- Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold.
- Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People”
- Today in 1982, the “My Home’s In Alabama” album by Alabama was certified platinum.
- Today in 1984, Vern Gosdin reached #1 with the single, “I Can Tell By The Way You Dance.”
- Today in 1987,T. Oslin’s “‘80’s Ladies” album was released.
- Today in 1987, Highway 101’s self-titled debut album was released.
- Today in 1993, Kenny Chesney signed his first recording contract, with Capricorn Records.
- Today in 1995, Garth Brooks received a star in front of Capitol Records on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He buried the masters to his album, “The Hits,” underneath the star.
- Today in 1998, Pam Tillis released her album, “Every Time,” featuring the hit single “I Said A Prayer.”
- Today in 1998, Faith Hill’s “Faith” album was certified both gold and platinum.
- Today in 1998, Jeff Foxworthy’s “Games Rednecks Play” album was certified triple Platinum.
- Today in 1998, Mindy McCready’s “If I Don’t Stay The Night” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Faith Hill’s “This Kiss” single was certified gold.
- Today in 2000, Pam Tillis was moonlighting as a gas station attendant in Nashville. Pam pumped gas as a “Celebrity Pumper” as part of a Nashville radio station promotion.
- Today in 2001, Chet Atkins succumbed to cancer after a valiant fight. An influential guitarist and producer who helped create “The Nashville Sound,” he entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973 and later, earned a Lifetime Achievement award from the GRAMMYS.
- Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes, No Shirt No Problems” album, took the top spot on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart back from the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack.
- Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney got engaged to Tiffany Fallon while aboard a cruise ship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
- Today in 2014, Maddie & Tae’s debut single, “Girl In a Country Song,” was released.
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This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E.”
- Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Today in 1980, George Jones topped the charts with the single, “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Here’s a fun fact for ya – after George recorded the song, he bet his producer $100 that the song was so maudlin, it would never get to number one. Not only did it top the charts, it was eventually voted to be the greatest country song of all time.
- Today in 1990, Charlie Daniels’ “Simple Man” album was certified gold.
- Today in 2004, Blake Shelton began shooting his “Some Beach” video in Tennessee.
- Today in 2008, The Statler Brothers and Tom. T hall are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a medallion ceremony at the museum’s Ford Theatre.
- Today in 2011 Miranda Lambert appeared as a guest on the finale of “The Voice” and sang “the House that Built Me with a contestant on Blake Shelton’s team. Winner Javier Colon sang “Landslide” with Stevie Nicks.
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood’s single “Blown Away” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2014, Dolly Parton performed for 100,000 people during the multi-format Glastonbury Music Festival in Pilton, England. Her set included a surprise appearance by guitarist Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi’s “Lay Your Hands On Me.
- Today in 2015, Garth Brooks’ $90 million placed him #6 on Forbes’ Celebrity 100. Also ranked: Taylor Swift, #8; The Eagles, #14; Toby Keith, #32; Jason Aldean, #47; Luke Bryan, #48; Kenny Chesney, #49; Tim McGraw, #58; Florida Georgia Line, #61; Jimmy Buffett, #62; The Zac Brown Band, #78; and Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, tied at #95.
- Today in 2016, Brad Paisley established a GoFundMe page to raise money for flood-stricken West Virginia and makes a $100,000 starting donation. Paisley makes the announcement on Facebook, where he plays “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” He raised more than $500-thousand in just four days.
- Today in 2017, Jake Owen Field was dedicated in Vero Beach, Florida. Ribbon-cutting for the youth ballpark featured Baseball Hall of Fame member Cal Ripken Jr. and NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick.
- Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton performed at historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, opening for Tom Petty.
- Today in 2017, Garth Brooks performed “The River” with Trisha Yearwood from NASA’s Mission Control in Houston for two astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Recap
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After nearly a year of waiting, the curtain has fallen on Alan Jackson‘s touring career. The legend closed out a star-studded event that was part tribute, part “thank you” and all country. Before Alan took the stage (and before a 40-minute delay for severe weather), a series of friends and guests performed for the 55-thousand gathered as Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, and thousands more watched the livestream at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont University, Lower Broadway and on various social media outlets where fans in attendance streamed the festivities on their phones. Let’s break down Saturday night’s “Alan Jackson – Last Call: One More For The Road – The Finale.”
