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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley recorded “Harper Valley PTA.”
  • Today in 1974, John Denver earned a gold record for his biggest hit, “Annie’s Song.”
  • Today in 1990, Alabama’s “Pass It On Down” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” was certified for sales of 12-million.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney’s “Everywhere We Go” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Terri Clark’s “How I Feel” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Clint Black played at “A Night at the Net.” The event was a charity doubles tennis match that kicked off the eighth annual Mercedes-Benz Cup.
  • Today in 2000, Terri Clark’s video, “A Little Gasoline,” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2001, Faith Hill’s album, “Breathe,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of 7-million.
  • Today in 2001, Lonestar’s “I’m Already There” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2003, Keith Urban’s “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me” video made its TV debut on CMT.
  • Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley’s concert at the House of Blues in Los Angeles was interrupted by Marty Stuart, who extended an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley’s response: “Hell, yeah!”
  • Today in 2011, Eric Church’s album, “Chief,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Florida Georgia Line unloaded “Dirt” at #1 for the first of two weeks on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2016, Garth Brooks topped the “Forbes” list of Country’s Cash Kings after making an estimated $70-million in a year. Rounding out the Top 5 were Kenny Chesney, $56-million; Luke Bryan, $53-million; Toby Keith, $47.5-million; and Jason Aldean, $36.5-million.

Jason Aldean Drops New Song With Carrie Underwood

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Jason Aldean was teasing the new duet “If I Didn’t Love You,” but wouldn’t give up the name of his singing partner. Well, the song is now out, with Carrie Underwood joining Jason, but she gave up the news way before the actual release.

Not long after Jason shared the tease, Carrie spilled the news herself, posting the woman raising her hand emoji.

“There ya have It!,” Jason shared. “Can’t wait for y’all to hear it tonight at midnight.” You can check it out below:

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.”
  • Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ album, “Fancy Free,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, the “Livin’ It Up” album by George Strait was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, Holly Dunn released her collection, “Milestones: Greatest Hits.”
  • Today in 1993, Reba McEntire hit the top of the country singles charts with “It’s Your Call.”
  • Today in 1997, Deana Carter’s album, “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Toby Keith performed on the historic USS Battleship New Jersey for a roaring crowd of thousands. Before the show began, the mayor of Camden, New Jersey presented Toby with a Key to the City. The same day, his “Unleashed” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2002, Joe Nichols’ “Man With a Memory” album and Charlie Daniels’ “Redneck Fiddlin’ Man” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2002, the “Hard Workin’ Man” album by Brooks and Dunn was certified for multi-platinum sales of 5-million copies.
  • Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney topped the “Radio & Records” Country Top 50 chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.”
  • Today in 2002, there was never any doubt that Toby Keith’s album, “Unleashed,” was going to be HUGE. However, after a midnight meet-and-greet, when Toby celebrated the release of the project with an in-store appearance at a Manassas, Virginia Best Buy store, he broke attendance records! The event ended at 3 am with 5,000 frenzied fans scooping up 2,600 copies of the album. The previous record holder was Ozzy Ozbourne, whose in-store appearance snagged 3,500 fans and 2,000 CDs sold.
  • Today in 2003, Sugarland performed a showcase at Nashville’s 12th & Porter club and picked up a record deal with Mercury.
  • Today in 2004, CMT’s “20 Funniest Country Videos” dubbed Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck Stomp” number one.
  • Today in 2013, Miranda Lambert earned a double-platinum certification for her single, “The House That Built Me.”
  • Today in 2016, Tim McGraw fell into the audience while trying to shake a hand with a fan at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena in Stateline, Nevada, but gets back on stage to finish “All I Want Is A Life“
  • Today in 2017, Jamey Johnson’s concert at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was cancelled with the venue saying the band would not conform to its security policy.
  • Today in 2017, Brantley Gilbert rode in the pace car and told drivers to “start your engines” at the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Sammy”. Sammy is an affectionate 5 year old cat who loves attention, gets along with kids and he gets along with other cats. If you’re looking for a furry companion to curl up on your lap and give you some lovin’, Sammy’s your guy! He’s fully vaccinated, and ready to find his forever home.

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Sammy 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 Planning To Get “Embarrassing” Wedding Gift For Blake & Gwen

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Luke Bryan did not attend buddy Blake Shelton’s wedding to Gwen Stefani, although he still plans to buy them a gift. But the newlyweds shouldn’t expect a gravy boat or toaster from the country star.

“I have started my mental wedding gift soirée,” he tells “People.” “I’m going to get a big box and there will be embarrassing items in there.” He adds, “They’ll be funny, sarcastic items so Blake and Gwen can expect my wedding gift with the Luke Bryan touch on it.”

As for why Luke wasn’t at the wedding, he shares, “I did not know it was happening. I found out with the rest of the world.”

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1992, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified quadruple-platinum.
  • Today in 1992, the Judds’ album, “Why Not Me,” was certified double-platinum.
  • Today in 1992, the “Read Between the Lines” album by Aaron Tippin was certified gold.
  • Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw’s album, “Don’t Go Near the Water,” was certified platinum
  • Today in 1996, Billy Dean’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks was named the “honorary captain” of the U.S Olympic Wrestling Team.
  • Today in 1999, Faith Hill’s album, “Faith,” was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 2001, three generations of country performers covering forty years of music history wrapped up a weekend in the Ohio Valley in celebration of the Jamboree in the Hills’ 25th anniversary. Over 110,000 fans attended the four-day festival, which is often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Country Music.”
  • Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “The World” spun at #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 2008, Sugarland’s “Love on the Inside” album was released.
  • Today in 2011, The Eli Young Band received its first gold certification for the single, “Crazy Girl.”
  • Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert made a surprise appearance during Ashley Monroe’s concert at the Basement East in Nashville, joining Monroe on “Heart Like Mine” during the encore. Meghan Linsey and Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet are in the crowd for the show, which also featured guests Vince Gill and Striking Matches.
  • Today in 2016, The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville opened a new exhibit dedicated to Zac Brown Band, “Homegrown: Zac Brown Band.”

