- Today in 1955, Elvis Presley’s performance at Jacksonville, Florida, whipped the audience into such a frenzy that it resulted in a riot. In fact, things were so out of control, most of his clothing was torn off by fans.
- Today in 1957, Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1972, 13-year-old Tanya Tucker made her debut on the country charts with the single, “Delta Dawn.”
- Today in 1986, the “Greatest Hits Volume 2” album by Hank Williams Jr. was certified gold.
- Today in 1990, Pam Tillis guest starred on the TV series, “L.A. Law.”
- Today in 1997, Lee Ann Womack’s self-titled debut album was released.
- Today in 2000, Kenny Rogers’ “Buy Me A Rose” sprouted at #1 on the Billboard country chart with vocal assistance from Alison Krauss and Billy Dean.
- Today in 2003, Joe Nichols scored his first gold album, for his debut, “Man With A Memory.”
- Today in 2005, Jason Aldean performed “Hicktown” and “Why” as he made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2011, Tim McGraw was sued for breach of contract by Curb Records, which claimed that he recorded his “Emotional Traffic” album too soon after the previous release. Tim had also filed a countersuit, saying Curb had kept him in an ongoing state of “involuntary servitude” by forcing him to wait so long to record new albums. His filing claimed that was a way to stretch out his contract indefinitely. McGraw’s suit also alleged that Curb’s decision to release a total of seven greatest hits albums was a ploy to extend his contract against his will.
- Today in 2015, Pake McEntire undergoes back surgery and subsequently suffered a stroke. We’re happy to report that he has since recovered.
- Today in 2015, the Aaron Lewis single, “Country Boy,” featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels, was certified platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2016, Jennifer Nettles’ album “Playing With Fire” was released.
- Today in 2017, Brad Paisley’s “Love And War” debuted at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
- Today in 2017, Lucinda Williams and Lionel Richie received honorary degrees from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. On the same day, Chely Wright received an honorary doctorate from the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri in Kansas City.
- Today in 2017, Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers married Abby Law in Nashville.
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Rodney Crowell To Release New Album In July
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“Near the end of 2018, I began scribbling the first few lines that would become songs on yet another album,” he shares. “With monotheism, climate change, and cultural divide foremost on my mind, adequately framing the healing power of Universal Love became my primary goal.”
Rodney also shared his first single from the record, “Something Has To Change.”
Source: Rodney Crowell
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1951, Hank Williams’ “Cold, Cold Heart” reached #1.
- Today in 1995, Ty Herndon scored his first #1 hit, “What Mattered Most.”
- Today in 1998 Tracy Byrd released his album, “I’m From the Country.”
- Today in 2000, Curb Records confirmed Nashville’s worst kept secret as truth. After months of speculation, it was announced that supercouple, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, would indeed perform together in what would become known as the “Soul 2 Soul” tour.
- Today in 2001, brought the world premiere of Dwight Yoakam’s directorial debut, “South of Heaven, West of Hell,” at the Olympia Theatre in Cannes, France. Dwight also co-wrote the western, which co-stars longtime love Bridget Fonda, Vince Vaughn, Billy Bob Thornton, Peter Fonda and Paul “Pee-Wee Herman” Reubens.
- Today in 2001, Tim McGraw received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was once a student, but had dropped out to move to Nashville.
- Today in 2006, Jennifer Nettles made her TV acting debut on NBC’s “Las Vegas.” During the episode, Sugarland performed “Something More,” “Just Might Make Me Believe” and “Down In Mississippi (Up To No Good),” its lyrics changed to “down in Las Vegas.”
- Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Stand” sat pretty at Billboard’s #1 position.
- Today in 2008, The Zac Brown Band’s single, “Chicken Fried,” was released.
- Today in 2012, Alison Krauss and The Eagles received honorary doctorates from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Krauss performs “Down To The River To Pray” during the event.
- Today in 2014, Pizza Hut introduced the chain’s new Blake Shelton signature product, Blake’s Smokehouse BBQ Pizza.
Chris LeDoux Compilation Album Coming In July
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A new Chris LeDoux compilation album is set for release this summer to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of the singer/cowboy’s debut album. “Wyoming Cowboy – A Collection” will be released July 2nd digitally, as well as on vinyl, the first time many of these songs have been released on vinyl.
The album will feature two rare tracks, “Oklahoma Hospitality” and “Album Intro,” both of which are getting their digital debuts. It also includes “We Ain’t Got it All,” a special posthumous collaboration between LeDoux and his son Ned. It also features songs with Garth Brooks and Charlie Daniels.
Check out the track list below:
Side A
1. Western Skies
2. County Fair
3. Look At You Girl
4. Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy (featuring Garth Brooks)
5. Even Cowboys Like A Little Rock and Roll (featuring Charlie Daniels)
6. We Ain’t Got It All (Ned LeDoux)
7. Oklahoma Hospitality
Side B
1. Album Intro
2. Seventeen
3. Hooked On An 8 Second Ride
4. Cadillac Cowboy
5. This Cowboy’s Hat
6. Little Long Haired Outlaw (Live)
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1989, Chely Wright moved to Nashville.
