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This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1976, the “Spirit” album by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1977, the day after Elvis Presley’s death, President Jimmy Carter issued the following statement, “Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique and irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense and he was a symbol to people the world over, of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of his country.”
  • Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” album was certified platinum. It has since been certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1993, a U.S. postal stamp honoring the late Patsy Cline was unveiled in Boston.
  • Today in 1994, Vince Gill’s “When Love Finds You” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, David Ball’s debut album, “Thinkin’ Problem,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack made her second, appearance on NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She had just made her debut on the show June 6th, 2000.
  • Today in 2001, Tim McGraw performed on NBC’s “Today” show as part of their “Summer Concert Series” and drew nearly 4,000 fans into Rockefeller Plaza. According to “Today” show sources, this is among the largest crowds they have ever seen as part of their live concert performances. He entertained the masses with three songs – “Angel Boy,” “Things Change” and “Grown Men Don’t Cry” – from his album, “Set This Circus Down.”
  • Today in 2003, LeAnn Rimes sang the national anthem before the NASCAR Winston Cup Series GFSMarketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
  • Today in 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Chicks were the top grossing country tour of the year just as they wrapped up the North American leg of their hugely successful “Top of the World Tour.” In three months, the Chicks played to over 1-million people and pulled in $61-million in ticket sales. The “Top of the World Tour” kicked off on May 1st in Greenville, South Carolina and continued for a total of 63 performances, with an average attendance of 15,753 grossing roughly $976,000 paid attendance for each show. On top of that, 57 of the dates were complete sellouts.
  • Today in 2006, Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky” video had its world premiere on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Brad Paisley’s “Welcome To The Future” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2012, Florida Georgia Line performed “Cruise” in their Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2012, the “Teachers Rock” special aired on CBS-TV. Among the performances, Garth Brooks’ live rendition of “The River,” as well as music by Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Freeman and the pop group fun.
  • Today in 2017, Willie Nelson’s concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles included a surprise guest: Kris Kristofferson and opening act Kacey Musgraves. They joined Willie for a gospel medley of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “I Saw The Light.”
  • Today in 2017, Keith Urban’s single, “The Fighter,” which features Carrie Underwood, was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The same day, Eric Church scored a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “Drink In My Hand,” as well as a platinum award for “Record Year.” He also nabbed gold singles for “Mr. Misunderstood” and his Rhiannon Giddens collabo, “Kill A Word.”

Tim McGraw Debuts New Video Starring Daughter Audrey

Tim McGraw just debuted the video for his latest single “7500 OBO,” and it’s a family affair with his 19-year-old daughter Audrey starring in the clip.

The song follows a man trying to sell his truck because it reminds him of a lost love, but the clip follows Audrey as a teen heartbroken over a love that moves away. The video even involves a kissing scene for Audrey, which wasn’t easy on her dad.

“I’m not calling that a make out scene. That’s just a nice little peck on the cheek after a date,” Tim shared. “I tried to yell ‘cut’ but I didn’t get there quick enough. I’m not gonna beat him up. I guess I’ll let him slide on this one. It’s not easy for a dad to watch.” Check out the video below.

Source: Tim McGraw

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1969, Merle Haggard’s blue-collar anthem “Workin’ Man Blues” went to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
  • Today in 1977, Elvis Presley died in his bathroom at Graceland Mansion in Memphis. The most significant pop artist of the 20th century, the beginning and end of his career are grounded in country. He entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998
  • Today in 1980, Alabama registered its first #1 single in Billboard with “Tennessee River”
  • Today in 2000, Mary Chapin Carpenter sang “Why Walk When You Can Fly” during the Democratic National Convention at the Staples Center in Los Angeles as the party nominated vice president Al Gore for president
  • Today in 2005, Brad Paisley’s “Time Well Wasted” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2012, Luke Bryan’s single, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” was certified double-platinum. The same day, Jana Kramer scored her first gold single, for “Why Ya Wanna.”
  • Today in 2015, Danielle Peck and husband Josh Smith welcomed their daughter, Ava Smith.
  • Today in 2016, Taylor Swift donated $1-million for Louisiana flood relief after high waters killed 11 people and damaged 40,000 homes.
  • Today in 2017, Midland earned their first gold single for “Drinkin’ Problem.”
  • Today in 2017, Johnny Cash’s children – including Rosanne and John Carter Cash – posted a note on social media saying they were “sickened” to discover a neo-Nazi wore a Cash T-shirt during a violent demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia, that gained national attention. “Johnny Cash was a man whose heart beat with the rhythm of love and social justice,” they wrote, in part. “Our father…as a person, an icon, or symbol, is not you.”

Carrie Underwood Earns Two Dove Award Nominations

Congratulations are in order for Carrie Underwood. The singer has been nominated for two Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for her album “My Savior.”

Carrie’s albums is nominated for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year, plus “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” her duet with gospel superstar CeCe Winans, is up for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year.

