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End Of An Era: Morgan Wallen’s “Chair” Sign Being Pulled From Eric Church’s Bar

For Morgan Wallen it’s the end of an era, and one that he probably doesn’t mind seeing draw to a close. According to reports, Eric Church’s Chief’s on Broadway bar in Nashville is removing Wallen’s infamous chair-throwing plaque, as they make room for Kygo’s Palm Tree Club. The arrival of the popular DJ’s new space, which will open its doors on September 4th, has led to Chief’s briefly closing its rooftop for renovations. This reportedly means that the plaque is being removed for updated decor. Morgan was arrested in April 2024 after being accused of tossing a chair off the rooftop bar. The Chief’s team leaned into the incident, quickly putting up a plaque at that reads, “Don’t even think about it. You are not Morgan Wallen.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1981, the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1979, Mel Tillis was #1 on the country singles charts with “Coca Cola Cowboy.”
  • Today in 1979, Carlene Carter of the Nashville Carter family and Johnny Cash’s stepdaughter married rocker Nick Lowe. They have since divorced.
  • Today in 1992, Travis Tritt’s “T-r-o-u-b-l-e” album was released.
  • Today in 1992, “This Is Garth Brooks” video was certified gold, platinum and quadruple platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, “The Real Patsy Cline” video was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Jeff Carson hit the top of the singles charts with “Not On Your Love.”
  • Today in 1997, Joe Diffie joined Tower Records and America Online for the first “virtual in-store.” Joe chatted and held a “virtual autograph session” during which fans received a virtual autograph via Joe’s electronic writing pad.
  • Today in 2001, the “Girls’ Night Out” tour, featuring Reba McEntireMartina McBrideSara EvansJamie O’Neal and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, wrapped up in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar” was released.
  • Today in 2004, Big & Rich’s debut album, “Horse Of A Different Color,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney performed at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Randy Owen, lead singer of the band Alabama, attended the show–the first time he’s ever seen a concert as a ticket-holder.
  • Today in 2012, Highway 101 drummer (and husband to Wynonna) Cactus Moser was injured when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car near Hill City, South Dakota. His left leg was amputated as a result of the collision – Wy immediately cancelled her tour to be with him.
  • Today in 2014, Blake Shelton’s single, “Neon Light,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton made their Grand Ole Opry debuts. Thornton’s comes as a member of The Boxmasters.
  • Today in 2015, Kellie Pickler played a free concert for troops at Fort Riley near Manhattan, Kansas, presented by the USO. Her set included “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” and “Red High Heels.”
  • Today in 2017, Hal Ketchum made his final Grand Ole Opry appearance before retiring from performing. His wife subsequently revealed he was battling dementia. He lost that valiant fight in November 2020.
  • Today in 2018, Maren Morris performed “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” as a memorial to the recently departed Aretha Franklin during a show in Las Vegas.
  • Today in 2020, On the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which gave American women the right to vote, Lindsay Ell sings the national anthems for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. The Jays win, 8-7, in 10 innings in an empty stadium in the midst of a pandemic.
  • Today in 2021, Sam Hunt plead guilty in Nashville to two counts of drunk driving in 2019. He was sentenced to 48 hours in a DUI educational center and had his license suspended for the next year.

Kenny Chesney Debuts New Website Game Tied To His Upcoming Album

Not like an album from Kenny Chesney needs the added promotion, but as it’s been over two years since his last collection of new music, Kenny’s pulled out all the stops. With “Silver Sands Marina” still over a month away from being released, Chesney’s team has put together a cool website game for fans to play while they wait.

