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This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1990, Pam Tillis released the single, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do.”
  • Today in 1995, BlackHawk released the single “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday.”
  • Today in 1996, Terri Clark’s album, “Just The Same” and Reba McEntire’s “What If It’s You” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2001, it was announced that Alan Jackson raised over $200,000 (after expenses) at his October 27th benefit concert for “Angels House,” the Newnan-Coweta Children’s Shelter, in his hometown of Newnan, Georgia.
  • Today in 2002, Johnny Cash’s “American IV: The Man Comes Around” album was released. It’s the last album of new material issued during the singer’s life.
  • Today in 2003, Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash won three trophies each in the 37th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on CBS. Jackson earns Entertainer of the Year; Male Vocalist; and Vocal Event, for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.”
  • Today in 2006, Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap were among the first six inductees in Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Also added: Roy Orbison, songwriters Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, The Fisk Jubilee Singers and conductor Kenneth Schermerhorn.
  • Today in 2013, Blake Shelton was the only country artist nominated twice in the annual People’s Choice Awards. “The Voice,” the NBC series that used him as a coach, is also nominated for Favorite Competition TV Show.
  • Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert won four times during the 48th annual Country Music Association awards, aired by ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. She won Female Vocalist of the Year; Album, for “Platinum”; Single, for “Automatic”; and Music Event, for the Keith Urban duet “We Were Us.”
  • Today in 2016, Blackberry Smoke’s “Like An Arrow” was burning up at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
  • Today in 2018, Eric Church performed “Working On The Highway” with Bruce Springsteen in “Stand Up For Heroes,” a benefit that raises $5.4-million for wounded veterans at the Hulu Theater at Madision Square Garden in New York. Also aboard: Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers and Jim Gaffigan.
  • Today in 2018, Cole Swindell’s single, “Love You Too Late,” was released.
  • Today in 2019, the Tim McGraw fitness book, “Grit & Grace: Train The Mind, Train The Body, Own Your Life,” is published.
  • Today in 2019, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and Jackson Browne performed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., in the launch of The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families.
  • Today in 2020, Dan + Shay’s “Take Me Home For Christmas” hit the airwaves.

REBA WANTS IN ON THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, HAS A SUPERPOWER FOR HER CHARACTER IN MIND

Reba McEntire is not only a successful singer but a successful actress as well, with frequent film appearances as well as her own sitcoms “Reba” and “Happy’s Place.” But there’s still a goal she has when it comes to being on camera. Reba visited SiriusXM’s “Hits 1” to chat when host Ben Harlum asked about her dream role. The answer was kind of surprising. “I’d love to do a Marvel comic. I wanna be a like, female Reba McEntire Power Ranger or something like that in a Marvel movie.” And as for her superpower? “My superpower would be able to talk to animals. Wouldn’t that be fun?” Not sure that would be much use against Thanos, but it’s worth a shot.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1941, the town of Berwyn, Oklahoma officially changed its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma.
  • Today in 1955, the first country music show on New York City’s famed Broadway began a one-week run at the Palace Theatre. It starred Roy Acuff, Kitty Wells and Johnnie & Jack.
  • Today in 1968, the “Wichita Lineman” album by Glen Campbell was released.
  • Today in 1978, Barbara Mandrell had her first #1 hit on the country charts with “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed.”
  • Today in 1981, Hank Williams Jr. made his Carnegie Hall debut.
  • Today in 1989, George Strait topped the charts with his single, “Ace In The Hole.”
  • Today in 1991, it was announced that Johnny Cash was among the class of 1992 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1992, Trisha Yearwood’s “Hearts In Armor” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, the “I Still Believe In You” album by Vince Gill was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” was released.
  • Today in 1997, Mindy McCready’s “If I Don’t Stay The Night” album was released.
  • Today in 1997, Sammy Kershaw’s “Labor Of Love” album was released.
  • Today in 1998, the “Come On Over” album by Shania Twain was certified for multi-platinum sales of 6-million.
  • Today in 2003, Kenny Chesney recorded “When The Sun Goes Down” in Nashville during a session with rock artist, Uncle Kracker.
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “Shock’n Y’all” album was released.
  • Today in 2004, Keith Urban’s “Be Here” album went gold and platinum at the same time.
  • Today in 2004, Jamie O’Neal’s video for “Trying To Find Atlantis” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2006, Dierks Bentley went to #1 on Billboard with “Every Mile A Memory.”)
  • Today in 2008, as Barack Obama won a historic presidency, Brad Paisley was inspired to write the song, “Welcome To The Future.”
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan’s single, “Drink A Beer” hit the airwaves – with Chris Stapleton providing background vocals.
  • Today in 2015, Eric Church’s album,” Eric Church album “Mr. Misunderstood,” was released. A year later on the same date? “Mr. Misunderstood On The Rocks Live & (Mostly) Unplugged” was released through Walmart stores.
  • Today in 2015, Chris Stapleton won three trophies–Male Vocalist of the Year; New Artist; and Album, for “Traveller” – during the 49th annual Country Music Association Awards, telecast by ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
  • Today in 2016, Trace Adkins played a former outlaw as the western “Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story” debuts in theaters.
  • Today in 2017, Jessie James Decker reached #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “Southern Girl City Lights.”
  • Today in 2018, The Zac Brown Band performed “Bare Necessities,” from the movie, “The Jungle Book,” during ABC-TV’s two-hour special “Mickey’s 90th Spectacular.” Also appearing were Tori Kelly, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Meghan Trainor, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Kelsea Ballerini and Lionel Richie.
  • Today in 2018, Peloton debuted a treadmill commercial that featured Brett Eldredge singing “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”
  • Today in 2019, the Chris Janson single, “Done,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2019, Lauren Alaina and partner Gleb Sevchanko performed a jive routine to “Hound Dog” on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”

