- Today in 1968, Glen Campbell began work on his classic song, “Galveston,” at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The song was completed on January 9th, 1969.
- Today in 1997, one day after its release, Garth Brooks’ “Sevens” album broke a record by placing 12 of its 14 songs in “Billboard” magazine’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart. The previous record holder? Garth’s “Fresh Horses” project, with 8 tracks.
- Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood made her first appearance on CBS-TV’s “JAG” in the recurring role of forensics specialist, Teresa Coulter.
- Today in 1999, Clint and Lisa Hartman Black’s duet, “When I Said I Do,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 1999, Baptist LeAnn Rimes performs for Catholic Pope John Paul II.
- Today in 2001, Garth Brooks topped “Billboard’s” Top Country Album chart as well as the Top 200 Album Chart with his album, “Scarecrow,” which was released the previous Tuesday. This marked the ninth time that Garth topped the country album chart and seventh time that he debuted at the #1 position on the pop chart — more times than any other artist. His other #1 debut albums (on the pop charts) include: “Ropin’ The Wind,” “The Chase,” “In Pieces,” “Double Live,” “The Limited Series Box Set” and “Sevens.” Over his impressive career, Garth has spent 51 weeks in the #1 position on the sales chart. That’s longer than any other artist in the 90’s since the inception of SoundScan.
- Today in 2001, Trace Adkins was arraigned on charges of driving under the influence, speeding and carrying an open container of an alcoholic beverage following a July 5th He plead guilty to the DUI charge and was sentenced to two days in jail and a year’s probation. He also lost his license for a year.
- Today in 2002, Tim McGraw’s “Tim McGraw & the Dancehall Doctors” CD arrived in stores. A book chronicling the making of the album was also released.
- Today in 2002, Martina McBride’s “Joy Of Christmas” tour kicked off in Philadelphia.
- Today in 2002, Trace Adkins headed overseas on a USO tour to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with our troops.
- Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks’ released a special 2-disc version of their “Home” CD. The release featured a totally redesigned package (which includes a new cover and hard bound book-type packaging), rare and unseen photos – over 50 of them – and much more. The music CD includes one extra track, “Landslide – The Sheryl Crow Remix,” which was produced by Sheryl. The DVD features the videos, “Landslide,” “Long Time Gone,” “Wide Open Spaces” and “Goodbye Earl.”
- Today in 2002, Faith Hill’s “Cry” album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The news came nearly six weeks after the project’s release.
- Today in 2008, Zac Brown has Lasik eye surgery in Atlanta.
- Today in 2009, Billy Currington sang, “People Are Crazy,” on a train float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from New York.
- Today in 2010, Willie Nelson was arrested in Sierra Blanca, Texas, for possession of six ounces of marijuana. He was released after posting a $2,500 bound.
- Today in 2010, Keith Urban played “Days Go By,” “Put You In A Song” and “Better Life” during halftime at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the New Orleans Saints defeat Dallas, 30-27, in an NFL game.
- Today in 2011, Jennifer Nettles married Justin Miller in east Tennessee with Sugarland partner Kristian Bush in attendance.
- Today in 2013, Tim McGraw collected a gold album for “Two Lanes Of Freedom.”
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Dan + Shay Talk Possible Christmas Album & More
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Dan + Shay recently released two holiday tunes, “Take Me Home for Christmas” and “Christmas Isn’t Christmas,” which may have fans thinking that there’s a holiday album in the works. But backstage at the “American Music Awards” they say that’s not happening just yet.
“We’ve always wanted to do a Christmas album,” Dan Smyers tells “Billboard.” “Our fans ask for it every year and we continually let them down.” He adds, “No Christmas album recorded yet, but hopefully there will be one at some point.”
Meanwhile, the duo took home Collaboration Of The Year at the AMAs for their Justin Bieber collab “10,000 Hours,” but Justin isn’t the only artist they’d love to record with. When asked about their dream collaborators, Shay Mooney offered, “Adele — we’re huge fans of her. I think she has one of the greatest voices in history.” Dan would also love to record with The Weeknd. “That would be crazy,” he says, with Shay agreeing, “We love you, Mr. Weeknd!”
Source: Billboard
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1972, the “Garden Party” single by Ricky Nelson was certified gold.
- Today in 1973, Charlie Rich’s single, “Behind Closed Doors,” topped the country singles chart – it was also his first top 20 pop chart hit.
- Today in 1976, “The Outlaws” album by Jennings/Nelson/Colter/Glaser was certified Platinum
- Today in 1986, “Million Mile Reflection” album by Charlie Daniels Band was certified double-platinum.
- Today in 1990, KT Oslin scored a #1 country single in Billboard with “Come Next Monday.”
- Today in 1995, Alan Jackson’s CD, “The Greatest Hits Collection,” was #1 on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart.