- Today in 1991, George Strait’s “If I Know Me” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
- Today in 1993, the album “Big Time” by Little Texas was released.
- Today in 1993, Patty Loveless’ “Greatest Hits” album was released.
- Today in 1993, Wynonna released her second solo album, “Tell Me Why.”
- Today in 1993, Brooks & Dunn claimed three honors during NBC’s telecast of the 28th annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. Top Vocal Duet, Single Record of the Year, for “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Album of the year was awarded for “Brand New Man.”
- Today in 1996, Steve Wariner was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1994, Faith Hill earned her first gold record for her debut album, “Take Me As I Am.”
- Today in 1997, Trace Adkins married former record company publicist Rhonda Forlaw in a traditional Southern ceremony in the garden of Nashville’s historic Belle Meade Mansion.
- Today in 1999, the “Shania Twain Live” video was released.
- Today in 1999, Kenny Rogers’ album, “She Rides Wild Horses,” was released.
- Today in 1999, SHeDAISY’s “The Whole Shebang” went gold.
- Today in 2001, Darryl Worley and his longtime girlfriend, Beverly Dean Irvin, were married on the courthouse steps in Darryl’s hometown of Savannah, Tennessee. They divorced in 2006, and Darryl married Kimberly Lee Perkins December 2007.
- Today in 2002, Cyndi Thomson married Daniel Goodman in Nashville. The couple shared vows in a traditional candlelight ceremony in the chapel of the Woodmont Christian Church. Truly a sentimental event, Rev. Scotty Smith, family pastor for Daniel’s family, officiated.
- Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s debut album “Here For The Party” was released.
- Today in 2005, Ronnie Mislap and Los Lonely Boys performed together in Franklin, Tennessee, during a taping of “CMT Crossroads.” The set list included “Stranger In My House,” “It Was Almost Like A Song,” “All Is Fair In Love And War” and “Smoky Mountain Rain.”
- Today in 2010, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Carrie Underwood earned three nominations a piece during the CMT Music Awards.
- Today in 2013, Willie Nelson received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, alongside Carole King and Annie Lennox.
- Today in 2014, Dierks Bentley’s “Drunk On A Plane” video premiered.
- Today in 2016, Tim McGraw’s single, “Humble And Kind,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
- Today in 2018, Billy Ray Cyrus and late comedian Stringbean were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, along with Jackie DeShannon, Dale Ann Bradley, Jason Crabb and Bobby Lewis.
Thomas Rhett & Wife Expecting Baby Girl #4
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Congratulations are in order for Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren. The singer announced over the weekend that they are expecting their fourth child, and yet another baby girl.
“Well… we are pregnant again!” he shared next to a picture taken at his show at Billy Bob’s Texas this weekend. “Tonight when I was on stage in Fort Worth about to play ‘to the guys that date my girls’ my wife talked to me in my (ear monitors) and said ‘you can tell them if you want’ so anyways, now you know,” adding, . “We are pumped to be having our 4th girl.”
The couple is already parents to five-year-old Willa Gray, three-and-a-half-year-old Ada James, and 14-month-old Lennon Love.
Thomas added, “Feel free to buy all the merch you want, knowing that all the proceeds are going straight to all these weddings I’ll be paying for one day! Love you so much @laur_akins we always wanted a big thanksgiving table????.”
- And while four girls may sound like a lot, there’s no doubt Thomas thinks his wife can handle it. He recently shared, “I just watch my wife sometimes. I’m like, ‘I don’t know how you do this. I don’t know how you do this with such grace, adding, “I’ve said this before, but she’s my superhero, and somebody that I just get to learn from every day.”
- ONE MORE THING! Thomas’ latest album, “Country Again (Side A)” debuts at 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 Album chart this week. Thomas moved 15,000 equivalent album units to land his fifth Top 10 record on that chart.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1952, Hank Thompson took over the #1 position in the Billboard country chart with “The Wild Side Of Life.”
- Today in 1962, Johnny Cash played prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, supporting on the bill by George Jones, Tompall & The Glaser Brothers and The Carter Family.
- Today in 1975, Gary Stewart received his only #1 single in Billboard with one of the greatest country titles of all-time, “She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles).”
- Today in 1984, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The U.S.A.” was released.
- Today in 1986, The Judds topped #1 in Billboard with “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days).”
- Today in 1989, Dwight Yoakam’s album, “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc. Etc.,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1993, fire heavily damaged Mickey Gilley’s theater in Branson, Missouri.
- Today in 1994, the album, “Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof,” album by Travis Tritt was released.
- Today in 1994, Lorrie Morgan’s “War Paint” album was released.
- Today in 1994, right before John Berry was about to have surgery to remove a brain tumor, he found out that his single “Your Love Amazes Me” had become his first #1 hit.