ERIC CHURCH COMMITS TO BUILDING 100 HOMES FOR HURRICANE-RAVAGED WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Eric Church has lived a big chunk of his life in western North Carolina, which is why he takes the suffering of those who went through Hurricane Helene to heart. Last weekend he joined other artists for the “Concert For Carolina,” which raised over $24-Million to help those affected…but Church wasn’t done. He’s announced that his “Chief Cares Foundation” is working towards building 100 homes for families in the hardest hit areas. “We’ve come up with a plan called ‘Blueprint for the Blue Ridge,’ we’re going to put 100 families in homes, that have lost their homes, in Avery County and the surrounding areas.” To see Eric’s video and find out more about “Chief Cares Foundation,” go to the website here.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, “Way Down,” at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, “Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II.”
  • Today in 1981, was a big day for Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. Conway’s “Greatest Hits Volume I” album was certified gold, while Loretta Lynn’s album, “Greatest Hits Volume II,” was certified gold. Plus, the duo’s “Lead Me On” album was also certified gold.
  • Today in 1983, the single, “Islands in the Stream,” by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, became the first country song ever to simultaneously top the country, pop and adult contemporary charts.
  • Today in 1985, the “Five-O” album by Hank Williams Jr. was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, the album, “Killin’ Time,” by Clint Black was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1993, the “Honky Tonk Angels” album by Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn was released.
  • Today in 1993, Brooks & Dunn hit #1 with “She Used to Be Mine.”
  • Today in 1996, Alan Jackson released the “Everything I Love” album.
  • Today in 2000, Keith Urban performed at the closing ceremonies for the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
  • Today in 2002, Patty Loveless’ “Bluegrass & White Snow: A Mountain Christmas” album, Jo Dee Messina’s Christmas CD, “A Joyful Noise,” and Lee Ann Womack’s holiday project, “A Season for Romance,” arrived in stores. Kenny Rogers’ CD, “The Gift,” was also re-released.
  • Today in 2003, Randy Travis’ album, “Rise and Shine,” was been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
  • Today in 2009, Taylor Swift’s single, “You Belong With Me,” went gold, platinum and double-platinum.
  • Today in 2011, Blake Shelton began a three-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “God Gave Me You.”
  • Today in 2012, The Band Perry’s single, “Better Dig Two,” was released.
  • Today in 2012, Little Big Town sang “Pontoon,” Big & Rich performed “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” and Cowboy Troy does “I Play Chicken With The Train” on ABC’s telecast of “Dancing With The Stars.”
  • Today in 2014, Sara Evans and actor Will Chase sang “Put My Heart Down” during an episode of ABC’s country-music drama, “Nashville.”
  • Today in 2016, Luke Combs performed “Hurricane” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as he made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2016, Gregg Allman played what proves to be his final concert during the Laid Back Festival at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta. It marked his last public performance of “Midnight Rider,” an Allman Brothers Band song that became a country hit when it was remade by Willie Nelson.
  • Today in 2016, Rodney Crowell visited the emergency room for a cardiac issue after sound check for the Celebrity Barn Dance at the Jaeckle Center in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee. Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Ashley Monroe performed, raising $50,000 for the Music Health Alliance…and Crowell reappeared for the final two songs.
  • Today in 2018, Bobby Bones offered up an Argentine tango to “Mister Sandman” during ABC’s Halloween edition of “Dancing With The Stars.” John Schneider performed a paso doble to music from the movie, “Beetlejuice.”
  • Today in 2018, Kix Brooks joined Rascal Flatts for an impromptu version of “Folsom Prison Blues” during a MusiCares fundraiser at the Nashville home of jewelry designer Johnathon Arndt. Flatts played nine songs during the private show, including “Yours If You Want It,” “I Like The Sound Of That” and “Fast Cars And Freedom.”
  • Today in 2019, Keith Urban performed and Carly Pearce spoke during a celebration of life for late producer busbee at City Winery in Nashville. Also in the house were Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, Thomas Rhett, The Highwomen’s Natalie Hemby, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Little Big Town members Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild.
  • Today in 2020, Willie Nelson’s “Rainbow Connection” provided the soundtrack as Kohl’s launched a coronavirus-themed Christmas commercial featuring senior citizens and kids greeting each other with hand-written signs through windows.

