This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1983, George Strait’s “Right Or Wrong” album was released.
Today in 1990, Alan Jackson made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 1990, Garth Brooks became the 65^th member of the Grand Ole Opry. The same day, his single, “Friends in Low Places,” also hit #1.
Today in 1992, Kathy Mattea’s album, “Lonesome Standard Time,” was released.
Today in 1993, “Naomi & Wynonna – The Farewell Tour” video by the Judds was released.
Today in 1994, Willie Nelson’s “City of New Orleans” album was certified platinum.
Today in 1996, friends and family of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attended what they thought was a backyard barbecue in Louisiana. And while the event did include plenty of food, the guests got a little surprise – the couple’s wedding!
Today in 1998, Alabama received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is located at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood mayor Johnny Grant honored band members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon during a special ceremony. The star is located at on the block that includes stars for Paul Newman, Sophia Loren, the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis.
Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood and Robert Reynolds filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Fast forward to 2000, and Garth Brooks filed for divorce from estranged wife Sandy Mahl. Garth and Trisha then began dating – she took a four-year hiatus from music. Garth proposed in front of 7,000 fans in Bakersfield, California and she accepted without hesitation in May 2005, and they were married the following December.
Today in 2004, “Friday Night Lights,” featuring Tim McGraw’s movie debut, has its Los Angeles premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. McGraw attends along with Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Serena Williams and David Duchovny.
Today in 2005, Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” video debuted on CMT.
Today in 2008, Taylor Swift teamed with Def Leppard to tape an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Nashville’s Roy Acuff Theatre. The set list includes her hits “Love Story” and “Picture To Burn” and their classic-rockers “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”
Today 2011, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Are you ready for some football” theme is permanently removed from “Monday Night Football” telecasts days after the singer linked the president and Adolf Hitler. ESPN said it was a network decision; Bocephus insisted it was his choice.
Today in 2016, Jason Aldean spent the first of two weeks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Take A Little Ride.”

The Grand Ole Opry House Kicks Off 95th Birthday Celebration

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Bob Ballard

After seven months of no audiences due to the coronavirus, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House finally welcomed guests back on Saturday, for a special show kicking off a month-long celebration of the Opry’s 95th birthday.

The limited capacity audience of about 500 were all wore masks and socially distanced, and for their efforts they got to enjoy performances by Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark and Lorrie Morgan.

Lorrie treated Saturday’s audience to performances of “Something In Red” and Skeeter Davis’ “End Of The World,” while Terri Clark performed”Better Things To Do” and Barbara Mandrell’s “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Dierks, who was backed by his band, performed “Burning Man,” and Faron Young’s “Going Steady.”

Meanwhile, Vince kicked the night off with three songs he had never performed before, including Elvis’ Presley’s “In The Ghetto,” a tribute to its songwriter Mac Davis, who passed away last week,” as well as Roy Acuff’s “Night Train To Memphis” and Jimmy Newman’s “Cry Cry Darlin’.”