“It’s not a perfect day at sea,” Kenney says, “but with the dolphins jumping, sea gulls flying, the sun moving through, it’s a pretty great simulation. And if you hit all the places, you can sail 243 miles across 30 stops, which is a lot; but for people who love these kinds of challenges, it’s going to keep some of my favorite places rolling out in front of you.” “Silver Sands Marina” comes out September 25. Play “Burn My Boat” here.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1976, the “Spirit” album by John Denver was certified gold.
  • Today in 1977, the day after Elvis Presley’s death, President Jimmy Carter issued the following statement, “Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique and irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense and he was a symbol to people the world over, of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of his country.”
  • Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” album was certified platinum. It has since been certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1993, a U.S. postal stamp honoring the late Patsy Cline was unveiled in Boston.
  • Today in 1994, Vince Gill’s “When Love Finds You” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1994, David Ball’s debut album, “Thinkin’ Problem,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack made her second, appearance on NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She had just made her debut on the show June 6th, 2000.
  • Today in 2001, Tim McGraw performed on NBC’s “Today” show as part of their “Summer Concert Series” and drew nearly 4,000 fans into Rockefeller Plaza. According to “Today” show sources, this is among the largest crowds they have ever seen as part of their live concert performances. He entertained the masses with three songs – “Angel Boy,” “Things Change” and “Grown Men Don’t Cry” – from his album, “Set This Circus Down.”
  • Today in 2003, LeAnn Rimes sang the national anthem before the NASCAR Winston Cup Series GFSMarketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
  • Today in 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Chicks were the top grossing country tour of the year just as they wrapped up the North American leg of their hugely successful “Top of the World Tour.” In three months, the Chicks played to over 1-million people and pulled in $61-million in ticket sales. The “Top of the World Tour” kicked off on May 1st in Greenville, South Carolina and continued for a total of 63 performances, with an average attendance of 15,753 grossing roughly $976,000 paid attendance for each show. On top of that, 57 of the dates were complete sellouts.
  • Today in 2006, Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky” video had its world premiere on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Brad Paisley’s “Welcome To The Future” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2012, Florida Georgia Line performed “Cruise” in their Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2012, the “Teachers Rock” special aired on CBS-TV. Among the performances, Garth Brooks’ live rendition of “The River,” as well as music by Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Freeman and the pop group fun.
  • Today in 2017, Willie Nelson’s concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles included a surprise guest: Kris Kristofferson and opening act Kacey Musgraves. They joined Willie for a gospel medley of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “I Saw The Light.”
  • Today in 2017, Keith Urban’s single, “The Fighter,” which features Carrie Underwood, was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The same day, Eric Church scored a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “Drink In My Hand,” as well as a platinum award for “Record Year.” He also nabbed gold singles for “Mr. Misunderstood” and his Rhiannon Giddens collabo, “Kill A Word.”

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1964, Roy Rogers had a nine-hour surgery to repair vertebrae in his back damaged by years of riding his horse, Trigger.
  • Today in 1982, “Ernest Tubb makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1995, Shania Twain was certified double-platinum for the first time in her career, with “The Woman In Me.”
  • Today in 1995, Garth Brooks’ “The Hits” became the first best-of album by a country-based artist certified for shipments of 7-million units.
  • Today in 2001, Alison Krauss + Union Station’s album, “New Favorite,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2003, a power outage zapped the electricity for 50-million residents in the Northeast – so Jo Dee Messina improvised with a 30-minute acoustic set at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. Her performance included the apropos “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.”
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick performed for 25,000 troops and president George W. Bush at Miramar Marine Air Corps Station near San Diego. Among the day’s selections: “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me.”
  • Today in 2007, Luke Bryan’s debut album, “I’ll Stay Me,” was released.
  • Today in 2007, Heartland’s Jason Albert and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their daughter, Kelson Noel Albert, at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama.
  • Today in 2012, Dierks Bentley’s single “Sideways” went gold.
  • Today in 2012, Ricky Skaggs was added to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Hendersonville, Tennessee, along with Aretha Franklin and four other acts.
  • Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett’s single, “Craving You,” featuring Maren Morris, was certified gold by the RIAA. The same day, Justin Moore’s “Bait A Hook” single reeled in a platinum award.
  • Today in 2017, a North Carolina judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit brought against Alan Jackson by songwriter Timothy Arnett, who maintained that Jackson’s hit “Remember When” ripped off his own “Remember Me.”

Luke Combs Extends “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” Into 2027

Since he just played his last scheduled “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” date, it seems that Luke has pulled out the old “But wait! There’s more!” card. When the countdown clock went “all zeros,” the word came down: the “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” was getting a whole other leg in 2027. As suspected, the in-the-round shows will feature special guests Treaty Oak RevivalAvery AnnaShenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin.

The 12 newly-announced dates include two in Canada. The new leg begins April 3rd in Arlington, Texas, with stops in Detroit, Boston and more before a final show in San Diego June 26th. Tickets go on sale next Friday, with pre-sales beginning Wednesday. See Luke’s website for complete tour and ticket information.

