- Today in 1956, Elvis’ first single, “Heartbreak Hotel” was released.
- Today in 1979, Johnny Horton recorded “The Battle of New Orleans.”
- Today in 1973, Tom Hall reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “(Old Dogs-Children And) Watermelon Wine.”
- Today in 1992, at the American Music Awards, Garth Brooks won three trophies and Wynonna sang “She Is His Only Need.”
- Today in 1998, The Dixie Chicks’ first major label album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was released.
- Today in 2004, Two songs performed in “Cold Mountain” by Alison Kraus won Oscar nominations: “You Will Be My Ain True Love,” by Sting, and “The Scarlet Tide,” by Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello.
- Today in 2007, “Watching You” by Rodney Atkins was at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2014, the video “This is How We Roll” was shot by Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan.
- Today in 2017, PBS aired “Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live In Concert: A Great Performances Special.” Filmed at West Virginia University, it included renditions of “Mud On The Tires,” “Then,” “Southern Comfort Zone,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “I’m Still A Guy,” the latter featuring guest Chris Young.
- Today in 2017, Scotty McCreery had a surprise visitor, Randy Travis, when he performed at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. McCreery sang “Forever And Ever, Amen” during the show, as tribute.
- Today in 2017, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Billy Mize and Red Simpson were the inaugural inductees in the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2018, Chris Stapleton was the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” surprising viewers by bringing along unannounced guest Sturgill Simpson for performances of “Midnight Train To Memphis” and “Hard Livin’.”
- Today in 2020, Kane Brown received quintuple-platinum singles from the RIAA for “Heaven” and for “What Ifs,” his duet with Lauren Alaina.
- Today in 2020, Luke Combs’ single, “Does To Me,” which features Eric Church, hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2021, Kris Kristofferson’s retirement was noted in passing as part of an official press release announcing Morris Higham Management would oversee his estate.
- Today in 2021, Tyler Farr and his wife, Hannah, welcomed their daughter, Hollis Caroline, in Tennessee.
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KENNY CHESNEY ADDS THREE MORE DATES TO SPHERE RESIDENCY
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Days after announcing his 2025 Las Vegas Sphere run of shows, Kenny Chesney is already busy tacking on new dates to his Sphere residency. Due to insane demand, Chesney has added three more dates to his series of shows, going from 12 to 15 performances at the Sphere this spring. The new shows will be June 18, 20 and 21. Tickets to all 15 dates go on sale to the general public next Friday, January 31 starting at 10 am PT with presales for the newly added shows beginning this morning. Ticket info and purchasing can be done through KennyChesney.com.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1953, Hank William’s “I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive” was #1 on the charts, several weeks after his death.
- Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5” reached the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1994, George Strait’s “Pure Country” becomes a triple-platinum album.
- Today in 2003, as Joe Nichols sung “Brokenheartsville” at the Grand Ole Opry, a woman threw a green bra onto the stage. Supposedly, this makes history as the first time an undergarment has ever been thrown onto a stage during a performance.
- Today in 2006, Josh Turner’s “Your Man” album was released.
- Today in 2010, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and George W. Bush all attended the NFC Championship Game at the Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints won in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Today in 2015, Blake Shelton performed “Neon Light” and “Boys ‘Round Here” as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” but he was also the host!
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: ANYA
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Anya”, gorgeous one year old female tuxedo cat with a cuddly and gentle cat who gets along great with humans, kids and other cats. She’s a pretty mellow gal who loves to just hang out and would love to cuddle up on the couch with you!
Anya is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home. And because Anya 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:
POST MALONE VENTURES INTO COMIC BOOKS WITH “BIG RIG”
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Post Malone must be creatively restless. The rapper/pop star/country star is venturing into the world of comic books. The singer has teamed up with Vault Comics for “Big Rig,” a graphic novel described as “Evil Dead” meets “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Not only is he the brains behind the graphic novel, but the comic is set to be adapted into a feature film. The book will be published later this year, but the first chapter will be made available exclusively at local comic shops on Free Comic Book Day (May 3). But why wait? You can see several sample pages of the book here.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1969, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Suspicious Minds” at the American Studios in Memphis.
- Today in 1987, “Whoever’s in New England” by Reba McEntire became a gold album.
- Today in 1990, the album “Killin’ Time” by Clint Black became a platinum album.
- Today in 2005, Big & Rich’s Big Kenny Alphin married his wardrobe stylist Christiev Carothers, whom he met on the video shoot of Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman.”
- Today in 2008, Carrie Underwood won four awards at the second annual CMT Online Awards.
- Today in 2011, at the AFC Championship Game, the Steelers beat the New York Jets 24-19. Martina McBride sung the national anthem, and Joe Nichols and Hank Williams Jr. performed at halftime.
