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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Jasper”, a 7 year old American Staffordshire/Mix. Jasper is great around older kids, cats and people, but not so much with other dogs, so he will need to be the only dog in the home. Jasper’s adoption fee is only $50, he is fully vaccinated and ready to find his forever home.

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

Dolly Parton Writing First Novel With James Patterson

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Just when you thought Dolly Parton has done it all, now she’s writing her first novel. The singer has teamed with well-known author James Patterson to write the book “Run, Rose, Run,” due out March 7, 2022.

And not only that, Dolly will also release an album of original songs inspired by the book to coincide with the novel’s release.

“I cannot be more excited about the release of my very first novel ‘Run, Rose, Run’ with the great James Patterson. I also have a new album to go along with the book,” she tells “People.” “I hope you enjoy the book and the songs as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together!”

As for the book it follows a young woman who heads to Nashville to become a star, but has a “brutal secret she has done everything to hide.” “But the past she has fled is reaching out to control her future,” the press release reads, “even if it means destroying everything she has worked for.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1989, Patty Loveless notched her first #1 country single with “Timber, I’m Falling In Love.”
  • Today in 1993, Vince Gill racked up eight nominations and Alan Jackson got seven, as the Country Music Association unveiled finalists for its 1993 awards. Gill and Jackson face Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire for Entertainer of the Year.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar landed at the top of the Billboard Country chart with their single, “What About Now.”
  • Today in 2001, Shania Twain and then-husband/producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange welcomed their first child, a son named Eja (pronounced like Asia) in the world. The news wasn’t revealed to the world until August 20th.
  • Today in 2002, Chad Brock and his wife, Natalie, welcomed their daughter, Kennedy Victoria. Lil’ Ms. Kennedy, who arrived a couple of weeks early, still managed to weigh in at 8-pounds, 11-ounces.
  • Today in 2002, it was announced that Reba McEntire was member of the first class of inductees into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. The honor is a special achievement for Reba since her family has been competing and entertaining at the annual rodeo event for 70 years, beginning with her world-champion steer roper grandfather, John McEntire. Reba’s induction took place on September 23rd in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins earned his first #1 single in Billboard: “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
  • Today in 2011, Hunter Hayes performed “Storm Warning” in his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2013, Dierks Bentley’s single, “I Hold On,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Chris Lane’s single, “For Her,” was released.
  • Today in 2017, Kenny Rogers and Bobbie Nelson were inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Carthage Civic Center.
  • Today in 2019, both Maren Morris’ single “The Bones” and Kip Moore’s “She’s Mine” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2020, Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon were announced as 2020 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Garth Brooks Signs Acoustic Guitar For Girls At First Concert

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First concerts are always special, but thanks to Garth Brooks two young girls had a first concert they will never forget.

At Garth’s Stadium concert in Kansas City, Missouri this past weekend there were two young girls right down in front, thanks to a ticket upgrade. One of the girls was on her dad’s shoulder holding a sign that read “Garth … it’s our 1st concert,” and the singer took notice.

After finding out the girls names began with the letter G, Garth joked, “what has a ’G’ on it that I’m thinking of?,” and then took off his acoustic guitar with a huge “G” on it, signed it and gave it to the family. You can check out the moment here.

Source: CMT

 

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1952, Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism.
  • Today in 1984, “That’s The Thing About Love” by Don Williams topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1989, Holly Dunn was #1 with the single, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me.”
  • Today in 1992, Alabama’s “American Pride” album was released.
  • Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s “A Lot About Livin’” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Neal McCoy earned his first gold album for “No Doubt About It.”
  • Today in 1995, the album, “The Last One To Know,” by Reba McEntire was certified for sales of one million copies, bringing her total number of platinum albums to 11.
  • Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was released.
  • Today in 1998, the Wilkinsons released their debut album, “Nothing But Love.”
  • Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks received the first of their many chicken-feet tattoos, which adorn their feet and ankles. Each tattoo celebrates the band’s #1 hits and album sales certifications.
  • Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar’s single, “What About Now,” ended Lee Ann Womack’s six-week reign she enjoyed at the top of “Radio & Records’” country chart with “I Hope You Dance.”
  • Today in 2001, Blake Shelton picked up his first #1 single in Billboard with “Austin,” which remained at the top for five weeks.
  • Today in 2005, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer were married in Nashville in his seventh wedding and her second. The couple divorced in 2014, but do have a son together.
  • Today in 2005, Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2006, “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The inaugural episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” album was released.
  • Today in 2010, Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcomed son Tatum “Tate” Christopher Bryan.
  • Today in 2013, Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over” rose to the top of the Billboard country singles chart.

