- Today in 1963, Patsy Cline recorded in a studio for the last time, cutting “He Called Me Baby.” Her last song in the studio was “I’ll Sail My Ship Alone.”
- Today in 1994, at the American Music Awards, Alan Jackson won two awards including Favorite Country Single for “Chattahoochee,” Whitney Houston won two for “I Will Always Love You,” and Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, and John Michael Montgomery also won awards.
- Today in 1995, “The Woman In Me” by Shania Twain, was released.
- Today in 2004, “Remember When” by Alan Jackson hit the number one spot on the Billboard.
- Today in 2005, At the Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Toby Keith was the celebrity monarch, Sawyer Brown was the grand marshal, and Josh Gracin also appeared.
- Today in 2008, the video for Tim McGraw’s song “Suspicious” debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2009, at a concert in Kentucky, Toby Keith waded into the audience to confront a concertgoer who threw a beer at the stage.
- Today in 2000, CMT released Taylor Swift’s video, “White Horse.”
- Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl, with Heidi Newfield, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and Joe Don Rooney in the crowd. The Saints beat the Colts 31-17.
- Today in 2015, Luke Bryan spent the first of two weeks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “I See You.”
- Today in 2015, Garth Brooks was joined by Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and Brett Keisel as he conducts a Teamates For Kids football camp.
- Today in 2015, the Louvin Brothers were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award along with George Harrison, Flaco Jimenez and The Bee Gees at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Trustees Awards are given to producer Richard Perry and “Here You Come Again” songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
- Today in 2017, Kane Brown scored a gold single from the RIAA for “Heaven” and a platinum nod for “Used To Love You Sober.” The same day, Tyler Farr’s single, “Whiskey In My Water” also went platinum.
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MORGAN WALLEN SURPRISES FANS WITH PIANO VERSION OF “LOVE SOMEBODY” ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Morgan Wallen still has some surprises up his sleeve. The singer posted a video to Instagram yesterday of him, at a piano, singing a stripped down version of “Love Somebody.” While it sounded great, he was a bit self-deprecating; at the beginning of the clip, he walks up to the piano, saying, “Alright, I’m recording this myself, trying to figure out what we’re gonna play on tour. Probably not gonna play this on tour…not this version, anyway,” he chuckled. “But I like how it sounds. I ain’t practiced it much, but, I think it sounds cool.” Then we get “Love Somebody,” just Morgan and the piano. People like Ernest, George Birge and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay dropped rave reviews in the comment section, along with thousands of fans. Maybe Morgan should play it like this on tour.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1963, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their first on-screen appearance on the CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in order to sing their new song, “Pearl Pearl Pearl.” They had already been performing the theme song.
- Today in 1971, the song “Joshua” got Dolly Parton her first #1 single.
- Today in 1976, Ronnie Milsap joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1980, George Jones recorded “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” He made a bet with his producer that it wouldn’t go to #1 on the charts.
- Today in 1989, Patty Loveless married producer Emory Gordy in a quiet ceremony.
- Today in 2001, Diamond Rio’s album “One More Day” was released.
- Today in 2011, at the Super Bowl, Keith Urban performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” as the Packers beat the Steelers 31-25.
- Today in 2012, Eric Church’s song, “Springsteen,” was released.
- Today in 2014, an episode of CMT Crossroads featuring Dierks Bentley and OneRepublic was shot. Songs included “Counting Stars,” “Up On The Ridge,” “I Hold On,” and “Pride (In The Name Of Love.)”
- Today in 2016, just days after cancelling all his February shows, Merle Haggard played a concert in Las Vegas, struggling through six songs before giving the stage to Toby Keith. The last performance of Haggard’s life included “Ramblin’ Fever” and “Sing Me Back Home.”
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: FADE
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Fade”, a beautiful and very friendly 5 year old male kitty who gets along with everyone, including other cats and even dogs! Fade loves pets and would love to curl up on the couch with you and cuddle!
Fade is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home. And because Fade is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet 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:
Reba McEntire Left Kelsea Ballerini A Letter And Gift On “The Voice”
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Reba McEntire has a lengthy career’s worth of wisdom to pass along that any younger country artist would love to soak up like a sponge. Kelsea Ballerini was the beneficiary of some of that recently when she took over for the departing country legend as a team leader on “The Voice.” During the season premiere on Monday, Kelsea found a sweet letter from McEntire on her chair. “Dear Kelsea, I heard you would be the new coach this season and I’m just so excited for you. It’s up to you to keep country alive on the show and I know you’ll do a terrific job. Now go out there and show those boys who’s the boss.” She added that she’d left Ballerini a “little good luck charm in case you need it.” When the newest coach turned around in her chair, she saw that Reba had left her the crown she was given when she was dubbed “Queen Reba” on the show. Kelsea placed it on her head, saying, “I feel so fancy!”
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1938, Roy Acuff debuted his Grande Ole Opry at the Dixie Tabernacle in Nashville.
- Today in 1972, Loretta Lynn’s “One’s On The Way” hits number one in Billboard.
- Today in 1994, John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear” stuck at number one on the Billboard country singles chart for four weeks.
- Today in 1998, Patty Loveless receives a platinum album for “The Trouble With The Truth.”
