- Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s album, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1997, George Strait’s “Carryin’ Your Love With Me” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1997, the album, “Evolution,” by Martina McBride was released.
- Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes’ “How Do I Live” single was certified gold.
- Today in 1997, the single, “It’s Your Love,” by Tim McGraw was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1997, Trisha Yearwood’s project, “Songbook – A Collection of Hits,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 1998, Mark Wills and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their daughter, Mally. For those who don’t know, Mally’s name is a purposeful combination of her parents’ names.
- Today in 2000, Pam Tillis was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2000, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox and his wife, Tara, welcomed their daughter, Brittany Kay.
- Today in 2000, Jamie O’Neal and her hubby, Rodney Good, were married.
- Today in 2000, Darryl Worley made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2002, the album, “Part II,” by Brad Paisley was certified platinum.
- Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s album, “Unleashed,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 2002, Alan Jackson’s “Drive” album was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 2007, Billy Currington travelled to Hawaii to receive therapy related to anger issues he suffered from his stepfather during in childhood. The abuser was actually the subject of Currington’s first hit, “Walk A Little Straighter.”
- Today in 2011, Luke Bryan’s single, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” was certified platinum.
- Today in 2013, Joe Nichols’ “Sunny And 75” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2014, Margo Smith suffered a broken wrist and ankle as well as numerous bruises in an auto accident in The Villages, Florida. Her Mercedes is totaled. The other driver is subsequently charged with refusing to yield.
- Today in 2016, Sam Hunt was celebrating six singles awards from the RIAA: a triple-platinum single for “Take Your Time”; double-platinum for “Break Up In A Small Town,” “Leave The Night On” and “House Party”; platinum for “Make You Miss Me”; and gold for “Ex To See.”
- Today in 2016, Florida Georgia Line’s “Dig Your Roots” album was released.
- Today in 2017, Brett Eldredge’s self-titled album was perched atop spot on the Billboard country albums chart.
- Today in 2019, the Eric Church single, “Monsters,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2019, Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon welcomed their son, Scout Falcon Atkins, in Nashville.
- Today in 2019, the Luke Combs single, “Even Though I’m Leaving,” was released.
- Today in 2019, Jake Owen raised $500,000 for veterans group Folds of Honor with a concert at Wayzata Bay in Minnesota. An impressive feat considering the tickets were priced at $2,500 and $1,250
- Today in 2021, while performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Ashley McBryde brought out a surprise guest: Eric Church. He joined her for a cover of “Midnight Rider.”
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Ella Langley A Step Closer To Chart History
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Ella Langley is literally doing things few have done before, and is a step closer to doing things no one has ever done. In the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Choosin’ Texas” sits at #1. Again. What makes this week special is that it marks 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the all-genre chart, something only three other acts have ever done before. As it stands, Ella’s song is tied with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Old Town Road” at 19 weeks on top, trailing only the seasonal “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which has garnered 22 weeks at #1 over the course of six Christmas seasons. If “Choosin’ Texas” pulls off just one more week at the top of the chart, that makes the song the longest running (non-seasonal) #1 song…ever. The latest tier list in pop history:
- 22 weeks, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey, 2019-26
- 19, “Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley, 2026
- 19, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Shaboozey, 2024
- 19, “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, 2019
- 16, “Last Night,” Morgan Wallen, 2023
- 16, “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, 2017
- 16, “One Sweet Day,” Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men, 1995-96
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1979, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band reached number one on the country chart.
- Today in 1984, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Long, Hard Road” hit the top of the country music charts.
- Today in 1990, Joe Diffie made his chart debut with “Home,” which went all the way to #1.
- Today in 1991, Garth Brooks released his holiday album, “Beyond the Season.” Proceeds from the CD went to the Feed the Children charity, and raised well over $2-million for the organization.
- Today in 1992, Sammy Kershaw’s ‘Don’t Go Near The Water” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, the “Love Me Like You Used To” album by Tanya Tucker was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Reba McEntire’s “Reba Live” album went platinum.
- Today in 1998, Alabama’s “For The Record – 41 Number One Hits” collection was released.
- Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “I Never Knew Lonely,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, the “If You See Him” album by Reba McEntire was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood’s album, “Where Your Road Leads,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Garth Brooks’ “Sevens” album was certified for multi-platinum sales of 6-million.
- Today in 2000, after recently selling her farm in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, Wynonna did what most folks do when they move, she had a huge moving sale. Items sold included her Harley-Davidson motorcycle, antiques, furniture, clothes and 1948 vintage Ford pickup.
- Today in 2000, Linda Davis and her husband, Lang Scott, welcomed their second child, Rylee Jean Scott. She joined big sister Hillary (of Lady Antebellum fame).
- Today in 2002, Deana Carter appeared as a homeless patient on the Lifetime Television drama, “Strong Medicine.”
