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MORGAN WALLEN DROPS TWO SINGLES, ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE DATE

Morgan Wallen‘s highly-anticipated album “I’m The Problem” has a release date. Not only did we get that big news, but Morgan has officially released two singles today: “Just In Case” and “I’m A Little Crazy.” In the video the singer released on his socials, we also get a glimpse of the cover art for the album, a pencil sketch of the man himself. And, interestingly, Wikipedia backs up the Internet rumor that the album will consist of 37 songs; while not listing all 37 tracks, Wikipedia’s entry for the “I’m The Problem” album lists six songs said to be on the project, with the final track (“I’m A Little Crazy”) listed as track 37…but since it’s Wikipedia, take it with a grain of salt for now.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1955, Johnny Cash auditioned for Sam Philips at Sun Records in Memphis. Philips liked “Hey, Porter,” and asked Cash to come back and record the next day, despite passing on most of his other songs.
  • Today in 1981, Willie Nelson got a #1 single with “Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground.”
  • Today in 1987, Restless Heart hit the top of the charts with “I’ll Still Be Loving You.”
  • Today in 1988, at the Academy of Country Music awards, Randy Travis won Top Male Vocalist and his song “Forever And Ever, Amen,” won Single Record and Song of the Year.
  • Today in 1994, the “8 seconds” soundtrack went gold. Artists who contributed included John Anderson, Pam Tillis, Billy Dean, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, McBride & The Ride, Karla Bonoff, David Lee Murphy, Mark Chesnutt, Patty Smyth, and Bill Conti.
  • Today in 1998, Clint Black and Steve Wariners “Nothin’ But The Taillights” hit the top of the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1999, Garth Brooks experienced the beginning of spring training, getting a single up the middle of pitcher Mike Sirotka during a San Diego Padres game, as they lost to the Chicago White Sox.
  • Today in 2000, Nickel Creek released a self-titled debut album.
  • Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox and his wife Tara gave birth to their second daughter, Brooklyn Leigh Vernon.
  • Today in 2014, in an episode of “CMT Crossroads,” Dierks Bentley and OneRepublic sang “Apologize,” “Up On The Ridge,” “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” and “I Hold On.”
  • Today in 2015, Jason Aldean married Brittany Kerr in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson conducted the ceremony, and Tyler Farr was one of the groomsmen. Aldean and Kerr’s first dance? Lionel Richie’s “Stuck On You.”
  • Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed in Australia for the first time, appearing at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney with opening act Kip Moore.
  • Today in 2018, Keith Urban’s “Coming Home” hit the airwaves.

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: OLLIE

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Ollie”, a super-friendly 5 year old Pitbull terrier who loves kids, adults, dogs, and even cats! Ollie gets along great with dogs, as long as they’re outside. He’s not a fan of other dogs inside his home, however. Ollie’s a sweet, energetic fellow who is totally housetrained and certainly deserving of a ‘furr-ever’ home!

And because Ollie is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $100 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Ollie 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 Ollie with Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

