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HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY:

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Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced in 1967 amid Johnny’s trouble with drug addiction. With the help of June Carter, Johnny beat his addiction and eventually married June in 1968.

Today in 1981, “Hank Williams Jr.’s “The Pressure Is On” album was released.

Today in 1984, the “Poncho & Lefty” album by Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson was certified platinum.

Today in 1989, Merle Haggard’s “His Epic – The First Eleven – To Be Continued” album was certified gold.

Today in 1991, the album, “It’s All About To Change,” by Travis Tritt was certified gold.

Today in 1991, Reba McEntire’s “My Kind Of Country” album was certified gold.

Today in 1991, the “Pocket Full Of Gold” album by Vince Gill was certified gold.

Today in 1991, Willie Nelson sold his Colorado ranch for $803,000 to help pay off the back taxes he owed the IRS.

Today in 1992, Doug Stone’s “From The Heart” album was released.

Today in 1996, Randy Travis’ “Always & Forever” album was certified for sales of 5-million.

Today in 1997, the Mayor of New York City declared it to be “Garth Brooks Day” in the Big Apple, as Garth played his historic concert in Central Park. A record 980,000 people showed up to see Garth perform with special guests Billy Joel and Don McLean. HBO’s live telecast of the free concert in New York set a ratings record for the cable network. “Garth Live From Central Park” drew HBO’s largest audience for an original program that year and topped the four major broadcast networks in HBO homes.

Today in 2001, Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s debut album, “Room With a View,” arrived in stores.

Today in 2002, Garth Brooks’ “Double Live” album was certified for multi-platinum sales of 15-million.

Today in 2002, Keith Urban’s “Somebody Like You” video debuted on CMT.

Today in 2004, Reba McEntire escorted “Somebody” to #1 in Billboard

Today in 2007, Vince Gill, Mel Tillis and Ralph Emery were announced as the year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees during a ceremony at the Hall of Fame in Nashville by the Country Music Association.

Today in 2014, Songwriters busbee, Nate Cyphert and William Wiik Larsen wrote “H.O.L.Y.” in Los Angeles. In 2016, the song becomes a country hit for Florida Georgia Line.

Today in 2015, Luke Bryan’s album, “Kill The Lights,” was released.

Today in 2017, Taylor Swift appeared in a Denver courtroom at the start of a trial that pits her against a radio host she accused of grabbing her buttocks backstage at a 2013 concert.

Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line’s 2016 album, “Dig Your Roots,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.

Today in 2017, Toby Keith and Kid Rock performed at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, to close the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s week of induction ceremonies. The night’s music included “Red Solo Cup,” “All Summer Long” and “I Love This Bar.”

MEET “OLLIE”, THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Ollie”, a 15 month old orange tabby. Ollie is a playful and affectionate cat that gets along well with people and other pets. If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Ollie or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, give them a call at 641-673-3991.

Check out our visit about Ollie with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Keith Urban’s New Album Features Some Mystery Collabs

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Keith Urban was gracious enough to share a photo yesterday of the tracklist for his upcoming 11th studio album, “The Speed of Now: Part I,” which is set to be released on September 18.

The photo depicts the titles of the album’s 16 tracks but redacts the names of the two artists featured on Track 1, “Out of the Cage,” as well the artist collaborating on Track 2, “One Too Many,” which is billed as a duet.

“In October 2019, this album title came to me,” Keith said back in May. “I liked it because I felt like life was flying by so fast. But music—for me—has always been the place where it slows down and doesn’t even exist. I would never have imagined that, in 2020, this album title would take on a whole new meaning.”

Keith’s upcoming album includes his 2019 single, “We Were,” which features vocals from one of the tune’s songwriters, Eric Church.

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Darius & Friends Livestream Raised $225K For St. Jude

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Darius Rucker held his annual “Darius and Friends” benefit for St. Jude virtually this year, and once again raised a lot of money for the worthy cause.

The streamed event, which also featured Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence, raised $225,000, which adds to the annual concert’s overall total of over $2 million.

“Even though gathering in person for our normal show wasn’t possible this year, we still wanted to do as much as we could to support the great work happening at St. Jude,” Darius shares. “I’m so thankful to my friends Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence for helping that ’90s Country vision still come to life, and to the folks at LiveXLive for bringing this concert to everyone’s screens at home.”

Miranda Lambert To Be Featured In New Scripted Podcast

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Miranda Lambert is set to executive produce and be a featured castmember on the upcoming scripted podcast, “Make it Up As We Go.” The series, which debuts October 1st on iHeartPodcast, stars musician Scarlett Burke as an aspiring female songwriter trying to make it in the music industry, and follows her journey to find her own voice.

“I built a career telling stories, specifically through music,” Miranda tells “People.” “I was drawn to a new form of storytelling with podcasts, which I have never done before.” Miranda admits she can “relate” to the main character, noting, “I came to Nashville 18 years ago and really started cutting my teeth as a songwriter and performer.”

She adds, “So I can relate to the trajectory of a singer/songwriter’s career that comes with many highs and lows. This story captures those moments in a compelling narrative.”

In addition to Miranda, the podcast will feature Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Bobby Bones, Lindsay Ell and Craig Robinson. It will also include original music from Miranda, Lindsay, Burke and Nicolle Gaylon.

Source: People

Luke Combs Gets Hitched!

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Congratulations are in order for Luke Combs. The singer married fiancée Nicole Hocking in Florida this weekend.

