On this day in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.”
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Tim McGraw To Host Special “Here On Earth” Livestream
Tim McGraw will release his new album “Here on Earth” on August 21st, and now he’s announced a special event to celebrate the release. Tim will host the “Here On Earth Experience” on release day, describing it as a “livestream like no other.”
“The thing I miss most about playing live shows is the connection I feel with everyone in the room,” he shared on Instagram. “While we can’t be physically together right now, I wanted to create the closest thing I could to celebrate the new album #HEREONEARTH” He adds, “we’re gonna do a special live broadcast to take you behind the songs, chat with the songwriters, and play some of the new stuff plus old favorites!”
The event will take place at 9 pm ET with tickets on sale HERE.
On this day in 2001: 110,000 fans attend the “Jamboree in the Hills”
On this day in 2001, three generations of country performers covering forty years of music history wrapped up a weekend in the Ohio Valley in celebration of the Jamboree in the Hills’ 25th anniversary. Over 110,000 fans attended the four-day festival, which is often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Country Music.”
Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus Played Cook During Quarantine
Rascal Flatts were supposed to be on the road this summer but like most artists are home due to the coronavirus. And it sounds like Jay DeMarcus is really enjoying the extra time he has with his family.
“I’ve loved being able to be home with my kids and really connect on a deeper level than I’ve been able to, to be honest,” he shares. “And so, to spend that much concentrated time with them has been really, really awesome for me.”
One perk of being home is getting to cook for his children. “I loved being able to wake up and make them breakfast. I was a short order cook, for sure,” he says. “Everybody would come into the kitchen and let me know what they wanted for lunch. I had my notepad there, I’d write it all down. It was really, really great.”
Source: Rascal Flatts
On this day in 2000: Brad Paisley wins “Distinguished West Virginian Award”
On this day in 2000, Brad Paisley was performing at the West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Gov. Cecil H. Underwood showed up to hear Brad’s music and to present him with the “Distinguished West Virginian Award.” The honor is presented to native West Virginians who have shown a lifetime commitment to community service and excellence in their respective career fields. Past award recipients include Kathy Mattea and astronaut John McBride. This date was also dubbed “Brad Paisley Day” in his home state.
Meet “Gus”: The H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week
Meet “Gus”, the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week! Gus is a playful and affectionate 3 year old Lab/Terrier mix. Even though he has some Lab in him, he’s a medium sized dog (approx. 40 lbs.) with a sweet disposition. He gets along with humans as well as other pets, and would love to meet you! If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Gus or any of the other pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa, give them a call at 641-673-3991.
Check out our visit about Gus with Terry Gott from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Reba McEntire To Stream 1994 Concert This Weekend
Reba McEntire has a treat for fans tomorrow. The singer is releasing her “Reba: Live” special exclusively on YouTube starting at 7 pm CT. This is the first time the special has ever streamed online.
“Reba: Live” was recorded in 1994 at the Omaha Civic Center, and features plenty of Reba humor and costume changes, as well as a performance of 12 songs. Reba will also be hosting live chat on her YouTube channel to coincide with the release.
“This was one of my first big tours with all the dancers and costume changes, and it was my very first network television special,” Reba shares. “It’s so much fun to get to revisit it and share it with my fans all these years later! I hope they enjoy it.”
ONE MORE THING! Just as reminder, Reba is set to join Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday. Fans can watch the performance on Circle TV.
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On this day in 2002: Kenny Chesney tops the charts
On this day in 2002, Kenny Chesney was on top of the world – and on top of the “Billboard” Country Singles chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.” On top of that, Kenny’s “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” album was enjoying its third month at #1 on the “Billboard” Country Albums chart.
Luke Combs Makes Country Album Chart History
Luke Combs just made chart history. In the 56 years of “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart, no artist has ever had their first two studio albums spend 25 or more weeks on top until now.
This week, Luke’s sophomore album “What You See Is What You Get” is at number one for its 25th week. Meanwhile, his debut album, “This One’s For You,” spent a whopping 50 weeks at number one.
Not only that, only three other artists have had any two albums spend that many weeks at number one. They include: Alabama, whose second and third albums, 1981’s “Feel So Right” and 1982’s “Mountain Music,” spent 28 weeks at number one; Garth Brooks whose 1990 album “No Fences” spent 41 weeks on top and 1991’s “Ropin’ The Wind” spent 33 and Shania Twain, whose 1995 album “The Woman in Me” spent 29 weeks at number one, and 1997’s “Come On Over” spent 50.
Source: Billboard
On this day in 2005: Dwight Yoakam appears in “Wedding Crashers”
On this day in 2005, the movie “Wedding Crashers,” starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, debuted in theaters. Why do you care? Dwight Yoakam was featured in the opening scene being chewed out by an ex as a “hillbilly” in a divorce negotiation.
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