Prior to Alan taking the stage, there were performances and appearances by Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Lee Ann Womack, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Riley Green and the Wrights, who all performed songs by Alan Jackson. Then, fans were asked to take shelter as a thunderstorm approached. After a 40 minute delay and a pre-recorded video tribute from Taylor Swift, the legend himself took the stage.
“Thank you guys so much. I’m Alan Jackson, it’s good to see you all,” he said as fans cheered. “These nice things people said, it’s just overwhelming. It just makes me wanna tear up a little bit,” he continued. “I’ll be honest with you, I so appreciate all y’all being here tonight, and all the artists that gave you their time to come here tonight and sing some songs,” Jackson added, joking that he wished he could sing his own songs as well as his guest performers. “We’re not going to dwell on all this sad ‘last show’ stuff, I’m not dead,” he said, sharing that earlier it felt a bit like a funeral and he was up in heaven watching all the stars sing his songs. After dedicating his career to writing simple country songs about “life, love and drinking,” Jackson said he just wanted his fans to enjoy the evening. “Two-step up and down the aisle, do whatever you want to do, sit back and relax, have a good time, have a drink,” he said. “We’ll try to play something you like.”
And he did. For a man who’s health issues have led to his retirement from touring, his 24-song set covered a lot of ground. George Strait came out to join him for a drink and two songs, “Designated Drinker” and “Murder on Music Row.” The set list for all performers is below:
Jon Pardi – “She’s Got The Rhythm (I Got The Blues)
Jake Owen – I Don’t Need The Booze
Lee Ann Womack – Between The Devil And Me
Little Big Town – It Must Be Love
Riley Green – Little Man
Cody Johnson – Job Description
Luke Bryan – Love’s Got A Hold On You
Miranda Lambert – Dallas
Carrie Underwood – Everything I Love
Eric Church – Someday
Thomas Rhett – Small Town Southern Man
Lainey Wilson – Tall Tall Trees
Luke Combs – Hard Hat and a Hammer
Bryan, Underwood, Church, Green, Womack, Wilson, more – Pop A Top
Alan Jackson
- “Gone Country”
- “I Don’t Even Know Your Name”
- “Livin’ on Love”
- “Summertime Blues”
- “Midnight In Montgomery”
- “The Blues Man”
- “Who’s Cheatin’ Who”
- “Here in the Real World”
- “Wanted”
- “I’d Love You All Over Again”
- “Still The One (snippet)”
- “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”
- “The Older I Get”
- “Designated Drinker” (with George Strait)
- “Murder on Music Row” (with George Strait)
- “Little Bitty”
- “Country Boy”
- “Good Time”
- “Drive (For Daddy Gene)”
- “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)”
- “Don’t Rock the Jukebox”
- “Remember When”
- “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”
- “Chattahoochee”
Encore:
- “Where I Come From”
- “Mercury Blues”
NBC was on hand to film the evening for an upcoming special, to be broadcast later this year. To see what the entire evening looked like for one fan watching the livestream on Bradway, go to his YouTube channel.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1970, Ray Stevens’ “Everything Is Beautiful” single was certified gold.
- Today in 1976, The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts.
- Today in 1977, Elvis Presley gave his final concert in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Today in 1979, Elvis’ father, Vernon, died of a heart attack in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 63.
- Today in 1981, “The Originals” album by Statler Brothers was certified gold.
- Today in 1984, George Strait records “The Cowboy Rides Away” in a late-night session at the Sound Stage in Nashville
- Today in 1989, Alan Jackson signed with Arista Records.
- Today in 1992, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Come On, Come On” album was released.
- Today in 1992, the chart-topping single, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill first debuted on the charts.
- Today in 1994, Garth Brooks was among the musicians honored for their charity work by VH-1 with an hour-long TV special.
- Today in 2000, it was revealed that Randy Travis and his wife, Elizabeth, were selling their Ashland City, Tennessee residence named Dogwood Farms. The 100-year-old, 8,800-sq-ft. log house, which featured a gym and southwestern-style adobe fireplace, was put on the market for $1.875 million.
- Today in 2002, Lonestar’s album, “I’m Already There,” the “Mountain Soul” project from Patty Loveless and Lila McCann’s album, “Complete,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2003, Reba McEntire received a very special honor in Nashville – Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB), presenters of the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS), honored Reba with the Country Radio Broadcasters Career Achievement Award as part of their annual Country Music DJ Hall of Fame Ceremonies. Following the presentation, Reba will become a member of a very special class of people – as she was only the sixth country artist to receive the award. The others were Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Sonny James, Loretta Lynn and Buck Owens.
