Blake Shelton Leaving The Wedding Planning To Gwen Stefani

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Blake Shelton knows that when it comes to wedding planning, the smart thing is to let fiancée Gwen Stefani handle all the details.

“If I was picking our meal, it would just literally be everything fried,” he shared in an interview with “USA Today.” “French fries, chicken tenders, you know, all of that stuff,” adding, “I think [Gwen] knows that it would be a pretty classless wedding if I was in control.”

Blake says Gwen is “having a blast” with the planning, but she’s “always mindful” of him, concerned that she’s taking over everything. But it sounds like Blake wouldn’t have it any other way, sharing, “I want her to do all of that stuff and handle it because it’s going to be great.”

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1933, Jimmie Rodgers, who was suffering from tuberculosis, died of a massive hemorrhage at New York’s Taft Hotel. Nicknamed the Singing Brakeman, he had become country music’s first superstar, and, in 1961, the first person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1948, Hank and Audrey Williams’ first divorce was finalized. They reunited – and in 1949, Hank Williams, Jr. was born. But their turbulent union officially ended for good in June 1952.
Today in 1973, Jeanne Pruett notched a #1 single in Billboard with her signature song, “Satin Sheets.”
Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn netted their first gold album, with their debut, “Brand New Man.”
Today in 2002, Elton John and Ryan Adams appeared on “CMT Crossroads.” Their collaborations included a version of Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have To Go” and a performance of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire.”
Today in 2004, Toby Keith won four times at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Keith claimed Entertainer of the Year; Top Male Vocalist; Album, for “Shock’n Y’all”; and Video, for the Willie Nelson duet “Beer For My Horses.”
Today in 2005, Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” video debuted on CMT.
Today in 2009, Billy Currington took “Good Directions,” written by Luke Bryan, to #1 in Billboard.
Today in 2009, Dwight Yoakam performed on “The Tonight Show” becoming the final country artist to appear on the NBC program during Jay Leno’s first tenure as host.
Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert gave her “Somethin’ Bad” duet partner, Carrie Underwood, a motorcycle. Her motorcycle lessons hit a snag, however – as Carrie revealed she was pregnant with son Isaiah.
Today in 2016, Brett Eldredge cooled down with a tall gold single from the RIAA for “Drunk On Your Love.”
Today in 2016, Alabama and Sam Moore were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville.
Today in 2016, Blake Shelton performed “Savior’s Shadow” on the NBC fundraising special “Red Nose Day.” Also appearing are Elton John, Julia Roberts, Bono, Jack Black, Ellen DeGeneres and Tracy Morgan, among others.
Today in 2016, the Dierks Bentley/Elle King collabo, “Different For Girls,” hit the airwaves.

Eric Church Lands 10th Number One

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Eric Church has a new number one. The singer’s latest release, “Hell Of A View,” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart, making it his 10th number one single.

“This is my favorite project of my career,” Eric tells “Billboard” of his triple album “Heart & Soul.” “I really appreciate radio’s support to bring attention to it. I can’t wait to see where we go next.”

Elsewhere on the chart…

Alan Jackson’s new album, “Where Have You Gone” debuts at two on the “Billboard” Top Country Albums chart, moving 32,000 equivalent album units. It is 28th Top 10 album.

Luke Combs’ “Forever After All” tops the Hot Country Songs chart for a fourth week.

Chris Young and Kane Brown’s “Famous Friends” jumps to five on the Hot Country Songs chart, Chris’ 15th Top 10 single, and Kane’s eighth.

Jordan Davis has his fourth Top 10 single, with “Almost Maybes,” which is now at nine on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Source: Billboard