More Performers Added To ACM Honors

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The 14th annual ACM Honors is going down August 25th at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and now even more performers have signed on for the event.

The latest additions include Keith Urban, Toby Keith, the show’s host Carly Pearce, Jessie Jo Dillon, Nicolle Galyon, Jamey Johnson, Jordan Reynolds, Laura Veltz, and Sam Williams. They join previously announced performers Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Sara Evans, HARDY, Chris Janson, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, RaeLynn and Lee Ann Womack.

In addition, the evenings presenters include Chris Janson, Trace Adkins and Sarah Trahern.

This year’s honorees include Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Loretta Lynn, Rascal Flatts, Lady A, Toby Keith and more.

Fans will be able to watch the event, which will be live streamed on Circle Network social media channels, with a TV special airing at a later date.

Source: ACM

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1971, a summit meeting of past and present stars of country music took place at Woodland Studios in Nashville as recording began on “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” a triple album released in 1972 by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Legends on the album included “Mother” Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff and Merle Travis.
  • Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers’ self-titled album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt began his first concert tour in Highland, Texas.
  • Today in 1991, Vince Gill became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s “Here In The Real World” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, George Strait’s album, “Carryin’ Your Love With Me,” was certified triple platinum while his “Lead On” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” was certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1998, the “Souvenirs” album by Vince Gill was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1998, “The Patsy Cline Collection” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney’s “I Will Stand” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, there were two only country acts to appear on the 2nd annual Family Television Awards. Reba McEntire hosted the festivities, and Billy Gilman performed.
  • Today in 2000, then-Vice President Al Gore personally asked Mary Chapin Carpenter to perform at the Democratic National Convention. Mary Chapin was asked to perform a song from her “Stones In The Road” album called “Why Walk, When You Can Fly.”
  • Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina hit another milestone in her career as it was announced that her album, “Burn,” had debuted on Billboard’s Country Album chart at #1.
  • Today in 2001, Cyndi Thomson made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2001, Martie Seidel became Martie Maguire when she married hubby Gareth in a supersecret ceremony in Hawaii. The happy couple was able to keep their news quiet until late-September, when the Dixie Chicks performed on the “Tribute to Heroes” special – Martie was seen wearing what looked to be a wedding ring, and she soon admitted through reps that she and Gareth had indeed exchanged vows. The couple split in 2013 and share three daughters.
  • Today in 2001, Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden and his wife, Brenda, welcomed their new son, William Solomon Golden, into the world at 11:04am local time at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. And even though little William arrived 12 days early, he weighed in at a healthy 6-pounds, 13 ¾-ounces.
  • Today in 2001, Clint Black hosted the Family Television Awards. He and wife Lisa Hartman Black performed their chart-topping hit, “When I Said I Do,” on the show. Interestingly, the program, which honors the best in family-oriented viewing, was the couple’s first televised appearance since the birth of their daughter, Lily Pearl, that May.
  • Today in 2001, one of the biggest stars on the planet became of the brightest in the sky as members of Shania Twain’s announced they had paid to have a star registered in Shania’s name – it’s in the constellation Virgo.
  • Today in 2002, for the first time since their 1998 Grand Ole Opry debut, Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison – aka the Dixie Chicks – made their follow-up performance on the legendary stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney’s nine-minute “You Save Me” video aired on CMT for the first time.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s single, “Need You Now,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced in a short note that they would be ending their partnership after one last tour. The message? “It’s time to call it a day.” And while the pair – aka Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks – have continued recording solo music, they have since offered a reunion of sorts through a series of shows in Las Vegas with Reba McEntire.
  • Today in 2012, Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride” video premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2014, Cole Swindell wrote his future hit, “You Should Be Here,” with songwriter Ashley Gorley at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. All this while he was prepping to open for Luke Bryan.
  • Today in 2016, Eric Church earned a gold single from the RIAA for “Record Year.”