CODY JOHNSON HINTS A LUKE COMBS COLLAB MIGHT BE COMING

The last time Cody Johnson hinted at a high profile collaboration, it resulted in the #1 country hit “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood. So when he recently teased another big name he might be working with, naturally fan’s ears perked up. In a recent interview, Johnson talked about Combs and a possible song featuring the two. “I’m going in this year to go record a new album and there’s a certain song that I’m pretty certain…we’re kind of playing with it. We’re going back and forth. But I mean, it could be in the works. I can neither confirm nor deny,” Johnson said. Can history repeat itself? If these two powerhouses join forces, you can bet on it.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1984, The Judds made their first large-venue appearance opening for the Statler Brothers at an arena in Omaha.
  • Today in 1993, George Strait’s “Heartland” topped the Billboard charts at #1.
  • Today in 1998, Steve Wariner gave his first public performance during the Grand Ole Opry of “Holes In The Floor Of Heaven.”
  • Today in 2002, Alison Krauss + Union Station picked up a gold album for “New Favorite.”
  • Today in 2004, Tim McGraw rose to #1 in Billboard with “Watch The Wind Blow By.”
  • Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s video for “Redneck Woman” debuted on CMT’s “Most Wanted Live.” The clip included Hank Williams Jr. and Kid Rock.
  • Today in 2011, “Do not challenge the intelligence of my audience,” said John Rich, taking offense after Jose Canseco and Richard Hatch put down his theme song for Camping World on NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The men’s team won the episode.
  • Today in 2013, Lady Antebellum nabbed a quadruple-platinum album from the Recording Industry Association of America for “Need You Now.”
  • Today in 2014, Canaan Smith announced his engagement to Christy Hardesty. The lovebirds married the following August and in October 2019? Th they welcomed daughter Virginia Rose Smith.
  • Today in 2016, Trisha Yearwood portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus, as FOX aired a live two-hour TV special, “The Passion.”
  • Today in 2018, Sturgill Simpson was honored by the state legislature in Frankfort, Kentucky.
  • Today in 2018, Chris Janson joined the Grand Ole Opry…inducted by Garth Brooks.
  • Today in 2019, Lefty Frizzell’s “The Long Black Veil” was entered into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. The 2019 class also included music by Cyndi Lauper, Sam & Dave, Neil Diamond and Ritchie Valens.
  • Today in 2019, Randy Owen received the Heart Of An Eagle Award from the Boy Scouts of America during a luncheon in Anniston, Alabama.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE “OPRY100” CELEBRATION

Tonight’s the night! The big 100th Anniversary celebration of the Grand Ole Opry. It’s something anyone that calls themselves a fan of country music won’t want to miss. Blake Shelton will host the festivities, and the live event will be all about what the Opry is about: live country music. So what can viewers expect? Let’s run it down:

  • Reba McEntire honoring Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn with a tribute performance
  • Post Malone & Travis Tritt teaming up for a live performance of “T.R.O.U.B.L.E”
  • Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood paying tribute to George Jones and Tammy Wynette
  • Carly Pearce honoring Dolly Parton
  • Alan Jackson performing “Chattahoochee””
  • Keith Urban performing Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue”
  • Barbara Mandrell will introduce Kelsea Ballerini, who will perform Mandrell’s signature hit, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”
  • Jelly Roll & Ashley McBryde teaming up for a tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
  • Aloe Blacc and The McCrary Sisters honoring Charley Pride with a live performance of “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'”

