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Tim McGraw On Becoming ‘Man Of The House’ At Christmas

Being a husband and father has long been one of Tim McGraw’s favorite things, but when it comes to Christmas, that gotten more complicated and Tim and wife Faith Hill have become empty-nesters this year.

The good news? Audrey, Gracie and Maggie are all expected to return to the coop this holiday season, but it’s also got Tim thinking about his own rite of passage – when he graduated to ‘manning up’ on Christmas.

He was about 11 and his mom asked him to put together a doll house for his sisters. “That was the first time that I actually got to participate,” says Tim. “To…like, be the man of the house with my mom and put together all the Christmas stuff for my sisters.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1962, Flatt & Scruggs perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall. The concert is recorded for later release as an album.
  • Today in 1982, Marty Robbins died of a heart attack at the age of 57. Marty had at least one hit on the U.S. country singles chart every year between 1956 and 1982. In fact, he recorded 500 songs in his lifetime – 18 of them went gold – including the first #1 hit of the 60’s, “El Paso.”
  • Today in 1983, “The Very Best Of Conway Twitty” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1986, the album “Willie Nelson’s Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)” was certified double-platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt and his wife, Tracie, welcomed their son, Waylon Nelson.
  • Today in 1995, Aaron Tippin hit #1 with “That’s As Close As I’ll Get to Loving You.”
  • Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood presented Garth Brooks with the Artist Achievement Award at the “Billboard” LeAnn Rimes also took home four trophies, including Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year.
  • Today in 2000, Tim McGraw’s “Greatest Hits” CD entered its second week at #1 on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart.
  • Today in 2003, Chris Cagle’s self-titled sophomore album went gold.
  • Today in 2003, Brad Paisley’s “Mud On The Tires” album rolled to gold certification.
  • Today in 2004, “CMT Homecoming: Jimmy Carter In Plains” premiered, which featured a Willie Nelson concert that was taped in the former president’s hometown.
  • Today in 2005, Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, and Jerry Douglas each received four Grammy Award nominations.
  • Today in 2005, Brad Paisley’s “When I Get Where I’m Going” video, featuring Dolly Parton and Scott Hamilton, premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2012, Keith Urban received the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

FGL To Drop Fifth Studio Album In February

Florida Georgia Line has officially announced its fifth studio album, sharing that “Life Rolls On” will be released on February 12. The duo also shared the cover for the project, which features band members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley outside in a field on a sunny day.

“It’s time y’all! Humbled and excited to announce our fifth studio album, [Life Rolls On] is out February 12th!” they wrote on social media on Friday. “This year has been a wild ride and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, you have to keep your head up high. This new music truly represents where we are in our lives right now and we can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”

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This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton earned a platinum single for “Islands In The Stream.”
  • Today in 1991, Reba McEntire’s “For My Broken Heart” topped the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 1992, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Passionate Kisses” album was released.
  • Today in 1998, Kenny Chesney’s “How Forever Feels” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2003, Loretta Lynn was recognized during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., by President George W. Bush.
  • Today in 2004, Loretta Lynn received five Grammy nominations in recognition of her album “Van Lear Rose.” Gretchen Wilson claimed four nominations, including Best New Artist, while “Live Like You Were Dying” was a finalist for all-genre Song of the Year.
  • Today in 2006, the Dixie Chicks registered five Grammy nominations, leading all country acts in the 49th annual show. Alan Jackson received three and Carrie Underwood collects two, including one for Best New Artist.
  • Today in 2007, an installment of “CMT Crossroads” pairing LeAnn Rimes and Joss Stone had its first showing on TV. The two singers joined voices on “Nothin’ Better To Do.”
  • Today in 2008, George Jones was celebrated during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., along with Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman and two members of The Who.
  • Today in 2015, Chris Stapleton was the leading country candidate, receiving four nominations in the GRAMMY Awards. His solo debut, “Traveller,” was up for Album of the Year and Best Country Album, while the title track was tapped in the Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song categories.

Luke Combs Is “Billboard’s” Top Country Artist Of 2020

“Billboard” is out with their 2020 Year-end charts, with Luke Combs earning the title of overall Top Country Artist.

Luke is also the Top Country Male of 2020, the Top Hot Country Songs Artist and has the Top Country Album, with “What You See Is What You Get,” and his previous album, “This One’s For You” is at two on that list.