Luke Combs 2027 My Kinda Saturday Night Tour Dates:

  • April 3 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
  • April 10 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
  • April 17 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
  • April 24 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
  • May 1 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
  • May 8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
  • May 15 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
  • May 29 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
  • June 05 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
  • June 12 – Boise, ID – Albertsons Stadium
  • June 19 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
  • June 26 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park

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

This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Cheshire”, an adorable 3 month old male orange tabby kitten. Cheshire is a curious and playful kitty who loves making new friends and would make any cat-lover a ‘purr-fect’ new best friend!

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

And since Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Lainey Wilson To Host All-Star “All For The Hall” Concert

This year’s “All For The Hall” benefit concert has a date, a location, and a hostLainey Wilson takes the reins, with the event taking place on Thursday, September 17th, at The Novo in the L.A. Live complex. Lainey is also the first named performer for the evening, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. “I’m so excited to host All for the Hall this fall,” Wilson shares. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does incredible work preserving the music we love and sharing it with the next generation, and it means a lot to me to support that mission. It’s going to be a special night, and I’m honored to be part of it.” Launched in 2007, the All for the Hall campaign challenges artists to donate proceeds of one annual performance to the nonprofit museum. Tickets for this year’s benefit concert go on sale this Friday at 10am PT. Tickets can be purchased through the venue or Ticketmaster.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1988, Willie Nelson became the first artist ever to have an album spend 10 years on the Billboard country chart as “Stardust” logs its 520th
  • Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Brand New Man,” was released.
  • Today in 1996, the Statler Brothers’ Gospel Favorites album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Ty Herndon released his second album, “Living In A Moment,” and Randy Travis released “Full Circle.”
  • Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks held a private show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for members of the country music industry. The concert was mostly a listening party, as they ran through all of the music from their new album, “Home,” in sequential order, start to finish.
  • Today in 2009, Toby Keith’s “American Ride” video debuted on CMT.com
  • Today in 2011, as Sugarland prepared to perform, a wind gust collapsed the stage at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Seven people eventually died and another 45 were treated for injuries.
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan’s album, “Crash My Party,” was released.
  • Today in 2016, Gwen Stefani’s show at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas included a surprise guest: her boo, Blake Shelton, who joined her on their song, “Go Ahead And Break My Heart.”
  • Today in 2016, Rascal Flatts reached 10-million concert tickets sold during their career when their “Rhythm And Roots Tour” landed in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Today in 2016, Vince Gill celebrated 25 years as a Grand Ole Opry member. He was joined during his Opry performance by Patty Loveless, who joined him to sing “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” but they weren’t alone. Rodney Crowell turned up to duet on on “Oklahoma Borderline,” and a number of other acts – including The Time Jumpers, Ashley Monroe, Charlie Worsham and Bill Anderson – teamed up to cover his classic, “Liza Jane.”
  • Today in 2017, Lloyd Gentry Jr., the father of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, died in Nicholasville, Kentucky. A few weeks later, Troy himself was killed in a helicopter crash en route to a show in New Jersey.
  • Today in 2017, the Wreckers reunited in Nashville during a Michelle Branch concert at Marathon Music Works. It marked the first time Branch and former musical partner Jessica Harp had seen each other in seven years.

Taylor Swift Youngest Person Named To The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift is making history once again. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the musician is being inducted in to the hall this fall, becoming its youngest-ever honoree at 36-years-old. The recognition arrives 20 years after the release of her self-titled debut album.

Swift reacted to the nomination in a statement. “From the time I started writing songs as a child, I fixated on Nashville as the perfect place to be,” she shares. “I wanted to learn with and from the best and get to immerse myself in a community of storytellers, and thankfully Nashville turned out to be exactly what I’d dreamed of. A town that validated and prioritized hard work, determination and imagination. Where the writers show up to work every day even when the mysterious muses and the magic don’t. To be honored by this city I love so much is a beautiful thing, and I’m very grateful.”

The honor follows her June induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York, where she became its youngest female member. Lyle LovettShawn CampLee Thomas Miller, and Bruce Channel will also join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The induction ceremony will take place this fall, though an official date has not yet been confirmed.

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