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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.

Luke Combs Performs Previously Unreleased Song In New Zealand

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Kiwi fans got a treat last week that we in the US never got. Luke Combs was headlining an eight-city tour of New Zealand and Australia, along with Mitchell Tenpenny, Jordan Davis and Lane Pittman. During the first stop in Auckland, Luke broke out a new song no one had heard before. The tune, possibly named “Ain’t No Cowboy,” is a good sign for Luke fans waiting on new music from the man in 2025.

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This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis makes his Grand Ole Opry debut – and broke two promises: that he wouldn’t sing rock & roll, and wouldn’t swear. The set list included “Another Place, Another Time,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Great Balls Of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On.”
  • Today in 1989, George Bush’s inauguration was all kinds of country. Performing for the occasion were: The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Moe Bandy, Steve Wariner, Lee Greenwood, Randy Travis and Loretta Lynn.
  • Today in 1995, Wynonna’s self-titled solo debut album was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Reba McEntire topped the country charts with “‘Til You Loved Me.
  • Today in 1997, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lonestar, Trisha Yearwood and Kim Richey were among the performers at Bill Clinton’s inaugural celebration, which includes 14 different receptions. Vice President Al Gore and wife Tipper danced to the “Tennessee Waltz.”
  • Today in 1998, Garth Brooks released the home video version of his concert in Central Park.
  • Today in 2001, Sara Evans soared to #1 in Billboard with “Born To Fly.”
  • Today in 2005, Keith Urban and John Fogerty taped an episode of “CMT Crossroads” together at Union Station in Los Angeles. In addition to Urban’s hits “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Somebody Like You” and “Days Go By,” they also worked up a version of “Blue Suede Shoes.”
  • Today in 2009, Faith Hill performed “If My Heart Had Wings” at the Washington Convention Center during ABC’s “The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration.” Also appearing: Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Sting, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder.
  • Today in 2013, the Zac Brown Band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers advance to the Super Bowl with a 28-24 win against the Falcons.
  • Today in 2015, Lady A and Pat Green performed during the inaugural ball for governor Greg Abbott in Austin, Texas.
  • Today in 2016, Justin Moore made a surprise appearance at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, buying a round of drinks for the bar and performing “You Look Like I Need A Drink.”
  • Today in 2017, “Take Your Time” songwriter Shane McAnally married Michael Baum in Nashville with mayor Megan Barry officiating.
  • Today in 2017, Big & Rich played an RIAA inaugural ball with Cowboy Troy at the 930 Club in Washington, D.C., with funds going to Musicians On Call.
  • Today in 2018, Dolly Parton received two MidSouth Emmy awards at the Music City Center in Nashville, including one for the Smoky Mountains Rising telethon.
  • Today in 2019, no joke – Kris Kristofferson welcomed Marilyn Manson on stage with Tanya Tucker, Shooter Jennings and actor Dennis Quaid to perform “Why Me” during Kristofferson’s concert at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. Kristofferson, Tucker and Quaid closed the show with “Please Don’t Tell Me How The Story Ends.”
  • Today in 2021, Tyler Hubbard and Tim McGraw sang “Undivided” as multiple TV networks air the inaugural special “Celebrating America.” Helping usher in Joe Biden’s administration are Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and John Legend.
  • Today in 2021, Garth Brooks performed “Amazing Grace” following Joe Biden’s inaugural speech at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Lady Gaga delivered the national anthem, and Jennifer Lopez offers a mashup of “This Land Is Your Land” and “America, The Beautiful.”

Zach Top Says Country Music Is Cyclical, He’s Just The Right Guy At The Right Time

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Zach Top is known for bringing the retro 90s country sound back to country radio. It wasn’t planned, he says, saying he was just the right guy at the right time. On the “Rodeo Time” podcast, Zach explained his theory that country music trends are cyclical. “Country music’s always been that way. It’ll get kinda cyclical…Country fans especially…still never forget the roots and traditions of where the music came from, so at some point it’s kinda like, let’s get back to center a little bit maybe, so I just happened to show up at the right time; it was no calculated decision to like ‘I’m gonna be the throwback guy,” that’s just all I know how to do.” Check out Zach’s entire episode of the podcast here.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1972, a section of Memphis’ Highway 51 South was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. The road passes in front of Graceland.
  • Today in 1973, Epic released Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors”
  • Today in 1976, “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
  • Today in 1981, Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love A Rainy Night” hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
  • Today in 1986, Reba McEntire became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1990, Randy Travis’ “No Holdin’ Back” album went platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Garth Brooks’ first TV special, “This Is Garth Brooks,” aired on NBC.
  • Today in 1992, Doug Stone hit #1 with “A Jukebox With A Country Song.”
  • Today in 1995, the single, “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under” by Shania Twain was released.
  • Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn were #1 on the charts with the single, “He’s Got You.”
  • Today in 1998, Tim McGraw’s “Just To See You Smile” begun a six-week residency at the #1 spot on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2000, Garth Brooks was named Artist of the Decade for the ’90s during the American Music Awards at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium. He also won trophies for Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, for “Sevens.” Shania Twain received two.
  • Today in 2001, According to the Zogby America poll, which asked over 1000 people what their “favorite musical genre” was, Americans said that they preferred country music over rock, classical or rap. In the South specifically, 23% of respondents chose country as their favorite type of music, compared with 29% in the Central/Great Lakes region. Overall, country music took the prize nationally with 22% of those polled saying they preferred to get “countrified.”
  • Today in 2006, Sugarland posted a message on its website announcing Kristen Hall leaving the trio to concentrate on songwriting.
  • Today in 2010, Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett won Best Original Song, for “The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart),” in the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
  • Today in 2013, following her win on NBC’s “The Voice,” Cassadee Pope finally got signed to a recording contract – with Republic Nashville.
  • Today in 2015, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr had an engagement party at Citizen in Nashville. Guests included Luke Bryan and Eric Church.
  • Today in 2017, “What Ifs,” by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina was released.
  • Today in 2017, Alabama performed for 200 diplomats in Washington, D.C., during the Chairman’s Global Dinner two days prior to the inauguration of Donald Trump.
  • Today in 2017, the Eli Young Band’s tour bus went up in flames outside of Topeka, Kansas. Fortunately, the band wasn’t aboard at the time – and while the bus driver got out safely, he did save one guitar.
  • Today in 2018, Dierks Bentley’s “Woman, Amen” hit the airwaves.

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: LUCY

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Lucy”, a sweet 1 and a half year old American Eskimo mix who is super-affectionate, gets along great with other dogs, cats, kids and adults, and would love to meet you! Lucy loves attention, loves to play, loves toys and has a lot of energy, so she would be great for a family with kids. Lucy is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.

And because Lucy is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $100 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Lucy 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 Lucy with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

 

Zach Bryan (Via Matthew McConaughey) Announces Film, “One Final Major Label Album”

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Zach Bryan got his friend Matthew McConaughey to help him tease two new projects in the works.  (Matthew was in Zach’s music video for “Nine Ball” last year, so they’re buds now.)

Zach posted an audio clip yesterday where Matthew talks about one more album with Zach’s current label, Warner Records.  And, also a FILM.

He says the film is called “Motorbreath”, about Zach and his friends road tripping across the country on motorcycles while he records “one final major-label album.”

No word on release dates for the movie or the album yet.  But Zach posted a 90-second clip from a song called “Birdie” that’s apparently on it.

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