- Today in 1998, Ashland, Kentucky, proclaimed Billy Ray Cyrus Day, presenting the singer with a key to the city. A section of Kentucky Route 693 in nearby Flatwoods was renamed Billy Ray Cyrus Boulevard.
- Today in 1999, the album, “In…the Life Of Chris Gaines,” by Garth Brooks was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 2001, Toby Keith’s “I Wanna Talk About Me” grabbed the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2002, before his show in Lexington, Kentucky, Toby Keith was made an Honorary Kentucky Colonel and presented with a certificate was signed by Kentucky Governor Patton.
- Today in 2005, Jason Aldean performed “Hicktown” during pre-game activities at Texas Stadium in Irving, as the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Denver Broncos in a Thanksgiving game. Sheryl Crow performed at halftime of Denver’s 24-21 victory.
- Today in 2007, Dierks Bentley rode to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Free And Easy (Down The Road I Go).”
- Today in 2011, the latest edition of “CMT Crossroads,” pairing Vince Gill and Sting, had its cable debut. The set list included “Liza Jane,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Whenever You Come Around” and “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away.”
- Today in 2013, Taylor Swift topped the list of winners with four trophies at the American Music Awards. Other country victors include Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Lady Antebellum.
- Today in 2014, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood and Florida Georgia Line come up winners in the American Music Awards.
Jon Pardi Weds
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Jon Pardi is officially off the market. “People” reports the singer and fiancée Summer Duncan tied the knot this weekend at Saddle Woods Farm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The couple originally planned to get married over Memorial Day weekend in Montana but was forced to change their plans due to the coronavirus.
While the original wedding was supposed to be a three-day destination affair, Saturday’s wedding was much smaller, with Summer noting it was only “a small group of just our immediate family and closest friends in town,” although she adds, “We hope to eventually have a ‘wedding tour’ as Jon calls it and celebrate with all our family and friends in California, Nashville and Texas.”
The wedding also adhered to several health protocols, with all guest getting tested before the affair, tables spread apart, there were also sanitation stations and custom ”Parditime” masks for guests. Plus most of the wedding was in a flex indoor/outdoor space.
Source: People
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1967, Jack Greene became the first country star to appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
- Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette was sittin’ pretty at #1 in Billboard with “Stand By Your Man.”
- Today in 1976, police arrested Jerry Lee Lewis outside the gates of Graceland after he showed up for the second time that night and made a scene by shouting, waving a pistol and demanding to see Elvis Presley.
- Today in 1992, Roy Acuff died from congestive heart failure in Nashville and was buried within eight hours. A Grand Ole Opry symbol for over 50 years, the “King Of Country Music” was also the first living member inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 1994, George Strait’s “Easy Come, Easy Go” went double platinum.
- Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt’s albums, “Too Cold at Home” and “Longnecks & Short Stories,” went platinum.
- Today in 1996, Trace Adkins made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. After his performance, he proposed to his girlfriend, Rhonda, from the Opry Stage. Of course, she said yes! The couple later welcomed two daughters – Mackenzie and Brianna – to the Adkins fold. Trace also has two daughters from a previous marriage. She filed for divorce in March 2014, but they’re still married.
- Today in 1996, Deana Carter iced the top spot on the Billboard country chart with “Strawberry Wine.”
- Today in 2000, Rascal Flatts lip synced “Prayin’ For Daylight” on an OshKosh B’Gosh float during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Jo Dee Messina rode a Jell-O float, and Kenny Chesney offered up “Me And You” with Sara Evans and Jennifer Day looking on.
- Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood performed “Before He Cheats” during halftime of an NFL Thanksgiving Day game at Texas Stadium in Irving, while Kelly Clarkson delivered the national anthem. The Dallas Cowboys won handily over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 38-10.
- Today in 2012, a new installment of “CMT Crossroads” debuted featuring Randy Travis and The Avett Brothers debuted. Among their performances is a collaboration on “Three Wooden Crosses”
- Today in 2014, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood and Florida Georgia Line came up winners in the American Music Awards.
Garth Brooks On How Thanksgiving Will Be Different At His House This Year
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Garth Brooks stopped by “Good Morning America,” virtually, of course, to promote his new album “Fun,” which drops today. With the holidays so close, the topic of “Thanksgiving” came up, and it sounds like Garth is going to have a great meal.
Garth’s wife Trisha Yearwood cooks up quite a feast, and while this year is going to look a lot different, Garth won’t be suffering at all. “What the deal is — she’s still going to cook for 20 people, it’s just going to be me,” he joked, adding, “I’m excited.”
Garth also performed on the show, treating audiences to “Calling Baton Rouge,” and “Shallow.”
