On this day in 2002: Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson won three times each in the 37th Academy of Country Music awards at Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. Brooks & Dunn take Entertainer of the Year; Top Vocal Duo; and Video of the Year, for “Only In America.”
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Meet the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week: “Copenhagen”
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa is “Copenhagen”. Copenhagen is a friendly 4 year old Australian Shepherd/American Blue Heeler mix, who gets along well with people, kids and other dogs, but not so much with cats. He’s a natural-born herding dog, so if he’s around farm animals he will do that… a lot! If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Copenhagen or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, give them a call at 641-673-3991.
Check out our visit with Terry Gott about Copenhagen and expanded shelter hours here:
On this day in 2002, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow tapes an episode of “CMT Crossroads”
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On this day in 2002, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow taped an installment of “CMT Crossroads” in Los Angeles. In addition to their own material, they offered a duet on the Johnny Cash & June Carter classic “Jackson.”
Sugarland, Lady Antebellum & Tim McGraw Cancel 2020 Tours
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Even more tours are being canceled due to the coronavirus. The latest include:
Sugarland announced that their “Their Goes the Neighborhood” tour, which was supposed to kick off June 4th in Toronto. “We held out ’till the very end,” Kristian Bush said in a video posted to Instagram. “Everybody else canceled, and then finally us.” Jennifer Nettles added, “But we will see you all very soon,” sharing that they have new music in the works. She notes, “We’re settling into the new normal, and we’ll send you something soon.”
Lady Antebellum have also decided to cancel their “Oceans Tour,” “out of respect and love for our fans, crews and families.” “This decision breaks our hearts but the health and well-being of those we love is our first priority,” they write, “We dream about the day we can step back on stage, see all your faces and hear all of your voices singing back to us. Y’all are the reason we do what we do and we find peace knowing that it will be even more special once we get through this together – and we will.” The tour was supposed to feature special guests Jake Owen and Maddie and Tae.
Tim McGraw announced yesterday that he’s cancelling his “Here On Earth” tour. “I hope my live shows are proof enough of how much I love performing for you guys,” he writes. “I am so sad to have to cancel this year’s ‘Here on Earth’ tour but everyone’s safety has to be the top priority.”
Sam Hunt Cancels 2020 Tour
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Sam Hunt has quietly decided to cancel his 2020 tour. “The Southside” Tour was scheduled to begin on July 10 and run into October.
Kip Moore and Travis Denning were the opening acts for the tour, and while tour dates remain on Hunt’s official tour calendar, Live Nation has confirmed the news and it appears there are currently no plans to reschedule.
The decision was made for the health and safety of country music fans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Refunds will be made available, and ticket buyers will be emailed directly with options.
On this day in 1994: Several country artists make cameo appearances in “Maverick”
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On this day in 1994, “Maverick” made its theater debut, hitting #1 in its first week of release, with cameo appearances from Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, Janis Gill, Carlene Carter, Reba McEntire and Clint Black.
One of the soundtrack’s tunes, “Good Run Of Bad Luck” became a number one hit for Clint Black:
Chris Stapleton Reschedules Tour To 2021
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Chris Stapleton is the latest artist pushing his tour until next year. The singer announced that his entire “All American Road Show Tour” will now happen in 2021.
“We’ve made this decision with the health and safety of our fans, touring family, and the communities we travel through as our number one priority,” Chris shared on Instagram. “We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all navigate these unusual times. We miss seeing your faces in the crowd, hearing your voices and sharing the moments that we can only have when we come together in music.”
The tour is now set to kick off April 21st, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio.
Chris is scheduled to perform at next year’s Iowa State Fair with special guest Nikki Lane.
Born on this day in 1979: Shooter Jennings
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On this day in 1979: Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter had a son, Waylon Albright “Shooter” Jennings. He grew up to become an artist earning a Top 10 country album with 2012’s “Family Man.” He played his father in the 2005 movie “Walk The Line.”
Keith Urban Performs Drive-In Concert For First Responders
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Keith Urban loves to perform live, and he recently found a pretty great way to do so. The singer hosted his first live concert in months Thursday night, taking the stage at the Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater outside of Nashville.
And this wasn’t just a concert for any old fans. The audience was made up of for more than 200 doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians and staff from Vanderbilt Health, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The special audience got to watch the show from their nearly 125 vehicles, which honked and flashed their lights throughout the show.
As for how long this concert was in the works, Keith tells Rolling Stone, “Probably about a month ago,” explaining, “The idea for the drive-in was a no-brainer because of the car situation. Playing to people in cars was really the baseline of it. And the fact that drive-ins still exist? Who knew, man? I knew there were a handful of them around, but not to the extent that I started discovering them everywhere.”
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A huge THANK YOU to all @VUMChealth frontline workers who attended tonight's special show at the drive in! @VUMChealth @VUMCchildren @LiveNation @stardustdrivein #frontline pic.twitter.com/E7BfOQL7dQ— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) May 15, 2020
On this day in 2003: June Carter Cash is laid to rest
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On this day in 2003: A bevy of country stars and everyday fans showed up at the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, where June Carter Cash was remembered in a touching public funeral. Johnny Cash, naturally, occupied a seat in the front row, positioned in a wheelchair not far from June’s light blue casket. Others on hand included daughter Carlene Carter, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Hank Williams Jr. and Trisha Yearwood. Larry Gatlin and the Oak Ridge Boys – two acts whose careers benefited from Johnny’s assistance – sang. And Emmylou Harris performed a couple of songs with the assistance of Sheryl Crow. Rosanne Cash, who was 12 years old when June married Johnny, told the assembly that June banned the word “stepmother” from the household. According to the Associated Press, Rosanne said, “My daddy has lost his dearest companion … and his soul mate. If being a wife were a corporation, June would have been a CEO. It was her most treasured role.”
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