- Today in 2000, The Dixie Chicks’ “Cowboy Take Me Away” rose to number one on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley opens for George Strait at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. His former schoolmate, Cassie Black, attended this concert, which lead to their marriage later in the year.
- Today in 2011, on the Super Bowl Eve, Faith Hill collaborated with The Pretenders for a live “CMT” edition from Grand Prairie, Texas. The songs included “Back On The Chain Gang,” “I’ll Stand By You,” “This Kiss” and “Breathe.”
- Today in 2012, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton sang “America, The Beautiful” and Kelly Clarkson performed the national anthem before the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The New York Giants won against the New England Patriots, 21-17.
- Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Automatic,” which features background vocals by Carolyn Dawn Johnson, was released.
- Today in 2017, Luke Bryan performed the national anthem before Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the New England Patriots downed the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in overtime. The Zac Brown Band performed “My Old Man” during pre-game events. Kenny Chesney watched the game in a luxury box with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Jelly Roll Is Doing A 5K Again And He Wants You To Join Him
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Last year, Jelly Roll ran…OK, walked…his first-ever 5K run. For a man that was over 500 pounds at his heaviest, that is a huge accomplishment. Get ready for Round 2! Jelly jumped on Instagram yesterday to not only announce he was doing it again this spring, but he’s inviting everyone to do it with him. In a video with friend and comedian Bert Kreischer, Jelly gave the back story about how his journey (and his goal to complete his first 5K) got started. Now, 130 pounds lighter, he’s doing it again. On Instagram, the two put it out there. “In Tampa, May 4th, Raymond James Stadium, we’re gonna end up, after the 5K, on the field, T-shirts, free beer, samplings of Por Osos (Kreischer’s Vodka brand)…and you will get a medal. May 4th, ‘Two Bears 5K.'”
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Moody Blue.”
- Today in 1995, “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)” by Pam Tillis hit the #1 spot on the “Billboard” chart.
- Today in 1999, Freddy Fender got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Today in 2002, the album “Nickel Creed” was certified gold.
- Today in 2002, Chris Cagle flew with the Blue Angles at a Naval Air Base in California.
- Today in 2008, George Strait’s “I Saw God Today” was released to radio.
- Today in 2010, “Online” by Brad Paisley was certified gold.
- Today in 2012, Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood made an episode of “CMT Crossroads” with a Super Bowl theme. Their songs included “Just A Dream,” “Undo It,” and “Before He Cheats.”
- Today in 2016, the scientific journal “ZooKeys” indicated a new strain of tarantulas named after Johnny Cash, aphonopelma johnnycashi, had been discovered near Folsom Prison.
Lainey Wilson Announces 2025 “Whirlwind” Tour
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Lainey Wilson‘s set to bring her “Whirlwind” tour to fans everywhere. With a clever video resembling a weather report, the singer said “Ya’ll know the crazy winds that have been whippin’ up in Europe? Well, that’s right, they are headed due west, right here to America.” Translation: after she’s done tearing up Europe, the tour will make its way to North America. Also appearing (or being mentioned) in the video are opening acts ERNEST, Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Drake Milligan, Lauren Watkins and Zach Meadows. The North American leg kicks off May 30 in Panama City, Florida, with 37 dates taking her through the US and Canada, winding things up November 8 in Orlando, Florida. Check out Lainey’s website for more info.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1958, Johnny Cash hit the top of the charts with “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.”
- Today in 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash near Macon City, Iowa.
- Today in 1978, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s album “Waylon and Willie” was certified gold.
- Today in 1993, George Strait’s “Pure Country” soundtrack was double-platinum.
- Today in 1996, “(If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here!” by Shania Twain hit the top of the charts.
- Today in 2006, the Tommy Lee Jones movie, “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,” opened, featuring Dwight Yoakam and Levon Helm, with music by Merle Haggard, Augie Meyers, Freddy Fender, Hank Williams Jr., Flaco Jimenez and Roger Miller.
- Today in 2009, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” by Darius Rucker became a gold single.
- Today in 2014, “This is How We Roll” by Florida Georgia Line, and featuring Luke Bryan, was released.
- Today in 2015, Brantley Gilbert’s single, “More Than Miles,” was certified gold.
- Today in 2016, Randy Travis joins several other mourners to sing “Amazing Grace” at a funeral in Bullard, Texas, for businessman Pierre de Wet. The service also featured a performance by Randy Owen.
- Today in 2017, Lee Brice picked up a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “I Don’t Dance.”
- Today in 2017, Reba McEntire’s two-disc gospel album, “Sing It Now: Songs Of Faith & Hope,” was released.
- Today in 2019, Tim McGraw performed during the Super Bowl pre-game show on CBS-TV, with Kane Brown joining him off-camera for “I Like It, I Love It.” Gladys Knight sang the national anthem at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the New England Patriots down the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3.
- Today in 2021, Kix Brooks and John Oates are announced as board members for the inaugural Music City Grand Prix, an IndyCar race slated for August.
- Today in 2021, J. Osborne of the Brothers Osborne revealed he is gay in “Time” magazine. He is the first male country artist to come out while on the roster at a major label.
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