Source: Good Morning America
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1961, “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1974, Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His career debuted in 2003.
- Today in 1986, ex-smoker Chet Atkins was the honorary chairman of the sixth annual Great American Smokeout, asking nicotine addicts to lay off their cigarettes for one day.
- Today in 2003, Travis and Theresa Tritt had a son, Tarian Nathaniel Tritt, in Georgia.
- Today in 2009, “The Blind Side,” featuring Sandra Bullock, debuted in movie theaters.
- Today in 2010, Martina McBride and Train teamed up for a new edition of “CMT Crossroads.”
- Today in 2011, Zac Brown Band’s “Goodbye In Her Eyes” video debuted on CTM.com.
- Today in 2014, Ty Herndon came out in “People” magazine, becoming the first male country hitmaker to publicly announce he’s gay.
- Today in 2015, Miranda Lambert made a surprise appearance during Ashley Monroe’s concert at City Winery in Nashville, joining her on “The Blade.”
- Today in 2016, Carrie Underwood was a double-winner during the American Music Awards – she earned Favorite Country Female and Favorite Country Album, for “Storyteller”
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “SCARLET”
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Scarlet”, an affectionate 8 month old orabge tabby cat who gets along well with people and other cats. She’s fully vaccinated, spayed, dewormed, 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:
Miranda Lambert To Be Inducted Into The National Cowgirl Hall Of Fame
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Miranda Lambert has just landed another honor. The singer is set to be inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Miranda, a Texas native, is being recognized for the work she does for animals through her MuttNation non-profit.
The Fort Worth museum will welcome their new members with a ceremony scheduled for April 27th, 2021. This year’s other inductees include Pop Chalee, Lari Dee Guy, Kathryn Kusner and Lavonna “Shorty” Koger.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1955, Carl Perkins recorded his most enduring song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” at Sun Studios in Memphis.
- Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter topped the country charts with “Shut Up and Kiss Me.”
- Today in 1995, George Strait’s box set, “Strait Out of the Box,” was certified for sales of 5-million. It’s since gone on to sell over seven million copies, making it the third best-selling box set in history. The only boxes that have sold more were by Led Zeppelin and Bruce Springsteen.
- Today in 1996, Mark Chesnutt released his “Greatest Hits” album.
- Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes’ album, “The Early Years,” went gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 2001, Georgia Representative Mac Collins read the lyrics to Alan Jackson’s single, “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” are read into the Congressional Record.
- Today in 2002, Shania Twain’s “UP!” album arrived in stores. It was a hot seller, too. A week later, it debuted atop the country and all-genre album charts after selling nearly 900,000 copies.
- Today in 2002, Dwight Yoakam’s box set, “Reprise Please Baby: The Warner Brothers Years,” was released.
- Today in 2002, Keith Urban was enjoying his eighth week at #1 on the country singles charts with “Somebody Like You.”
- Today in 2003, Lonestar teamed up with employees of the Home Depot, local community volunteers, the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson-Madison County and organizers from KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization. To build a playground in Jackson, Tennessee. The band earned the opportunity to have a community playground built in the town of their choice after wining the Home Depot Humanitarian Award at the ACM Awards in Las Vegas the previous May.
- Today in 2004, Josh Turner flagged down his first platinum album, “Long Black Train.”
- Today in 2010, Tim McGraw’s “Felt Good On My Lips” video debuted on CMT.com.
- Today in 2013, Craig Campbell’s “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2017, Keith Urban took home three trophies during ABC’s telecast of the “American Music Awards” from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: Favorite Male Country Artist; Favorite Country Song (for “Blue Ain’t Your Color”) and Favorite Country Album (for “Ripcord”).
- Today in 2017, Mel Tillis died at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he earned the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 1976. The self-proclaimed stutterin’ boy had hits as an artist and as the writer of “Detroit City” and “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town.”
- Today in 2018, Jon Pardi’s album, “California Sunrise” was certified platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2018, Luke Combs’ single, “Beautiful Crazy,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, three of Glen Campbell’s children – Travis, Kelli and Wesley – ended their court battle in Nashville contesting their father’s will, which excludes them from his inheritance.
- Today in 2018, Taylor Swift announced she’d signed a label deal with Republic Records that gives her full ownership of her future recordings.
- Today in 2019, Blanco Brown performed “The Git Up” as he made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
- Today in 2019, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum held a dedication ceremony celebrating the donation of songwriter/producer Jack Clement’s Gibson J-200 guitar. The event included performances by Charley Pride, Shawn Camp, Crystal Gayle and John Prine, who offered “Ballad Of A Teenage Queen” using Clement’s guitar.
- Today in 2019, the RIAA awarded a gold single for “Heartless,” a track credited to Thomas Wesley featuring Morgan Wallen and performed by Diplo.
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