- Today in 1969, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Cry Daddy” at the American Studios in Memphis.
- Today in 1982, Ronnie Milsap recorded “Any Day Now” at the Groundstar Laboratory in Nashville.
- Today in 1988, Vern Gosdin’s “Chiseled in Stone” album is released.
- Today in 1992, Johnny Cash was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Cash was alongside with Booker T. & The MGs, Jimi Hendrix, Sam & Dave, Bobby “Blue” Bland and others.
- Today in 1992, Garth Brooks’ self-titled set went triple-platinum and “No Fences” and “Ropin’ the Wind” became the first country albums certified for shipments of six million.
- Today in 2000, Patty Loveless introduced Ralph as the new member of Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2002, Alan Jackson’s “Drive” album was released.
- Today in 2007, Taylor Swift appoints actor Tyler Hilton as she films the video for “Teardrops On My Guitar” at Nashville’s Hume-Fogg Magnet School.
- Today in 2013, Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride” is awarded a platinum single.
- Today in 2014, Trace Adkins was admitted to a treatment facility for alcohol rehab after getting into a fight with a Trace Adkins impersonator. Weeks later, he left treatment – to be at his father’s side as he passed.
- Today in 2015, Florida Georgia Line kicked off their first arena headlining tour in Toledo, Ohio. Also on the bill – Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard.
- Today in 2016, Brothers Osborne’s debut album, “Pawn Shop,” was released. Hank Williams Jr. album, “It’s About Time,” also hit shelves.
- Today in 2016, Willie Nelson was honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in a special aired by PBS. Rosanne Cash performed “Pancho And Lefty,” while Alison Krauss and Jamey Johnson covered “Seven Spanish Angels.” Neil Young, Raul Malo, Paul Simon and Cyndi Lauper also appeared.
- Today in 2017, A Thousand Horses bass player Graham DeLoach got engaged to girlfriend Andrea Evans in Aspen, Colorado…and they got hitched on July 7th.
- Today in 2020, Dwight Yoakam closed Sean Penn’s CORE Gala, raising $5-million for a relief agency, at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Present for the event were Leonard DiCaprio, Connie Britton, Jason Derulo, Jimmy Iovine and Julia Roberts.
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Kenny Chesney Could Be Revealing Big 2025 News Tomorrow
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Kenny Chesney has been teasing a next-level 2025 for fans, and it could be we find out what that means as early as tomorrow. The singer is not only set to appear on “TODAY” during the 8 am hour tomorrow, but tomorrow night he’ll appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” as the “lead guest.” In a statement, Kenny said, “…This year is going to be unlike any other. This is one time when I probably do need to get out and explain exactly what we’re up to. But for now, I can say this: I am incredibly ramped up about what we’re in the middle of making happen for 2025. It’s one of those things where you can’t just throw it out there – so I am really glad we’re getting to spend some time at ‘TODAY,’ then ‘The Tonight Show.’” Hopefully we will know a LOT more tomorrow.
Cody Johnson Scores Big With 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tourney
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Cody Johnson‘s “2nd Annual Cody Johnson Charity Golf Tournament” was a huge success. While the tourney took place last month in Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the numbers are just now coming in. Johnson and the 28 teams that participated in the tournament raised just shy of $298-thousand for various charities: Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation (which gifts cowboy hats to children nationwide that are battling cancer and other diseases), Wrangler’s Bucking Cancer Initiative (which provides assistance to families battling pediatric cancer), and the Different Day Foundation (supporting women who were previously exploited or were involved in prostitution).
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1976, Glen Campbell and “Rhinestone Cowboy” scored four GRAMMY nominations, including Record of the Year.
- Today in 1986, Reba McEntire joined the Grand Ole Opry during a CBS special celebrating the Opry’s 60th Hank Snow boycotted the special when producers limited him to one verse of “I’m Moving On.”
- Today in 1988, the “Trio” album, by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Album.
- Today in 1995, Tim McGraw’s single, “Not A Moment Too Soon,” claimed the #1 position on the Billboard country chart
- Today in 2000, Deana Carter’s “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” hit the 5-million mark.
- Today in 2006, “She Let Herself Go” went to #1 on the Billboard country chart for George Strait.
- Today in 2009, Billy Currington earned a gold single for the Luke Bryan-penned “Good Directions.”
- Today in 2010, Mindy McCready suffered a seizure on camera at the close of the season’s second episode of “Celebrity Rehab” on VH1.
- Today in 2013, Parmalee’s “Carolina” was released.
- Today in 2017, Tucker Beathard made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
- Today in 2017, Sturgill Simpson was the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
- Today in 2018, Dan + Shay performed during halftime of an NFL playoff game at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field. Among their songs, “Nothin’ Like You,” “From The Ground Up” and “How Not To.” In the end, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Steelers, 45-42.
