- Today in 1960, Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1961, Johnny Horton’s “North to Alaska” reached #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 1982, a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee was renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway.
- Today in 1990, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified quadruple-platinum.
- Today in 2000, Shania Twain won People’s Choice award for Favorite Female Music Performer.
- Today in 2004, Emmylou Harris and Dave Matthews cover the Lefty Frizzell classic “The Long Black Veil” as the latest addition of the Radney Foster-hosted “CMT Crossroads” debuts.
- Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway” earned two People’s Choice awards, Carrie Underwood also won two awards. Kenny Chesney and Bon Jovi’s won an award for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
- Today in 2009, Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA” was released.
- Today in 2012, Blake Shelton achieved gold and platinum singles for “God Gave Me You.”
- Today in 2015, Toby Keith performed “Beer For My Horses” to launch “CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party,” a 90-minute special celebrating the college football championship game. The lineup also featured Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Brett Eldredge and Big & Rich.
- Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed the national anthem before the BCS National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where the Clemson Tigers beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 35-31.
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Reba McEntire Is Branching Out; Will Produce And Star In “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion”
Reba McEntire‘s career continues to pick up momentum at the point where most country singers start to slow down. The country legend/TV host/actress is taking on another huge project for the big screen. The 2013 “New York Times” bestseller “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion,” written by Fannie Flagg, is in development with Reba set to not only star but produce the film as well. Flagg is the writer behind the novel “Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe,” on which the hit movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” was based. As the film is in the development stage, no premiere date has been announced.
This Day in Country Music History
- Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers has seven GRAMMY nominations, including “The Gambler” for Record of the Year. Roger’s producer, Larry Butler, was nominated for Producer of the Year.
- Today in 1983, Reba McEntire’s “Can’t Even Get The Blues” achieved her first #1 single on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1992, Vince Gill’s “Pocket Full Of Gold” went platinum.
- Today in 1993, Elvis Presley received tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp.
- Today in 2001, Faith Hill received three trophies in the American Music Awards. Tim McGraw earned Favorite Country Male, The Dixie Chicks were named Favorite Country Band, and Billy Gilman won Favorite Country Artist.
- Today in 2014, Taylor Swift won Favorite Country Artist during the 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards, Tim McGraw was named Favorite Country Music Icon.
- Today in 2015, Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood sang “Go Rest High On That Mountain” during Little Jimmy Dickens’ memorial at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Also taking part: Steve Wariner, Chris Young, Connie Smith, Old Crow Medicine Show, songwriter Bobby Tomberlin and Brad Paisley, who performed “When I Get Where I’m Going.”
- Today in 2015, Garth Brooks became the first guest to appear on all four hours of NBC’s “Today” from New York. He’s joined by co-host Hoda Kotb on “Friends In Low Places.”
- Today in 2016, Carrie Underwood’s “Greatest Hits: Decade #1” went platinum. On the same day, Montgomery Gentry’s single, “Where I Come From,” went gold…and Thomas Rhett’s single, “Die A Happy Man” went platinum.
- Today in 2016, singer/songwriter Red Simpson dies in Bakersfield. He earned a Top 5 hit as an artist in 1972 with “I’m A Truck.” He also wrote a handful of Buck Owens hits, including “Gonna Have Love” and “Sam’s Place.”
- Today in 2017, Carrie Underwood and Sting presented the musical Golden Globe Awards to “La La Land” as NBC broadcast the ceremony from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Also in the room were Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, John Travolta and Reese Witherspoon.
- Today in 2018, the LANCO single, “Born To Love You,” hit the airwaves.
Post Malone Changes Server’s Life With $20-Thousand Tip
We’re only hearing about it now, but Post Malone stopped by The Railyard in Houston on Christmas Eve and made it a Christmas to remember for his bartender. Renee Brown served Posty that night, and, as she tells the story, “Going into work Christmas Eve, I was so sad I had to leave my baby girl to go to work. Oblivious that God would send me a Christmas miracle. This is hands down the most humble, personable celebrity I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you so much, Austin (Post’s real first name).” Malone gave the young lady a $20-thousand tip, which she already has plans for. “This put me in a position to at least be able to get a way back and forth to work and pay up on rent and save a bit…so I don’t have to continue working two jobs and be able to spend more time with my daughter,” she said.
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio.
- Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson each received four GRAMMY nominations.
- Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards. Rascal Flatts won one.
- Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York.
- Today in 2013, Zac Brown Band sang the national anthem for the college football’s BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
- Today in 2015, Lady A, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes won country trophies on CBS’ telecast of the People’s Choice Awards. Taylor Swift claimed three pop honors.
- Today in 2016, Rachel Reinert announced via Twitter that she’s leaving Gloriana.
- Today in 2018, Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson presented the Best Original Song trophy during the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nicole Kidman won the night’s first trophy, for “Big Little Lies.”
- Today in 2019, Travis Denning’s single “After A Few” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was also released.
- Today in 2021, “Us Weekly” reported the Catholic church had granted an annulment to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. It was an impediment to Stefani marrying Blake Shelton.
- Today in 2021, Lee Brice announced he’s a brand ambassador for Yuengling beer.
