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This day in 1980, “Urban Cowboy” premieres

This day in 1980, The John Travolta movie “Urban Cowboy” premiered. Urban Cowboy is a romantic drama film directed by James Bridges. The plot concerns the love-hate relationship between Buford “Bud” Davis (John Travolta) and Sissy (Debra Winger). The film captured the late 1970s/early 1980s popularity of country music. Much of the action centers around activities at Gilley’s Club, a football-field-sized honky tonk in Pasadena, Texas.

The soundtrack includes music by Kenny Rogers, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Anne Marray, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jimmy Buffet, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther.

Randy Houser Announces “Magnolia Tour”

Randy Houser is hitting the road this summer. The singer just announced dates for his “Magnolia Tour,” with Paul Cauthen on board as special guest.

“My true passion is being out on the road, playing music,” Randy shares. “That’s kind of what ‘No Stone Unturned’ is all about— I’ve always fancied myself a little bit of a traveling man so I’m looking forward to getting back out there and doing what I love.”

The tour is set to kick off October 24th in Dallas, Texas, wrapping December 12th in Boston, Massachusetts. Check out the tour dates below. Tickets go on sale Friday.

October 24: Dallas, TX—Bomb Factory
October 26: Austin, TX—Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre
November 2: Chattanooga, TN—Tivoli Theatre
November 8: Indianapolis, IN—8 Seconds Saloon
November 13: Athens, GA—Georgia Theatre
November 14: Knoxville, TN—Tennessee Theatre
November 15: Richmond, VA—The National
November 16: Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theater
November 21: Lake Buena Vista, FL—House of Blues
November 22: Fort Myers, FL—The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
December 11: New York City, NY—Webster Hall
December 12: Boston, MA—Paradise Rock Club

Kenny Rogers Hospitalized, But Shoots Down Rumors He’s On His Deathbed

Kenny Rogers was recently hospitalized but he wants to set the record straight about his condition, which he insists isn’t serious. A tabloid report claimed Rogers was on his deathbed, but a statement by his rep says he was simply suffering from dehydration.

“Due to recent wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets, we are issuing the following statement on behalf of Kenny Rogers,” the statement reads. “Kenny was recently admitted to a local Georgia hospital and treated for dehydration.”

The statement adds, “He will remain there to complete some physical therapy to get his strength back prior to discharge,” noting, “He appreciates the concern and well wishes he has received from his fans and can assure everyone he plans on sticking around through the years to come.”

Luke Bryan Announces Dates For 2019 Farm Tour

Luke Bryan will once again be bringing his show to farms across the country this fall. Luke has just announced dates for his 2019 Farm Tour, hitting six cities starting September 26th at the Statz Bros.  The trek will also hit farms in Richland, Michigan; Pleasantville, Ohio; Louisburg, Kansas; Douglass, Kansas; and Norman, Oklahoma.

The objective of Luke’s annual Farm Tour is to raise awareness of farming communities in the U.S. The tour also provides scholarships for families in those areas.

Meanwhile, Luke is set to kick off his “Sunset Repeat” tour tonight in Camden, New Jersey, featuring special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Langston.

Luke will also perform at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Friday, August 16th.

This day in 1991, Tracy Lawrence shot during robbery attempt

This day in 1991, Tracy Lawrence left a Nashville studio in the early morning hours to celebrate finishing recording his first album, “Sticks and Stones.” A few hours later, he and a female friend were robbed at gunpoint — Tracy was shot four times.

Only hours after completing the recording of his debut album, Sticks and Stones, Tracy was shot four times as he heroically defended a woman friend against three muggers.

When it became obvious the thugs were going to rape his companion and kill them both, Tracy grabbed at one of the weapons. All three muggers fired at him and Tracy took four bullets in the hand, arm, hip and knee.

Tracy said in an interview in 1996: “I decided I’d rather go down fighting,” Tracy said. “The bullet that’s still in my hip missed a main artery by a tenth of a millimeter. If it had severed, I would have bled to death in three minutes. I’m lucky to be alive. I had nightmares about it for a long time.”

Midland’s Mark Wystrach Engaged

Congratulations are in order for Midland’s Mark Wystrach. The singer revealed on Instagram that he proposed to girlfriend Ty Haney, and she said yes.

“Popped THE QUESTION and @ty_haney had the answer I was lookin’ for!!!” he wrote alongside pictures of Ty showing off the sparkly diamond on her finger.

“It kind of was unplanned and just unfolded naturally when we were barefooted and on a walk with our little puppies,” he tells People of the proposal. “It was right after a big thunderstorm, and the sun just popped [up] out of nowhere, and I knew it was a sign.”

Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Kacey Musgraves And More Set For ACM Special Awards

This year’s Special Awards honorees for the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were just announced and some of your favorites are set to be recognized. This year’s recipients will be saluted at the 13th Annual ACM Honors, which will take place August 21st at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

This year’s honorees include:

Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride, who’ll both receive the Cliffie Stone Icon Award, which is given to a country music artist, duo/group or industry leader who throughout their career has advanced the popularity of the genre.

Miranda Lambert who’s getting the Gene Weed Milestone Award, presented for a specific, unprecedented or outstanding achievement in the field of country music during the preceding calendar year. Miranda is receiving the honor after making history at the 2018 ACM Awards by becoming the most awarded artist in ACM history with 32 honors.

Kacey Musgraves will receive the ACM Jim Reeves international award, which is given to an artist or industry leader for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world.

Rodney Crowell, Kye Fleming and Billy Joe Shaver will receive the Poet’s Award, for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career.

Shane McAnally will get the Songwriter of the Year Award, presented to an individual known predominately as a songwriter.

 

 

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