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Dierks Bentley Drops New Song “Beers On Me”

Dierks Bentley is out with a new single. The singer just dropped the tune “Beers On Me,” with special guests Breland and HARDY.

“HARDY threw out this title and I remember immediately thinking, ‘I wish I could buy all my fans a beer,’” Dierks shares. “After the year we’ve all had, it would be nice to get the first round and say, ‘Hey, we all got some problems but we’re going to forget about them for a little while…the beers are on me.’”

“Beers on Me” is also the name of Dierks’ upcoming tour with Riley Green and Parker McCollum, which kicks off August 13th in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Source: Dierks Bentley

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1955, Johnny Cash records his first version of “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Luther Played The Boogie” and “So Doggone Lonesome” at the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis.
  • Today in 1985, Alabama became the first country act to go quadruple-platinum, as the “Mountain Music” and “Feels So Right” albums are certified for shipments of 4 million copies. “The Closer You Get” goes triple-platinum
  • Today in 1990, Randy Travis’ album, “Always and Forever,” was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 1991, the “Country Club” album by Travis Tritt was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1993, the single, “We’ll Burn that Bridge,” by Brooks and Dunn hit #1.
  • Today in 1993, Martina McBride’s first big hit, “My Baby Loves Me,” debuted on the country charts.
  • Today in 1996, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Borderline,” and George Strait’s “Blue Clear Sky” CD were both certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1997, Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album was certified platinum
  • Today in 1999, Lila McCann made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 1999, the film, “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, opened in theaters nationwide. Among the folks featured in the film soundtrack were the Dixie Chicks and Martina McBride.
  • Today in 2000, the Judds wrapped up their “Reunion Tour” in Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Today in 2002, Brad Paisley celebrated the success of his #1 single, “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” at a party in Nashville.
  • Today in 2007, Rodney Atkins received a diploma from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville – 14 years after he stopped taking classes. School officials discovered that he had racked up enough credits in his time there to qualify for a newly created degree.
  • Today in 2008, Alan Jackson’s album, “Good Time,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2012, Eli Young Band vocalist Mike Eli and his wife, Kacey, welcomed their first daughter, Kline Olivia Diaz, in Dallas.
  • Today in 2015, Lynn Anderson passed at Nashville’s Vanderbilt Medical Center. A Female Vocalist of the Year for both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, she earned a million-seller with her 1970 single, “Rose Garden.”
  • Today in 2016, Chris Stapleton performed during the Lollapalooza rock festival at Grant Park in Chicago. His set included “You Are My Sunshine,” “Fire Away,” “Traveller” and closing number “Tennessee Whiskey.”

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Spot”. Spot is a 3 year old Siberian Husky mix with a great, friendly disposition and striking blue eyes. He’s very well behaved, loves attention and doesn’t mind other dogs. He’s fully vetted and vaccinated and would love to find his “furr-ever” home!

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

Luke Bryan On Dealing With Tragedy, And His Late Loved Ones Looking After Him

Luke Bryan’s new docuseries “Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary” debuts August 6th on IMDb TV and it will delve into some of the tragedies Luke has gone through in his life, including the loss of his brother Chris in 1996, his older sister Kelly in 2007 and her husband Lee seven years later.

“I’ve had so many tragedies in my life,” Luke tells “People,” “it’s almost like you don’t want to tell the story because you don’t want to feel like you’re out there craving sympathy.” And while Luke has been able to triumph over all he’s endured, he admits, “You truly never get over it. You truly never settle in your mind that it’s happened. I mean, it’s always there.”

Luke says he hopes his story and his behavior over the years can “inspire people to move on from tragedy,” adding that he believes his love ones are looking after him.

“Maybe Chris and Kelly and Lee have moved some puzzle pieces around to make my life so fortunate,” he says. “When I say my prayers at night, I have to say, ‘Thank y’all for looking after us down here.'”

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1972, Barbara Mandrell became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1981, the “Fancy Free” album by the Oak Ridge Boys was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Garth Brooks self-titled debut album was certified quadruple platinum. The same day, his “Ropin’ The Wind” project was certified for multi-platinum sales of 8-million.
  • Today in 1997, Tom T. Hall’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, Clint Black’s album, “Nothin’ But The Tailights,” was released. The same day, BlackHawk’s “Love and Gravity” project was also released.
  • Today in 1997, Terri Clark’s self-titled album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1998, the “Everywhere” album by Tim McGraw was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s single, “Breathe,” returned to the top of “Billboard’s” adult contemporary chart for a triumphant 14th Faith had been bumped from the top a week earlier by Latin singer Marc Anthony.
  • Today in 2000, Clay Walker sang the national anthem at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio, where honorees include Joe Montana and Howie Long. Walker also joins Dwight Yoakam, Sawyer Brown and Alecia Elliott in a post-induction concert.
  • Today in 2003, Josh Turner’s single, “Long Black Train,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2004, Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach” video, featuring a cameo by NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler, debuts on CMT
  • Today in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “All Jacked Up” video debuts on CMT.com.
  • Today in 2006, former Negro League baseball player Charley Pride sang the American and Canadian national anthems in Cooperstown, New York, when 17 former Negro Leaguers join the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2011, the Lady Antebellum single, “Just A Kiss” went gold, platinum and quintuple-platinum.
  • Today in 2017, Garth Brooks performed at The Forum in Los Angeles, where his daughter, Allie Brooks, was celebrated for her 21st birthday by dad…and received a wedding proposal from longtime love Jonathan Roberts as her dad sang “She’s Every Woman.” She said yes….and they got hitched in October 2018.
  • Today in 2017, Little Big Town’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville featured surprise guests Miranda Lambert and Charlie Worsham, who joined them on a cover of The Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl.”
  • Today in 2018, Glen Campbell was the cover story in the “Parade” supplement in the Sunday paper a year after his passing.