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1973, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Vols. 1 & 2” album was certified gold. The project also featured Roy Acuff, Mother Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis and Doc Watson.
Today in 1990, Alabama’s “Pass It On Down” album was released.
Today in 1993, Dwight Yoakam’s album, “This Time,” was certified platinum.
Today in 1999, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Party Doll and Other Favorites” CD was released.
Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery released the album, “Home To You.”
Today in 1999, nearly 70,000 readers of “Country Weekly” magazine choose George Strait as favorite entertainer, favorite male artist and favorite video entertainer in voting for the publication’s annual Golden Pick Awards. He also took honors for favorite album, favorite song and favorite line dance song.
Today in 2001, Brooks and Dunn’s single, “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” became the longest-running number-one hit of their career with its fifth week at the top of Radio & Records’ Country Top 50 chart.
Today in 2002, CBS aired the highly anticipated special, “Rockin’ For The USA,” which featured Clint Black, Lonestar, Celine Dion and others performing aboard the U.S.S. Harry Truman in Ft. Lauderdale.
Today in 2005, Garth Brooks proposed to Trisha Yearwood on one knee in front of more than 7,000 fans at the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California. She said yes. He then proceeded to sing “Amarillo By Morning” and “Friends In Low Places.”
Today in 2005, Carrie Underwood became FOX-TV’s “American Idol.” She performed the Martina McBride hit, “Independence Day” and sang “Bless The Broken Road” with Rascal Flatts at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
Today in 2011, Scotty McCreery won FOX’s “American Idol,” singing “Live Like You Were Dying” on the episode with Tim McGraw. Runner-up Lauren Alaina duetted with Carrie Underwood on “Before He Cheats.”
Today in 2014, Brad Paisley made a surprise Memorial Day weekend appearance at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, performing for 3,000 U.S. troops before president Barack Obama delivered a speech. Paisley’s set included “Southern Comfort Zone,” “This Is Country Music,” “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” and “Alcohol.”
Today in 2016, Miranda Lambert closes her Pink Pistol retail store in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, announcing plans to expand the shop in Lindale, Texas. On the same day, ex-hubs Blake Shelton purchased the building.
Today in 2016, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Chronicle (The 20 Greatest Hits)” was certified 10-times platinum by the RIAA.
Today in 2017, Kenny Chesney’s “All The Pretty Girls” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, Dan + Shay’s single, “Nothin’ Like You,” went gold, according to the RIAA.

Garth Brooks Receives Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Garth Brooks is excited — he was honored at the “Kennedy Center Honors” on May 21! He was honored alongside Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, and Midori. This ceremony had been delayed from December 2020 due to COVID-19.

Brooks shared a picture to Instagram with his new medallion and with wife Trisha Yearwood, both of them all smiles. He captioned it by writing, “To loosely quote Maya Angelou, I stand here as one but I stand here for the people who have carried me to this point. Grateful!

Yearwood is also opening up in this week’s “PEOPLE” about figuring out how she would fit into the lives of Brooks’ three daughters after they got married.

“I had a dog before I married Garth but no children of my own. I never even really babysat! So I didn’t know what to do with three young girls. Garth was such a wonderful mentor to me as to how to be a parent, and he told me, ‘You’ll find your way with each of them. Don’t try to be their best friend, and don’t try to be their mom…..’ They let me learn my way and allowed me to be that third parent in their lives. They were a gift that I didn’t know I needed. I didn’t know how much children brought into your life until I got a chance to be a part of their lives.”

Source: Garth Brooks

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1975, “I’m Not Lisa” brought Jessi Colter her only #1 country single in Billboard.
Today in 1984, Willie Nelson performed the first of his six sold-out concerts at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Today in 1991, Diamond Rio’s debut album was released.
Today in 1991, Mark Chesnutt’s single, “Blame It On Texas,” hit the #1 spot on the country charts.
Today in 1994, the “Super Hits” album by Charlie Daniels Band was released.
Today in 1994, John Denver’s collection, “The Very Best of John Denver,” was released.
Today in 1994, David Lee Murphy’s debut album, “Out With A Bang,” was released.
Today in 1996, George Strait’s single, “Blue Clear Sky,” was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 country chart.
Today in 2000, the “Stones In The Road” album by Mary Chapin Carpenter was certified double platinum.
Today in 2003, Randy Travis’ gospel-tinged “Three Wooden Crosses” was posted at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
Today in 2004, Toby Keith’s first annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic took place at Belmar Golf Course in Norman, Oklahoma. The tournament benefit Ally’s House Charity, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to assist the families of Oklahoma children with cancer. And as you might expect, plenty of Toby’s famous friends got into the spirit of the event – though they weren’t able to be there in person. Instead, celebs like Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lonestar, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Wynonna, Jewel, Charles Barkley, Mookie Blaylock, Sammy Hagar, Ashley Judd, Tommy Lasorda, Justin Timberlake, Dallas Cowboy Roy Williams and many others donated special, autographed items to go on the auction block. For more information, visit Ally’s House on the web at allyshouse.net.
Today in 2010, Josh Turner boogied up a gold single for “Why Don’t We Just Dance.”
Today in 2012, Jennifer Nettles sang “Stay” with contestant John Glosson as ABC-TV debuted the music competition, “Duets.” Nettles was joined as a coach by Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke and John Legend.
Today in 2014, Hunter Hayes debuted at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “Storyline.”
Today in 2014, Lonestar performed a free concert for military personnel and their families at the Bell County Expo in Belton, Texas.
Today in 2017, David Ball performed “Riding With Private Malone” during a concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which celebrated 100 years since the birth of John F. Kennedy.
Today in 2017, Darius Rucker performed as the NASCAR-affiliated Speedway Children’s Charities Gala raised $890,000 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Garth Brooks Narrating New Nat Geo Docuseries

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Bob Ballard

“Nat Geo” is going to have a ten-party documentary series on the National Parks, narrated by none other than Garth Brooks. The series will take a look at both the landscape of the parks and the wildlife living in them.