https://youtu.be/0a4mW677czs

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1925, WSM Radio in Nashville started broadcasting. One of its first programs was “WSM Barn Dance” which was renamed “Grand Ole Opry” two years later. It became the longest running radio show in history.
Today in 1970, Loretta Lynn’s classic single, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” was released.
Today in 1970, George Jones and Tammy Wynette welcomed their only child, Tamala Georgette Jones, in Lakeland, Florida.
Today in 1977, Glen Campbell’s “Southern Nights” album was certified gold.
Today in 1981, Eddie Rabbitt’s album, “Step By Step,” was certified gold.
Today in 1984, the album, “Don’t Cheat In Our Home Town,” by Ricky Skaggs was certified gold.
Today in 1988, The Judds’ “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
Today in 1990, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s album, “Shooting Straight In The Dark,” was released.
Today in 1992, the “Billy Ray Cyrus” video was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1993, the album, “Slow Dancing With The Moon,” Dolly Parton was certified platinum.
Today in 1994, Vince Gill broke his own record by winning two more Country Music Association awards at the 26^th annual CMA Awards. It brought his award total to 13.
Today in 1995, Merle Haggard was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1996, Neal McCoy raised $150,000 for a charity he and wife Melinda established in 1995. The money went to the East Texas Angel Network (ETAN), who provides financial assistance for medical treatments and related costs to families with children suffering from serious diseases.
Today in 1997, Garth Brooks’ fans snapped up more than 139,000 tickets in less than four hours, selling out eight shows at Chicago’s Rosemont Horizon.
Today in 1998, Alan Jackson’s “High Mileage” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1999, the Dixie Chicks album, “Fly,” was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
Today in 2000, Faith Hill and Shania Twain were dubbed among the “25 Sexiest Artists” by VH1.
Today in 2001, Delayed twice in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Reba McEntire’s WB sitcom, “Reba,” debuted.
Today in 2001, Carolyn Dawn Johnson made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 2004, George Strait’s “50 Number Ones” album, William Shatner’s “Has Been” (featuring one song with Brad Paisley), John Denver’s “Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits,” Deryl Dodd’s “Stronger Proof” and “Mary Had A Little Amp” (a multi-artist album including the Dixie Chicks and Rosanne Cash) all arrived in stores.
Today in 2010, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and Martina McBride played “Tulsa Time” during a Country Music Hall of Fame benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Also appearing: Charley Pride, Billy Currington, Miranda Lambert and Alison Krauss.
Today in 2012, Florida Georgia Line single, “Cruise,” went gold.
Today in 2016, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill received stars on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville.
Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett dropped their affiliation with NRA Country, days after 58 fans were gunned down in Las Vegas.
Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London.
Today in 2017, “Dear Hate,” by Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill, hit the airwaves in reaction to a mass shooting at Las Vegas’ Route 91 Harvest Music Festival.

Blake Shelton & More Receive People’s Choice Award Nods

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Nominees for the 2020 E!’s People’s Choice Awards were announced, with Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown among this year’s country nominees.

While all are nominated in the country category, Blake also received a nod in the all-genre The Male Artist of 2020 category, while Dan + Shay was recognized in The Group of 2020 category.

Voting in all categories is open now through October 23rd. The 2020 E!’s People’s Choice Awards air November 15th at 8 pm. Check out some of the nominees below:

The Male Artist of 2020

Bad Bunny
Blake Shelton
DaBaby
Drake
J Balvin
Justin Bieber
Lil Baby
The Weeknd

The Group of 2020

5 Seconds of Summer
BLACKPINK
BTS
Chloe X Halle
CNCO
Dan + Shay
Jonas Brothers
twenty one pilots

The Country Artist of 2020

Blake Shelton
Kane Brown
Keith Urban
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Thomas Rhett

Source: eOnline

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1970, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified gold.
Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest Hill Cemetery, the bodies of Elvis and his mother, Gladys, were moved from the public cemetery. They now rest at the Presley mansion, Graceland.
Today in 1984, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton released the “Once Upon A Christmas” album.
Today in 1985, Ronnie Milsap’s album, “Greatest Hits Volume 2,” was certified gold.
Today in 1985, the film, “Sweet Dreams,” starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide.
Today in 1986, the Everly Brothers were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 1987, Kathy Mattea’s “Untasted Honey” album arrived in stores.
Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his album, “Too Cold At Home.”
Today in 1991, The “Garth Brooks” video was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker’s son, Beau Grayson, was born.
Today in 1998, Gene Autry, Hollywood’s original singing cowboy and former owner of the Anaheim Angels, died at the age of 91.
Today in 2001, George Jones’ CD, “The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001,” arrived in stores. Other projects released on this date include Gary Allan’s “Alright Guy” album and the soundtrack to Dwight Yoakam’s film, “South of Heaven, West of Hell.”
Today in 2002, Elvis Presley’s posthumously released project, Elvis: 30 #1 Hits,” debuted at the top of the pop and the country charts.
Today in 2009, CMT premiered a bundle of videos: Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova,” Billy Currington’s “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice,” Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar,” Kenny Chesney & Dave Matthews’ “I’m Alive” and Reba McEntire’s “Consider Me Gone.
Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood performed her first concert at the historic Hollywood Bowl.
Today in 2012, Taylor Swift spent the day shooting the “Begin Again” video in Paris, France.
Today in 2013, The Band Perry teamed with Fall Out Boy to shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list includes “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “DONE.”
Today in 2015, Taylor Swift welcomed a surprise guest during her concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto: Keith Urban joined her to perform “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and “Somebody Like You.”

