- Today in 1962, Loretta Lynn joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with “Flowers On The Wall”. In 2000, Eric Heatherly brought the classic back to life when he released his version of the song.
- Today in 1992, Collin Raye’s single, “In This Life,” hit the top of the charts.
- Today in 1993, the “Something Up My Sleeve” album by Suzy Bogguss was released.
- Today in 1998, it was revealed that Johnny Cash had suffered a recurrence of pneumonia less than a year after nearly dying from the ailment. He would receive similar treatments repeatedly thereafter, and rebounded every time, before eventually dying of diabetes-related causes.
- Today in 1998, Tim McGraw was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart with his single, “Where the Green Grass Grows.”
- Today in 2000, Brooks & Dunn announced preliminary plans for their inaugural “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” tour. The shows, which also included Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry and Keith Urban, went on to become one of the hottest tickets of the year.
- Today in 2000, Aaron Tippin’s “People Like Us” album was certified gold.
- Today in 2001, the album, “Never Love You Enough,” by Chely Wright arrived in stores. Other projects released on this day include Chad Brock’s “III,” SHeDAISY’s remix album, “The Whole SHeBANG: All Mixed Up,” and Willie Nelson’s “The Great Divide.”
- Today in 2002, Diamond Rio’s Brian Prout and his songwriter wife, Stephanie Bentley, welcomed their first child, daughter Lily Arlina Kay Prout.
- Today in 2002, Dwight Yoakam’s Bakersfield Biscuits went on sale nationwide.
- Today in 2004, Lonestar drummer Keech Rainwater married CMT Canada employee Elissa Landsdell in Toronto.
- Today in 2005, Jake Owens signed with RCA Records.
- Today in 2012, Taylor Swift’s single, “Begin Again,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, Lonestar, Mark Chesnutt, Jamie O’Neal and John Schneider performed at a flood-relief concert at Repentance Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The bill also features Tracy Byrd, John Conlee, Chad Brock and Mickey Gilley.
- Today in 2016, Grand Ole Opry member Jean Shepard died in Nashville. A 2011 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame, she used a honky-tonk sound to become a pioneer among female country acts, best known for the singles “Slippin’ Away,” “Second Fiddle (To An Old Guitar)” and a Ferlin Husky duet, “A Dear John Letter.”
- Today in 2017, Dolly Parton collected gold singles from the RIAA for “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene,” plus a platinum award for “9 To 5.”
- Today in 2017, Blake Shelton returned as a coach for the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice,” joined by Adam Levine, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus. The contestants include Nashvillian Mitchell Lee, who covers the Hootie + The Blowfish song “Hold My Hand.”
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Luke Combs, Wife Nicole Reveal 3rd Baby Is On The Way
Congratulations to Luke Combs and his wife Nicole, who are about to grow their family by one. The couple announced in a video on Instagram that a third child is on the way. The clip shows the couple showing their sons Tex and Beau the ultrasound, backed by Luke’s unreleased “Days Like These.” Alongside the clip, they wrote “Third time’s a charm! Baby #3 coming this winter.”
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1962, Hall of Famers Flatt and Scruggs recorded “The Ballad of Jed Clampett.” It went on to become the theme song of the TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies.”
- Today in 1977, just one month after his apparent death, 2,500 fans of the King gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the first Elvis Presley Convention where original copies of some early Presley singles sold for $300.
- Today in 1973, Loretta Lynn’s classic single, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” was released.
- Today in 1989, Clint Black’s debut album, “Killin’ Time,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, the Judds’ only Christmas album, “Christmas Time with the Judds,” went gold.
- Today in 1991, Mark Chesnutt’s first album, “Too Cold at Home,” went gold.
- Today in 1996, Clint Black released his “Greatest Hits” and John Michael Montgomery released “What I Do the Best.”
- Today in 1997, Garth Brooks was named Entertainer of the Year at the 31st annual CMA Awards. It was his first CMA win since 1993. Other winners that night included Trisha Yearwood, George Strait, Deana Carter (Single of the Year) and LeAnn Rimes (Horizon Award).
- Today in 1998, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 1999, the “Complete Woman In Me” video by Shania Twain was certified platinum.