- Today in 2007, Chuck Wicks performed “Stealing Cinderella” in his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2010, Brad Paisley and Little Jimmy Dickens sang “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” after a restored circle of historic wood was returned to the Grand Ole Opry House stage in the aftermath of the May flood.
- Today in 2014, Easton Corbin’s “Baby Be My Love Song” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and John Prine helped celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service with a show at the Roosevelt Arch at the north end of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana. The night includes “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land.”
- Today in 2016, Justin Moore stops a show at Joe’s Bar in Chicago during “You Look Like I Need A Drink” to order a male fan removed for throwing something at a woman.
- Today in 2017, the Old Dominion album, “Happy Endings,” was released.
- Today in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened a new exhibit, “Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl,” in Nashville. The display includes the dress she wore on the “Fist City” album cover, her Presidential Medal of Freedom and the original manuscript for “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
- Today in 2018, Taylor Swift headlined at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, performing “Tim McGraw”…with surprise guests Tim McGraw & Faith Hill!
Jason Aldean Earns Two Diamond Certifications
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Jason Aldean picked up two more certifications, and they’re both huge. The singer notched his first two diamond (10x platinum) singles: “Dirt Road Anthem” and “You Make It Easy.” After a presentation backstage at his Washington DC concert Thursday night, Aldean said, “Having two songs reach diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records. These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows, and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you, guys, so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.” That brings the overall number of “diamond” country songs to 26. If Jason wants a third diamond single, he may have to wait awhile. His next biggest track, “My Kinda Party,” is only half way there, being certified 5x platinum.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1977, not long after being made an honorary police chief in Nashville, Waylon Jennings was arrested on cocaine charges.
- Today in 1977, Waylon Jennings was arrested during a recording session, along with his secretary, Lori Evans, on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. The event inspired his song “Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out Of Hand.”
- Today in 1983, Jerry Lee Lewis’ fifth wife, Shawn Stevens, was found dead of a methadone overdose nearly two months after their marriage. He married Kerrie Lyn McCarver the following year and despite their ups and downs – like canceling their divorce hearing once she announced she was pregnant – the couple remained together until 2005. He has since married his seventh wife – Judith Brown.
- Today in 1985, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s “Real Love” graced the top of the country charts.
- Today in 1993, Ricky Van Shelton’s “A Bridge I Didn’t Burn” album was released.
- Today in 1998, country comedian Jerry Clower died.
- Today in 1998, a Shania Twain concert in Syracuse, New York was halted when lightning hit the ground 40-yards behind the stage. Fortunately, the concert was almost over at the time of the strike.
- Today in 1999, the single, “Lost In You,” by Garth Brooks was released.
- Today in 2000, Joe Diffie was the recipient of the American Spirit Award for philanthropic involvement. Other celebrities who have received this award include: Neil Armstrong, Phyllis Diller, Richard Nixon, The Statler Brothers, Barbara Walters and John Wayne. In addition to the award, Joe received a $3000 check payable to the charity of his choice.
- Today in 2000, less than three weeks after its release, Jo Dee Messina’s album, “Burn,” was certified gold.
- Today in 2001, June Carter Cash underwent surgery to have a pacemaker installed.
- Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s album, “Live Like You Were Dying,” hit store shelves as the title track was released as a digital single.
- Today in 2012, Kacey Musgraves’ “Merry Go ‘Round” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2014, Love And Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles married Jenna Kennedy at Ruby Nashville.
- Today in 2015, Natalie Maines was a surprise guest during Taylor Swift’s concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a duet on “Goodbye Earl.” Others taking the stage include Ellen DeGeneres and Alanis Morissette, who joins Swift on “You Oughta Know.”
- Today in 2016, Little Big Town raised a glass as their single, “Girl Crush,” was certified triple-platinum.
- Today in 2016, “People” reported Jana Kramer had split with husband Michael Caussin, who had enrolled in a rehab program.
- Today in 2018, Miranda Lambert told “The Tennessean” that she was “happily single,” subtly announcing that her relationship with The Turnpike Troubadours’ lead singer, Evan Felker, had ended.
- Today in 2019, Kane Brown participated in a Habitat For Humanity home build in Nashville.
- Today in 2019, Coors Light introduced a new football-themed commercial that featured Roger Miller’s recording of “Get Up In The Morning.”
- Today in 2021, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion headlined as the Academy of Country Music held its charity event, Party for a Cause, in Nashville for the first time at the Ascend Amphitheater. Also appearing were Trisha Yearwood, Lee Brice, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton and Tenille Townes.
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: ROCHEFORT
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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Rochefort”, a super-sweet 4 month old male orange & white domestic shorthair kitty. Rochefort is a curious little guy who likes making biscuits in the air and loves to purr. Rochefort gets along with other dogs and cats and is a pretty chill guy.
Rochefort is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered, microchipped and ready to go!
