This day in 1999: Martina McBride played herself in a cameo appearance on CBS-TV’s “Early Edition.”The show was about a guy named Gary, who magically gets tomorrow’s paper a day early so he can prevent tragedies from occurring. In the episode, he read in “the paper” that Martina would be seriously injured while rehearsing with her band, so he raced to the concert hall to save her.
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Chase Rice Lands First Number One
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Chase Rice has landed his first-ever number one single as a performer. Chase’s “Eyes On You” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart in its 38th week on the chart.
“All I can think to say is, this isn’t my first number one at all,” Chase shares. “The ups and downs over the last few years and all the songs that paved the way for ‘Eyes’ have changed my perspective on life and this business for the better. I wouldn’t change a thing. “
Chase does have one other number one, but as a songwriter. He was a co-writer on Florida Georgia Line’s huge hit “Cruise,” which spent three weeks on top the Country Airplay chart, and 24 weeks on top the Hot Country Songs chart.
This day in 1949: Hank Williams hits number one
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This day in 1949: Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Lovesick Blues.”
“Lovesick Blues” is a show tune written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills. The song first appeared in the 1922 musical Oh, Ernest. It was recorded by Emmett Miller in 1925 and 1928, and later by country music singer Rex Griffin. The recordings by Griffin and Miller inspired Hank Williams to perform the song during his first appearances on the Louisiana Hayride in 1948. Receiving an enthusiastic reception from the audience, Williams decided to record his own version despite initial push back from his producer Fred Rose and his band.
MGM Records released “Lovesick Blues” in February 1949, and it became an overnight success, quickly reaching number one on Billboard’s Top C&W singles and number 24 on the Most Played in Jukeboxes list. The publication named it the top country and western record of the year, while Cashbox named it “Best Hillbilly Record of the Year”.
In 2004, Williams’ version was added to the National Recording Registry.
Randy Travis Makes Birthday Appearance At The Grand Ole Opry
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Randy Travis celebrated his 60th birthday this weekend with an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.
The singer’s special birthday show featured appearances by Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz, “Nashville’s” Charles Esten, Josh Turner and Charlie Worsham, with Randy helping out on his hit song “Forever and Ever Amen,” singing the song’s final “Amen.”
This day in 1974: Merle Haggard appears on the cover of Time
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This day in 1974: Merle Haggard appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in the US. The cover story was “Country Music: Songs of Love, Loyalty and Doubt”.
Kelly Clarkson Had Appendix Removed Hours After BBMAs
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Kelly Clarkson did a great job hosting the Billboard Music Award but it’s even better when you learn that she was actually suffering from appendicitis during the show.
“Entertainment Tonight” reports that the singer was actually in pain all week, and finally had to have her appendix removed yesterday, just hours after completing her hosting duties, which included two performances.
The site says she flew to Los Angeles immediately after the show for the procedure, and is now home resting.
This day in 2000: Roseanne crashes Lonestar’s ACM Party
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This day in 2000: In an incident that no one has ever been able to truly explain, Roseanne Barr crashed the party that Lonestar’s record company hosted following the ACM Awards show. Lonestar and their friends were busy celebrating their ACM Single of the Year award for “Amazed,” so it’s not surprising that it took some time before anyone noticed that someone had walked away with the trophy presented to the record label. A few days later, Roseanne admitted that she hid the award under her jacket as she left the celebration at the ritzy Posto Restaurant in Los Angeles. She followed her confession by sending the trophy to Nashville, where it was placed on display at the record label’s office.
Luke Combs Wins Big At The Billboard Music Awards
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The 2019 Billboard Music Awards hit Las Vegas last night, and it was a great night for music fans.
Luke Combs was the big country winner taking home three awards, including Top Country Artist and Top Male Artist, as well as Top Country Album for ”This One’s For You.”
Florida Georgia Line accepted the only Country award handed out during the telecast, Top Country Song for “Meant To Be,” their collaboration with Bebe Rexha. They thanked Bebe, who wasn’t there, their wives, and then Tyler Hubbard got honest with the crowd. “We’ve been on an incredible journey,” Tyler shared. “As artists, we get to experience so many unbelievable things but our opinion it’s all for nothing if your’e not using your platform for better. This creative life is bigger than ourselves.” Partner Brian Kelley then added, “This is bucket list for us, y’all.”
Other country winners included: Carrie Underwood, who nabbed Top Female Artist and Dan + Shay who won Top Country Duo/Group and also performed on the show, teaming up with Tori Kelly for their hit song “Speechless.”
2019 Billboard Music Award Country Winners
Top Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs – WINNER
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Top Country Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs – WINNER
Top Country Female Artist
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Top Country Duo/Group
Dan + Shay – WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
Top Country Tour
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney – WINNER
Shania Twain
Top Country Album
Jason Aldean “Rearview Town”
Kane Brown “Kane Brown”
Luke Combs “This One’s For You” – WINNER
Dan + Shay “Dan + Shay”
Carrie Underwood “Cry Pretty”
Top Country Song
Kane Brown “Heaven”
Luke Combs “She Got the Best of Me”
Dan + Shay “Speechless”
Dan + Shay “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line “Meant to Be” – WINNER
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This day in 1998, Loretta Lynn announces her return to college
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Today in 1998, backstage at the Grand Ole Opry Loretta Lynn made the announcement that she intended to return to college and get a degree.
Blake Shelton Enlists Luke Bryan For “Dog House” Opening Concerts
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Blake Shelton is expanding the Tishomingo, Oklahoma branch of his Ole Red’ bar and restaurant. The singer is set to open an event space at the location called “The Doghouse,” and has enlisted good buddy Luke Bryan to help him celebrate.
Blake and Luke will headline back-to-back concerts at the space over Memorial Day weekend, with Luke performing on May 23rd, and Blake headlining May 24th.
Proceeds from the concert go to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation. Tickets for Luke’s show go on sale tomorrow, while Blake tickets go on sale Friday.
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