- Today in 2021, TBS launched the “Go-Big Show,” an extreme talent contest featuring judges Jennifer Nettles, Snoop Dogg, Cody Rhodes and Rosario Dawson.
Zach Bryan Tips Waitress $3K
Zach Bryan proved over the holidays that, no matter what the headlines may suggest, he’s got a good side. The mother of a waitress who served Zach at an unnamed restaurant made a video apologizing to the singer for underestimating his generosity, and thanking him for helping her daughter at a difficult time. The waitress texted her mom, asking her to guess at the amount of the tip. In the video, mom says, “…I said, ‘$5?’…we both know that I was off by…$2,995…I was just making a joke. And I’m really sorry.”
@cruisefortwo And now I’m gonna join the official @Zach Bryan fan club. Thanks Zach. 🫶🏻 #zachbryan #serverstories #restaurantlife ♬ Pink Skies – Zach Bryan
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Sun Recording Studio, originally known as the Memphis Recording Service, at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. It became a site for sessions by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others.
- Today in 1975, John Denver scored a gold single with “Back Home Again.”
- Today in 1986, Willie Nelson and Alabama collected four nominations each at the American Music Awards. Lee Greenwood and Hank Williams Jr. were tapped three times each.
- Today in 1991, Billy Ray Cyrus signed his first recording contract with Mercury Records in Ashland, Kentucky. In conjunction with the event, the mayors of Ashland and Flatwoods, Kentucky, each proclaim Billy Ray Cyrus Day.
- Today in 1999, Lee Ann Womack and her record producer husband Frank Liddell welcomed daughter, Anna Lise Liddell, in Nashville.
- Today in 2000, LeAnn Rimes’ self-titled album was certified platinum, becoming the first release to receive a sales award in the new millennium.
- Today in 2001, Toby Keith performed the national anthem before the game and Lee Ann Womack sang “I Hope You Dance” during halftime at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Florida State Seminoles, 13-2.
- Today in 2012, Dustin Lynch’s debut single, “Cowboys And Angels,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2014, Eric Church’s single, “Give Me Back My Hometown,” was released.
- Today in 2017, Willie Nelson posted a photo on Facebook of an ugly Christmas sweater he received from rapper Snoop Dogg, which was emblazoned with a unique yuletide message: “Smoke Weed Everyday.”
- Today in 2018, LANco’s single, “Greatest Love Story,” went platinum.
- Today in 2018, Mickey Gilley and his son are injured when their car rolls over three times after being hit by another driver who ran a stop sign on Highway 59 near Corrigan, Texas. Gilley fractures an ankle and his right shoulder and postponed a January 6th
- Today in 2018, Nielsen Music announced Chris Stapleton had the best-selling country album of 2017 with “From A Room: Volume 1,” selling 658-thousand copies during the year. Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” was the most-downloaded country single, at 1.8-million units, and the most-streamed, as well.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: MIKE
This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Mike”, a pretty good sized (60 lbs) year and a half old Terrier (we think) mix who loves to play, loves other dogs and gets along with cats. He’s an energetic fellow who’s still working on his potty training, but he will certainly make some lucky family a great furry friend!
Mike is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.
And because Mike is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $100 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Mike 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 with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Kristin Cavallari Spills On Her Time With Morgan Wallen
Ever wonder what it’s like to date a country star? Wonder no more; reality star Kristin Cavallari, who admitted she dated Morgan Wallen once upon a time, opened up about the experience on Bunnie XO‘s “Dumb Blonde” podcast. And while Wallen has a bit of a reputation of being a bad boy, Cavallari reveals a different side of the singer. “Morgan’s a good guy,” Cavallari, said on the podcast. “He has a big heart, he really does.” Bunnie did say that Morgan seems like “a player,” since she’s interviewed quite a few women who’ve dated him, and Cavallari didn’t deny that. “1000 percent,” Cavallari replied. “He’s been with every woman on the planet, as he should. Morgan was very sweet.” She says the two dated briefly, adding, “I love Morgan. I haven’t talked to him in probably a year, but I have nothing but good things to say about him.”
This day in Country Music History
- Today in 1975, “Austin City Limits” premiered on PBS with Willie Nelson as the first featured guest. The set list included “Good Hearted Woman,” “Whiskey River,” “Okie From Muskogee” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”
- Today in 1997, Faith Hill went double-platinum for the second time, with the album “It Matters To Me.”
- Today in 2006, LeAnn Rimes performed “Something’s Gotta Give” at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California.
- Today in 2010, Eli Young Band performed the national anthem before the Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ole Miss Rebels slam the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the NCAA game, 21-7.
- Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s “Get Your Shine On” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2015, Little Jimmy Dickens died at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville of cardiac arrest, eight days after suffering a stroke. Born James Cecil Dickens, he was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was also a 1983 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2017, Carrie Underwood surprised the 50,000 participants at Passion 2017 (a conference for evangelical college students at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta) with a performance of “Something In The Water.”
- Today in 2017, news broke that Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler were engaged. The couple married the following April.
- Today in 2018, Luke Bryan’s single, “Most People Are Good,” hit the airwaves.
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