The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards take place October 19, 2021 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1988, Willie Nelson became the first artist ever to have an album spend 10 years on the Billboard country chart as “Stardust” logs its 520th
  • Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Brand New Man,” was released.
  • Today in 1996, the Statler Brothers’ Gospel Favorites album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Ty Herndon released his second album, “Living In A Moment,” and Randy Travis released “Full Circle.”
  • Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks held a private show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for members of the country music industry. The concert was mostly a listening party, as they ran through all of the music from their new album, “Home,” in sequential order, start to finish.
  • Today in 2009, Toby Keith’s “American Ride” video debuted on CMT.com
  • Today in 2011, as Sugarland prepared to perform, a wind gust collapsed the stage at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Seven people eventually died and another 45 were treated for injuries.
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan’s album, “Crash My Party,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Gwen Stefani’s show at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas included a surprise guest: her boo, Blake Shelton, who joined her on their song, “Go Ahead And Break My Heart.”
  • Today in 2016, Rascal Flatts reached 10-million concert tickets sold during their career when their “Rhythm And Roots Tour” landed in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Today in 2016, Vince Gill celebrated 25 years as a Grand Ole Opry member. He was joined during his Opry performance by Patty Loveless, who joined him to sing “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” but they weren’t alone. Rodney Crowell turned up to duet on on “Oklahoma Borderline,” and a number of other acts – including The Time Jumpers, Ashley Monroe, Charlie Worsham and Bill Anderson – teamed up to cover his classic, “Liza Jane.”
  • Today in 2017, Lloyd Gentry Jr., the father of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, died in Nicholasville, Kentucky. A few weeks later, Troy himself was killed in a helicopter crash en route to a show in New Jersey.
  • Today in 2017, the Wreckers reunited in Nashville during a Michelle Branch concert at Marathon Music Works. It marked the first time Branch and former musical partner Jessica Harp had seen each other in seven years.

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Jasper”, a 7 year old American Staffordshire/Mix. Jasper is great around older kids, cats and people, but not so much with other dogs, so he will need to be the only dog in the home. Jasper’s adoption fee is only $50, he is fully vaccinated and ready to find his forever home.

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

Dolly Parton Writing First Novel With James Patterson

Just when you thought Dolly Parton has done it all, now she’s writing her first novel. The singer has teamed with well-known author James Patterson to write the book “Run, Rose, Run,” due out March 7, 2022.

And not only that, Dolly will also release an album of original songs inspired by the book to coincide with the novel’s release.

“I cannot be more excited about the release of my very first novel ‘Run, Rose, Run’ with the great James Patterson. I also have a new album to go along with the book,” she tells “People.” “I hope you enjoy the book and the songs as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together!”

As for the book it follows a young woman who heads to Nashville to become a star, but has a “brutal secret she has done everything to hide.” “But the past she has fled is reaching out to control her future,” the press release reads, “even if it means destroying everything she has worked for.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1989, Patty Loveless notched her first #1 country single with “Timber, I’m Falling In Love.”
  • Today in 1993, Vince Gill racked up eight nominations and Alan Jackson got seven, as the Country Music Association unveiled finalists for its 1993 awards. Gill and Jackson face Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire for Entertainer of the Year.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar landed at the top of the Billboard Country chart with their single, “What About Now.”
  • Today in 2001, Shania Twain and then-husband/producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange welcomed their first child, a son named Eja (pronounced like Asia) in the world. The news wasn’t revealed to the world until August 20th.
  • Today in 2002, Chad Brock and his wife, Natalie, welcomed their daughter, Kennedy Victoria. Lil’ Ms. Kennedy, who arrived a couple of weeks early, still managed to weigh in at 8-pounds, 11-ounces.
  • Today in 2002, it was announced that Reba McEntire was member of the first class of inductees into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. The honor is a special achievement for Reba since her family has been competing and entertaining at the annual rodeo event for 70 years, beginning with her world-champion steer roper grandfather, John McEntire. Reba’s induction took place on September 23rd in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins earned his first #1 single in Billboard: “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
  • Today in 2011, Hunter Hayes performed “Storm Warning” in his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2013, Dierks Bentley’s single, “I Hold On,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Chris Lane’s single, “For Her,” was released.
  • Today in 2017, Kenny Rogers and Bobbie Nelson were inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Carthage Civic Center.
  • Today in 2019, both Maren Morris’ single “The Bones” and Kip Moore’s “She’s Mine” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2020, Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon were announced as 2020 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Garth Brooks Signs Acoustic Guitar For Girls At First Concert

First concerts are always special, but thanks to Garth Brooks two young girls had a first concert they will never forget.

At Garth’s Stadium concert in Kansas City, Missouri this past weekend there were two young girls right down in front, thanks to a ticket upgrade. One of the girls was on her dad’s shoulder holding a sign that read “Garth … it’s our 1st concert,” and the singer took notice.

After finding out the girls names began with the letter G, Garth joked, “what has a ’G’ on it that I’m thinking of?,” and then took off his acoustic guitar with a huge “G” on it, signed it and gave it to the family. You can check out the moment here.

Source: CMT

 

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1952, Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism.
  • Today in 1984, “That’s The Thing About Love” by Don Williams topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1989, Holly Dunn was #1 with the single, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me.”
  • Today in 1992, Alabama’s “American Pride” album was released.
  • Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s “A Lot About Livin’” album was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Neal McCoy earned his first gold album for “No Doubt About It.”
  • Today in 1995, the album, “The Last One To Know,” by Reba McEntire was certified for sales of one million copies, bringing her total number of platinum albums to 11.
  • Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was released.
  • Today in 1998, the Wilkinsons released their debut album, “Nothing But Love.”
  • Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks received the first of their many chicken-feet tattoos, which adorn their feet and ankles. Each tattoo celebrates the band’s #1 hits and album sales certifications.
  • Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2000, Lonestar’s single, “What About Now,” ended Lee Ann Womack’s six-week reign she enjoyed at the top of “Radio & Records’” country chart with “I Hope You Dance.”
  • Today in 2001, Blake Shelton picked up his first #1 single in Billboard with “Austin,” which remained at the top for five weeks.
  • Today in 2005, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer were married in Nashville in his seventh wedding and her second. The couple divorced in 2014, but do have a son together.
  • Today in 2005, Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2006, “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The inaugural episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” album was released.
  • Today in 2010, Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcomed son Tatum “Tate” Christopher Bryan.
  • Today in 2013, Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over” rose to the top of the Billboard country singles chart.

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