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Zach Bryan Gets Married

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It was around this time last year fans were still sorting through the wreckage of the Zach Bryan/Brianna LaPaglia relationship. On January 1, the singer let it be known that was all far behind him, as he posted a pic of him and new bride Samantha Leonard on his Instagram. Captioning the post “Tougher than the rest,” the pic showed Zac hoisting Leonard; there was also a video clip of Bryan, apparently singing the Bruce Springsteen song “Tougher Than The Rest” at his wedding reception. The “New York Post” says it’s unclear when the wedding took place, but that happened in San Sebastian, Spain.

 

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.”
  • Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum.
  • Today in 1982, Juice Newton’s album, “Juice,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, the album, “Honky Tonk Angels,” featuring Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn was certified gold.
  • Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s video, “Livin’, Lovin’, And Rockin’ That Jukebox” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, Jeff Foxworthy’s album, “You Might Be A Redneck If …,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Faith Hill’s debut album, “Take Me As I Am,” went platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Wade Hayes released his debut album, “Old Enough To Know Better.”
  • Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” received GRAMMY noms for Record and Song of the Year, while “Come On Over” was up for Album of the Year. The Dixie Chicks were finalists for Best New Artist. It was the first time country acts made each of the top four Grammy categories in one year.
  • Today in 2007, Jo Dee Messina began her first USO tour: she performed for American G.I.s in Italy over a five-day period.
  • Today in 2009, James Otto had shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff and bone spurs.
  • Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood’s song, “Cowboy Casanova,” went gold.
  • Today in 2013, Maren Morris moved to Nashville.
  • Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s single, “Fly,” went gold. The same day, Blake Shelton’s single, “Neon Light,” did, too!
  • Today in 2016, Maren Morris’ debut single, “My Church,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, LoCash member Preston Brust and his wife, Kristen, welcomed daughter Love Lily Brust in Nashville.
  • Today in 2016, a day after stealing two pair of boots from Kacey Musgraves’ car, a thief was arrested at Lucchese in Nashville when he tried to return the boots for $900, using a receipt with her name on it.
  • Today in 2017, Blake Shelton unveiled plans to open a new entertainment venue, Ole Red, in two locations – Nashville and Tishomingo, Oklahoma – in conjunction with Ryman Hospitality.
  • Today in 2018, Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and Randy Owen sang “Angels Among Us” during a funeral for producer Rick Hall at the Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals. Also participating were Mac Davis, Randy Houser, John Paul White and Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon.
  • Today in 2021, Clay Walker and his wife, Jessica, welcomed son Christiaan Michael Walker in Houston. Little Christaan is the couple’s fifth child – Clay has two adult daughters by his previous marriage.
  • Today in 2021, Random House Kids released “C Is For Country,” a children’s book written by Lil Nas X.

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

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This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Bohdi”, a male 8 month old Lab mix. Bohdi is a pretty chill kinda fellow with a great disposition. Bohdi loves car rides, and is extremely well behaved. Bohdi not only gets along great with adults and kids, but he also makes quick friends with other dogs and even cats! Bohdi would be a perfect dog for any individual or family. Bohdi is fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered, chipped and ready to meet you!

And since Bohdi is the Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $100 this week!

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

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1975, “Austin City Limits” premiered on PBS with Willie Nelson as the first featured guest. The set list included “Good Hearted Woman,” “Whiskey River,” “Okie From Muskogee” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”
  • Today in 1997, Faith Hill went double-platinum for the second time, with the album “It Matters To Me.”
  • Today in 2006, LeAnn Rimes performed “Something’s Gotta Give” at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California.
  • Today in 2010, Eli Young Band performed the national anthem before the Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ole Miss Rebels slam the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the NCAA game, 21-7.
  • Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s “Get Your Shine On” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Little Jimmy Dickens died at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville of cardiac arrest, eight days after suffering a stroke. Born James Cecil Dickens, he was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was also a 1983 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2017, Carrie Underwood surprised the 50,000 participants at Passion 2017 (a conference for evangelical college students at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta) with a performance of “Something In The Water.”
  • Today in 2017, news broke that Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler were engaged. The couple married the following April.
  • Today in 2018, Luke Bryan’s single, “Most People Are Good,” hit the airwaves.

