- Today in 1977, the single, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” by Crystal Gayle was certified gold.
- Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle’s “We Must Believe In Magic” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, the “When I Call Your Name” album by Vince Gill was released.
- Today in 1992, Whitney’s Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” debuted on the pop charts. It made its way to #1 — and stayed there for 14 weeks. Whitney’s chart-topping rendition of the Dolly Parton classic provided the song’s third trip to the top of the charts. Dolly Parton had previously hit #1 with the song in 1974 and 1982.
- Today in 1994, the “Without A Song” album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, John Berry’s debut album, “Standing On the Edge,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Raul Malo of the Mavericks welcomed his first child, Raul Joaquin Martinez Malo III, who’s known as “Dino,” after Dean Martin.
- Today in 1996, Raul Malo of the Mavericks welcomed his second son, Victor – on his first son Raul’s first birthday and he’s been expanding his family ever since. In March of 2000, Raul’s third son, Max was born.
- Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s single, “Love Gets Me Every Time,” was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2000, Cledus T. Judd’s album, “Another Day In Parodies,” and “The Mercy Project” album, which featured Martina McBride and Amy Grant, arrived in stores.
- Today in 2001, George Strait’s album, “The Road Less Traveled,” debuted at #1 on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart.
- Today in 2001, Garth Brooks hit the stage at the LA Forum for the first of three live concert specials that air on CBS over the coming month.
- Today in 2004, Toby Keith claimed two trophies at the American Music Awards. Other country winners included Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson, Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire.
- Today in 2005, the Grand Ole Opry held a show at Carnegie Hall, with Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Martina McBride and Brad Paisley.
- Today in 2010, Grand Ole Opry performances by Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood were featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
- Today in 2012, Carrie Underwood’s single, “Two Black Cadillacs,” was released.
- Today in 2015, Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man” rose to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart – and was there for a total of 17 weeks.
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H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: MR HYDE
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Mr. Hyde”, a sweet 11 month old kitty who gets along great with other cats, and doesn’t seem to mind dogs. Mr. Hyde likes to play with people and other cats, and he loves kids! Mr. Hyde is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered and microchipped. And he would love to meet you!
And since Mr. Hyde is the Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Mr. Hyde 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 Mr. Hyde with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Field & Stream TV, Backed By Morgan Wallen And Eric Church, To Launch In January
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They’re putting the “stream” in streaming…and on broadcast television. Field & Stream and media company Outdoor America are partnering up, with Outdoor America’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel being rebranded as Field & Stream TV in January. The two companies also plan to distribute programming on broadcast TV, available to 90-million households weekly through broadcast syndication, with additional details to be announced. The rebranded channel will feature “exclusive new content, original series and special programming, offering sponsors the largest combined audience reach in outdoor media,” the companies said in a statement. The Field & Stream brand was obtained by country stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church last year.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1979, Dolly Parton’s “Great Balls Of Fire” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1982, the single, “You And I,” by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart.
- Today in 1987, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1989, “The Royal Treatment” album by Billy Joe Royal was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s “It’s All About To Change” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, Kenny Rogers’ “20 Great Years” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Faith Hill’s “It Matters To Me” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Trisha Yearwood made her television-acting debut on an episode of ABC-TV’s “Ellen,” playing herself.
- Today in 1999, fans confused by Garth Brooks’ rock alter ego, Chris Gaines, may have had their bewilderment compounded when “Saturday Night Live” started promoting its upcoming show as being hosted by Garth with Chris Gaines appearing as the musical guest. Actually, it was Garth’s only live performance in the guise of his alter ego.
- Today in 2001, Garth Brooks’ highly anticipated project, “Scarecrow,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood were among those performing at the Stormy Weather 2002 benefit in Los Angeles at the historic Wiltern Theatre. All proceeds from the show, which was open to the public, went to the Walden Woods Project and the Thoreau Institute. Other performers include Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks.
- Today in 2002, Keith Urban celebrated his seventh week at the top of the “Radio & Records” Country Top 50 with his single, “Somebody Like You.” He was also enjoying his sixth week at #1 on “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart.
- Today in 2002, it was announced that Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch were the headliners for the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway. This year’s event will include a performance from Tim McGraw.
- Today in 2002, Troy Gentry‘s wife, Angie, welcomed their first child, daughter Kaylee Alexandra. Kaylee joined Taylor Peyton, Troy’s daughter from a previous relationship.
- Today in 2003, Wynonna was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. According to the police report, Wy was pulled over around 1am for going 47 in a 30 mph zone. Her Breathalyzer test registered a blood alcohol level of .175. The legal limit in Tennessee is .08. Wy was released after posting a $500 bond, which is the standard bail set for a first-offense DUI. In a written statement released later that day. Wynonna pulled no punches over the incident and added, “I know there is never a situation where drinking and driving is acceptable, and I take full responsibility for my error in judgment.”