- Today in 1994, Willie Nelson was arrested on drug possession charges in Hewitt, Texas, after a police officer found him asleep in his car with a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray. The case was later thrown out of court, the cop was fired, and Willie was…um…on the road again!
- Today in 1995, Reba McEntire became the first woman in 15 years to be named Entertainer of the Year at the 30th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcasted live on NBC-TV from Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. She also reclaimed Top Female Vocalist.
- Today in 1997, Barbara Mandrell launched her own jewelry line on the QVC cable TV channel. The “Country Sentiments” line of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces range in price from $20 to $125.
- Today in 2000, LeAnn Rimes debuted the song, “I Need You,” on NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
- Today in 2000, Faith Hill appeared in “Here’s To You Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years!,” the landmark television tribute to the late “Peanuts” creator, Charles Schulz. Faith started working on the project while Charles was still alive and had hoped to meet him. Unfortunately, he passed away before the meeting could take place, but she was told by the show’s producers that the late artist was thrilled that she was participating in the event. In the special, Faith serenaded Charlie Brown about girl trouble with “Poor, Sweet Baby,” a song from 1983’s “Snoopy: The Musical.”
- Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley’s “Modern Day Drifter” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, welcomed by Garth Brooks. She performed “Last name,” “All-American Girl” and “Jesus, Take The Wheel.”
- Today in 2013, Randy Houser’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2016, Cole Swindell sang “You Should Be Here” at the top of One World Trade Center in New York…becoming the first artist to perform there since it opened.
- Today in 2016, Lauren Alaina admitted in a “Time” magazine interview that she had bulimia in her teens.
- Today in 2017, George Strait threw a party at RCA Studio A in Nashville to introduce his Codigo tequila to the market. Guests included Kix Brooks, Chase Rice and Martina McBride.
- Today in 2017, Vince Gill was on hand as Nashville Mayor Megan Barry declared Ryman Auditorium Day as the former home of the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 125th
- Today in 2017, Scotty McCreery self-released his single, “Five More Minutes.” It went on to become his first #1 hit!
- Today in 2018, Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” album went triple-platinum.
Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan & More Set For Milwaukee Summerfest
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After being canceled last year due to COVID, Milwaukee’s Summerfest is set to return in September, with a lot of great music.
This year the fest will take place over three weekends, September 2nd to 4th, 9th to 11th and 16th to 18th, at various venues around Milwaukee. The big shows, at the 23,000-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater, will feature such headliners as Luke Bryan, Chris Staplton with Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band, featuring Gabby Barrett, as well as Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Dave Matthews Band, Chance the Rapper, and more.
But that’s not all, other artists confirmed for Summerfest include Brett Eldredge, Maddie & Tae, Jake Owen, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, Scotty McCreery, Cam, Phil Vassar and more.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1949, Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Lovesick Blues.”
- Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s “Here’s A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)” was released.
- Today in 1993, Lee Roy Parnell’s single, “Tender Moment,” hit #1.
- Today in 1994, Clint Black topped the charts with his single, “A Good Run Of Bad Luck.”
- Today in 1996, the album, “Politics, Religion and Her,” by Sammy Kershaw was released.
- Today in 1997, Clint Black’s album, “Put Yourself In My Shoes,” was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1997, the album, “The Coast Is Clear,” by Tracy Lawrence was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Eddie Rabbitt succumbed to lung cancer after being diagnosed with the disease one year earlier. He was 56.
- Today in 2002, Kellie Coffey’s debut album, “When You Lie Next To Me,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” was released.
- Today in 2007, Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley were featured among “People” magazine’s ‘100 Most Beautiful People,’ as were Barbara Mandrell, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman and Miley Cyrus.
- Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2011, Miranda Lambert, Kix Brooks and Travis Tritt attended the Kentucky Derby at Louisville’s Churchill Downs, where Animal Kingdom won. Also present: Laura Bell Bundy, Randy Owen, Eddie Montgomery and Linda Davis.
- Today in 2012, Jake Owen married Lacey Buchanan in Vero Beach, Florida. The couple’s first dance at the reception is to “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”
- Today in 2016, Lady Antebellum performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a rainstorm before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Nyquist won the race, attended by Joey Fatone, Eddie Montgomery, Travis Tritt, Will Chase, Tanya Tucker and The Supremes’ Mary Wilson.
- Today in 2017, Lady Antebellum sang the national anthem and Phil Vassar performed during intermission when the Nashville Predators defeat the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, at the Bridgestone Arena, propelling team to the NHL’s Western Conference finals for the first time in its history.
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “BONNIE”
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bonnie”, a 2 year year old Pit Bull mix. Bonnie is a smaller (45 lbs) Pit Bull mix who is energetic and affectionate, but she’s not too fond of other dogs or cats. She gets along great with adults and kids, and she’s even house-trained! Bonnie is vaccinated, spayed, and is looking for her forever home.
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Bonnie 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 Bonnie with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
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