- Today in 2018, Dierks Bentley threw a grand-opening party for his Whiskey Row venue in Nashville. Among his famous friends celebrating with him? Thomas Rhett, who performed “That Ain’t My Truck,” Maren Morris – who covered “Strawberry Wine” and Brothers Osborne, who rocked a rendition of “Chattahoochee.”
- Today in 2020, officials in Hendersonville, Tennessee, voted to rename a portion of East Main Street as Conway Twitty Lane. The community was previously the home to his tourist attraction Twitty City.
- Today in 2020, Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson’s single, “Pancho And Lefty,” was named a 2020 addition to the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, along with Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight,” The Stanley Brothers’ “I’m A Man Of Constant Sorrow,” The Chuck Wagon Gang’s “I’ll Fly Away” and Blind Alfred Reed’s “How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live.”
Shaboozey Postpones Grand Ole Opry Debut Over Cali Wildfires
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It takes a lot to postpone a huge career milestone, but the California wildfires are a lot. Shaboozey was set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this coming Saturday, obviously a big moment in his young career. However, he lives in California, and the wildfires are forcing him to postpone his Opry debut as he deals with the situation back home. Shaboozey’s appearance was to be part of the 3rd annual celebration of Dolly Parton‘s birthday, and that will go on as scheduled…just without Shaboozey.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1968, Johnny Cash recorded the live album, “Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison” in California – he remade “Folsom Prison Blues” in the process. Also on hand – June Carter, The Carter Family, Carl Perkins and The Statler Brothers.
- Today in 1978, the “Waylon Live” album by Waylon Jennings was certified gold.
- Today in 1981, country movie music scores big at the GRAMMYs, as the “Urban Cowboy” soundtrack scored four nominations.” Roadie” songs get three, and “Honeysuckle Rose” picks up two. Sissy Spacek gets a nomination for her performance of “Coal Miner’s Daughter”
- Today in 1990, Keith Whitley hits #1 on the Billboard country chart with “It Ain’t Nothin'”
- Today in 1992, George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, Clint Black’s fourth album, “No Time To Kill,” went platinum.
- Today in 1994, Alan Jackson hit #1 with the single, “Gone Country.”
- Today in 1995, Joe Diffie’s album, “Third Rock from the Sun,” went platinum.
- Today in 1995, the “Lead On” album by George Strait was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1996, Faith Hill was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “It Matters To Me”
- Today in 1996, Martina McBride made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry since becoming a member the previous November. Terri Clark made her Opry debut the same evening.
- Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Borderline,” went double platinum.
- Today in 1997, Toby Keith’s “Blue Moon” album went gold.
- Today in 1999, the album, “Who I Am,” by Alan Jackson was certified quadruple platinum.
- Today in 2002, the first episode of “CMT Crossroads” aired, pairing a country act with a non-country performer. In this inaugural show matched “Passionate Kisses” songwriter Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello.
- Today in 2006, Big & Rich’s “Comin’ To Your City” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 2010, Trace Adkins signs a recording deal with Toby Keith’s Show Dog-Universal Music during a press conference at BMI in Nashville.
- Today in 2012, Jake Owen broke his collarbone skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado, forcing the cancellation of several concerts.
- Today in 2015, Brad Paisley’s “Crushin’ It” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2017, Dierks Bentley took his annual polar plunge for New Year’s nearly two weeks late. Penalizing himself for his tardiness, he stayed in the 38-degree water for 13 minutes.
- Today in 2018, Billy Currington was thrown into panic when he received an official cell phone alert warning of an in-bound ballistic missile. The alarm, it was soon discovered, was the result of human error.
- Today in 2020, Darius Rucker’s version of “Wagon Wheel” was certified eight-times platinum.
- Today in 2020, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown and Brett Young topped the bill as Bobby Bones hosted his annual Million Dollar Show to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Surprise acts included Sawyer Brown, Old Dominion, Lindsay Ell and Sam Hunt, who performed “Kinfolks” and “Body Like A Back Road.”
- Today in 2020, Josh Gracin and his wife, Katie, welcomed their son, Luka Roman Gracin, in Nashville.
- Today in 2020, Jordan Davis picked up a double-platinum certification from the RIAA for his song, “Singles You Up.” The same day, Luke Bryan’s single, “That’s My Kind Of Night,” was certified quintuple-platinum.
- Today in 2021, moments after Donald Trump became the first president to be impeached twice, he presented Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs the National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House.
- Today in 2021, Tennessee State Rep. John Windle introduced a bill to create a statue of Dolly Parton to reside at the Capitol in Nashville. As “humbled” as she was about the suggestion, Dolly later asked that the legislation be dropped – noting, “With all that is going on in the world, I don’t think that putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time.”