MORGAN WALLEN’S “SAND IN MY BOOTS” FESTIVAL IS ALREADY SOLD OUT

If you were hoping to attend Morgan Wallen‘s “Sand In My Boots” music festival next year, we hope you got your tickets. The three day event sold out every ticket within two hours of going on sale last week. There may be a chance some late tickets become available; the event posted on its X feed, “Join the waitlist to try your luck down the line and to be notified if any passes become available. About the sellout, Morgan said in a statement, “We started talking about curating a festival that includes my friends, and artists who have influenced me, years ago. It took a lot of folks a lot of hours to plan Sand In My Boots, and it only took two hours for y’all to sell it out. We can’t wait to deliver a special weekend for everyone in May.” Start saving now; general admission tickets were selling for $399, and that was the general on-sale. Those prices are only going to go up from there.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1939, Bill Monroe joined the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 1969, the “Suspicious Minds” single by Elvis Presley was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, the album, “Sticks And Stones,” by Tracy Lawrence was released.
  • Today in 1991, “The Best Of The Statler Brothers” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Garth Brooks’ “In Pieces” was certified gold, platinum and triple platinum simultaneously
  • Today in 1994, the “Super Hits” album by Johnny Cash was released.
  • Today in 1994, Ronnie Dunn and his wife, Janine, welcomed their daughter, Haley Marie.
  • Today in 1996, Lonestar’s self-titled debut album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s single, “Love Gets Me Every Time,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, authorities in Monterey County, California said that John Denver had no alcohol or drugs in his system when he was killed in a plane crash the previous October 12th.
  • Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s “If You See Him” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2001, Lonestar’s Richie McDonald ran his first marathon – the 26th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. – raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Today in 2003, Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Essential” album, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “The Other Side,” and “Happy Holidays” from Kelly Willis/Bruce Robison arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2004, Big & Rich received their first gold single for “Save a Horse (Ride A Cowboy).”
  • Today in 2006, Heartland’s “I Loved Her First” made it’s way to #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum sang the national anthem at San Francisco’s AT&T Park, where the Giants beat the Texas Rangers, 9-0, in a World Series game.
  • Today in 2013, Tyler Farr snared a platinum single for “Redneck Crazy.”
  • Today in 2014, Jason Aldean and Bob Seger shot an installment of “CMT Crossroads,” at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. They played “Hollywood Nights,” “Against The Wind,” “Night Train” and “Tattoos On This Town.”
  • Today in 2016, it was a big day for albums as Cole Swindell’s “Down Home Sessions III” EP, Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas album, “‘Tis The SeaSon”; Brett Eldredge’s Christmas album, “Glow,” and Kenny Chesney’s album, “Cosmic Hallelujah,” were all released.
  • Today in 2016, “The Very Best Of Dwight Yoakam” was certified platinum by the RIAA.
  • Today in 2017, Kelsea Ballerini donated $20,000 to the choral department when she delivered a homecoming concert at Central High School in Knoxville. The set included “Legends,” “Dibs,” “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan.”
  • Today in 2017, Luke Bryan crashed a wedding reception in Savannah, Georgia, where he’d been taping an episode of “American Idol.” Bryan danced with the rest of the partygoers to one of his own songs, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”
  • Today in 2018, Ronnie Dunn and K.T. Oslin were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Music City Center, along with “Boondocks” writer Wayne Kirkpatrick, “Fool Hearted Memory” composer Byron Hill and “Blue Bayou” author Joe Melson. Reba McEntire received the inaugural Career Maker Award.
  • Today in 2019, the Carrie Underwood single, “Drinking Alone,” was released.
  • Today in 2020, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced their engagement.