Reba McEntire Recovering From Coronavirus

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Despite being vaccinated, Reba McEntire came down with coronavirus along with boyfriend Rex Linn. 

In a recent TikTok livestream, McEntire said, “I just want to say one thing: this has been a hard year and it’s getting rougher again. You guys, please stay safe. Wear your mask. Do what you have to do. Stay home. It’s not fun to get this. I did get it. Rex and I got it and it’s not fun. You don’t feel good. We were both vaccinated and we still got it, so stay safe, stay home, and be protected the best you can.”

The surge in COVID-19 cases across America is making her double think her plans for upcoming live shows. “I have no idea what plans for next year are. You know, the COVID thing has really hit hard and spikes are going everywhere right now … and it’s all over the country — this new variant. We have plans right now to go back on tour in January, February and March. We have plans with being with Brooks & Dunn at Caesars in December — the first two weeks, almost three weeks of December — but we don’t know if that’s going to go.”

This all comes just days after McEntire announced a postponement of her late mom’s memorial services due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Source: Reba McEntire 

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1975, Asleep at the Wheel entered the charts with “The Letter That Johnny Walker Wrote.”
  • Today in 1988, Restless Heart had a top five single with “The Bluest Eyes In Texas.”
  • Today in 1991, Mac Davis’ “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker was shaken, but unhurt when her tour bus ended up in the middle of a police chase in Dallas.
  • Today in 1994, Johnny Cash withdrew from Woodstock ’94.
  • Today in 1996, George Strait’s single, “Carried Away,” hit #1.
  • Today in 1997, Elvis Week began in Memphis as fans commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
  • Today in 1997, Lonestar topped the charts with the single, “Come Cryin’ To Me.”
  • Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood was #1 on the singles charts with “There Goes My Baby.”
  • Today in 2003, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus got engaged to his then-girlfriend, Allison Alderson, in New York City. The couple exchanged vows May 15th, 2004
  • Today in 2005, Sugarland taped an installment of CMT’s Crossroads” with Bon Jovi in New York.
  • Today in 2010, the single, “As She’s Walking Away,” by The Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson, hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2014, Jason Aldean began a 14-week ride at #1 on the “Billboard” country singles chart with “Burnin’ It Down.”
  • Today in 2014, the Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen was inducted in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Carthage Civic Center. He was also named an honorary admiral in the Texas Navy by governor Rick Perry.
  • Today in 2015, Zac Brown Band became the first act to play three nights at Boston’s Fenway Park. The concert included a surprise appearance by Steven Tyler, who joins the band on “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”
  • Today in 2016, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney got engaged to former Miss Arkansas Hannah Billingsley – they were married October 20th the following year.
  • Today in 2017, one day after Glen Campbell’s death, he was honored at the Grand Ole Opry with a mass performance of “Amazing Grace” by The Oak Ridge Boys, Luke Combs, Easton Corbin, Bill Anderson, Will Hoge, Michael Ray and Jeannie Seely. The same day, Toby Keith honored him during a concert at Coney Island in Brooklyn with a cover of “Wichita Lineman.”

Trisha Yearwood Scores Most Listened-To Country Song By Female Artist

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The most listened to country song by a female artist? Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s In Love With The Boy. This is in the 31 years that MRC Data has been measuring radio audience (so, pretty great data). The song was rose from No. 4 to No. 1 on “Billboard’s Hot Country Songs” on August 3, 1991, where it spend its first two weeks on top.

Exactly 30 years from this date on August 3, 2021, Yearwood is at the Grand Ole Opry (where she was inducted in 1999) to perform and welcome its newest member, Carly Pearce. After this, Yearwood was surprised with a special award to celebrate her song being the most listened to country song by a female artist. The award was given to her by Pearce and Billboard senior vice president of charts and data development Silvio Piertoluongo. 

Yearwood opened up saying that she was surprised by this and that she doesn’t “even like surprises. But I was caught completely off-guard by this sweet bombshell. I headed there with the intention of inducting Carly Pearce, which was a first; I have never inducted anyone in the past, so I was focused on that. It was a great honor and then performing with both Carly and Jeannie Seely [an Opry member since 1967]. We did “Making Believe,” the old Kitty Wells’ classic [from 1955]. It was really cool, because the three of us had never performed together and it just seemed very natural.”

Source: Billboard 

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