- Today in 1999, Lee Ann Womack’s self-titled debut album was certified platinum, while her second project, “Some Things I Know,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1999, the “Lonely Grill” album by Lonestar was certified platinum.
- Today in 2002, the album, “Kindred Spirits: A Tribute to the Songs of Johnny Cash,” arrived in stores. The star-studded list of artists featured on the CD includes Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Little Richard, Charlie Robison, Bruce Springsteen, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams, Jr. and Marty Stuart, who spearheaded the effort.
- Today in 2002, Travis Tritt’s “Strong Enough” album arrived in stores. Other CDs released include Joe Diffie’s “Super Hits,” Elvis Presley’s “Elvis: 30 #1 Hits,” Doug Stone’s “The Long Way” and Tanya Tucker’s “Tanya.”
- Today in 2002, Tennessee’s Governor Don Sundquist appointed Dolly Parton as the Official Ambassador for the Tennessee Film and Music Industries.
- Today in 2002, Clint Black and Dixie Chick Martie Maguire were among the famous folks on hand at a California State Senate hearing on artists’ rights and the accounting practices of record labels.
- Today in 2004, Loretta Lynn was a double-winner at the Americana Music Awards.
- Today in 2005, Sara Evans completed her run to #1 on the Billboard charts with “A Real Fine Place To Start”.
- Today in 2009, Miranda Lambert performed her entire “Revolution” album at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for an audience that included Taylor Swift.
- Today in 2014, Jason Aldean got engaged to Brittany Kerr at the San Diego Zoo.
- Today in 2016, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Peter Pan” began a two-week stay at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2016, Cam married Adam Weaver in Joshua Tree, California.
- Today in 2017, Meghan Linsey kneeled at the end of her national anthem performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium in a show of unity with protesters following president Donald Trump’s verbal attack on NFL players.
- Today in 2017, “Variety revealed that Luke Bryan had agreed to serve as a judge on ABC-TV’s revival of the music competition “American Idol.”
- Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton played at a Concert for Charlottesville, a Virginia response to a racial confrontation over Confederate statues that drew national attention the previous month. Also appearing at Scott Stadium were Justin Timberlake, The Dave Matthews Band, Pharrell Williams and Cage The Elephant.
- Today in 2018, Taylor Swift received three nominations as finalists are announced by E! for the People’s Choice Awards. Keith Urban was a double nominee, up for Male Artist for 2018 and a contender for Country Artist with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood.
- Today in 2018, Charlie Robison announced his retirement from performing on social media, citing a surgical procedure that made him unable to sing.
- Today in 2018, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Marry Me,” was certified double-platinum by the RIAA.
Jelly Roll Gives Pep Talk To His Son’s Football Team
It’s already well-documented that Jelly Roll is an accomplished inspirational speaker (see any of his awards acceptance speeches for proof of that). Recently he took those talents and applied them to his son Noah’s flag football squad. After what was apparently a hard-fought loss, Jelly addressed the team. “Hey listen man, this is part of it, baby. You have good days and you have bad days, but above everything, you have fun and you stick together,” he told them. “Y’all remember, y’all are a team and y’all figure out how to get tighter and be better together, right? That’s all right though.” He then asked the squad, “Did y’all have fun out there today?” The boys shouted back, “Yes sir!” “Did y’all learn something out there today?” They again answered with a “Yes sir!” “Well, it was a good day in the sun as far as I’m concerned,” Jelly continued. “The philosophy we have from this day forward: the Tigers don’t lose, the Tigers learn. Is that a deal?”
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This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1972, the single, “Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me,” by Mac Davis was at #1 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1974, the Mac Davis album, “Stop & Smell The Roses,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1988, the album, “All Time Greatest Hits Of Roy Orbison – Vol. II,” was released.
- Today in 1992, the “No Fences” album by Garth Brooks was certified for multi-platinum sales of 9-million.
- Today in 1993, Garth Brooks opened the first of his three sold-out concerts at Texas Stadium near Dallas.
- Today in 1994, Joe Diffie topped the charts with “Third Rock From The Sun.” Incidentally, the TV series, “3rd Rock From the Sun,” premiered on NBC two years later on the same date.
- Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s “Love Gets Me Every Time” single was released.
- Today in 1998, Garth Brooks’ album, “Ropin’ The Wind,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of 14-million.
- Today in 1998, nearly 36-million viewers tuned in for the 32nd annual CMA Awards live on CBS television. The Dixie Chicks and Steve Wariner were the only multiple award-winners at the 1998 CMA Awards in Nashville…taking home two awards each. Garth Brooks was named Entertainer of the Year for the second straight year, and fourth time overall.
- Today in 2000, Tim McGraw was on the cover of “TV Guide.”
- Today in 2002, the taped appearance of Reba McEntire and “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson, who has said Reba is her favorite country performer and overall idol, aired on FOX-TV. The duo performed Reba’s 1993 hit, “Does He Love You.”
- Today in 2002, Reba McEntire and Charlie Daniels were among the 25 inaugural inductees into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2003, Alan Jackson has reclaimed the #1 spot on both the “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart as well as “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” his duet with Jimmy Buffett. He was also at #1 for a fifth week on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart. And while all this sounds cool, consider that having a #1 song for eight collective weeks also made a little history for Alan and Jimmy. For starters, the song notched the most weeks at #1 for any country track that year. This was also the first time since 1962 that a country duet has logged eight weeks in the top slot – and only the second time since 1964 that any country single has achieved the feat.
- Today in 2006, Vince Gill and Allison Krauss taped an episode of “CMT Cross Country” at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee.
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood was surprised during her show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena by Brad Paisley. The two performed “Remind Me” together.
- Today in 2016, Florida Georgia Line’s single, “H.O.L.Y.,” went gold, platinum and double-platinum, while the RIAA certified “Anything Goes” platinum.
- Today in 2017, “Are You Ready For The Country” author Neil Young is inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto.
- Today in 2019, Joe Nichols performed in the United Kingdom for the first time with a show in Bristol.
Parker McCollum Reveals First 2026 Tour Dates
Parker McCollum has announced his first tour dates of 2026. The year kicks off with a show in El Paso, Texas on January 23, with shows in Lexington Kentucky, Savannah Georgia and more before wrapping up with two shows in St. Augustine, Florida March 27 and 28. McCollum will bring a half-dozen up and coming country stars to open for him, including Max McNown, Jake Worthington, William Beckmann, Jackson Wendell, Tyler Halverson and Laci Kaye Booth. Pre-sales start tomorrow ahead of the general sale this Friday at 10am local time. Check out the first ten 2026 tour dates below, and visit Parker’s website for tickets and more information.
- January 23 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
- January 24 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
- January 29 – Edinburg, TX – Bert Ogden Arena
- January 30 – Corpus Christi, TX – Hillard Center Arena
- January 31 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
- February 5 – Oxford, MS – SJB Pavilion at Ole Miss
- February 6 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
- February 7 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
- February 12 – Winston-Salem, NC – Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- February 13 – Auburn, AL – Neville Arena
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1939, Gene Autry’s “Back In The Saddle Again” was released.
- Today in 1976, Willie Nelson released “The Troublemaker” album.
- Today in 1979, “Just Good Ol’ Boys” (not the theme for “Dukes of Hazzard,” which belongs to Waylon Jennings) hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart for duet partners Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley.
- Today in 1983, the Everly Brothers performed together for the first time in 10 years at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
- Today in 1985, Willie Nelson, John Cougar and Neil Young hosted the first Farm Aid concert in Champaign, Illinois, raising $10-million for troubled family farmers.
- Today in 1986, Reba McEntire’s “What Am I Gonna Do About You” album was released.
- Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Some Gave All” album was certified quadruple platinum.
- Today in 1992, Garth Brooks released his album, “The Chase.” It was the second country album ever to enter both the pop and country album charts at #1 – his “Ropin’ the Wind” was the first.
- Today in 1995, Collin Raye was #1 with the single, “One Boy, One Girl.”
- Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Lee Ann Womack released the album, “Some Things I Know.”
- Today in 1998, Garth Brooks performed for the first time in Latin America at the world’s largest rodeo in Barretos, Brazil.
