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Luke Bryan Helped A Stranded Mom With A Flat Tire

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As if we needed another reason to like Luke Bryan. The singer came to the rescue of mom who was stuck on a Tennessee road with a flat tire.

Courtney Potts shared a TikTok video of Luke coming to her aid, pulling over to help Courtney change her tire. “When my tire blew in small town in Tennessee, who stopped to help? Luke Bryan,” she shares in the video. “He deserves all the praise. …I cannot thank him enough for stopping to help me and my babies.”

The video shows Luke helping her remove her car’s lug nuts, with Courtney noting, “Thank you again @lukebryan. I cannot thank you enough for helping me and my kids! It really made our day so much better.”

Check out the video HERE. 

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt earned a platinum album for “Almost Goodbye.”
  • Today in 1997, Clint Black’s “Nothing But the Taillights” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, Johnny Cash announced he had a form of Parkinson’s disease. As a result, he canceled plans to promote his memoirs “Cash: The Autobiography” and a CD. It was eventually discovered that he had been misdiagnosed and actually had autonomic neuropathy, a condition that related to diabetes.
  • Today in 1998, Sara Evans released her breakthrough album, “No Place That Far.”
  • Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 2001, Garth Brooks announced plans to release one more album before going into retirement at the end of 2001. Garth acknowledged that many of his friends and business associates had begged him to avoid using the word “retirement.” Garth explained, “I can only be as honest as I can be. I don’t know how else to say it: I’m here to announcement my retirement. It’s a thing I feel good about.”
  • Today in 2004, Florence County, South Carolina celebrated Josh Turner Day when he performed at the Florence Civic Center.
  • Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney locked in a #1 single on the Billboard country chart with “Don’t Blink.”
  • Today in 2012, Jason Aldean raised $509,000 for charity with his annual Concert for the Cure at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas.
  • Today in 2013, Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and songwriter/producer Jack Clement were officially inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
  • Today in 2014, Sam Hunt’s debut album, “Montevallo,” was released.
  • Today in 2015, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild debuted the fashion line, Fair Child.
  • Today in 2018, Rory Feek walked his daughter, Hopie, down the aisle as she marries her fiancée, Wendy, at Feek’s farm in Pottsville, Tennessee.
  • Today in 2020, Jerry Lee Lewis was honored with “Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years Of The Killer,” an online benefit for World Vision with Willie Nelson, Chris Janson, Mickey Gilley, Marty Stuart, Elton John, Tom Jones and Lee Ann Womack.

Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood Land New Number One

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Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood have a new number one. The pair’s collaboration, “If I Didn’t Love You,” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart.

“I am so proud of this song,” Jason tells “Billboard.” “I felt like we had something really special with this one from the start, but to have Carrie get on board, too, she just took it to a different level.”

The song is now Jason’s 24th number one, and his third consecutive number one. It’s also Carrie’s 16th chart topper, and her first since 2016’s “Church Bells.”

Elsewhere on the chart…

  • Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” tops the “Billboard” Hot Country Songs chart for a 15th week. It is also at four on the all-genre “Billboard” Hot 100 singles chart.
  • Zac Brown Band’s latest album “The Comeback” debuts at three on the “Billboard” Top Country Albums chart, moving 19,000 equivalent album units.
  • Luke Combs’ latest “Cold As You” is at nine on the Hot Country Songs chart, his 14th Hot Country Songs Top 10.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1969, Waylon Jennings married his wife, Jessi Colter.
  • Today in 1976, Charlie Daniels’ “Fire On The Mountain” album was released.
  • Today in 1978, Anne Murray’s “You Needed Me” single was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, the video, “Livin’, Lovin’, And Rockin’ That Jukebox,” by Alan Jackson video was released.
  • Today in 1993, Trisha Yearwood’s album, “The Song Remembers When,” was released.
  • Today in 1993, Dwight Yoakam’s “This Time” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, the Tractors’ self-titled debut album and Joe Diffie’s “Third Rock From The Sun” album were both certified gold.
  • Today in 1998, John Michael Montgomery raised over $14,000 for the Jessamine Humane Society at his Putt for Paws golf tournament and concert. He noted, quote, “We have a moral obligation to take care of these homeless animals. After all, we domesticated them.”
  • Today in 1999, LeAnn Rimes’ self-titled album was released.
  • Today in 1999, Alan Jackson’s album, “Under The Influence,” was released.
  • Today in 2000, Garth Brooks was in Nashville to celebrate the milestone of selling 100-million album in the last decade. He is the only recording artist to accomplish this incredible feat, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Plus, Garth is also credited as being the fastest selling artist in RIAA history, and the only artist with four albums that have sold over 10-million copies each (“No Fences,” “Ropin’ The Wind,” “The Hits,” and “Double Live”). The same day, he announced his intention to retire.
  • Today in 2001, Garth Brooks announced that he planned to release one more album – “Scarecrow” – before going into retirement at the end of 2001. Garth acknowledged that many of his friends and business associates had begged him to avoid using the word “retirement.” Garth explained, “I can only be as honest as I can be. I don’t know how else to say it: I’m here to announce my retirement. It’s a thing I feel good about.”
  • Today in 2002, the Statler Brothers went into retirement, playing their final date as a touring act at the Salem Civic Center in Virginia. Their last song: “Amazing Grace.”
  • Today in 2004, Sugarland’s debut album, “Twice The Speed Of Life” was released.
  • Today in 2006, Reba McEntire was celebrated in the first “CMT Giants” concert at Los Angeles’ Kodak Theatre. Participants included Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna, Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Nettles and LeAnn Rimes.
  • Today in 2011, Taylor Swift welcomed a surprise guest, Shawn Colvin, to sing “Sunny Came Home” during a concert at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.
  • Today in 2015, Chris Stapleton’s “Nobody To Blame” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Unforgettable,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2018, Kane Brown was featured when Nashville Lifestyles magazine unveiled its annual list of the city’s 25 Most Beautiful People. Also included are new artist Ryan Griffin, “Tequila” songwriter Nicolle Galyon and Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren Akins.
  • Today in 2018, Josh Turner’s gospel album, “I Serve A Savior,” arrived on store shelves.
  • Today in 2018, Lady A performed an acoustic concert in Boston, helping to raise $123,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Today in 2019, Scotty McCreery performed in the United Kingdom for the first time, launching at Bush Hall in London.
  • Today in 2020, Jason Aldean’s single, “Blame It On You,” hit the airwaves.