Willie Nelson Docuseries In The Works

Willie Nelson will be the subject of a new docuseries, directed by Thom Zimny, best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, and Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Oren Moverman.

“Willie Nelson and Family” is described as a “definitive” look at Willie, who is said to be an “enthusiastic participant” in the project which is already “well underway.” Willie has reportedly opened up his archives to the directors, and is even encouraging friends and family to participate.

  • “We are celebrating the music, the career, the long road, the family, friends and history,” the directors share in a joint statement. “But, more than anything, we are piecing together a narrative — one never before seen in its entirety — about an extraordinary man with a unique ability to bring people together; folks of all races, orientations, genders, political ideologies and musical leanings,” adding, “These days, we sure could use the healing powers of Willie Nelson.”

Source: Variety

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on “The Steve Allen Show,” kicking his piano stool across the stage during “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On.”
  • Today in 1969, the album, “Tammy’s Greatest Hits,” by Tammy Wynette was released.
  • Today in 1971, Charley Pride recorded “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'” at Nashville’s RCA Studios.
  • Today in 1979, Dolly Parton’s “You’re the Only One” topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1982, the Bellamy Brothers Greatest Hits was released.
  • Today in 1984, Earl Thomas Conley became the first country star to score four #1 hits from a single album when his hit “Angel in Disguise” topped the charts.
  • Today in 1995, Alan Jackson hit #1 with the single, “I Don’t Even Know Your Name.”
  • Today in 1996, Garth and Sandy Brooks welcomed their third daughter, Allie Colleen. She was named for Sandy’s paternal grandfather and Garth’s mom, Colleen.
  • Today in 1998, Diamond Rio’s “Unbelievable” album was released.
  • Today in 2002, Brooks and Dunn wrapped up their second annual “Neon Circus and Wild West Show” tour with the all-star lineup that included Gary Allan, Chris Cagle, Trick Pony and Dwight Yoakam.
  • Today in 2004, Chris Cagle flew over Cheyenne, Wyoming, in an F-16 fighter jet with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
  • Today in 2007, Faith Hill lectured a fan at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, for grabbing the crotch of hubby Tim McGraw during a concert. Video of the event was captured on a cellphone and posted on the Internet.
  • Today in 2008, Blake Shelton and then-girlfriend Miranda Lambert performed their first full-length concert together at the Monroe County Fair in Monroe, Michigan. The pair included duets on “Feelins’,” “Home” and “The South’s Gonna Do It Again” during the show.
  • Today in 2012, Eli Young Band earned a #1 single in Billboard with “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”
  • Today in 2016, Miranda Lambert performed “Vice” publicly for the first time during a concert at the Blossom Center in Cleveland. She’s joined at the end of the night by backup singer Gwen Sebastian and opening acts Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne for a mass version of “Me And Bobby McGee.

Newlyweds Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Hit Stage Together

Newlyweds Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are spending their first weeks of marriage performing together. They recently performed together at his Old Red restaurant in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and it seems they are getting quite comfortable on stage together.

Blake recently played the Country Thunder Festival, where he was joined by Gwen for not only their collaborations “Happy Anywhere,” and “Nobody But You,” but Gwen treated the crowd to her No Doubt hit “Don’t Speak.”

But that’s not all. Over the weekend, Blake performed at the Force 50 Foundation’s Benefit for Oklahoma Veterans, where he performed an acoustic set featuring several hits, and brought his famous wife on stage for “Happy Anywhere.” Check out video below.

Source: CMT

 

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1963, “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
  • Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris’ “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap was #1 on the country charts.
  • Today in 1981, Alabama was #1 on the country charts with “Feels So Right.”
  • Today in 1988, Tanya Tucker’s “Strong Enough To Bend” album was released.
  • Today in 1996, LeAnn Rimes‘ debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months.
  • Today in 1997, Vince Gill‘s father, Stan, died following surgery for pancreatic cancer.
  • Today in 1999, the Oak Ridge Boys released their album, “Voices.”
  • Today in 1999, Merle Haggard’s “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” album was released.
  • Today in 2000, Chely Wright didn’t send out official announcements, but her beloved pooch, Minnie, graduated with honors from obedience school.
  • Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack won $125,000 on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” And no, she didn’t keep it for herself – the money was donated to the Independent School District in her Texas hometown of Jacksonville.
  • Today in 2003, Shania Twain wrapped a series of events in Chicago with her highly anticipated concert (her first full-length performance in the States for more than three years), which took place at Hutchinson Field in the city’s historic Grant Park. Shania entertained her 65,000 faithful fans with a show featuring a mix of her previous hits (including “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” “Honey, I’m Home,” “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)” and “Any Man of Mine”) as well as plenty of music from her album, “UP!”
  • Today in 2007, Kimberly Roads Schlapman and husband her husband Stephen welcomed their daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix.

Keith Urban Was Part Of The Olympic Opening Ceremony

If you watched Friday’s Opening Ceremony for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics you likely caught a glimpse of Keith Urban,  who took part in a pre-recorded performance of John Lennon’s classic “Imagine,” alongside artists like John Legend, Angélique Kidjo, Alejandro Sanz and more.

“It’s just always been there,” Keith shared of the song, in a preview of his Olympics performance. “It’s a spiritual classic. It’s almost more of a hymn than a song. What lyrics stand out to me in the song? Just the ones between the beginning and the end. It’s an amazing song.”

Source: Keith Urban

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