This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Bob Ballard

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 30^th 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 125^th
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

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Bob Ballard

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

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Bob Ballard

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”

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Bob Ballard

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:

Brantley Gilbert Raises $75 To ACM Lifting Lives COVID Fund

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Last month Brantley Gilbert hosted the first-ever “Brantley Gilbert’s Trail Ride,” which took five hundred fans on three separate trail rides at Brimstone Recreation in Huntsville, Tennessee.

The event also included an acoustic show by Brantley, with proceeds benefiting ACM Lifting Lives’ COVID-19 Response Fund, and it raised a lot of money for the cause. Earlier this week, Brantley donated $75,000 to the fund, which supports those in the entertainment industry who lost their jobs due to COVID-19.

“We had such a great time out on the trails in East Tennessee and it made it that much sweeter knowing we were there to help people who really need an extra hand right now,” Brantley shares. “I’m honored to present this check to ACM Lifting Lives on behalf of BG Nation and I’m so grateful for our partners who made this such a fantastic event.”

Source: Music Row

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1989, Naomi Judd had a lot to celebrate. She married her husband, Larry Strickland. That wasn’t the only good news – the Judds’ single, “Young Love (Strong Love),” topped the country charts.
Today in 1989, Keith Whitley played a concert date at the Armadillo Ballroom in Brazoria, Texas, which amounted to his final show. He was dead three days later of alcohol poisoning.
Today in 1991, Alan Jackson released the hit single, “Don’t Rock the Jukebox.”
Today in 1993, IRS agents seized possessions from the Mississippi home of Jerry Lee Lewis for failing to pay more than $1.6-million in overdue.
Today in 1994, the single, “Before You Kill Us All,” by Randy Travis topped the country singles charts.
Today in 1994, Garth Brooks hosted his second TV special on NBC.
Today in 1996, Lee Roy Parnell released the single, “Givin’ Water to a Drowning Man.”
Today in 1998, Shania Twain’s single, “You’re Still The One,” was certified platinum.
Today in 2006, Bon Jovi rocked at #1 on the “Billboard” country chart with the Jennifer Nettles collaboration, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn wrap the two-day Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, for a crowd of 30,000. Also playing: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Pat Green and Sugarland.
Today in 2011, Taylor Swift’s “Mean” video had its world premiere on CMT.
Today in 2014, Keith Urban hosted the fifth We’re All For The Hall benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Milsap and Lee Ann Womack, among others.

Luke Bryan Announces New Series, Shuts Down Rumors He’s Dad Of Maren Morris’ Baby

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Luke Bryan stopped by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” yesterday to share some big news. Luke is set to star in a new docuseries, “Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary,” for IMDB TV.

The series will share behind-the-scenes footage of Luke’s life at home and on the road, including all the challenges he’s faced over the years. “It’s been a tough year for everybody,” Luke says, “and if people see my challenges and the things I’ve kind of had to go through in life, maybe it’ll inspire some people, certainly in these times, to dust themselves off and keep rocking.”

During his appearance, Luke also touched upon the recent “scandal” regarding the speculation that he was the father of Maren Morris’ baby boy Hayes. As we told you, it all started when “The Sun” mistakenly identified Luke as the father instead of singer Ryan Hurd.

“So, I’m having coffee, and my mother calls me and she goes, ‘I’m sitting here reading some gossip thing … It says you fathered Maren Morris’ child,’” Luke shared. “I go, ‘Oh my gosh. I do not need this today.’”

He added that he texted Ryan, who wrote Luke’s new song “Waves,” and told him, “‘Buddy, I think we need to talk.’”

He also insisted to Ellen, “I am not the father. We can call Maury Povich or however y’all want to go about it.”

