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Loretta Lynn Documentary Airing Next Month On PBS

A new documentary about Loretta Lynn is set to air next month on PBS. “Loretta Lynn: My Story In My Words,” airing February 27th, will look at the singer’s over 50-year career.

The film tells Loretta’s story using old and new interviews, as well classic performances.

The documentary will air a few weeks before Loretta releases her 50th studio album, “Still Woman Enough,” featuring collaborations with such artists as Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Margo Price, Tanya Tucker and more.

Source: Sounds Like Nashville

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1956, Elvis’ first single, “Heartbreak Hotel” was released.
  • Today in 1979, Johnny Horton recorded “The Battle of New Orleans.”
  • Today in 1973, Tom Hall reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “(Old Dogs-Children And) Watermelon Wine.”
  • Today in 1992, at the American Music Awards, Garth Brooks won three trophies and Wynonna sang “She Is His Only Need.”
  • Today in 1998, The Dixie Chicks’ first major label album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was released.
  • Today in 2004, Two songs performed in “Cold Mountain” by Alison Kraus won Oscar nominations: “You Will Be My Ain True Love,” by Sting, and “The Scarlet Tide,” by Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello.
  • Today in 2007, “Watching You” by Rodney Atkins was at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 2014, the video “This is How We Roll” was shot by Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan.
  • Today in 2017, Scotty McCreery had a surprise visitor, Randy Travis, when he performed at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. McCreery sang “Forever And Ever, Amen” during the show, as tribute.

Florida Georgia Line’s “May We All” To Become A Movie

Florida Georgia Line’s track “May We All” is being turned into a movie.

Back in 2019, it was announced that a “May We All” stage musical was in the works, featuring not only the title track, but two new FGL songs, and tunes by such country stars as Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain and more. Thanks to COVID, that was delayed, and a “developmental production” is now projected to debut later this year at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Tennessee.

And now comes word that the production is being turned into a movie as well. Filmmaker Andy Fickman is on board to direct the project which is being produced by FGL member Brian Kelley’s CuzBro Productions.

“May We All” is described as “a story of disappearing small-town America as seen through the hopeful eyes of its youth,” focusing on a wannabe country singer who returns home after struggling in Nashville.

Source: Sounds Like Nashville

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1947, Hank Williams wrote the song “I Saw The Light.”
  • Today in 1979, “The Dukes Of Hazzard,” starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach, debuted on CBS. Waylon Jennings narrated the show and sang the theme song, which became a country hit.
  • Today in 1992, Hillary Clinton went after those who snarked about her defense of her husband, by dissing the First Lady of country music on “60 Minutes.” “I’m not sitting here You know, I’m not sitting here – some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette,” she told Steve Kroft. “I’m sitting here because I love him, and I respect him.” Yeah…people – especially Tammy Wynette fans – didn’t appreciate it very much.
  • Today in 1994, Diamond Rio earned a gold album for “Close to the Edge.”
  • Today in 1994, the “In Pieces” album by Garth Brooks was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 1997, Mary Chapin Carpenter performed “Down At the Twist and Shout” during the halftime show at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
  • Today in 1998, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Alabama and Lee Ann Womack all won trophies at the 25th annual American Music Awards.
  • Today in 1998, Alan Jackson’s album, “Everything I Love” was certified double-platinum.
  • Today in 2001, it was announced that Reba McEntire was given the “green light” for half-hour sitcom to air on the WB Network. The same day, Reba made her debut as Annie Oakley in the Broadway musical “Annie Get Your Gun.”
  • Today in 2003, Mark Wills enjoyed his fourth consecutive week at #1 with his single, “19 Somethin’.”
  • Today in 2003, at the Super Bowl, the Dixie Chicks sang the national anthem and Shania Twain sang “Main! I Feel Like A Woman!”
  • Today in 2009, Chris Young’s song “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” is played on the radio for the first time.
  • Today in 2010, Kieth Urban and John Mayer shot an episode of CMT Crossroads, singing “Sweet Thing,” “Tonight I Wanna Cry,” and “‘Til Summer Comes Around,” for an audience that included Taylor Swift, Jake Owen, Kix Brooks, and Eric Gunderson.
  • Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum’s album “Need You Now” was released.
  • Today in 2014, Kacey Musgraves won Best Country Album and Best Country Song at the GRAMMYs.
  • Today in 2016, Jake Owen makes a surprise appearance to duet on “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” during Eric Paslay’s show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild also makes a cameo.
  • Today in 2018, Jason Aldean’s “You Make It Easy” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert married New York police officer Brendan McLoughlin on her property in rural Tennessee.
  • Today in 2020, Tanya Tucker was a double-winner during the 62nd annual GRAMMY awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. “While I’m Livin'” scored Best Country Album, and “Bring My Flowers Now” earns Best Country Song.
  • Today in 2020, Keith Urban was named an officer of the order of Australia.

Jason Aldean’s Wife Spent Five Hours In The ER After Experiencing Chest Pains

Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany is keeping fans posted on her health issues, revealing that she recently spent five hours in the emergency room after experiencing chest pains.

