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This day in Country Music History

 

  • Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded “Make The World Go Away at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series “The Jimmy Dean Show.”
  • Today in 1987, Reba McEntire filed for divorce from Charlie Battles.
  • Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s video, “It’s All About To Change,” was released.
  • Today in 1996, Trace Adkins released his debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” and Wade Hayes released his second album, “On A Good Night.”
  • Today in 1997, more than 70 artists and musicians paid tribute at a Ryman Auditorium concert on Chet Atkins Day. Among the night’s performers were Steve Wariner, Ray Stevens, Ronnie McDowell, Mark Knopfler, Marty Stuart, Bobby Bare and Hank Williams III.
  • Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “Shania Twain Live” video was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Tanya Tucker gave birth to her third child, daughter Layla, who arrived at 5:48pm local time in a Nashville hospital. She also has two other children, daughter Presley and son Beau.
  • Today in 2000, 12-year-old Billy Gilman made his Grand Ole Opry debut during the televised portion of the show.
  • Today in 2002, SHeDAISY’s album, “Knock On The Sky” and Ty Herndon’s “This Is Ty Herndon: Greatest Hits” project arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2002, Trace Adkins made his tenth and final appearance on ABC-TV’s “Politically Incorrect.” The show was cancelled soon after.
  • Today in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were married at Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Sydney, Australia. Special moments at the service included Keith singing his hit, “Making Memories Of Us,” to his bride.
  • Today in 2014, the video for “Somethin’ Bad,” the Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood, premiered on CMT, MTV and VH1.
  • Today in 2015, Reba McEntire sold her Beverly Park estate for $22.5-million. The purchase price in 2003 was a mere $9-million.
  • Today in 2019, Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, present a check for nearly $219,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin in memory of their late son, River.
  • Today in 2019, Thomas Rhett picks up a gold single from the RIAA for “Look What God Gave Her.”

 

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Barron”, a one and a half year old Domestic Shorthair/Mix cat. Barron is affectionate, and gets along well with other cats and even dogs. He’s fully vaccinated, and ready to find his forever home.

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

Luke Bryan Shares Trailer For Upcoming Docuseries

Luke Bryan will be the subject of a new IMDB TV docuseries, “Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary,” and now the first trailer for the series is out. The trailer features interviews from Luke, his wife Caroline and mother LeClair, and also includes concert footage and home movies.

“The devotion and support of my fans are the reason I have made it this far in my career,” Luke shares. “Life can be tough, and the past 15 months have been very difficult for everyone. I hope in sharing this raw look into my life that it may be an encouragement to others. Through the heartaches, triumphs can come.”

“Luke Bryan Dirt Road Diaries” debuts August 6th.

You can check out the trailer HERE.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1964, Connie Smith signed with RCA Records.
  • Today in 1974, “Back Home Again” album by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1989, Garth Brooks made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 1991, the “What Do I Do With Me” album by Tanya Tucker was released.
  • Today in 1993, three of Alabama’s albums, “American Pride,” “Pass It On Down” and “Southern Star,” were certified platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, Collin Raye topped the country charts with the single, “Little Rock.
  • Today in 1996, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1998, Johnny Cash returned to a Nashville stage and performed for the first time since he was stricken with Shy-Drager Syndrome the preceding October. He joined a surprised Kris Kristofferson, who was singing at a tribute to Johnny and Waylon Jennings at the Ryman Auditorium.
  • Today in 1999, the “Evolution” album by Martina McBride was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas following a Chicks concert. To celebrate, the couple hit the casinos and won $740!
  • Today in 2007, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson teamed up on “Because Of You,” “Fancy” and “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” as a new edition of “CMT Crossroads” makes its cable debut
  • Today in 2008, Tim McGraw pulled a fan on stage while performing “Indian Outlaw” at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, Washington, kicking him out of the concert for allegedly attacking a female fan. Camera-phone footage is spread across the Internet
  • Today in 2009, Jason Aldean picked up a gold album for “Wide Open”
  • Today in 2011, Luke Bryan and The Doobie Brothers were paired as a new edition of “CMT Crossroads” debuted. Among the songs in the telecast: “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Black Water,” “Do I” and “China Grove.”
  • Today in 2012, Glen Campbell played the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during his final tour, threading the set with “Wichita Lineman” and “Galveston.” The date included a tribute from opening acts Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams and Jackson Browne.
  • Today in 2016, Thomas Rhett and Nick Jonas were paired as a new installment of “CMT Crossroads” premiered. Danielle Bradbery guested on the episode, which includes versions of Rhett’s hits “Crash And Burn,” “T-Shirt,” “‘Make Me Wanna” and “Die A Happy Man.” They also cover “Rich Girl,” backed by Hall & Oates’ member John Oates.