And that’s just some of what we’ll see on the broadcast. “Opry100: A Live Celebration” airs at 8PM Eastern tonight, live on NBC and on Peacock.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1953, Tex Ritter performed the theme to “High Noon” at the Academy Awards. “Do Not Forsake Me,” became the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.
  • Today in 1957, Elvis Presley bought Graceland, a former church on the outskirts of Memphis that had been converted into a 23 room mansion. It was named after the aunt of the previous owner.
  • Today in 1968, Tom T. Hall married “Truck Drivin’ Son-Of-A-Gun” songwriter Dixie Deen, shoo he affectionately calls “Miss Dixie.”
  • Today in 1974, the “Would You Lay With Me” album by Tanya Tucker was released.
  • Today in 1977, Glen Campbell’s “Southern Nights” reached #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1984, RCA recording artists The Judds made their first stage appearance, opening for the Statler Brothers in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Today in 1988, Porter Howell of Little Texas married his wife, Angela.
  • Today in 1988, Ricky Van Shelton scored his first number one with the Harland Howard classic “Life Turned Her That Way.”
  • Today in 1991, George Strait’s “Chill Of An Early Fall” album was released. Kathy Mattea also released “Time Passes By.”
  • Today in 1993, Patty Loveless’ single “Blame It On Your Heart” debuted on the charts.
  • Today in 1994, Neal McCoy picked up a #1 single in Billboard with “No Doubt About It.”
  • Today in 1996, Shania Twain’s album “The Woman In Me” officially became the best selling studio album ever by a female country artist after being certified for sales of six million copies. Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” previously had that distinction.
  • Today in 1999, 67-year-old George Jones walked out of the hospital 13 days after his near fatal traffic accident.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney topped the “Radio & Records” charts with “How Forever Feels.”
  • Today in 2002, Martina McBride’s single “Blessed” hit number one on both the “Billboard” and “Radio & Records” charts.
  • Today in 2002, Diamond Rio’s Brian Prout announced that he and his wife, songwriter Stephanie Bentley — who wrote Faith Hill’s “Breathe” — were expecting their first child in October. The happy couple welcomed their daughter, Lily Arlina Kay Prout, on September 25th in Nashville.
  • Today in 2003, Kenny Chesney was on the 50-yard line of the University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium announcing plans for the “Back Where I Come From 3: One Night At Neyland” concert, which turned out to be one of the biggest shows of his career.
  • Today in 2003, Terri Clark was in Nashville to celebrate the chart-topping success of her single “I Just Wanna Be Mad.”
  • Today in 2007, Billy Ray Cyrus was told by a judge on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” that he looked “like a crazy bear lost in a swamp.” Dance pro Julianne Hough, former McCartney bride Heather Mills and ‘N Sync alumnus Joey Fatone also performed in the episode.
  • Today in 2008, Charlie Daniels was recognized at a special reception in honor of his 50th anniversary in the music business.
  • Today in 2008, Wynonna and Travis Tritt were performers at the Lili Claire Foundation’s First Annual “Everyone’s A Miracle” Benefit Concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Jo Dee Messina and Lorrie Morgan also performed while Alison Krauss was among those attending the fundraising event.
  • Today in 2008, Kellie Pickler made a guest appearance on Fox’s “American Idol.”
  • Today in 2009, Jake Owen, Julianne Hough, and the Zac Brown Band received their trophies as the Academy of Country Music’s “Top New” winners. Owen took the title of Top New Male Vocalist, Hough was named Top New Female Vocalist, and Zac Brown Band earned Top New Duo or Group. They received their awards on the TV special “ACM Top New Artists,” hosted by Sara Evans.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s video for “I Run To You” premiered on com
  • Today in 2010, The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet collaborated on “Margaritaville,” “Chicken Fried,” and “Toes” on a new episode of “CMT Crossroads.”
  • Today in 2011, Craig Morgan received an award backstage at the Grand Ole Opry House in recognition of his heroics a few weeks earlier, in which he rescued two small kids from a burning house in Charlotte, Tennessee. He also received an honorary lifetime membership to the Tennessee City Fire Department.
  • Today in 2013, David Allan Coe was hospitalized after a car accident in Ocala, Florida. The then-73-year-old singer suffered multiple cuts, neck, side, and back injuries in the crash, and needed firefighters to remove him from his mangled vehicle. Coe had to cancel several shows because of the accident.
  • Today in 2013, Kacey Musgraves’ album “Same Trailer Different Park” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Luke Bryan’s “Spring Break 6…Like We Ain’t Ever” debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
  • Today in 2015, Chris Janson put a new song, “Buy Me A Boat,” up for sale on iTunes. Within weeks, the track got him signed to Warner Bros.
  • Today in 2017, Cole Swindell played Peyton Manning’s annual Celebration of Caring benefit at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Manning joins him on “You Never Even Called Me By Name.”

 

Zach Top Confirms Second Album Is Finished

Zach Top is one of the fastest rising country stars of the last year, and that momentum is set to continue. The singer announced at a Q&A at the Houston Rodeo that his highly anticipated second album is finished and is on the way. “I just went in and tracked a few more songs to finish out the second record. So we got that finished up and are getting it mixed right now. It’ll come out at some point in the summer. I’m not sure exactly when yet, but there will be a new record coming this summer.” 