Others topping “Billboard’s” year-end list include:

Maren Morris – Top Country Artist – Female
Dan + Shay – Top Country Duo/Group
Gabby Barrett – Top New Country Artist
Gabby’s “I Hope” – Top Hot Country Song
Morgan Wallen’s “Chasin You” – Top Country Airplay Song

Top Ten Country Artists of 2020

Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Kane Brown
Maren Morris
Jason Aldean
Sam Hunt
Gabby Barrett
Blake Shelton
Thomas Rhett
Dan + Shay

Source: Billboard

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1944, Eddy Arnold held his first recording session at the WSM radio studios in Nashville. He recorded his first hit, “Each Minute Seems A Million Years,” and his first version of “The Cattle Call.”
  • Today in 1956, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis posed for a photo at the Sun studio in Memphis. The foursome conducted an impromptu jam session, which was dubbed “The Million Dollar Quartet.”
  • Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold net a #1 country single in Billboard Magazine with “Make The World Go Away.”
  • Today in 1971, seven months after eloping in Mexico, George Strait re-married Norma Voss.
  • Today in 1971, Charley Pride’s biggest hit, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin” ascended to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1991, The Judds performed a final show of their Farewell Tour at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • Today in 2003, Ricky Skaggs received five nominations for the annual Grammy Awards, more than any other country artist.
  • Today in 2004, Gary Allan collected a #1 single on the Billboard country list with, “Nothing On But The Radio.”
  • Today in 2012, the Band Perry’s video for “Better Dig Two” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2013, Lee Brice and his wife, Sara, welcomed their second son, Ryker Mobley Brice.
  • Today in 2014, Chely Wright took part in the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the White House grounds in Washington, D.C. Also joining president Barack Obama on the PBS telecast: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Steve Miller and Patti LaBelle.
  • Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Storyteller” album went gold.
  • Today in 2017, Luke Combs’ single “One Number Away” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Love And Theft held the ‘Shine For Susie’ benefit for ALS charities at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, joined by Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Craig Campbell, Trent Tomlinson, Canaan Smith and The Warren Brothers.
  • Today in 2018, Brad Paisley threw a surprise concert at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, where he also shot a new video.
  • Today in 2018, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that pilot error was the cause of a helicopter accident that claimed the life of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry in 2017.

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Scarlet”. Scarlet is an affectionate and playful 8 month old domestic shorthair mix cat who also gets along great with other cats. Scarlet is vaccinated and ready to find her forever home.

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

The Latest Rumors About Blake & Gwen’s Wedding

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani got engaged earlier this year, and according to sources their wedding plans are in full swing. An insider tells “Us Weekly” that the pair will likely get married “early next year” at Blake’s Oklahoma ranch.

“Blake built a chapel on the grounds of his Oklahoma ranch. He did it himself with help,” the insider shares. “It’s really a tribute to their love. They are going to get married in the chapel, most likely early next year.”

Reports once claimed that Gwen was waiting until her marriage to Gavin Rossdale was annulled before she married Blake and was willing to wait “no matter how long it took,” but that’s no longer the case. She’s still hoping to have a wedding recognized by the church, with the source noting, “all indications are [that] Gwen will have her Catholic wedding to Blake.”

Source: Us Weekly

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1948, “Here Comes Santa Claus” by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart.
  • Today in 1964, Bobby Bare married his wife, Jeannie.
  • Today in 1966, Charley Pride entered the charts for the first time with “Just Between You And Me.”
  • Today in 1968, Elvis Presley’s NBC-TV special” Elvis,” aired for the first time. “Elvis” constitutes the King’s first big step toward his successful comeback. It drew rave critical reactions and also the year’s largest viewing figures for a musical special at the time. It was his first live performance in eight years — his first TV performance in seven. It has since been cited by “TV Guide” as the tenth most memorable moment in television history.
  • Today in 1984, the “Once Upon A Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1984, Kenny Rogers’ “What About Me” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1991, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1991, “The Best Of The Best Of Merle Haggard” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Alan Jackson’s album, “A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love),” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with the single, “God Blessed Texas.”
  • Today in 1993, the “20 Years Of Dirt: Best Of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1998, Shania Twain’s album, “The Woman In Me,” was certified for sales of 11-million.
  • Today in 2001, Martina McBride won $125,000 for the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children’s Fund on a special celebrity edition of the syndicated game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2004, Trace and Rhonda Adkins welcomed a daughter, Trinity Lee Adkins.
  • Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley’s “Come A Little Closer” got cozy in the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2006, Dolly Parton and Smokey Robinson were awarded Kennedy Center Honors in a Washington, D.C. event attended by president George W. Bush. Also recognized were Steven Spielberg and theatrical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
  • Today in 2012, Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2014, Darius Rucker sang “White Christmas” from New York City during NBC’s annual “Christmas In Rockefeller Center,” which also featured Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes. Also performing on the special were Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper and Idina Menzel.
  • Today in 2016, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood played Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand – the first concert in the country for each of them. The special occasion also marked the first time they performed “The Fighter” together publicly.

Jake Owen Engaged

Congratulations are in order for Jake Owen. The singer and longtime girlfriend Erica Hartlein are engaged. According to “People” Jake popped the question on Monday, and he seemed to confirm the news on his Instagram Story although he didn’t outright announce it.

First, Jake posted a picture of him, Erica and their 19-month-old daughter Paris, with Erica showing off the new bling on her finger. Then he followed that up with a picture of his dirt-stained jeans, with the caption, “dat durrrty knee,” suggesting he got down on one knee to make things official.

Jake and Erica have been together since 2017. They welcomed daughter Paris in April 2019. Jake is also dad to daughter Pearl, who recently turned eight.

Source: People

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