MULTIPLE FIGHTS BREAK OUT AT BRETT YOUNG’S CONCERT, FORCING HIM TO LEAVE THE STAGE

Brett Young concerts aren’t the place you expect drunken brawls to break out, much less multiple fights…but that’s exactly what happened last week at his show in Detroit. It got so bad, that for the fan’s safety (and perhaps his own peace of mind), Young stopped the show, saying “It’s always someone, y’all. I’m sorry….” He tells the crowd he’ll continue the show when the situation is dealt with, and exits stage right, saying “Be right back.” He eventually returns, saying “This is incredible to me, that this happens at Brett Young concerts.” He adds, much to his own disbelief, “You guys, you have my full permission to not – and I can’t believe I’m saying this – get in any more fights tonight, please. I love you. Let’s play some music.” And the show was back on, presumably without further incident. See a video of the incident here.

This day in Country Music History

  • Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the “Feels So Right” and “Mountain Music” albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums “Roll On” and “The Closer You Get” also go double-platinum
  • Today in 1997, Tim McGraw’s “Everywhere” traveled to #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 2003, Gary Allan took the top spot in Billboard with “Tough Little Boys.”
  • Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s singles, “American Soldier” and “As Good As I Once Was,” went gold.
  • Today in 2007, Hank Williams Jr. was honored in a “CMT Giants” concert shot at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre. Guests included Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toby Keith, Steven Tyler, Gretchen Wilson, Buddy Guy and Terry Bradshaw.
  • Today in 2008, Craig Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry, performing “Rose Colored Glasses” and “International Harvester.” Kristy Lee Cook also made her Opry debut the same night.
  • Today in 2010, Taylor Swift’s album, “Speak Now,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2015, the Oak Ridge Boys, The Browns and guitarist Grady Martin were inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
  • Today in 2019, Chris Lane and former “bachelorette” Lauren Bushnell were married in Nashville. They welcomed their first child – a son – in December 2020 and announced in June 2022 that they’re expecting their second child later this month!
  • Today in 2020, Old Dominion’s self-titled album was released.
  • Today in 2020, Maren Morris took part in “I Will Vote,” an online fundraiser for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. “Just like I believe country music is for everyone,” she says, “so is this country.” Also participating were Cher, Dave Matthews, The Black Eyed Peas, Jon Bon Jovi and Helen Mirren.

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

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Prince” an adorable 4 month old Heeler mix pup who is super-friendly, loves attention and gets along great with other dogs and even cats. Prince will be a medium-sized guy and would make anyone a great furry companion!

Prince is housetrained, fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home. And because 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 Prince 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 Prince with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

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