Chris Stapleton Postpones Show To Rest His Voice

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Chris Stapleton has been forced to reschedule a trio of shows, including his two shows in Nashville in order to rest his voice.

“On doctor’s orders, I will need to continue my vocal rest through the weekend in order to fully heal,” reads a note on social media. “I am sorry that so many of you have been inconvenienced and I’m truly thankful for your patience and understanding.”

Chris’ two Nashville shows have been moved to December 10th and 11th, while his concert in Cincinnati is being moved to 2022, although no date has been announced yet.

“Nothing is more personal to me than the experience of music,” Chris writes. “I’m eternally grateful for the privilege of sharing in that journey with all of you night after night.” He adds, “Thank you for your continued support and I hope to see you all soon.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the “Feels So Right” and “Mountain Music” albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums “Roll On” and “The Closer You Get” also go double-platinum
  • Today in 1997, Tim McGraw’s “Everywhere” traveled to #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 2003, Gary Allan took the top spot in Billboard with “Tough Little Boys.”
  • Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s singles, “American Soldier” and “As Good As I Once Was,” went gold.
  • Today in 2007, Hank Williams Jr. was honored in a “CMT Giants” concert shot at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre. Guests included Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toby Keith, Steven Tyler, Gretchen Wilson, Buddy Guy and Terry Bradshaw.
  • Today in 2008, Craig Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry, performing “Rose Colored Glasses” and “International Harvester.” Kristy Lee Cook also made her Opry debut the same night.
  • Today in 2010, Taylor Swift’s album, “Speak Now,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2015, the Oak Ridge Boys, The Browns and guitarist Grady Martin were inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

First Set Of CMA Award Performers Announced

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The first round of CMA Award performers have been announced, and it’s already shaping up to be another memorable show.

Artists confirmed to perform include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, and Blake Shelton. And that’s just the beginning, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

The 55th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan, airs November 10th on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena.

Source: CMA

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1965, Ernest Tubb was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1991, “The Patsy Cline Collection” album was released.
  • Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt’s second album, “Longnecks and Short Stories,” went gold.
  • Today in 1992, the album, “Wynonna,” by Wynonna was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1996, Tracy Byrd released the album, “Big Love” and Mary Chapin Carpenter released the album, “A Place in the World.”
  • Today in 1999, Martina McBride was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart with her single, “I Love You.”
  • Today in 2002, the USA Network held the first auditions for the inaugural edition of the “Nashville Star” Ronnie Dunn and Trace Adkins were both on hand, as is Jon Brennan, who is better known as the shy, aspiring country singer from the second season of MTV’s “Real World.” Of course, Buddy Jewell went on to win the competition in May 2003.
  • Today in 2005, Keith Urban’s “Better Life” began a six-week run at the top of the Billboard chart.
  • Today in 2008, a wax figure of Carrie Underwood was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New York.
  • Today in 2011, Ronne Dunn sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington as Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals swamped the Texas Rangers in a World Series game.
  • Today in 2012, Taylor Swift’s “Red” album was released.
  • Today in 2016, Eric Church donated $1-million for diabetes research during a fundraiser at the Westin in Charlotte, where his parents, Ken and Rita Church, received an award.
  • Today in 2017, Alan Jackson, songwriter Don Schlitz (the author of “The Gambler”) and the late Jerry Reed were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Xena”, a 1 year old female Pitbull/Lab mix. Xena is an affectionate, playful girl who loves toys and gets along great with kids, but she will need to be the only pet in the home, as she doesn’t get along well with other dogs or cats. Xena is fully vetted, vaccinated and spayed – and she would love to meet you!

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

Eric Church Drops Video For ‘Heart On Fire’

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Eric Church is out with a brand new video. The clip is for his latest single “Heart On Fire.”

The video, directed by Reid Long, features clips from previous Eric videos, including “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Ladies,” “Springsteen,” “Mr. Misunderstood” and more, all digitally altered to make it look like he is singing “Heart On Fire” in them.

The clip ends with present-day Eric singing the song backed by his full band.

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