Luke Combs Shares Valentine’s Message To Fiancée

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Luke Combs took to social media to share a sweet Valentine’s Day message to his fiancée Nicole Hocking.

“Happy Valentines Day to the love of my life @nicohocking,” he shares next to a series of photos of his love.

He explains, “These pictures remind me of you in so many ways, your natural beauty, your radiant smile, your fun loving personality, your sense of humor, and how much you love animals just to name a few.”

Finally, he notes, “I just wanted the world to get a little peek of all the amazing sides of you I get to see everyday. Thank you for loving me, I don’t know how you do it, but I’m glad you do. I love you SO. MUCH.”

This day in 2018, Troy Gentry’s widow files lawsuit against helicopter manufacturer

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Bob Ballard

This day in 2018, Troy Gentry’s widow, Angela Gentry, filed suit in Philadelphia against Sikorsky Aircraft and Keystone Helicopter, charging that a design flaw was responsible for the Montgomery Gentry singer’s September 2017 death. Less than a week later, she also filed suit against an event promoter in connection with the helicopter crash.

Thomas Rhett & Wife Welcome Daughter Lennon

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Congratulations are in order for Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren. The couple welcomed their third daughter, Lennon Love Akins, on Monday at 8:30 am.

“It was such a joy to watch this little angel be brought into the world,” Thomas shares on Instagram, next to pictures of his new daughter. “My wife is just incredible through the entire birth,” adding, “watching our kids meet Lennon for the first time was probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen in my whole life! Ada James and Willa Gray are going to be the best big sisters on the planet.”

He notes, “The Lord is so good and I’m so grateful for my beautiful growing family!! Y’all pray for us as we switch from man on man defense to zone.”

The couple is already parents to two daughters, Willa Gray who is four, and Ada James, who is two.

This day in 1988: Roseanne Cash hits number one

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Bob Ballard

This day in 1988, Roseanne Cash’s remake of Johnny Cash’s song “Tennessee Flat Top Box” earned her a #1 Billboard spot. The song had originally been written and recorded by her father in 1961, but Rosanne didn’t know that until she cut it. Daddy’s response? He took out full-page ads in the trades congratulating her on the accomplishment.

The song is a story of a little boy aspiring to be a country singer, who starts his career at a local cabaret in a South Texas border town. He has no physical abilities, only his ability to play the guitar, which he loves so much that making money is secondary to him. He becomes so popular that girls “from there to Austin” would secretly leave home and pawn jewelry for money to make the trip to hear him play, and “all the girls from nine to ninety, were snapping fingers, tapping toes, and begging him: ‘Don’t stop.'”

Ultimately he disappears from the local scene, only to re-emerge on television, having fulfilled his dream.

Source: Wikipedia

Chris Stapleton Working On New Music With Heartbreaker Mike Campbell

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Well, here’s some exciting news for Chris Stapleton fans. The singer tells “Rolling Stone” that he’s been working on new music with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.

“He’s probably my favorite guitar player of all time,” Chris shares. “To sit around with him and write some songs has been cool.”

Chris says he’s also been working on new music with producer Dave Cobb, noting, “We did some last year too,” adding, “I don’t want to make any promises, but there is probably some new music on the way.”

Meanwhile, fans may get a taste of Chris and Mike music like this summer. Mike’s band Dirty Knots is set to open for Chris at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on August 29th.

Source: Rolling Stone

This day in 2002: Faith Hill nominated for “Best Original Song” Oscar

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Bob Ballard

This day in 2002, Faith Hill’s work was among the songs up in the Best Original Song category for the 74th annual Academy Awards. Her soaring ballad, “There You’ll Be,” which was written by Diane Warren for the “Pearl Harbor” soundtrack, joined tracks from Paul McCartney, Sting, Enya and Randy Newman in the category.

Luke Bryan On What He’s Looking For On “American Idol”

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Bob Ballard

The new season of “American Idol” premieres Sunday at 8 pm on ABC, and Luke Bryan knows exactly what he’s looking for from this year’s contestants.

“To be an American Idol, you’ve got to have the star, the star factor, the sparkle in your eye,” Luke shares. “You’ve got to control the room. Own the room.”

While Luke admits winners really have to have a “God given” talent, he does add, “you also have to work really, really hard for it and you have to learn how to fight.”

This day in 2007: the Dixie Chicks take home five Grammys

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Bob Ballard

This day in 2007, the Dixie Chicks won five trophies at the GRAMMYs: Record and Song of the Year for “Not Ready to Make Nice,” Best Country Performance by a Duo of Group, and Album of the Year and Best Country Album for “Taking The Long Way.” Other country winners included Carrie Underwood, who was named Best New Artist, as well as Vince Gill, Randy Travis, Bryan Sutton and Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, who got the nod for her collaboration with Bon Jovi on the group’s hit “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” Bob Wills was acknowledged as a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Midland To Release “Live From The Palomino” Album

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Last October, Midland reopened the famed north Hollywood venue the Palomino for a special one-off show. Well, now fans who didn’t get to be there will finally hear what they missed.

Midland just announced they will release the new album “Midland Live From the Palomino,” on February 28th.

The band posted to their Instagram: “Reviving this historic Los Angeles honky tonk for a one-night-only performance was a dream come true and we cant wait to share it with y’all. We hope y’all enjoy it.”

This day in 1998: “How Do I Live” gets an Oscar nod

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1998, “How Do I Live,” by Diane Warren got an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, as it appeared in the film, “Con Air.” The song had been recorded by both Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes that year – Trisha’s version was the one included in the film (and nominated for the Oscar). And while LeAnn’s version had been more successful in charting, Trisha’s version (which was also successful) was the first of the two to be released – and for the first time in history, the GRAMMY Awards nominated two artists for the same song in the same category. Directly following LeAnn’s performance of the song, Trisha took home GRAMMY Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. What happened with the Oscar nod? It lost out to Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” from “Titanic.”

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