Post Malone Hints At Two New Albums In 2026

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2025 was a big year for Post Malone and his fans….but is 2026 shaping up to be even bigger? In a recent live Twitch stream the singer was playing video games with friends, when he dropped an exciting nugget. “Chances are, chat, we are getting two albums in 2026,” he said, before adding, “If everything goes my way.” No further details were forthcoming, including whether he would be extending his stay in the country music genre, but it’s enough to have fans sitting on “go” for the new year.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1947, Roy Rogers married Dale Evans in Murray County, Oklahoma. Rogers was late for the ceremony after having to put out a fire started by a cigarette butt in another room. They remained together until Rogers’ death in 1998.
  • Today in 1985, Rick Nelson died in a plane crash outside of DeKalb, Texas.
  • Today in 1990, Lisa Hartman first met Clint Black backstage at his New Year’s Eve concert in Houston, Texas.
  • Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood and Kenny Rogers took part in CBS-TV’s landmark special, “America’s Millennium: A Celebration” in Washington D.C. Of course, some folks say that the “real” millennium didn’t take place until the first of the following year.
  • Today in 2002, Big Kenny, already $140-thousand in debt, lost most of his last $200 while playing black jack in a Las Vegas casino. He gave the dealer a $20 tip, which left himself with just one buck. This event inspired him to write a future Tim McGraw hit, “Last Dollar (Fly Away).”
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith headlined the big year-end show for folks in Nashville at the Gaylord Entertainment Center for the first time. The show included performances from Scotty Emerick, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton. Things went so well that Toby returned – this time with Terri Clark and Dierks Bentley in tow.
  • Today in 2008, Kellie Pickler was a correspondent in 18-degree weather in Times Square on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Lionel Richie, The Jonas Brothers, and Taylor Swift performed.
  • Today in 2011, The Band Perry performed “If I Die Young” on the ABC year-end special, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” along with, Fergie, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Hot Chelle Rae. It was the last iconic New Year’s Eve of Clark’s life.

Miranda Lambert Mourns Loss Of Her Chihuahua Cher

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Even casual Miranda Lambert fans know she loves her animals – evident not just through her charitable organizations, but through her many social media posts, showing her with her dogs, horses and more. So followers of the singer will understand that her holidays took a serious hit with the loss of her longtime companion, Cher. The chihuahua was a constant presence on tour and elsewhere for fifteen years. Alongside multiple pics of Cher on Instagram, Lambert wrote. “Our sweet bear Cher crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday. Cher gave us 15 years of love and all the chihuahua attitude and energy she had to give. And if you have ever had a chi chi you know what I mean.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1944, Bob Willis & The Texas Playboys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, which caused a stir when Monte Mountjoy’s drum set was moved onto the stage last minute. Drums were previously not allowed.
  • Today in 1950, Lefty Frizzell made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry when he sang, “If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Time” and “I Love You A Thousand Ways.”
  • Today in 1956, Suzy Bogguss was born in Aledo, Illinois.
  • Today in 1962, Brenda Lee suffered from a minor eye injury and had her hair singed when she unsuccessfully tried to rescue her poodle from a house fire in Nashville.
  • Today in 1984, Gary Morris’ run in a New York production of the opera “La Boheme” concluded at the Anspacher Theater after 2 ½ months.
  • Today in 2001, Neal McCoy joined Wayne Newton and comedian Drew Carey to entertain American troops at the Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan as a part of the USO’s Deliver America Tour.
  • Today in 2010, Trace Adkins sang the national anthem, and Ashton Shepherd performed “God Bless America” at the Music City Bowl at Nashville’s LP Field.

Parker McCollum, Wife Hallie Ray Announce A Baby Boy Is On The Way

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It’s a boy (well, it will be) for Parker McCollum and wife Hallie Ray! On Instagram, the couple posted a carousel of Christmas pics in front of their tree with 18-month old son Major, and the post was both a “baby on the way” announcement and a gender reveal. The caption alongside read, “McCollum party of 4 next Christmas!!!! Another BOY joining us summer 2026!!! Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jesus! HBD!!” Congratulations to the McCollums, and good luck to Hallie Ray, who’ll soon be outnumbered 3-1.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1962, “The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show” last aired on ABC-TV.
  • Today in 1969, Merle Haggard’s live “Okie From Muskogee” album was released.
  • Today in 1983, George Jones’ album, “I Am What I Am,” was certified platinum. It was the first platinum album of his career.
  • Today in 1990, Clint Black met his wife, Lisa Hartman Black.
  • Today in 1993, Trisha Yearwood earned a gold album for “The Song Remembers When.”
  • Today in 1998, Lorrie Morgan, Steve Winwood and Michael English performed at halftime during the first Music City Bowl at Dudley Field in Nashville, while guitarist Larry Carlton was booed for a jazz version of the national anthem. Virginia Tech defeated Alabama, 38-7.
  • Today in 2000, John Michael Montgomery suffered a compound fracture above the ankle his leg on his Kentucky farm. Months later, at Nashville’s annual Country Radio Seminar, John Michael was still hobbling on crutches.
  • Today in 2001, Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” spent the first of five weeks at #1 on Billboard.
  • Today in 2010, Alan Jackson surprised Zac Brown at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with a 1966 Cadillac El Dorado convertible. The automobile was a gift of thanks for including Jackson on “As She’s Walking Away.”
  • Today in 2013, Nashville’s morning newspaper, “The Tennessean,” named Taylor Swift the Tennessean of the Year.
  • Today in 2020, ABC looks back at a difficult 12 months with a two-hour special, “The Year 2020.” It includes screen time for Brad Paisley, John Legend, P!nk, and Lionel Richie, and recognizes the deaths of Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Little Richard and Charlie Daniels.

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