- Today in 2013, Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young guest starred on ABC-TV’s “Nashville.” The episode’s music included Jack Ingram’s “Barefoot and Crazy,” along with songs by Thomas Rhett and Edens Edge.
- Today in 2017, Big & Rich earned a double-platinum single from the RIAA for “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” and a platinum one for “Lost In This Moment.”
- Today in 2018, Lari White died of cancer in Nashville. Married to songwriter Chuck Cannon, she earned three Top 10 hits in 1994-1995, had a role in the Tom Hanks movie, “Cast Away,” and co-produced hits for Billy Dean and Toby Keith.
- Today in 2018, the World Wildlife Fund launched a campaign to battle the poaching of snow leopards with the Rascal Flatts song, “I Won’t Let Go,” providing musical support.
Jason Aldean Announces 2025 “Full Throttle” Tour
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Jason Aldean has announced his tour plans for 2025. His “Full Throttle” tour will feature support from Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver, and will kick off with a stop in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on May 23, with 31 dates taking him through most of America and most of 2025, winding up October 4 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Presales start today ahead of the first general on sale starting this Friday at 10am local time.
September 19th, Aldean’s tour makes a stop in Des Moines.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1969, Glen Campbell was awarded his first gold single for “Wichita Lineman.”
- Today in 1990, for the third straight year Randy Travis lead country winners at the American Music Awards with three awards. Other country winners included Reba McEntire, Alabama and Clint Black.
- Today in 1991, Aaron Tippin’s first album, “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,” was released.
- Today in 1994, Hal Ketchum joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2001, Kenny Chesney’s album “Greatest Hits” was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 2005, Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” reached the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 2012, Brad Paisley performed “Camouflage” in a halftime set during an NFL playoff game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where New York Giants beat the 49ers 20-17.
- Today in 2013, Lady Antebellum’s single, “Downtown,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, Neil Diamond announced he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is officially retiring from touring.
- Today in 2018, the single, “What Ifs,” by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, went double-platinum single.
Jelly Roll Made Tennessee Volunteer Fans Mad
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There’s trouble brewing down in Tennessee. And it’s all because of Jelly Roll.
Tennessee Volunteer fans are mad at Jelly because he just showed up wearing Vanderbilt gear at a men’s basketball game against them. Because in the past he’s been all decked-out in Volunteers gear, rooting on the Vols.
So, whose side is he on? Jelly’s a Tennessee native, and he didn’t go to either school . . . so, it makes sense that he likes both teams.
And, Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, where Jelly grew up. And the University of Tennessee is in Knoxville, which is three hours east. So it shouldn’t be that big of a deal if Jelly gives some love to his true home team.
But still Vol fans were out for blood. Probably since Tennessee was ranked #6 in the nation, and Vanderbilt won in a shocker 76 to 75.
Check out one of the comments from a Vol fan after Jelly showed his love for Vanderbilt . . . She said, “Don’t step foot near our campus or even utter the words rocky top, big guy.”
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1950, Red Foley’s “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” topped the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1957, Patsy Cline got her first big break when she performed on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.” She sang her classic, “Walking After Midnight,” and was signed to a recording contract by Decca Records a few weeks later. “Walking After Midnight” went on to become her first hit.
- Today in 1970, ABC-TV presented “The Johnny Cash Show” in prime time. Previously, the show had been a summer replacement.
- Today in 1983, the “Strong Stuff” album by Hank Williams Jr. was released.
- Today in 1985, “Waylon & Willie” album was certified double-platinum along with “Wanted: The Outlaw,” featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser.
- Today in 1987, Dwight Yoakam’s album, “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1987, Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell’s “She’s Crazy For Leaving” landed #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 1994, Clay Walker hit #1 on the country charts with the single, “Live Until I Die.”
- Today in 1996, Wynonna married the father of her children, Arch Kelley, in a Nashville church. The couple has since divorced.
- Today in 1997, “Colonel” Tom Parker – Elvis Presley’s manager who was credited with turning the singer into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – died the day after suffering a stroke. He was 87.
- Today in 2000, ten weeks after having surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, drummer Brian Prout was back performing live with Diamond Rio at Sam’s Town in Robinsville, Mississippi.
- Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s single, “Breathe,” topped the “Billboard” Country Singles chart for the sixth consecutive week.
- Today in 2000, Garth Brooks’ album sales totaled an astounding 99-million.
- Today in 2006, “Jesus, Take The Wheel” by Carrie Underwood landed #1 in Billboard and remained for six weeks.
- Today in 2013, during an inaugural concert for President Barack Obama at the Washington Convention Center, Brad Paisley performed “American Saturday Night.” Along with Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and Jamie Foxx, who sang “I Can’t Stop Loving You.”
- Today in 2017, Crystal Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by her sister, Loretta Lynn.
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