Farm Aid Lineup Announced

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The date and lineup for the annual Farm Aid Music and Food Festival has just been announced. This year’s fest will take place September 25th at the Xfinity Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, with the organization’s board members, Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp,  Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds and Margo Price all headlining.

Other artists on the bill include as Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Bettye LaVette, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Allison Russell, Particle Kid, and Ian Mellencamp.

“The experience of the past 18 months has reminded us how much we need each other,” Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson shares. “I’m so glad that music is bringing us all back together at Farm Aid 2021 to celebrate family farmers. When we combine music, family farmers and good food, we have the power to grow the kind of agriculture that strengthens all of us.”

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1956, Johnny Cash earned his first #1 hit with “I Walk the Line.”
  • Today in 1975, Michael Martin Murphy’s single, “Wildfire,” single is certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Marty Stuart scored his first top 10 hit, “Hillbilly Rock.”
  • Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt married his wife, Tracie.
  • Today in 1995, Reba McEntire was #1 on the singles charts with the song, “And Still.”
  • Today in 1999, the “Shania Twain Live” video was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Eric Heatherly and his wife, Heather, welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Christiana Faye Heatherly made her debut at Nashville’s Baptist Hospital and got a musical start to her life. Christiana entered the world listening to her proud papa’s single, “The Last Man Committed,” at 5:37 pm.
  • Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks were in Los Angeles to announce their participation in the Rock the Vote campaign.
  • Today in 2007, Big & Rich took “Lost In This Moment” to the tope of the billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2009, Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, and Alison Krauss + Union Station performed for Barack Obama at the White House. Paisley closed the night with a song inspired by the president, “ Welcome To The Future.”
  • Today in 2014, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Make Me Wanna,” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Garth Brooks’ “The Ultimate Hits” is certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2015, RCA Studio A is officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Music Row building was a recording site for hits by George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Bobby Bare and Kacey Musgraves, among others.
  • Today in 2016, Kid Rock performed in Cleveland at the close of the Republican National Convention.

Luke Combs, George Strait & More Land On “Billboard’s” List Of The Highest Paid Musicians Of 2020

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“Billboard” magazine is out with their annual list of the Highest Paid Musicians of 2020, and several of your favorite counry artists made the list.

Taylor Swift tops the list with earnings of $23.8 million, with the highest charting current country act on the list being Luke Combs at 16, with earnings of $9.2 million. Luke’s current ranking is a jump from 35 in 2019.

Some of the other country on the list include George Strait at 26 ($6.9 mil), and Blake Shelton at 28 ($6.7 mil)

“Billboard’s” Top 10 Highest Musicians of 2020
(click here for the complete list)

  1. Taylor Swift ($23.8 mil)
  2. Post Malone ($23.2 mil)
  3. Celine Dion ($17.5 mil)
  4. The Eagles ($16.3 mil)
  5. Billie Eilish ($14.7 mil)
  6. Drake ($14.2 mil)
  7. Queen ($13.2 mil)
  8. The Beatles ($12.9 mil)
  9. YoungBoy Never Broke Again ($11.9 mil)
  10. Lil Baby ($11.7 mil)

Source: Billboard

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1966, Jim Reeves’ “The Best Of Jim Reeves” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1978, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers’ album, “Ten Years Of Gold,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1988, the video, “George Strait Live,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Keith Whitley’s album, “I Wonder Do You Think Of Me,” was certified gold – he had died from alcohol poisoning a year earlier.
  • Today in 1992, the album, “For My Broken Heart,” by Reba McEntire was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Some Gave All” album was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1992, George Strait’s “Ten Strait Hits” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, the “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy” album by Chris Ledoux was released.
  • Today in 1994, John Michael Montgomery’s “Kickin’ It Up” video was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks played to a special crowd in Denver, Colorado: The audience included the one-millionth ticket-buyer for his three-year-long world tour. Garth celebrated the occasion by giving the buyer – Coral Volland – flowers, tour merchandise and a brand new Chevrolet Z-28 Camaro.
  • Today in 2002, Toby Keith occupied the #1 position in the Billboard with “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).”
  • Today in 2012, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison, welcomed their son, Dylan Jay Marcus.
  • Today in 2013, Jason Aldean headlined at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the last of three stadiums on his 2013 tour itinerary. Also on the bill were Kelly Clarkson, Jake Own, and Thomas Rhett.
  • Today in 2015, Songwriter Wayne Carson dies in Nashville.
  • Today in 2015, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are granted a divorce by an Oklahoma judge
  • Today in 2016, The video for Dierks Bentley’s “Different For Girls,” featuring rocker Elle King, premieres on NBC’s “Today”
  • Today in 2017, Josh Abbott announces he’s engaged to Taylor Parnell
  • Today in 2017, Toby Keith performed at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater in his first Music City concert in 13 years.

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