And since Rochefort is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Rochefort 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 Rochefort with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Post Malone And Christy Lee Are Reportedly Back Together…And Engaged
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A Post Malone fan account on Instagram is reporting that not only are Post Malone and his former GF Christy Lee back together…they’re engaged! “TMZ” reports that the fan account “postystinker” posted videos and pics of the couple, with one showing Lee on Posty’s lap and rocking a huge ring. Post started seeing Christy in early 2025, not long after separating from his former fiancée toward the end of 2024. The couple broke up after dating for several months, but it seems like they’ve walked that all the way back. No official word from Post or Christy yet.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1986, the album, “My Home’s In Alabama,” by Alabama was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with “What Might Have Been.”
- Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus released “Trail of Tears” and the Beach Boys released “Stars and Stripes Volume 1,” which featured the group collaborating with stars like Lorrie Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Toby Keith and Collin Raye.
- Today in 1997, Alabama Governor Fob James joined the mayors of Montgomery and Georgina, Alabama in the Alabama State Capitol to dedicate a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 65 to the memory of country great Hank Williams. The section of roadway was renamed the “Hank Williams Memorial Lost Highway.”
- Today in 2000, “InStyle” magazine released their annual “What’s Sexy Now” issue, which featured hundreds of their readers voting on the “lust factor” of various people, places and things. In the category of Sexiest Female Musician, the winner by a landslide was Shania Twain, with 52% of the vote.
- Today in 2000, Kenny Chesney’s third album, “I Will Stand,” which includes hits like “That’s Why I’m Here” and “She’s Got It All,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 2000, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” broke the record for being the #1 album on the “Billboard” Country Albums chart. On the top for 44-weeks, the album officially held the spot longer than any other album in history. The previous record holder was Randy Travis’ “Always and Forever,” which spent 43-weeks in the top spot. Plus, she also became the only country artist ever to have eight top 20 country hits from the same album: “Come On Over.”
- Today in 2002, Diamond Rio’s “Completely” and Lee Ann Womack’s “Something Worth Leaving Behind” albums arrived in stores.
- Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum earned a gold certification (marking sales of 500k) for their single, “American Honey” and a quadruple-platinum cert (marking sales of 4-million) for their single, “Need You Now.”
- Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Smoke Break” hit the airwaves.
Lainey Wilson Breaks Iowa State Fair Attendance Record Set By Chris Stapleton
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Lainey Wilson is proving girls can do anything as good as the boys can, and sometimes better. Her recent performance at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand broke Chris Stapleton’s previous attendance record, set in 2021. For the last five years, Stapleton held the record, drawing 17,320 fans to his concert. Wilson’s show Sunday evening drew 17,360, edging out Stapleton by 40 fans, and setting a new high water mark for the event.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1972, Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” debuted on the charts. It was “the King’s” final top 10 hit, and his final gold single. In 1992, Travis Tritt recorded “Burnin’ Love” for the “Honeymoon In Vegas” film soundtrack.
- Today in 1978, Crystal Gayle topped the charts with the single, “Talking in Your Sleep.”
- Today in 1986, John Schneider’s single, “You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight,” topped the country charts.
- Today in 1994, the Tractors debuted on the country charts with “Baby Likes to Rock It.”
- Today in 1997, Lonestar’s Dean Sams and his wife, Kim, welcomed their first child, daughter Britney Deann.
- Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” debuted at the top of the country album chart.
- Today in 1999, Dwight Yoakam earns a double-platinum album, with “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.”
- Today in 2003, two members of Kenny Chesney’s video crew and a helicopter pilot escaped serious injury when the helicopter crashed while shooting footage for the video to “There Goes My Life.”
- Today in 2003, Dierks Bentley’s self-titled debut album was released.
- Today in 2014, Sam Hunt made his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance of “Leave The Night On” and “Take Your Time.”
- Today in 2015, the Salt Life beach apparel company announced a partnership with Jake Owen that includes the introduction of the singer’s own fashion line – the proceeds of which benefit his charity, which is focused on helping sick and needy children.
- Today in 2016, the Dolly Parton album, “Pure & Simple,” was released. The same day, Drake White’s second album, “Spark,” also hit shelves and streaming platforms.
- Today in 2018, three days after Aretha Franklin’s death, Eric Church pays respect by covering “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to launch his concert in Calgary, Alberta.
- Today in 2019, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley welcome their son, Luca Reed Hubbard, in Nashville.
- Today in 2019, Chris Lane and his then-fiancée, Lauren Bushnell, announced that they’d purchased a house and adopted a puppy. The lovebirds got married the following October. They’ve since welcomed a son – and they’re expecting their second child in late October 2022.
- Today in 2020, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge reopened in Nashville as a full-service restaurant, a move that made it easier to operate under city guidelines that limit barroom activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The iconic venue was, in another era, a regular hangout for Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Marty Robbins
- Today in 2021, Keith Urban’s “Wild Hearts” single hit the airwaves. On the same day, Kane Brown’s “One Mississippi” was released.
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