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On this day in 1998: Garth’s albums certified for sales in the multi-millions

On this day in 1998, Garth Brooks got all kinds of good news. His self-titled debut was certified for sales of 9-million, his “Fresh Horses” album was certified for sales of 6-million copies and his album, “In Pieces,” was certified for sales of 8-million. That’s not all, his “No Fences” album was certified for sales of 16-million, Garth’s album, “Ropin’ The Wind,” was certified for sales of 13-million and his album, “The Chase,” was certified for sales of 8-million. Doing the math – that total added up to an astounding total of 60-million albums sold.

Brett Eldredge Shares Video For “Gabrielle”

Brett Eldredge just dropped the video for his latest single “Gabrielle,” from his upcoming album “Sunday Drive,” which drops Friday.

The clip has Brett performing the song in a school gym, cut with images of the title gal. He tells CMT the video, “captures the nostalgia of the kind of memory a Gabrielle holds on your heart,” and he hopes it reminds fans to “chase down the opportunities your heart gives you, even if it doesn’t work out. You’ll be glad you never let fear hold you back.”

He adds the clip ,“is so raw and honest that it feels like I’m still there in that gym…. I can hear the light warm up to turn on and I can still smell the old wood from the gym floor.”

Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83

Legendary entertainer Charlie Daniels died yesterday at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee from a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83. Daniels, known for his fiddle playing, had his biggest hit with the 1979 GRAMMY-winning tune “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” which actually went to number three on the “Billboard” Hot 100.

A multi-instrumentalist, Daniels did a lot of session work in his early career, performing on two Leonard Cohen albums, as well as on recordings by Marty Robbins, Pete Seeger, Flatts & Scruggs, and Claude King. In 1969 he was featured on Bob Dylan’s “Nashville Skyline,” and would go on to appear on three more Dylan albums, as well as Ringo Starr’s 1970 record “Beaucoups of Blues.”

He released his self-titled debut solo album in 1970, and began recording under the moniker The Charlie Daniels Band in 1973. They released their most successful album, “Million Mile Reflections” in 1979, which featured “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” which became even more popular after it was featured in the movie “Urban Cowboy.” In addition to it earning the group a GRAMMY, the song was named CMA Single of the Year. Other well-known CDB songs include “In America,” “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye,” “That Ain’t No Rag, It’s A Flag,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and “Still in Saigon.”

Daniels also has a long history of philanthropy. In 1974, he launched his Volunteer Jam. The 2020 festival was postponed until next year due to the coronavirus, with a lineup already announced, including CDB, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, the Marshall Tucker Band, Chris Janson, Charley Pride, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, and more. He also holds an annual Christmas for Kids concert in Nashville, and co-founded the non-profit Journey Home Project to help veterans in 2014.

Daniels was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016, the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009, and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. He released his final album, “Beau Weevils – Songs in the Key of E,” in 2018.

Source: Rolling Stone

Taylor Swift Fans Want Her To Run For President Against Kanye West

Over the holiday weekend, Kanye West announced he was running for President in 2020. Whether he’s serious or not is anyone’s guess, but fans of Taylor Swift are having none of it.

As most know, Kanye and Taylor have been feuding since 2009 after he interrupted her MTV VMA speech, and then ignited again when he dropped “Famous” in 2016. Well, now Swifties think Taylor should take their battles to the political ring, calling on the Tay to run against Kanye.

“How about taylor swift as the president and selena gomez as vice president?” one fan wrote on Twitter, while another added, “Taylor Swift will defeat Kanye West and become the first female president of the United States.”

But this battle can’t actually happen in this election, especially since Taylor is only 30, and U.S. presidential candidates must be at least 35.

Kelly Clarkson Will Emerge “Stronger” Following Divorce

Earlier this month Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock after almost seven years of marriage. Well, things may be tough now, sources close to the singer insist she will emerge stronger than before.

“Kelly is a doer, a pusher, someone who forges ahead even when it’s difficult for her,” an insider tells “People.” “Being busy is a blessing and she knows that.”

The source adds, “Music builds her up even if her songs are confronting her troubles. Kelly will come out of this a stronger person.”

ONE MORE THING! Kelly channeled The Cure for her latest edition of her daytime talk show segment Kellyoke. The singer performed the band’s hit “Just Like Heaven.”

https://youtu.be/MyBSG9qgxIA

Meet “Garfield”, the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week

Our H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter is “Garfield”. Garfield is a gentle and affectionate 5 year old orange Tabby who is looking for his forever home. If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Garfield, call Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at 641-673-3991.

Check out our visit about Garfield with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter below:

 

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