Brooks is also executive producing the series. It is set to air in 2022.

Senior Vice President of Production and Development for “National Geographic,” Janet Han Vissering said, “National Parks is a celebration of the natural wonder and power of nature in our backyard. From iconic places to secret gems, this series will open the gateways for all to explore the breadth of the beauty and tranquility. We are proud to partner with Wildstar and their incredible breadth of talent to open a window into the very best wildlife and natural history programming, and to be narrated by none other than Garth Brooks.”

Source: Deadline

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1976, “All The Love In The World” album by Mac Davis was certified gold.
Today in 1977, Waylon Jennings topped the charts with the single, “Luchenbach, Texas.”
Today in 1983, John Conlee topped the charts with the single, “Common Man.”
Today in 1988, Kathy Mattea drives to #1 in Billboard with “Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses.”
Today in 1991, the album, “Chill Of An Early Fall,” album by George Strait was certified gold.
Today in 1991, Tracy Lawrence signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records.
Today in 1991, Lee Greenwood’s video, “God Bless The U.S.A,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s single, “Chattahoochee,” was released.
Today in 1993, Dwight Yoakam’s “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” topped the charts.
Today in 1994, John Berry’s “Your Love Amazes Me” goes to #1 in Billboard.
Today in 1996, Alabama’s “Super Hits” album was released.
Today in 1998, Garth Brooks’ album, “No Fences,” became the first country album certified for shipments of 14-million copies.
Today in 2002, self-titled albums from Mark Chesnutt, Emerson Drive and Little Big Town arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow taped an installment of “CMT Crossroads” in Los Angeles. In addition to their own material, they offered a duet on the Johnny Cash & June Carter classic “Jackson.”
Today in 2008, Darius Rucker’s first country single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” was released.
Today in 2012, Gloriana is featured on ABC-TV’s “The Bachelorette” performing “(Kissed You) Good Night” as contestant Emily Maynard enjoys a first date.
Today in 2013, Kellie Pickler won season 16 of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Wynonna, who also competed during the season, sings “I Want To Know What Love Is” on the finale.
Today in 2016, Luke Bryan and Jason Derulo teamed up as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” debuted. The set list included “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” “Strip It Down” and “That’s My Kind Of Night.”

Darius Rucker On Going From Pop To Country

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Darius Rucker is the guest on the May 22 premiere episode of Clint Black’s “Talking in Circles.” In a clip of the interview, Rucker opens up about his transition from pop to country music after he signed to “Capitol Records Nashville” in 2008.

Rucker elaborates, “For me it was, if we’re gonna do it on this level, I was going to give it all I had. I knew the best way I could do that was to let everybody that were the people playing the songs to know that I know I’m not anything in this genre. I’m just trying to get on the radio like everybody else. If you play my song, great. If not, hey man we had a beer, it was cool.”

Source: PEOPLE

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1989, Alabama scored a #1 hit with the single, “If I Had You.”
Today in 1994, “The Video Collection” by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified platinum.
Today in 1994, Toby Keith’s “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” topped the charts.
Today in 1994, “Maverick” made its theater debut, hitting #1 in its first week of release, with cameo appearances from Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, Janis Gill, Carlene Carter, Reba McEntire and Clint Black.
Today in 1999, Tammy Wynette’s death was officially ruled as being due to natural causes.
Today in 2000, Jennifer Kinley became a missus when she married Adam Hughes in an outdoor ceremony in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville.
Today in 2000, Tracy Lawrence made an appearance on the season finale of CBS TV’s “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me” began a four-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
Today in 2002, Kix Brooks returned to his alma mater of Louisiana Tech to receive the school’s highest honor: the Tower Medallion.
Today in 2006, Jack Ingram makes his first appearance at the top of the Billboard chart with “Wherever You Are.”
Today in 2011, Darius Rucker received an honorary doctorate and delivered the commencement speech at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Today in 2014, Luke Bryan’s album, “Crash My Party,” was certified double-platinum, while four of its songs earn metal honors: “Drink A Beer,” “Play It Again” and “That’s My Kind Of Night” go gold and platinum, with the latter single hitting double-platinum. Additionally, the title track reached double-platinum.
Today in 2016, Clay Walker headlined a flood relief concert in Houston at Lakewood Church. He was joined by Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Regina Belle and Brian McKnight.
Today in 2017, Willie Nelson debuted in the top spot on the “Billboard” country albums chart with “God’s Problem Child.”

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