got The Blues).”
  • Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack’s single “I Hope You Dance” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, the numbers were made final and Faith Hill was tapped as logging a record setting 6-million streams as AOL’s “Artist of the Month” campaign. The achievement proved to be the online provider’s most successful in history. This news also came on the heels of Faith’s nomination as Favorite Female Artist by the People’s Choice Awards and the highest network ratings for any music special broadcast during Thanksgiving week.
  • Today in 2003, Reba McEntire gained a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series, for her work in the WB’s “Reba.” Among her competition was, “Will and Grace” star Debra Messing and “Sex and the City” actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
  • Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s “Back When” went to #1 on the Billboard charts.
  • Today in 2005, Joe Nichols “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” hit the top spot on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood returned to the US after performing for American troops in Iraq and Kuwait during her first USO tour.
  • Today in 2010, Rascal Flatts bass player, Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison had a daughter, Madeline Leigh DeMarcus.
  • Today in 2012, Blake Shelton’s team finished with first and second place titles on the NBC competition, “The Voice.” Cassadee Pope won, while Terry McDermott was the runner up. Pope and McDermott sang “Catch My Breath” with guest Kelly Clarkson.
  • Today in 2012, Darius Rucker’s version of “Wagon Wheel,” featuring Lady Antebellum on backing vocals, hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Brad Paisley performed “Out Behind The Barn,” then unveiled a wax statue of Little Jimmy Dickens during the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The figure went on display when Madame Tussauds opened its Music City location the following spring.

Brad Paisley To Fill In For Ellen On Talk Show

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Brad Paisley is no stranger to hosting award shows, but now getting his first chance to host a talk show. The singer has been booked to fill in for Ellen DeGeneres on the December 29th episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres.”

“I was so honored Ellen asked me to guest host during her final season,” Brad shares. “It shows so much belief…letting someone host a show that’s going off the air anyways.”

Guests for Brad’s episode include Cary Elwes, Tori Kelly and 11-year-old singer and guitar player Champ Jaxon.

Source: CMT

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1966, Tracy Byrd was born in Vidor, Texas. He emerged in 1993 to record a series of hits, including “Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous,” “Watermelon Crawl,” and “The Keeper Of The Stars.”
  • Today in 1978, a “train bound for nowhere” reached #1 as Kenny Rogers tops the Billboard country chart with “The Gambler”
  • Today in 1988, Restless Heart reeled in a #1 single on the Billboard country chart with “A Tender Lie.”
  • Today in 1993, the tribute album “Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles” went gold, platinum, and double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Joe Diffie parked “Pickup Man” at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum earned a platinum single for “Need You Now.”
  • Today in 2010, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood delivered the first two of nine concerts at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, joined by unannounced guest Steve Wariner. The shows raised $3.5-million for flood relief.
  • Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley married Brittney Marie Cole in Nashville.
  • Today in 2014, Craig Wayne Boyd won NBC’s “The Voice,” earning $100,000 and a Dot recording deal. He also performed “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” with three female contestants who’ve been eliminated and “Sweet Home Alabama” with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Boyd was a member of Blake Shelton’s team.
  • Today in 2015, Cam’s single. “Burning House,” went platinum.
  • Today in 2016, Frankie Ballard began a two-night stand at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan, raising $40-thousand for a cancer charity.
  • Today in 2016, the CW telecast the “Hollywood Christmas Parade” with Scotty McCreery singing “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” and Cyndi Lauper performing “Hard Candy Christmas.” The lineup also includes Bill Engvall, The Beach Boys, Kenny G and grand marshal Olivia Newton-John.
  • Today in 2017, Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line took over the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart with “Meant To Be.” It remained at the top for a record 50 weeks.
  • Today in 2017, Garth Brooks hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with his book/CD package, “The Anthology: Part I, The First Five Years.”
  • Today in 2020, LeAnn Rimes was declared the winner of FOX’s “The Masked Singer” after she is revealed as the real-life celebrity dressed as the sun character. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, who was disguised as a crocodile, places third.

Maddie & Tae Dropping New EP

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Maddie & Tae are ready to share some new music in the New Year. The duo just announced they’ll drop the new EP “Through The Madness: Vol 1” on January 28th.

The album features eight new songs, including their latest single “Woman You Got” and their new release “Madness,” as well as guest appearances by Morgane Stapleton and Lori McKenna.

“These eight songs are the start of a new chapter for us,” Maddie & Tae share. “We couldn’t be more excited for them to be out in the world!”

Check out the track list below:

  • “What It’s Like Loving You”
  • “Woman You Got”
  • “Don’t Make Her Look Dumb” (Feat. Morgane Stapleton)
  • “Grown Man Cry”
  • “Madness”
  • “The Other Side” (Feat. Lori McKenna)
  • “Wish You The Best”
  • “Strangers”

Source: Maddie & Tae

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