- Today in 1999, the Dixie Chicks’ album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of 7-million. On the same day, the Chicks won three awards at the CMAs during the 33rd ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. They were named Vocal Group of the Year, while “Wide Open Spaces” took Single and Music Video of the Year
- Today in 2001, Cyndi Thomson’s debut single, “What I Really Meant To Say,” began a three-week run at #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 2005, Keith Urban’s “Golden Road” album went triple-platinum.
- Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Take Me There,” which was written by Kenny Chesney, hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2008, Toby Keith ranked #3 on the “Forbes” List of the World’s Best-Paid Music Stars, earning $48-million that year. Rascal Flatts’ $40-million puts them at #7. In the pop arena, Justin Timberlake was #4; Madonna came in at #5; and The Police were at the top of the heap at #1 with earnings of $115-million.
- Today in 2009, Eli Young Band frontman Mike Eli got engaged to Kacey Herndon. The happy couple exchanged “I do’s” the following March – and have since welcomed a daughter Kline Olivia (in 2012) and their son, Kash (in 2018).
- Today in 2009, Diamond Rio’s album, “The Reason,” was released.
- Today in 2010, Del McCoury was honored with the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
- Today in 2010, Toby Keith’s single, “Bullets In The Gun,” was released.
- Today in 2011, Jason Aldean’s “Tattoos On This Town” video dropped on YouTube.
- Today in 2012, Brad Paisley performed “Southern Comfort Zone” publicly for the first time during the iHeart Radio Music Festival at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift sings five songs during her portion of the show, including “Sparks Fly,” “Mean” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
- Today in 2012, Miranda Lambert served as a surprise bridesmaid – the matron of honor, even – for her friend, Laci, at the Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Turns out, Miranda was in Sin City for her performance the night before at the iHeart Radio Music Festival.
- Today in 2014, Kenny Chesney’s “Til It’s Gone” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2014, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard got engaged to Hayley Stommel. The lovebirds got hitched the following. Since then, the couple has welcomed two sons and a daughter.
- Today in 2014, Dierks Bentley’s single, “Say You Do,” was released.
- Today in 2015, Lady A’s Hillary Scott announced she was establishing a scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro specifically for women pursuing a career in the music business
- Today in 2017, Luke Bryan turned his concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, into a benefit for Hurricane Harvey victims.
- Today in 2017, Willie Nelson performed “Funny How Time Slips Away” with soul singer Leon Bridges at a Hurricane Harvey relief concert at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. Also on the bill are James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Bingham, Asleep At The Wheel and Paul Simon, who covered “Waltz Across Texas” with Edie Brickell.
- Today in 2017, Reba McEntire celebrated 40 years since her Grand Ole Opry debut. Her Opry anniversary includes surprise appearances by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood, who performed with McEntire on “Does He Love You.” Underwood’s set also includes “Wasted” and “I Told You So.”
- Today in 2018, Charlie Worsham and Kristen Korzenowski married at Christ The King Catholic Church in Nashville. The famous faces in attendance included Jeannie Seely, Jenny Gill, songwriters Don Schlitz and Luke Dick, as well as producers Frank Liddell and Eric Masse.
- Today in 2018, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and Sturgill Simpson played the annual Farm Aid concert at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. Willie Nelson and fellow board members John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Neil Young also welcomed Margo Price, Lukas Nelson and Nathaniel Rateliff, among others.
- Today in 2020, Mercury signed Priscilla Block to a recording deal…and promptly released her debut single, “Just About Over You.”
- Today in 2020, “One Too Many,” Keith Urban’s duet With P!nk, was released.
- Today in 2021, Ashley McBryde fell while horseback riding in Montana and landed on her head, suffering a concussion and requiring stitches. In the days following the accident, she was unable to walk without assistance and cancels a series of concerts. She’s since made a full recovery.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: MIKE
This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Mike”, a 2 year old Terrier mix who loves kids, other dogs and even cats! Mike is a pretty big boy, but he’s a well-mannered fellow who walks well on a leash, and would make an awesome family dog. Mike is fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and would love to meet you!