- Today in 2009, Josh and Jennifer Turner welcomed their son, Colby Lynch Turner.
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood made her Australian concert debut with a show at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne.
- Today in 2013, Kenny Rogers made his African concert debut by playing for 70,000 people in Morocco. His performances include “Love Or Something Like It,” “Lady” and “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town.”
- Today in 2014, Zac Brown made a surprise appearance during a Billy Joel concert at Boston’s Fenway Park, joining in on “You May Be Right.”
- Today in 2015, Garth Brooks was on hand for the grand opening of an expanded Child Life Zone at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
- Today in 2016, Kenny Chesney called a Philadelphia police officer to apologize for the prior night. A well-meaning Chesney had given a shout-out to the cop, who was shot seven times, during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field…and said the officer was dead. The officer obviously lives.
- Today in 2017, Brett Young’s single, “Like I Loved You,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, A Thousand Horses was burning with pride as their single, “Smoke,” went platinum.
- Today in 2019, The Rascal Flatts single “What Hurts The Most” is certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
- Today in 2020, Kelly Clarkson won Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for her work on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” during the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
- Today in 2020, Tractor Supply Company announced the new On The Farm line of pet food in conjunction with Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation.
- Today in 2021, Alan Jackson played a benefit concert at the Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan, Georgia, for survivors of a March 26th tornado that destroyed 70 homes in the area. Support acts include Chris Young, Caylee Hammack and Adam Wright.
Dolly Parton Surprises Fans By Showing Up At Her Truck Stop’s Grand Opening
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Country legend Dolly Parton appeared at the opening day of her Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee on Wednesday. It marks her first public appearance since March and the kickoff of Dollywood’s 2026 season, and comes just a month after the singer sparked renewed concerns as she canceled her planned 2026 Vegas residency. She just didn’t show up; she looked great and full of energy.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: CLYDE
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Clyde”, a 6 year old male American Blue Heeler mix. Clyde’s a pretty good sized guy, weighing in around 40 lbs. Clyde loves car rides and walks, and gets along well with other dogs. Unfortunately Clyde is deaf, but he doesn’t let that slow him down. Clyde would make a great furry best friend and would love to meet you!
Clyde is fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped, and is ready for his ‘furr-ever’ home!
And since Clyde is the H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $50 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Clyde 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 Clyde with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Kenny Chesney Announces New Album, Drops Title Track
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Big news for No Shoes Nation. Yesterday Kenny Chesney dropped details on his long awaited new album, and if that wasn’t enough, dropped the title track to the album as well. “Silver Sands Marina” is Kenny’s 21st studio album, and will be available everywhere September 25th. About the project, Chesney says, “I love everything about music, but especially how it makes you feel. It can crack open a tough moment, lift you up, blow you up and make you laugh harder than anything. When I started thinking about all the things music can be, a few songs came in – and ‘Silver Springs Marina,’ as it now exists, took shape. Some great players, guests who really fit the songs, but especially some places I’ve never gone.” The first track, “Carry On,” was released several weeks back.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded “Make The World Go Away“ at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series “The Jimmy Dean Show.”
- Today in 1987, Reba McEntire filed for divorce from Charlie Battles.
- Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s video, “It’s All About To Change,” was released.
- Today in 1996, Trace Adkins released his debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” and Wade Hayes released his second album, “On A Good Night.”
- Today in 1997, more than 70 artists and musicians paid tribute at a Ryman Auditorium concert on Chet Atkins Day. Among the night’s performers were Steve Wariner, Ray Stevens, Ronnie McDowell, Mark Knopfler, Marty Stuart, Bobby Bare and Hank Williams III.
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “Shania Twain Live” video was certified gold.
- Today in 1999, Tanya Tucker gave birth to her third child, daughter Layla, who arrived at 5:48pm local time in a Nashville hospital. She also has two other children, daughter Presley and son Beau.
- Today in 2000, 12-year-old Billy Gilman made his Grand Ole Opry debut during the televised portion of the show.
- Today in 2002, SHeDAISY’s album, “Knock On The Sky” and Ty Herndon’s “This Is Ty Herndon: Greatest Hits” project arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Trace Adkins made his tenth and final appearance on ABC-TV’s “Politically Incorrect.” The show was cancelled soon after.
- Today in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were married at Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Sydney, Australia. Special moments at the service included Keith singing his hit, “Making Memories Of Us,” to his bride.