“I had the worst chest pains this morning,” she shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday. “Anyone else have random pains and thought, ‘this is it, this is how I’m goin’ out?'”

Brittany wound up deciding to stay in bed that day, but then later shared that she and Jason went to the hospital when the pain didn’t stop. “After five hours, yep, five hours of being at the ER, I have pleurisy, which is also known as the lining around your lungs is inflamed,” she explained. “To help this, I take ibuprofen,” adding, “I hear wine is a cure, but also I think I’m gonna get divorced now because I just put this man through five hours of the ER.”

And it sure sounds like Jason wasn’t exactly happy with the ordeal, sharing, “Dude, five hours, that’s being generous. I mean for something that two Advil would have knocked out in 30 minutes.”

But Brittany doesn’t regret getting help noting, “Okay, in my defense, it was very painful and I thought maybe I was having a heart attack.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1982, Kenny Rogers won three trophies in pop and country at the American Music Awards. Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell, Anne Murray, and The Oak Ridge Boys also won country awards.
  • Today in 1988, Randy Travis won four awards at the American Music Awards.
  • Today in 1989, the Judds’ “Heartland” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1989, Kathy Mattea was in the top-10 with “Life As We Knew It.”
  • Today in 1991, Emmylou Harris became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1992, Sawyer Brown was #1 on the charts with “The Dirt Road.”
  • Today in 1993, Brooks & Dunn released their single “Hard Workin’ Man.”
  • Today in 2005, Kenny Chesney released his album “Be As You Are (Songs From An Old Blue Chair)”
  • Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “Time Well Wasted” became a platinum album.
  • Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood collected a gold award for her song, “Jesus, Take The Wheel.”
  • Today in 2008, The CMT reality show “Gone Country” hosted by John Rich debuted, featuring Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Enrique Iglesias Jr. and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider.
  • Today in 2010, Jerrod Niemmann’s “Lover Lover” played on the radio for the first time.
  • Today in 2014, Luke Bryan played a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden. He sung “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Drunk On You,” and “Drink a Beer.” Lee Brice and Cole Swindell opened.
  • Today in 2015, Jo Dee Messina performed the national anthem before the NHL All-Star Game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Team Toews defeated Team Foligno, 17-12.
  • Today in 2016, Randy Houser’s “Goodnight Kiss” was certified gold by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2017, former Western Michigan University baseball player Frankie Ballard delivers the keynote speech as the Broncos hold their annual Leadoff Dinner at the Cityscape Event Center in Kalamazoo
  • Today in 2018, the Bellamy Brothers were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in Tallahassee.

Lady A Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

Lady A has just reached another career milestone. While taping a performance for the upcoming NBC special on the 95th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, Darius Rucker came out to invite them to join the prestigious institution.

As you can imagine the band was shocked and excited, with Hillary Scott breaking out into tears, which was a bit of an issue since Lady A hadn’t performed their song yet. As Charles Kelley joked, “you couldn’t wait until after we sang.”

And the best part of it all – it was all caught on tape. Not only that, they don’t have to wait for their induction, the invitation is effective immediately.

“This is the best surprise we could ever ask for!! Today while filming for an upcoming @Opry special, @DariusRucker invited us to become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry,” they write. “To say we are honored is an understatement. We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing family.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1969, Glen Campbell was awarded his first gold single for “Wichita Lineman.”
  • Today in 1990, for the third straight year Randy Travis lead country winners at the American Music Awards with three awards. Other country winners included Reba McEntire, Alabama and Clint Black.
  • Today in 1991, Aaron Tippin’s first album, “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,” was released.
  • Today in 1994, Hal Ketchum joined the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2001, Kenny Chesney’s album “Greatest Hits” was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 2005, Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” reached the top of the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2012, Brad Paisley performed “Camouflage” in a halftime set during an NFL playoff game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where New York Giants beat the 49ers 20-17.
  • Today in 2013, Lady Antebellum’s single, “Downtown,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2018, Neil Diamond announced he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is officially retiring from touring.
  • Today in 2018, the single, “What Ifs,” by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, went double-platinum single.

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Knox”, a friendly and affectionate 7 month old long haired cat. Knox gets along well with people and other cats, and he even seems to get along well with dogs! If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Knox 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 with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Tim McGraw Was Apprehensive About Taylor Swift’s ‘Tim McGraw’ Song

Back in 2006 Taylor Swift debuted on the music scene with her first single, “Tim McGraw,” and now Tim McGraw is opening up about how felt about being the subject of her tune.

Tim tells Apple Music at that first he was “a little apprehensive” about the song, but notes, “Then I thought: ‘Have I gotten to that age now to where they’re singing songs about me? Does that mean I’ve jumped the shark a bit? Is everything still cool?’”

But soon Tim felt a little better, sharing, “Then I realized that somebody had told me that [Swift] was in her 7th grade math class when she wrote the song, so it made me feel a little bit better about that because she was so young writing it,” adding, “So I didn’t feel like I was that terribly old.”

Source: People

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