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Riley Green Announces 2027 “That’s Just Me” Tour

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Riley Green is hitting the road. Yesterday he announced his 29 date “That’s Just Me Tour 2027.” The run of shows kicks off April 1 in Spokane, with dates in both Canada and the US including Calgary, Knoxville and more before a final show July 31st in Milwaukee. Muscadine Bloodline, Randy Houser, Jake Worthington and Hannah McFarland will be opening, depending on the date. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10AM local. See the first ten dates of the tour below; hit up Riley’s website for a complete list of dates and to buy tickets. 

* indicates Muscadine Bloodline opening

^ indicates Randy Houser opening

+ indicates Jake Worthington opening

• indicates Hannah McFarland opening

  • April 1st, 2027 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena*+•
  • April 2nd, 2027 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*+•
  • April 3rd, 2027 – Eugene, OR – Matthew Knight Arena*+•
  • April 8th, 2027 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*+•
  • April 9th, 2027 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome*+•
  • April 10th, 2027 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre*+•
  • April 29th, 2027 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek^+•
  • April 30th, 2027 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center^+•
  • May 1st, 2027 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena^+•
  • May 6th, 2027 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena^+•

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1976, Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested. He was celebrating his birthday by popping off a few rounds on his .357 Magnum. Two of those rounds hit bass player Butch Owens square in the chest. Amazingly, Owens survived and “The Killer” was later charged with setting-off a firearm within city limits.
  • Today in 1980, Ronnie Milsap released his “Greatest Hits” collection.
  • Today in 1984, Keith Whitley made his debut on the country charts with “Turn Me On To Love.”
  • Today in 1987, the Judds’ “Christmas Time With The Judds” project and the “Just Us” album by Alabama arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1993, Mark Chesnutt won the CMA Horizon Award.
  • Today in 1993, Vince Gill had a lot to celebrate. Not only was his album, “I Still Believe In You,” certified double platinum, but he also took home 5 trophies (including Entertainer of the Year) at the CMA Awards.
  • Today in 1993, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence topped the singles charts with “If the World Had a Front Porch.”
  • Today in 1998, Martina McBride released her first holiday album, “White Christmas,” and Lorrie Morgan released “Secret Love,” her album of pop standards.
  • Today in 1999, Garth Brooks’ NBC-TV special, “In The Life of Chris Gaines,” premiered.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s album, “Faith,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of five million.
  • Today in 2000, Keith Urban made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2004, Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Today in 2005, Kenny Chesney’s “Who You’d Be Today” video and Toby Keith’s “Big Blue Note” debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Miranda Lambert’s album, “Revolution,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2011, John Rich and his wife, Joan, welcomed their son, Colt Daniel Rich.
  • Today in 2014, Eric Paslay’s “She Don’t Love You” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Dierks Bentley celebrated 10 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Among the songs in his extended set were “What Was I Thinkin’,” “Settle For A Slowdown,” “Free And Easy (Down The Road I Go)” and “Home.”
  • Today in 2015, Reba McEntire and Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman made a surprise appearance at a Nashville club, singing “Jolene” with The Shadowboxers at the Basement East.
  • Today in 2017, it was a big day for Kenny Chesney. His singles “Save It For A Rainy Day” and the Grace Potter collaboration, “Wild Child,” went gold He also earns a platinum single for the P!nk duet, “Setting The World On Fire”
  • Today in 2017, Shania Twain’s “Now” album was released.
  • Today in 2017, Miranda Lambert’s single “Vice” is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. On the same day, “Think Of You,” the Chris Young duet with Cassadee Pope, was certified platinum and Brad Paisley snags a single, “Perfect Storm,” also went gold.
  • Today in 2018, Willie Nelson headlined a fundraising concert for Texas Democratic congressional candidate Beto O’Rourke, playing for 50,000 people at Auditorium Shores in Austin. Also on the bill were Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real and Joe Ely.
  • Today in 2018, Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty” hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
  • Today in 2019, Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s third Dance Party To End Alz raises $350,000 for charity at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Performances for the ’80s-themed event include Jamie O’Neal’s “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Hunter Hayes’ “Footloose,” Shenandoah’s “Two Dozen Roses” and Brad Paisley’s “Dixieland Delight.”
  • Today in 2020, Mac Davis diedin Nashville several days after undergoing heart bypass surgery. A recording artist, actor and TV host, he earned country hits with “It’s Hard To Be Humble” and “Texas In My Rear View Mirror” and penned hits for Elvis Presley, Bobby Goldsboro and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition.
  • Today in 2020, Luke Combs was named the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Artist/Songwriter of the Year for the second straight year.