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Are NOT Married…Yet

Just in case you were wondering, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are NOT married. As we told you, they sparked rumors of secret nuptials earlier this month when she was photographed wearing what appeared to be a diamond wedding band with her engagement ring. Now an inside source is ending the speculation.

“Gwen & Blake did not get married,” the insider said. “They’re still really happy and engaged and doing well. Nothing has changed in their relationship. They’re keeping any wedding details and plans tight lipped. Even her closest friends don’t know many details on anything involving the wedding.”

The musicians get great joy from surprises, which is why they’re keeping their plans a secret. “They seem to want everything to be a surprise, but they can’t wait to really be husband and wife,” the source explained. “They were literally laughing over the rumors that they did in fact get married. They both like to mess with everyone at times and that’s really all it was.”

Source: Hollywood Life

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1952, Kitty Wells’ “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” was released.
  • Today in 1956, Ray Price spent the first of 20 weeks at #1 in Billboard magazine with “Crazy Arms.”
  • Today in 1979, the Charlie Daniels Band released the single, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
  • Today in 1986, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Montana Café” album was released.
  • Today in 1988, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits Volume III” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1992, the album, “Holding My Own,” by George Strait was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” album was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales of six-million copies.
  • Today in 2000, Garth Brooks became one of the first inductees into the newly created Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. He was joined by the previously announced honoree, composer John Williams. The pair was celebrated at the Bowl’s Opening Night Gala, as conductor John Mauceri lead the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in tributes to the inductees. Garth performed with the orchestra in 1994 at a benefit concert and also performed that night.
  • Today in 2001, other than celebrating his very first Father’s Day as a daddy, Clint Black also reveled in receiving the Celebrity of the Year award from ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The honor was in recognition of his many years of devoted support for the organization.
  • Today in 2005, Sara Evans’ “A Real Fine Place To Start” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2007, Tracy Lawrence collected a #1 single in Billboard for the first time in 11 years with “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
  • Today in 2009, Montgomery Gentry joined the Grand Ole Opry and was officially inducted by Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart. After the big moment, Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives backed the duo on “Hillbilly Shoes.”
  • Today in 2010, Brad Paisley headlined a concert in the United Kingdom for the first time, playing Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
  • Today in 2012, a new edition of “CMT Crossroads” features Joe Walsh and friends: Brad Paisley, Hunter Hayes, Sara Evans, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons.
  • Today in 2015, Kacey Musgraves’ “Pageant Material” album was released.

Luke Combs Holds On To Number One, Dan + Shay Have New Top 10

Luke Combs continues his reign at number one. The singer’s latest single, “Forever After All” tops the “Billboard’ Hot Country Songs chart for an eighth week, and the Country Airplay chart for a fourth week.

Luke has now had six (out of 11) of his number one singles spend at least four weeks on the Country Airplay chart. He’s only two off Tim McGraw’s record of eight.