- Today in 2014, the video for “Somethin’ Bad,” the Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood, premiered on CMT, MTV and VH1.
- Today in 2015, Reba McEntire sold her Beverly Park estate for $22.5-million. The purchase price in 2003 was a mere $9-million.
- Today in 2019, Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, present a check for nearly $219,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin in memory of their late son, River.
- Today in 2019, Thomas Rhett picks up a gold single from the RIAA for “Look What God Gave Her.”
- Today in 2020, the Dixie Chicks changed their name to ‘The Chicks’ to remove connotations of Confederate history. This came two weeks after Lady Antebellum changed their name to ‘Lady A.’
Jelly Roll Gifts Fan With Tickets For Life
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While Jelly Roll‘s personal life has taken center stage lately, it’s easy to forget that the man has an incredibly generous heart. Over the weekend, he played a show at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire, and happened to see a face in the front row he recognized. Between songs, he pointed the young lady out, saying “This lady right here, make sure she never buys a ticket to a show again. This is like the 6th show I’ve seen her at. You will never buy another ticket to my concert, ever,” he told her. “We will take care of that tonight. This is like the fifth time I’ve seen you on this tour. Thank you, this is so awesome.” The fan posted a TikTok of the moment, proving once again that, no matter what’s going on in his life, Jelly Roll’s gonna Jelly Roll.
@laurynrou I am OVER THE MOON thank you so so so much @Jelly Roll I know my best friend who passed on 12/24/21 is always with me. I spoke to her and said “if you’re with me tonight please get him to sign my book” I full on believe this is a sign from her. I cried. I thought I was going to puke and pass out. Best night of my life. #concert #jellyroll #fyp #repost #love ♬ original sound – Lauryn Roussel
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1964, Connie Smith signed with RCA Records.
- Today in 1974, “Back Home Again” album by John Denver was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Garth Brooks made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 1991, the “What Do I Do With Me” album by Tanya Tucker was released.
- Today in 1993, three of Alabama’s albums, “American Pride,” “Pass It On Down” and “Southern Star,” were certified platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1994, Collin Raye topped the country charts with the single, “Little Rock.“
- Today in 1996, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1998, Johnny Cash returned to a Nashville stage and performed for the first time since he was stricken with Shy-Drager Syndrome the preceding October. He joined a surprised Kris Kristofferson, who was singing at a tribute to Johnny and Waylon Jennings at the Ryman Auditorium.
- Today in 1999, the “Evolution” album by Martina McBride was certified double platinum.
- Today in 2000, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas following a Chicks concert. To celebrate, the couple hit the casinos and won $740!
- Today in 2007, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson teamed up on “Because Of You,” “Fancy” and “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” as a new edition of “CMT Crossroads” makes its cable debut
- Today in 2009, Jason Aldean picked up a gold album for “Wide Open”
- Today in 2011, Luke Bryan and The Doobie Brothers were paired as a new edition of “CMT Crossroads” debuted. Among the songs in the telecast: “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Black Water,” “Do I” and “China Grove.”
- Today in 2012, Glen Campbell played the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during his final tour, threading the set with “Wichita Lineman” and “Galveston.” The date included a tribute from opening acts Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams and Jackson Browne.
- Today in 2016, Thomas Rhett and Nick Jonas were paired as a new installment of “CMT Crossroads” premiered. Danielle Bradbery guested on the episode, which includes versions of Rhett’s hits “Crash And Burn,” “T-Shirt,” “‘Make Me Wanna” and “Die A Happy Man.” They also cover “Rich Girl,” backed by Hall & Oates’ member John Oates.
- Today in 2016, the Dustin Lynch single “Seein’ Red” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2017, Rascal Flatts crashes a wedding in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, playing “Bless The Broken Road” for the surprised couple’s first dance.
- Today in 2017, Luke Combs debuts at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with his first album, “This One’s For You.”
- Today in 2017, Kristian Bush performed a free show for military personnel at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- Today in 2019, Lexington Habitat For Humanity revealed it had received a surprise $10,000 donation from Chris and Morgane Stapleton.
- Today in 2020, Travis Denning’s “After A Few” scored a gold single from the RIAA.
- Today in 2020, Vince Gill performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and Lee Brice sings “I Drive Your Truck” during a memorial for police officer Destin Legieza at Clearview Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee. Legieza died in a two-car crash in the line of duty.
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