Reba McEntire Says She Missed A Final Phone Call From Dolly Parton

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Reba McEntire has one big regret when it comes to her relationship with Dolly Parton. Talking to “Entertainment Tonight,” the singer explained, “She did call me the last of July, and I was in a meeting and I missed her call. I tried to get back in touch with her and I couldn’t; never made connection. And then when…my buddy called me and said, ‘Dolly’s gone,’ I thought, ‘I’ll never know why she called me’.” However, she knows it won’t be a mystery forever, adding, “I’ll find out one day.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1928, the first recording session in Nashville took place at the YMCA. One of the first acts to be recorded was Warmack’s Gully Jumpers.
  • Today in 1956, RCA Records credited Elvis Presley with selling more than 10-million records in his first year with the label.
  • Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley went to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
  • Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings’ “I’m A Ramblin’ Man” resided at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1983, the “Man Of Steel” album by Hank Williams Jr. was released.
  • Today in 1984, George Strait’s album “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1991, Garth Brooks’ album, Ropin’ the Wind, became the first country music album to debut at # 1 on Billboard’s pop album chart. The project also took the top spot on the country albums chart. In fact, Brooks’ two previous albums, “No Fences” and “Garth Brooks,” held the # 2 and #5 positions on the country chart at the same time.
  • Today in 1993, the “Easy Come, Easy Go” album by George Strait, as well as Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits, Volume II” album were released.
  • Today in 1993, the album, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1995, the “Something Up My Sleeve” album by Suzy Bogguss was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales of 8-million.
  • Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence topped the country charts with the single, “If The World Had A Front Porch.”
  • Today in 1996, the Judds staged a mini reunion at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mt. View, California. They sang the heartfelt ballad, “Grandpa.”
  • Today in 1998, Alabama’s “For The Record – 41 Number One Hits” album by Alabama was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1999, Clint Black’s “D’lectrified” album, Garth Brooks’ “In…the Life Of Chris Gaines” project were released.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Rogers’ album, “She Rides Wild Horses,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Billy Gilman’s new video, “Oklahoma,” debuted on CMT’s “Delivery Room.”
  • Today in 2001, Jamie O’Neal’s debut album, “Shiver,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, Diamond Rio tidied up at #1 in Billboard with their single, “Beautiful Mess.”
  • Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts’ “Feels Like Today” album was released.
  • Today in 2009, Trace Adkins’ “All I Ask For Anymore” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2010, A mass of artists performed “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” as the Grand Ole Opry House reopened following May floods. They include Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Little Jimmy Dickens.
  • Today in 2014, Dierks Bentley raised $335,000 for charity with his annual Miles & Music For Kids motorcycle ride and concert in Nashville. The lineup also features Chris Young, Kip Moore, Randy Houser and Jon Pardi.
  • Today in 2016, Kellie Pickler and her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, were honored by the Defense Department with the Spirit of Hope award in Washington, D.C.
  • Today in 2018, “Rainy Night In Georgia” songwriter Tony Joe White made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2019, little 10-year-old Makenna Wallace brought a sign to Eric Church’s concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco, asking for a donation for a new school playground. She got it – he pledged $10-thousand from the stage.
  • Today in 2019, songwriter/producer busbee died from a form of brain cancer. He oversaw sessions by Maren Morris, Keith Urban and Lauren Alaina, and authored such titles as Hunter Hayes’ “Storm Warning,” Lady A’s “You Look Good” and Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Thing.”
  • Today in 2019, Neal McCoy welcomed Diamond Rio for his annual East Texas Angel Network benefit concert at the Belcher Center in Longview.
  • Today in 2019, Hunter Hayes performed for soldiers at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, North Carolina.
  • Today in 2020, the Luke Combs single, “Better Together,” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Michael Ray’s “Whiskey And Rain” was released.
  • Today in 2021, Connie Smith invited Mandy Barnett to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2021, Alan Jackson revealed on NBC’s “Today” that he had been diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder) 10 years prior. The illness adversely affects his ability to tour and perform.

Stella Lefty Has At Least One Legendary Country Star In Her Corner

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Stella Lefty has been catching a lot of flack lately, with the Internet (and others) noticing that her songs seem to draw from other people’s music. She’s sill holding her head high, however. Her “Boston” hit #1 on the country charts (and is a sizeable pop hit as well), she’s announced her first headlining tour, and now she’s got a bona fide country legend in her corner. Stella recently teased a song seemingly called “Raised by the Radio” that included a shoutout to Randy Travis and some other country legends, and Travis took note. Under her video, Travis posted a comment that seemed to be both a ‘thank you’ and a bit of encouragement for the new artist to stand tall in the face of the haters. “Thank you for the nod, Stella! I’ve always thought you could stand toe to toe with the very best in Nashville! Keep believing…face to the sunshine and shadows fall behind you!” It never hurts to have a legend rooting for you.