Mike has spent most of his life at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, and very deserving of a loving forever home. Mike’s adoption fee has already been paid so if you’re interested in adopting him, his adoption will be FREE!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Mike 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 Mike with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
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Chris Stapleton Extends “All-American Road Show” Tour Into 2026
Chris Stapleton‘s “All-American Road Show” tour just got extended. It was announced yesterday that six more dates (all in February) have been tacked on to the end of his current run of shows. The six dates include two shows each in Las Vegas, Thackerville, Oklahoma and Uncasville, Connecticut. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26. See the newly-announced dates below, and visit Chris Stapleton’s website for more information.
- February 4 — Las Vegas, NV — Dolby Live at Park MGM
- February 5 — Las Vegas, NV — Dolby Live at Park MGM
- February 20 — Thackerville, OK — WinStar Lukas Oil Live
- February 21 — Thackerville, OK — WinStar Lukas Oil Live
- February 27 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Casino
- February 28 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Casino
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1970, Crystal Gayle hit the country charts for the first time with “I’ve Cried The Blue Right Out of My Eyes.” Her sister, Loretta Lynn, wrote the song.
- Today in 1981, Lee Greenwood made his chart debut with “It Turns Me Inside Out.”
- Today in 1988, Patty Loveless released her “Honky Tonk Angel” album.
- Today in 1990, Travis Tritt’s “Country Club” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1994, BlackHawk’s self-titled debut album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, George Jones was released from the hospital just one week after undergoing triple bypass surgery.
- Today in 1995, Tim McGraw’s “All I Want” album was released.
- Today in 1996, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified for sales of 7-million.
- Today in 1996, Reba McEntire’s “Merry Christmas To You” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1996, Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name” album was certified double platinum. The same day, his “I Still Believe In You” album was certified for sales of 4-million copies.
- Today in 1997, Trace Adkins’ album, “Dreamin Out Loud,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1998, Eddie Rabbitt, Kent Robbins (“Straight Tequila Night”) and Merle Kilgore (“Ring Of Fire”) were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville.
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood was celebrating her induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and getting ready to kick off her European tour in Dublin, Ireland.
- Today in 2000, George Strait’s 27th album, which was also his first self-titled release, arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, Kenny Chesney visited his old stomping grounds of Luttrell, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville. While in his hometown, Kenny also made an appearance at a Gibbs High School assembly — his alma mater. At the event, he was presented with a proclamation declaring September 19th “Kenny Chesney Day” in Lutrell.
- Today in 2000, Terri Clark’s “Fearless” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, George Strait released his first self-titled album.
- Today in 2001, Clint Black and his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, had more than a new baby to celebrate. The couple’s duet, “Easy for Me to Say” debuted at #56 on “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart. It was also the first time that Lisa debuted on the magazine’s chart. But wait…what about…1999’s “When I Said I Do?” Of course, that was a huge hit, too, but Lisa wasn’t officially listed in the credits and therefore didn’t appear on the “Billboard” chart.
- Today in 2002, Brad Paisley launched the inaugural “CMT Most Wanted Live” tour in Phoenix. While Brad was the featured headliner, the show’s opening acts varied throughout the schedule and included Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Tammy Cochran, Andy Griggs, Steve Holy, Shannon Lawson, Rascal Flatts, Tommy Shane Steiner, Phil Vassar, Pinmonkey and Darryl Worley.
- Today in 2003, Johnny Cash posthumously won three trophies at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville.
- Today in 2007, Brooks & Dunn nab a platinum album for “The Greatest Hits Collection II.”
- Today in 2009, the financial company TIAA-CREF began airing a television commercial that features Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” behind on-screen images of meerkats.
- Today in 2015, the “CMT Crossroads” episode pairing Sara Evans and REO Speedwagon premiered. They team on Evans’ hits “A Real Fine Place To Start” and “Born To Fly,” as well as REO’s “Keep It On The Run” and “Roll With The Changes.”
- Today in 2016, despite a doctor’s warning against performing, Jana Kramer fought through the pain of a rib injury on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” performing to Gavin DeGraw’s live rendition of “I Don’t Want To Be.”
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