@zachtopontop Grammy’s here we come baby!! #zachtop #zachtopfan #countrymusic #fypシ゚viral ♬ original sound – Zachary Top Fan

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1985, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York.
  • Today in 1989, Ricky Van Shelton hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “From A Jack To A King.”
  • Today in 1996, Brooks & Dunn released the single, “My Maria.”
  • Today in 2000, “How Do You Like Me Now?!” by Toby Keith began a five-week period at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks album, “Home,” was certified for shipments of 6-million copies.
  • Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney’s “Living In Fast Forward” began its three weeks at #1.
  • Today in 2009, on “American Idol,” Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis sang “I Told You So,” and Brad Paisley performed “Then.”
  • Today in 2013, Kellie Pickler got great footwork feedback as ABC-TV launched a new season of “Dancing With The Stars.” Wynonna competed with family members Naomi Judd, Ashley Judd and husband Cactus Moser seated in the studio audience.
  • Today in 2014, Jessie James Decker and her husband, NFL player Eric Decker, welcomed a daughter, Vivianne Rose Decker.
  • Today in 2014, John Rich launched a new fashion line, Redneck Riviera, during an event at Spinnaker in Panama City, Florida.
  • Today in 2017, Little Big Town started their two-week reign at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart, with “The Breaker.”
  • Today in 2017, music pioneer Chuck Berry died in St. Louis. As a songwriter, he enjoyed country hits with Buck Owens’ “Johnny B. Goode,” Emmylou Harris’ “(You Never Can Tell) C’est La Vie,” George Jones & Johnny Paycheck’s “Mabellene” and Waylon Jennings’ “Brown Eyed Handsome Man.” Hours later, Brad Paisley paid tribute by playing “Johnny B. Goode” during a concert in Kissimmee, Florida.
  • Today in 2019, Jordan Davis snagged a gold single from the RIAA for “Take It From Me,” while Jon Pardi’s “Night Shift” single also went gold.
  • Today in 2019, Luke Combs collected a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “Beautiful Crazy” and a triple-platinum single for “When It Rains It Pours.” The same day, Kacey Musgraves collected a platinum single from the RIAA for “Blowin’ Smoke” and Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” earned two multi-platinum singles from the RIAA, going triple- and quadruple-platinum.
  • Today in 2019, a representative for Jerry Lee Lewis announced that the Killer had been moved to a rehabilitation facility, two weeks after he was hospitalized with a stroke. He has since returned to music.
  • Today in 2019, Kathy Mattea received the American Master Award from the Berklee College of Music at Warner Music Nashville.
  • Today in 2019, Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens and retired producer/label executive Jerry Bradley were announced as the 2019 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Blake Shelton Announces Upcoming Album, Drops New Track

It’s been four long years, but we’re getting closer to a brand new album from Blake Shelton. “For Recreational Use Only,” the thirteenth studio album from the superstar, is set to drop May 9. He’s also released the track list, which reveals he has a couple features on the collection: wife Gwen Stefani appears with him on “Hangin’ On,” and country legend John Anderson shows up on “Years,” a cover of the title track of Anderson’s 2020 album. Along with the announcement, Blake dropped a new track from the upcoming album, “Let Him In Anyway.” See the complete track list below, and check out Blake Shelton’s “Let Him In Anyway” below.

1. Stay Country or Die Tryin’ – (Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, Beau Bailey)
2. Texas – (Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman)
3. Hangin’ On (feat. Gwen Stefani) – (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Greylan James)
4. Strangers – (Michael Hardy, Zach Crowell, Jameson Rodgers)
5. Let Him In Anyway – (Michael Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark, Carson Wallace)
6. Heaven Sweet Home (feat. Craig Morgan) – (Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Jake Rose)
7. Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast – (Craig Wiseman, David Lee Murphy, Lindsay Rimes)
8. Don’t Mississippi – (Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Josh Osborne)
9. All of My Love – (Colton Swon, Zach Swon)
10. Cold Can – (Bobby Pinson, Josh Osborne, Andrew DeRoberts)
11. The Keys – (Jay Brunswick, Brock Berryhill, Bobby Pinson)
12. Years (feat. John Anderson) – (Pat McLaughlin, John Anderson, David Ferguson, Daniel Auerbach)

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