Elsewhere on the chart…

  • Dan + Shay’s “Glad You Exist” lands at nine on the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart, the duo’s ninth Top 10 single.
  • Walker Hayes’ latest single, “Fancy Like,” tops the Country Digital Songs Sales chart.
  • Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” is spending its 20th week on top the “Billboard” Top Country Albums chart.

Source: Billboard

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1951, MGM releases Hank Williams’ “Hey, Good Lookin'”
  • Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers‘ single, “Lucille,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, The Woman in Me” album by Shania Twain was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Wide Open Spaces” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, George Jones’Cold Hard Truth” album was released.
  • Today in 2000, Wynonna was officially divorced from her first husband, Arch Kelley.
  • Today in 2001, Lonestar‘s single, “I’m Already There” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’Country Top 50 chart.
  • Today in 2001, New York City’s Mayor Rudy Guiliani declared June 22nd as “Reba McEntire Day” as Reba ended her triumphant run as Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun.”
  • Today in 2002, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Lawrence kicked off their “Rockin’ Roadhouse Tour” in Fargo, North Dakota.
  • Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill opens in Oklahoma City. The singer was on hand for an opening-day ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • Today in 2006, Josh Turner’s “Would You Go With Me” video premiered on CMT along with Brooks & Dunn’s “Building Bridges” featuring Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow
  • Today in 2011, Glen Campbell revealed in “People” magazine that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the issues it posed in remembering lyrics, he launched and completed a farewell concert tour that was documented in the film, “I’ll Be Me.”
  • Today in 2014, Justin Moore performed “Lettin’ The Night Roll” in a surprise appearance during Blake Shelton’s concert at Little Rock’s Verizon Arena.
  • Today in 2017, Sam Hunt’s “Montevallo” album went triple-platinum.

Taylor Swift Dropping “Red (Taylor’s Version)” In November

Taylor Swift fans have been doing a lot of speculating as to when she’ll release her next re-recorded album, and what it will be. Well, they now have their answer.

While many guessed the new version of “1989” would be her next release, Taylor just announced she’ll drop “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on November 19th. Not only that, she shared that the new version will contain “all 30 songs that were meant to go on ‘Red,’” noting that one song is “10 minutes long.”

“Musically and lyrically, Red resembled a heartbroken person,” she writes. “It was all over the place, a fractured mosaic of feelings that somehow all fit together in the end.” She adds, “I’m not sure if it was pouring my thoughts into this album, hearing thousands of your voices sing the lyrics back to me in passionate solidarity, or if it was simply time, but something was healed along the way.” Check out her complete post below:

  • As for that heartbreak, many believe the album was largely inspired by her relationship and breakup with Jake Gyllenhaal, and with the announcement of the “Red” re-release, Jake’s name was quickly trending on Twitter, with one person suggesting everyon “pray” for him because it’s gonna be a “rough year.”  Check out some of the posts below:
  • ONE MORE THING! Taylor took to social media to pay tribute to her dad on Father’s Day.  “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads but mostly mine,” she writes, “who called me yesterday to remind me he still has guitar picks from the Red Tour, ‘if they’re needed’.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart.
  • Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with “You’re My Best Friend.”
  • Today in 1976, Reba McEntire marries Charlie Battles in Oklahoma.
  • Today in 1988, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Wild Streak” album was released.
  • Today in 1991, Juice Newton’s “Juice Newton – Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1994, the video, “Livin’, Lovin’ And Rockin’ That Jukebox,” by Alan Jackson was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, John Berry’s daughter, Caelan, was born.
  • Today in 1996, Tracy Lawrence hit #1 with the single, “Time Marches On.”
  • Today in 1996, Wynonna’s daughter, Grace Pauline Kelly, was born.
  • Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina’s video, “That’s The Way,” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2000, Patty Loveless kicked off her first major tour in two years.
  • Today in 2001, Alan Jackson was chosen for induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s debut album, “Here for the Party” was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 2014, Luke Bryan headlined a stadium for the first time at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Supporting acts include Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, and Cole Swindell.

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