- Today in 2005, the New York premiere of the Johnny Cash biopic, “Walk The Line,” was at the Beacon Theatre.
- Today in 2006, The Judds performed “Love Can Build a Bridge” at a groundbreaking ceremony for a Martin Luther King memorial in Washington, D.C.
- Today in 2008, Curb released the Rodney Atkins single “It’s America,” with Bruce Springsteen references in the chorus, to radio.
- Today in 2010, Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” ranked #1 on CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs of the Decade.”
- Today in 2014, Lee Brice’s “Drinking Class” video premiered on CMT.
Cody Johnson, Wife Brandi Welcome Their Third Child
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Congratulations to Cody Johnson and his wife Brandi, who have welcomed their third child (and first son) into the world! While the couple have yet to share the news officially on their social media pages, the singer did say on this past weekend’s “Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” that Jaycee Daniel Johnson had arrived on October 21. Jaycee joins his older sisters Clara, 10, and Cori, 8.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1988, Rosanne Cash topped the country charts with “Runaway Train,” becoming the first female country artist ever to have four #1 hits from one album. The album was “King’s Record Shop,” and the other three hits were “The Way We Make A Broken Heart,” “Tennessee Flat Top Box” and “If You Change Your Mind.”
- Today in 1991, Kenny Rogers’ “20 Great Years” album was released.
- Today in 1992, the “Some Gave All” album by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified for sales of 5-million.
- Today in 1993, Mark Chesnutt hit #1 with the single, “Almost Goodbye.”
- Today in 1997, John Denver’s album, “Wildlife Concert,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1999, Trace Adkins’s new album, “More,” debuted in the top 10 on the country charts, making it the highest-selling debut of his career.
- Today in 2001, Neal McCoy left on a USO tour to entertain American soldiers in Europe and Afghanistan. The troupe was led by Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton.
- Today in 2003, George Strait received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush and the National Endowment for the Arts in a ceremony at the White House.
- Today in 2004, Sugarland performed “Baby Girl” during their Grand Ole Opry Debut.
- Today in 2006, Josh Turner delivered the national anthem at Nashville’s LP Field, where the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans, 27-26.
- Today in 2008, George Strait and co-producer Tony Brown shared Album of the Year for “Troubadour” and Single of the Year for “I Saw God Today” during the 42nd annual Country Music Association awards.
- Today in 2009, com premiered Jason Aldean’s video, “The Truth.”
- Today in 2013, Danielle Bradbery made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Riley Green Announces Short Series Of Military Base Performances
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Riley Green is bringing his appreciation for the US military to the stage. He’s announced a short series of three shows at three different military bases: Kanagawa, Japan, at the US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka on March 9th; the Naval Air Facility Atsugi on March 10th; and Hickam, Hawaii, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor on March 22nd. The shows will feature Green performing live for sailors, service members, and their families. CAC (common access card) or authorized base access will be required. The dates are being mixed in with Riley’s trip to the other side of the globe for his “Cowboy As It Gets Tour,” which will be playing Australia about the same time.
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains.
- Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways.
- Today in 1996, Deana Carter had a lot to celebrate. Her single, “Strawberry Wine” went to #1, the video also hit #1 on CMT. She also did her first cover shoot for a national magazine and a horse named Strawberry Wine placed first in a race at Churchill Downs.
- Today in 1998, “The Hits” album by Garth Brooks was certified for multi-platinum sales of 10-million.
- Today in 2002, Dixie Chick Emily Robison and her then-husband, Charlie Robison, welcomed their first child at 10:06pm in San Antonio. Charles Augustus Robison made his debut at a hearty 8-pounds, 13-ounces and measured 21-inches long. News of the happy arrival was leaked on the Chicks’ webboard that afternoon as a fan posted that she heard the sister of a local nurse spill the beans to a local radio station. Reps for the Chicks confirmed the arrival the following morning.
- Today in 2004, Darryl Worley, Mark Willis, and Rebecca Lynn Howard delivered a Veterans Day performance for troops in Tampa, Florida.
- Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood carved her name into the top of the Billboard country chart with “Before He Cheats.”
- Today in 2008, Taylor Swift’s album “Fearless” was released.
- Today in 2009, Taylor Swift took home four awards at the 43rd annual CMA awards.
- Today in 2010, Jason Aldean’s duet with Kelly Clarkson “Don’t You Wanna Stay” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood album, “Christmas Together,” was released – so was Ronnie Dunn’s album, “Tattooed Heart.”
- Today in 2016, it was a big day for Eric Church as eight tracks were certified by the RIAA. The single, “Springsteen.” scored earning a triple-platinum status, while “Creepin’,” “Talladega,” “Love Your Love The Most,” “Like Jesus Does” and “Like A Wrecking Ball” went platinum. Going gold – “Cold One” and “Guys Like Me.”