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

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Buddy”, a 4 year old Pitbull/Boxer mix. Buddy is a quiet fellow who gets along well with other dogs, but he’s a little shy when it comes to cats. He’s affectionate, well-mannered, leash-trained, and ready to find his forever home.

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

First CMT Music Award Performers Announced

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Bob Ballard

The CMT Music Awards are finally happening later this month and the first set of performers for the telecast have now been revealed. Performers for the show include Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Maren Morris.

As we told you, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, and Kelsea Ballerini lead the list of nominees with three a piece.

Fan voting is now open and will run until 12 pm ET on October 12th. The 2020 CMT Awards air October 21st on six networks including CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop and TV Land.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
Today in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared October to be Country Music Month.
Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was certified gold. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry later that same year.
Today in 1991, the album, “For My Broken Heart,” by Reba McEntire was released.
Today in 1991, Clint Black’s “Put Yourself In My Shoes” album was certified double platinum.
Today in 1995, nearly $1-million was raised at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky.
Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood’s “Songbook: A Collection of Hits” went gold and platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1997, the video for “In Another’s Eyes,” which consisted of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performing the song on “The Tonight Show,” debuted on CMT.
Today in 1999, Neal McCoy kicked off his 5^th annual benefit weekend for the East Texas Angel Network in his hometown of Longview, Texas.
Today in 2002, the “Will The Circle Be Unbroken III” album by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, LeAnn Rimes’ “Twisted Angel” CD and Randy Travis’ “Rise & Shine” project arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley announced that he was officially engaged to his actress/screenwriter girlfriend, Kimberly Williams. The couple exchanged vows the following May.
Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and performed “Come A Little Closer” after being introduced by Marty Stuart.
Today in 2009, Dailey & Vincent were repeated as Entertainer of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Nashville.
Today in 2010, Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” video premiered on CMT.
Today in 2011, Lady Antebellum sang “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss” on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

Kane Brown Drops “Worldwide Beautiful” Video

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Kane Brown is sharing his vision of the future in the new video for his latest single “Worldwide Beautiful.”

In case you missed it, Kane just released the clip, which depicts a group of children who seem to bring hope to a world devastated by their parents, which begins to bloom again by the end of the video.

Kane even gets personal in the clip, with his daughter Kingsley Rose making a cameo at the end.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1950, WSM-AM radio’s country music showcase, “Grand Ole Opry,” was telecast for the first time.
Today in 1977, Elvis Presley’s “Welcome To My World” album was certified gold.
Today in 1984, the album, “His Epic – The First Eleven – To Be Continued,” by Merle Haggard was released.
Today in 1992, George Jones was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1996, the album, “The Closer You Get,” by Alabama was certified quadruple platinum.
Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes’ “You Light Up My Life” single was certified gold.
Today in 1997, Patty Loveless released her ninth album “Long Stretch of Lonesome.”
Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks’ “Home” album was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum simultaneously.
Today in 2003, Billy Currington’s self-titled album debuted.
Today in 2006, George Strait lifts the Jamey Johnson-penned “Give It Away” to the top of the Billboard chart.
Today in 2013, The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry got engaged to Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia at her parents’ home in Greeneville, Tennessee. The lovebirds exchanged “I do’s” the following June 19^th (2014).
Today in 2014, Warner Bros. releases the Blake Shelton album, “Bringing Back The Sunshine.”

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