Source: Ellen

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1977, Loretta Lynn was on the cover of “Rolling Stone.” In the accompanying article, she noted: “It’s a strange deal. I’m supposed to be a country singer, writing songs about marriage and family and the way normal folks live. But mostly I’m living in motel rooms and traveling on my special bus.”
Today in 1982, Vince Gill and his first wife, Janis, welcomed their daughter, Jenny.
Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell topped the charts with the single, “After All This Time.”
Today in 1995, Mark Chesnutt hit #1 on the singles charts with “Gonna Get A Life.”
Today in 1997, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill welcomed their first baby, Gracie Katherine McGraw. At age nine, she had her “big break” as part of the children’s chorus at the close of her dad’s hit single, “Last Dollar (Fly Away).”
Today in 1998, Garth Brooks released his box set, “The Limited Series.” LeAnn Rimes also released her “Sittin’ On Top of the World” album, John Michael Montgomery’s “Leave A Mark” project and Mark Wills album, “Wish You Were Here,” also arrived in stores.
Today in 1999, Faith Hill took four trophies in the 34^th annual Academy of Country Music awards. She won Single Record and Video of the Year, for “This Kiss”; claimed Top Female Vocalist; and shared Vocal Event with Tim McGraw, for “Just To Hear You Say That You Love Me.”
Today in 2000, Vince Gill and Amy Grant made their first national television appearance together as newlyweds today on CBS-TV’s “Early Show.” The couple was plugging the Electrolux USA Championship women’s golf tournament, which they were jointly hosting.
Today in 2000, the annual issue of “In Style” magazine’s “Makeover Edition,” credited Faith Hill as one of the “most improved” and LeAnn Rimes’ fashion sense as “coming of age.” Faith was also featured in the magazine’s “Hall of Fame” section that focused on “celebrities for whom change is the only constant.”
Today in 2001, Blake Shelton performed his breakthrough single, “Austin,” during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
Today in 2009, Dolly Parton received a Tony nomination in New York for Best Original Score for “9 To 5: The Musical.” She lost out to Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt for their work in “Next To Normal.”
Today in 2015, Chris Stapleton’s debut solo album, “Traveller,” was released.

Jake Owen Lands New Number One

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Jake Owen has a new number one song. The singer’s latest single, “Made For You” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart.

“Y’all!!! “Made For You” is the #1 song in the country!,” he shared on Instagram. “YOU all made this happen. This really was MADE FOR YOU…”

“Made For You” is now Jake’s third number one from is album “Greetings…From Jake Owen,” following “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” and “Homemade.”

Elsewhere on the chart…

Gabby Barrett’s “The Good Ones” tops the “Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a fourth week.

Eric Church’s “Soul” debuts at two on the Top Country Chart, making it his 10th Top Country Albums Top 10.

Miranda Lambert’s “Settling Down” lands at eight on the Hot Country Songs chart, her 16th Top 10 hit.

Luke Combs’ “Forever After All” is at eight on the Country Airplay chart, his 11th straight career-opening Top 10 hit.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1959, the folk group Kingston Trio won the first country music GRAMMY for “Tom Dooley.”
Today in 1987, Randy Travis’ second album, “Always and Forever,” was released.
Today in 1991, Travis Tritt made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 1992, fans buying tickets for Garth Brooks’ show in Waterloo, Iowa, overloaded the phone lines, knocking out 911 service in three counties.
Today in 1993, the “No Fences” album by Garth Brooks was certified for sales of 10-million.
Today in 1995, Clay Walker’s “If I Could Make A Living” album went platinum.
Today in 1996, Shania Twain raced to number one on the Billboard country chart with “You Win My Love.”
Today in 1999, Tim McGraw released his album, “A Place In The Sun,” while Steve Wariner’s “Two Teardrops” album also arrived in stores.
Today in 2004, Big & Rich’s debut album, “Horse of a Different Color,” rode into stores.
Today in 2009, Taylor Swift’s video, “You Belong With Me,” video premiered on CMT.
Today in 2010, Chely Wright’s autobiography, “Like Me: Confessions Of A Heartland Country Singer,” was released – and with it, she officially became the first-ever openly gay commercial country artist.
Today in 2011, Marie Osmond remarried first husband Stephen Craig at a Mormon temple in Las Vegas. She wore the same bridal gown she wore when she first walked down the aisle in June 1982.
Today in 2015, Trace Adkins played a colonel on the NBC series “The Night Shift.”
Today in 2016, Dierks Bentley earned a gold single from the RIAA for “Somewhere On A Beach.”
Today in 2016, Darius Rucker was announced as a national chair for the National Museum of African American Music, destined to be built in Nashville. He shared the distinction with India.Arie, Keb’ Mo’ and CeCe Winans.
Today in 2016, Kelsea Ballerini sang “Peter Pan” in a guest slot on the ABC drama “Nashville,” providing a backdrop as the characters of Mark Collie and Charles Esten duked it out in the alley behind the bar.
Today in 2017, Jennifer Nettles took a tumble and broke a rib during a corporate performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.
Today in 2017, Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and gets checked into a Nashville hospital. She returned to the stage the following October to honor Alan Jackson at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction.

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