“Despite the threat of a hurricane, the couple had a lovely intimate ceremony and will be celebrating with friends and family in the new year,” a rep for the couple tells Entertainment Tonight.

Both Luke and Nicole shared pictures from the happy day on social media. “Yesterday was the best day of my life. I got to marry my best friend. I love you @nicohocking, here’s to forever. @tiffany.brittin,” Luke wrote, while Nicole added, “08.01.2020  Yesterday was the most special day!! I’m so happy to spend the rest of my life with you!”

She also shared, “Although we wish would could have had every single one of our family & friends there, we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone next year! So excited to share more of this day soon. much love!”

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Here’s what happened on this day in Country Music History:

Posted on by Bob Ballard

Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced in 1967 amid Johnny’s trouble with drug addiction. With the help of June Carter, Johnny beat his addiction and eventually married June in 1968.

Today in 1981, “Hank Williams Jr.’s “The Pressure Is On” album was released.

Today in 1984, the “Poncho & Lefty” album by Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson was certified platinum.

Today in 1989, Merle Haggard’s “His Epic – The First Eleven – To Be Continued” album was certified gold.

Today in 1991, the album, “It’s All About To Change,” by Travis Tritt was certified gold.

Today in 1991, Reba McEntire’s “My Kind Of Country” album was certified gold.

Today in 1991, the “Pocket Full Of Gold” album by Vince Gill was certified gold.

Today in 1991, Willie Nelson sold his Colorado ranch for $803,000 to help pay off the back taxes he owed the IRS.

Today in 1992, Doug Stone’s “From The Heart” album was released.

Today in 1996, Randy Travis’ “Always & Forever” album was certified for sales of 5-million.

Today in 1997, the Mayor of New York City declared it to be “Garth Brooks Day” in the Big Apple, as Garth played his historic concert in Central Park. A record 980,000 people showed up to see Garth perform with special guests Billy Joel and Don McLean. HBO’s live telecast of the free concert in New York set a ratings record for the cable network. “Garth Live From Central Park” drew HBO’s largest audience for an original program that year and topped the four major broadcast networks in HBO homes.

Today in 2001, Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s debut album, “Room With a View,” arrived in stores.

Today in 2002, Garth Brooks’ “Double Live” album was certified for multi-platinum sales of 15-million.

Today in 2002, Keith Urban’s “Somebody Like You” video debuted on CMT.

Today in 2004, Reba McEntire escorted “Somebody” to #1 in Billboard

Today in 2007, Vince Gill, Mel Tillis and Ralph Emery were announced as the year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees during a ceremony at the Hall of Fame in Nashville by the Country Music Association.

Today in 2014, Songwriters busbee, Nate Cyphert and William Wiik Larsen wrote “H.O.L.Y.” in Los Angeles. In 2016, the song becomes a country hit for Florida Georgia Line.

Today in 2015, Luke Bryan’s album, “Kill The Lights,” was released.

Today in 2017, Taylor Swift appeared in a Denver courtroom at the start of a trial that pits her against a radio host she accused of grabbing her buttocks backstage at a 2013 concert.

Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line’s 2016 album, “Dig Your Roots,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.

Today in 2017, Toby Keith and Kid Rock performed at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, to close the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s week of induction ceremonies. The night’s music included “Red Solo Cup,” “All Summer Long” and “I Love This Bar.”

Taylor Swift Drops New Version Of “Cardigan,” Courting Country Again

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It’s barely been a week since Taylor Swift released her surprise album “Folklore,” and the new single “Cardigan,” but she’s already treating fans to something new.

The singer just dropped a new take on “Cardigan,” dubbed the “Cabin in Candlelight” version. The video for the new take features behind-the-scenes clips of her “Folklore” cover shoot.

Taylor even made the “Cabin in Candlelight” version of “Cardigan” available for purchase as a 12-inch white vinyl, but only for 24 hours, which ended at midnight.

On this day in 1964: Jim Reeves dies in plane crash

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On this day in 1964, Country Music Hall of Fame member, Jim Reeves, died when his single-engine Beechcraft plane crashed near Nashville, Tennessee.

Reeves and his business partner and manager Dean Manuel was flying on their way to Nashville. They were riding on a single-engine aircraft, and the country singer is at the controls. The two came from Batesville, Arkansas, where they secured a deal on some real estate.

When they were flying over Brentwood, Tennessee, they were caught in a violent storm. It was an unexpected incident that caused Reeves to suffer from spatial disorientation, which is the pilot’s inability to determine his body position in space.

According to forensic evidence, Reeves relied on his instincts more than his training during the thunderstorm encounter. He turned left attempting to follow Franklin Road. This caused them to fly further into the rain. Having been too focused on establishing his ground references, Reeves let his airspeed get too low and stalled the aircraft.

Official investigation recorded that Reeves ran into the heavy rain at 4:52 p.m. and crashed only a minute later. The wreckage was found 42 hours later. The plane’s parts were buried in the ground due to the crash’s impact. Ernest Tubb and Marty Robbins were among those who joined the search operation. After their death was formally announced in public, thousands of supporters traveled to pay their last respects at the country star’s funeral.

MEET “CHLOE”, THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Chloe”, an adorable 9 year old Retriever/Lab mix. Chloe gets along great with people and other animals, and would love to meet you! If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Chloe or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, give them a call at 641-673-3991.

Check out our visit about Chloe with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

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