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Dolly Parton To Get VMA Tribute Featuring Kacey Musgraves

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While country music fans may consider bypassing the VMAs, there’s at least one reason they may want to tune in this year. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and one of the evening’s highlights is expected to be a tribute to Dolly Parton, featuring Kacey Musgraves. Other than announcing it would happen, no other details have been released about the performance. The VMAs air this Sunday on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ starting at 7:30pm ET.

 

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Neal McCoy Invited To Be A Member Of The Grand Ole Opry

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Some might say this was a long time coming. Neal McCoy, who first hit in the early 90s and scored nine Top Ten country hits (and two #1s), has finally been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. On Tuesday evening, Neal was at the Opry to perform as part of the “Opry 100 Honors Charley Pride” celebration, when Pam Tillis surprised him with the invitation to officially join the Opry. “So on behalf of Rozene (Pride, Charley Pride’s widow), Charley Pride, all of us here at the Grand Ole Opry, Neal, what do you say?” Tillis asked him. McCoy, who was totally taken by surprise by the invitation, responded “Oh my gosh. What a great night. What a great night to be invited.” We’re assuming that means he accepted. McCoy will officially join the Opry family later this year on a date to be announced.

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1962, Loretta Lynn joined the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with “Flowers On The Wall”. In 2000, Eric Heatherly brought the classic back to life when he released his version of the song.
  • Today in 1992, Collin Raye’s single, “In This Life,” hit the top of the charts.
  • Today in 1993, the “Something Up My Sleeve” album by Suzy Bogguss was released.
  • Today in 1998, it was revealed that Johnny Cash had suffered a recurrence of pneumonia less than a year after nearly dying from the ailment. He would receive similar treatments repeatedly thereafter, and rebounded every time, before eventually dying of diabetes-related causes.
  • Today in 1998, Tim McGraw was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart with his single, “Where the Green Grass Grows.”
  • Today in 2000, Brooks & Dunn announced preliminary plans for their inaugural “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” tour. The shows, which also included Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry and Keith Urban, went on to become one of the hottest tickets of the year.
  • Today in 2000, Aaron Tippin’s “People Like Us” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 2001, the album, “Never Love You Enough,” by Chely Wright arrived in stores. Other projects released on this day include Chad Brock’s “III,” SHeDAISY’s remix album, “The Whole SHeBANG: All Mixed Up,” and Willie Nelson’s “The Great Divide.”
  • Today in 2002, Diamond Rio’s Brian Prout and his songwriter wife, Stephanie Bentley, welcomed their first child, daughter Lily Arlina Kay Prout.
  • Today in 2002, Dwight Yoakam’s Bakersfield Biscuits went on sale nationwide.
  • Today in 2004, Lonestar drummer Keech Rainwater married CMT Canada employee Elissa Landsdell in Toronto.
  • Today in 2005, Jake Owens signed with RCA Records.
  • Today in 2012, Taylor Swift’s single, “Begin Again,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Lonestar, Mark Chesnutt, Jamie O’Neal and John Schneider performed at a flood-relief concert at Repentance Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The bill also features Tracy Byrd, John Conlee, Chad Brock and Mickey Gilley.
  • Today in 2016, Grand Ole Opry member Jean Shepard died in Nashville. A 2011 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame, she used a honky-tonk sound to become a pioneer among female country acts, best known for the singles “Slippin’ Away,” “Second Fiddle (To An Old Guitar)” and a Ferlin Husky duet, “A Dear John Letter.”
  • Today in 2017, Dolly Parton collected gold singles from the RIAA for “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene,” plus a platinum award for “9 To 5.”
  • Today in 2017, Blake Shelton returned as a coach for the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice,” joined by Adam Levine, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus. The contestants include Nashvillian Mitchell Lee, who covers the Hootie + The Blowfish song “Hold My Hand.”

MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: SMOKEY

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Smokey”, an 11 month old Boxer mix with lots of energy and full of fun! Smokey loves to play and is quick to make new friends. Smokey also loves to play with other dogs and is curious about cats, but we’re not yet sure how well he would do around them.

Smokey is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered, microchipped and ready to go!

And since Smokey is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week and his adoption fee is only $50 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Smokey 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 Smokey with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Nationwide Launch Date For Dolly Parton’s “Cup Of Ambition Coffee” Set

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Dolly Parton‘s “Cup of Ambition Coffee,” announced and launched earlier this year at her “Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop” in Cornersville, Tennessee, is getting a nationwide rollout. The official Instagram account for the coffee brand has revealed that it will be available across the country next Tuesday, September 29. No specific stores have been announced, so look for it wherever you buy your coffee.

 

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