- Today in 2017, Chris Young’s “Losing Sleep” hit #1.
- Today in 2017, Brantley Gilbert and his wife, Amber Cochran, welcome their son, Barrett.
- Today in 2018, Chris Stapleton took part in Joe Walsh’s Veterans Day concert, raising $795-thousand for military charities at the Tacoma Dome. Also on the bill were Don Henley, Ringo Starr and James Taylor. The set list included “Nobody To Blame,” “Desperado,” “Broken Halos,” and Walsh backing Taylor on “Steamroller Blues.”
- Today in 2019, Craig Morgan played a Veterans Day concert at City Winery in Nashville, where he was joined by two surprise guests: Gavin DeGraw and 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold.
- Today in 2019, Matt Stell’s single, “Everywhere But On,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2019, Thomas Rhett’s “Sixteen” became a platinum-certified single.
- Today in 2020, Maren Morris wins three awards during the 54th annual Country Music Association Awards on ABC. She claims Female Vocalist of the Year, while “The Bones” takes Single and Song of the Year.
Ella Langley Surprises The Ryman Audience By Bringing Out Morgan Wallen
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For Ella Langley, it wasn’t enough to take the stage at the legendary Ryman Auditorium; she was intent on making the night extra special. Saying she’d been trying to get a singer to perform a particular song for years, she welcomed Morgan Wallen to the stage, adding that they’d gone through two tours together and finally, Friday night was the night. The two performed an acoustic version of Jason Isbell‘s “Cover Me Up,” with the crowd loving every minute of it.
@hanleyriggs UMMM… @morganwallen came out with @Ella Langley singing “Cover Me Up”#morganwallen #ellalangley ♬ original sound – Hanley Riggs
This day in Country Music History
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- Today in 1956, “Billboard’s” annual DJ’s Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall.
- Today in 1969, Gene Autry’s “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold.
- Today in 1973, David “Stringbean” Akeman (a regular on the “Porter Wagoner Show” and “HeeHaw”) and his wife, Estelle, were murdered by burglars in their home.
- Today in 1984, “Dukes of Hazzard” actor-turned-singer John Schneider had his first #1 country single with “I’ve Been Around Enough to Know.”
- Today in 1994, Tracy Lawrence earned a gold record for “I See It Now.”
- Today in 1999, George Strait’s “Blue Clear Sky” album was certified triple-platinum. The same day, the “Pure Country” film soundtrack was certified multi-platinum for sales of 6-million.
- Today in 1999, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1999, Reba McEntire’s album, “What If It’s You” was certified double platinum.
- Today in 2000, Billy Yates made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2000, Travis Tritt’s single, “Best of Intentions,” was #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2001, Toby Keith appeared on CBS’s “Touched by an Angel” series.
- Today in 2001, after a three-year romance, Chalee Tennison married her guitar player, Mark Gillespie, in a private ceremony in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. About 50 of the couple’s closest friends and family members attended the intimate event, which took place in a wedding chapel nestled in the Great Smokey Mountains.
- Today in 2003, an incredible list of stars converged on Nashville to honor the late Johnny Cash. The public event, which was hosted by actor Tim Robbins and taped by CMT for broadcast, celebrated the life and musical legacy of the Man In Black. The list of performers included his daughter Rosanne; Brooks & Dunn, Jack Clement, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Larry Gatlin, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams Jr., Dwight Yoakam, Sheryl Crow and others.
- Today in 2004, “Redneck Woman” became Gretchen Wilson’s first gold single.
- Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts video for “Skin (Sarabeth)” debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2010, Miranda Lambert won three trophies at the 44th annual CMA awards.
- Today in 2013, Rodney Atkins married Rose Falcon in Florida.
- Today in 2014, Sam Hunt’s single, “Take Your Time,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2019, Kellie Pickler starred alongside Patrick Duffy as the Hallmark Channel premieres a Christmas movie, “The Mistletoe Secret.” Recurring themes in the two-hour production include deception, community and pie.
- Today in 2019, Little Big Town performed “Why Me” at Cash Fest, a Johnny Cash celebration at Nashville’s Memorial Auditorium that raised money for MusiCares. Also appearing are Elle King, Morgan Wallen, Devin Dawson, Cam, Grace Potter and Midland, who cover “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky.”
- Today in 2019, Blake Shelton is named Country Artist of 2019 in the E! People’s Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Taylor Swift’s “Lover” took Album of 2019, and P!nk was named the People’s Champion for her activism.
- Today in 2020, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan and Kellie Pickler perform during Salute To Our Heroes, a virtual benefit for the Robert Irvine Foundation on the eve of Veteran’s Day.
- Today in 2021, Chris Stapleton won four trophies during the 55th annual CMA Awards, televised on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. He takes Male Vocalist of the Year, earned Album for “Starting Over” and claimed Single and Song for the title track.
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