Billboard Names Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” The Top Album Of The 21st Century So Far
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Granted, we’re only 25 years into the new millennium, but Billboard has decided to put out their list of the Top 200 albums of the 21st century. Taylor Swift, Beyonce, or any other pop, rock or hip hop stars will have to take a back seat to Morgan Wallen, at least for the present. His “Dangerous: The Double Album” was dubbed the biggest album of the last 25 years. Before Swifties and members of the Bey Hive lose their collective minds, this is actually on them; the list is compiled based on an album’s performance on Billboard’s weekly charts from January 1, 2000, through December 28, 2024…and that means sales. The ten biggest-selling albums of the last quarter century are:
- Morgan Wallen – Dangerous: The Double Album
- Adele – 21
- Taylor Swift – Fearless
- Taylor Swift – 1989
- Original Broadway Cast – “Hamilton – An American Musical”
- Morgan Wallen – One Thing At A Time
- Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding
- Lil Baby – My Turn
- Nickelback – All The Right Reasons
- Lady Gaga – The Fame
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1949, Loretta Webb married Oliver “Mooney” Lynn in Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Mooney gave Loretta her first guitar, became her first manager, and inspired some of her feisty music. They were married until his death in 1996.
- Today in 1952, Audrey Williams filed for divorce from Hank Williams for the second time in four years. Married since 1944, she meant it this time – their divorce was finalized the following July.
- Today in 1980, Crystal Gayle’s “Miss the Mississippi” album became the first country release to receive a gold record throughout the ‘80s.
- Today in 1981, Merle Haggard’s “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink” made its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1982, the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Bobbie Sue” was released by MCA.
- Today in 1998, Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” climbed to #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
- Today in 2003, Darryl Worley performed “Have You Forgotten?” publicly for the first time on the Grande Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
- Today in 2005, the city council of Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign proclaiming the community as the hometown of Billy Currington.
- Today in 2009, Taylor Swift appeared as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” performing “Love Story” and “Forever & Always.”
- Today in 2010, John Rich and wife, Joan, welcomed their son, Cash Rich, in Nashville.
- Today in 2013, Luke Bryan helped rescue a horse in Tennessee’s Harpeth River. Bryan discovered the animal while boating on the river. More than 10 people brought it back to dry land.
- Today in 2014, Randy Houser picked up a platinum single from the RIAA with “How Country Feels” while Miranda Lambert’s “Four The Record” album went platinum.
- Today in 2014, Vince Gill and Zac Brown joined Gregg Allman on “Midnight Rider” during a four-hour Allman tribute at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Also paying homage were Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Jackson Browne, Eric Church, John Hiatt, Brantley Gilbert, Keb’ Mo’ and Warren Haynes.
- Today in 2014, the North Dakota State Historical Society voted to purchase the boyhood home of Lawrence Welk, who had a 1945 country hit by collaborating with Red Foley. The Strasburg building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Something In The Water” begins a four-week reign at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2015, Lee Ann Womack and Steve Earle sang “Pancho And Lefty” for “The Life & Songs Of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration” at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The lineup included Vince Gill, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride.
- Today in 2017, “God, Your Mama, And Me,” by Florida Georgia Line featuring Backstreet Boys hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, John Berry had surgery to remove malignant tonsils in Nashville. When doctors discovered the cancer has spread, a portion of his soft palate was removed as well.
- Today in 2018, Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began” album went gold album – the same day their award-winning single, “Tequila,” hit the airwaves. Also on this day? Miranda Lambert’s single, “Tin Man,” went gold.
- Today in 2019, the 2010 Zac Brown Band album “You Get What You Give” receives double- and triple-platinum honors from the RIAA.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: BUBBLES
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bubbles”, a gorgeous 4 month old female kitty who loves to play, doesn’t mind being picked up and carried around, and gets along well with other cats and even dogs. Bubbles is a curious kitty who loves to cuddle, and is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.
And because Bubbles is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Bubbles or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Bubbles with Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Country To Be Well Represented At Bonnaroo With Luke Combs, Red Clay Strays And More
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Country music is becoming more inclusive, and apparently popular music is welcoming the country genre more these days as well. Bonnaroo announced its lineup yesterday, and country music will be well-represented at the iconic festival. Bonnaroo 2025 is slated to run from June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee, and Luke Combs, The Red Clay Strays, Marcus King, Treaty Oak Revival, Jessie Murph, Flatland Cavalry and Alexandra Kay will all be taking the stage, along with less country acts like Tyler the Creator, Megadeth, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Hozier, Vampire Weekend, Queens Of The Stone Age and many more. More ticket info can be found at the Bonnaroo website.
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