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This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1948, Hank Williams recorded “Lovesick Blues” in Cincinnati.
  • Today in 1960, guitarist Chuck Mead was born in Missouri. He came one of the two lead vocalists in BR549.
  • Today in 1973, Merle Haggard’s song “If We Make It Through December” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1981, at a rock auction in London, a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records sold for $2,000. At the same event, John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film “Help!” brought in $2,100.
  • Today in 1984, The Judd’s and “Why Not Me” were found at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1994, Martina and John McBride welcomed their daughter, Delaney.
  • Today in 1995, Clint Black’s album, “One Emotion,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 2002, Nashville’s morning paper, “The Tennessean,” named Alan Jackson the Tennessean of the Year, in great part because of his accomplishments with the song “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning).” The funny thing is, Alan hails from Newnan, Georgia.
  • Today in 2009, The Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” video premiered on CMT.com.
  • Today in 2010, “Country Strong” debuted in Los Angeles and Nashville. Time McGraw portrayed the manager of a singer played by Gwyneth Paltrow.
  • Today in 2013, Paris, Illinois observed Brett Eldredge Day and unveiled city-limit signs proclaiming the community the “Home of Nashville Recording Artist: Brett Eldredge.”
  • Today in 2016, Lucy Hale posted her outrage on Twitter after topless photos were stolen from her phone and posted online.
  • Today in 2017, Dustin Lynch made a surprise appearance as the opening act for Garth Brooks at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
  • Today in 2017, Lady A’s Dave Haywood and his wife, Kelli, welcomed daughter Lillie Renee Haywood, in Nashville.
  • Today in 2018, Brett Young’s “Ticket To L.A.” tops the Billboard country albums chart.

 

Hulu Is Making A Show Inspired By Miranda Lambert’s Music

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Hulu is developing an unnamed series inspired by Miranda Lambert’s music, with Sony Pictures Television teaming up with showrunner Judalina Neira on the project. Described as “‘Big Little Lies’ gone honky-tonk,” the show centers on a complicated friendship as one woman helps the other flee an abusive marriage and attempt a fresh start in a small Texas town filled with secrets. Lambert is slated to be executive producer on the show as she heads into the 68th GRAMMYs with four nominations, including Best Contemporary Country Album for Postcards from Texas and Best Country Song as a writer for “A Song to Sing.” Her recent work also earned nominations for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton and “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Lainey Wilson.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1947, “Here Comes Santa Claus” by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart.
  • Today in 1980, Dolly Parton’s first movie, “9 to 5,” premiered. It was a huge hit and the title song went on to hit #1 on the country charts and pop charts — Dolly also won two GRAMMY Awards for the song.
  • Today in 1985, Johnny Paycheck shoots a man in a barroom brawl in Hillsboro, Ohio. He was released from prison in 1991.
  • Today in 1988, Johnny Cash and friend Waylon Jennings were in the same hospital recovery room. Both had undergone heart bypass surgery, though six days apart.
  • Today in 1991, Collin Raye was enjoying his first #1 hit, “Love, Me.”
  • Today in 1991, the Judds’ “Greatest Hits Volume 2” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, the album, “Ropin’ The Wind,” by Garth Brooks was certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 1994, Reba McEntire’s album, “It’s Your Call,” was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1994, the “Pocket Full Of Gold” album by Vince Gill was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Travis Tritt’s album, “Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, the album, “The Song Remembers When,” by Trisha Yearwood was certified platinum, while her self-titled debut album went double platinum.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks was #1 on the charts with “That Ol’ Wind.”
  • Today in 1997, Shenadoah’s lead singer and founding member, Marty Raybon, made his last appearance with the group at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill was among the picks for “Entertainment Weekly” magazine’s “Best of 2000” list.
  • Today in 2001, gold certifications were awarded for to George Strait for his album, “The Road Less Traveled,” Reba McEntire for her “Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m A Survivor” album and to Lee Ann Womack for her single, “I Hope You Dance.”
  • Today in 2001, Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” became the fastest-rising single in four years to reach the #1 spot on both the “Radio & Records” and “Billboard” country charts. The song, which Jackson debuted the previous month during the 2001 CMA Awards, climbed to the peak position in only six weeks. The last tune to hit #1 that fast was Garth Brooks’ 1997 single, “Longneck Bottle.” This isn’t the only time Alan had a song top the charts so quickly. He also did it in 1994 with “Summertime Blues.”
  • Today in 2005, Gary Allan collected a gold album for “Tough All Over.”
  • Today in 2011, Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood got engaged to Warner Bros executive Kelli Cashiola at her home in Nashville.
  • Today in 2014, A Thousand Horses’ debut single, “Smoke,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Lee Brice performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” during a military funeral for Air Force major Troy Lee Gilbert at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
  • Today in 2017, Jason Isbell played the last of three artist-in-residence concerts at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, joined by unbilled guests Emmylou Harris, Jerry Douglas, Buddy Miller, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and Mac McAnally, who gave his first public performance since a November heart attack.
  • Today in 2018, Michael Ray and Carly Pearce got engaged in Tulum, Mexico. While the couple married October 6, 2019 near Nashville, Tennessee. In June 2020, Pearce filed for divorce from Ray after eight months of marriage.
  • Today in 2019, John Prine was a 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, along with Isaac Hayes, Chicago and Roberta Flack. Former MGM president Frank Walker, who signed Hank Williams to a recording deal, was named a Trustees Award recipient.
  • Today in 2019, Cam and husband Adam Weaver welcomed their daughter, Lucy Marvel Weaver.
  • Today in 2019, Jerry Lee Lewis was recognized with a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker, placed at his ranch in Nesbit, Mississippi. On hand for the event are Marty Stuart, Steve Azar and Connie Smith.

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

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Timmy”, an adorable 10 year old Chihuahua who gets along great with everyone, including other dogs and cats. Timmy loves attention, loves to be held, and can’t wait to meet you! Timmy is fully vaccinated, vetted, neutered and microchipped and ready to go!

And since Timmy 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 Timmy 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 Timmy with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Keith Urban Visits Nashville Children’s Hospital, GIves Guitars To Its Music Therapy Program

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Keith Urban may be going through a tough personal time, but he still makes time for those that are struggling. The singer paid a visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville earlier this week, where he visited with sick children and led an acoustic sing-along. He also donated several guitars to the hospital’s music therapy program. In a statement, Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, president of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, said “Keith is a wonderful friend to our hospital with several visits over the years,” adding “His thoughtful and generous gift of guitars to our Music Therapy Program will help us continue using music as added therapy to bring comfort and healing to children during their hospital stay.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s album, “Take This Job & Shove It,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1981, Buck Owens had a fictitious speeding ticket rescinded by singing “I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail” in an episode of the CBS series “The Dukes Of Hazzard,” starring John Schneider and Tom Wopat.
  • Today in 1993, Faith Hill made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 1998, Martina McBride joined Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins and vice president Al Gore on NBC-TV’s Brooke Shields-hosted special “Christmas In Washington.”
  • Today in 2000, Tim McGraw’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold and platinum on the same day.
  • Today in 2003, Reba McEntire gained a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series, for her work in the WB’s “Reba.” Among her competition was, “Will and Grace” star Debra Messing and “Sex and the City” actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
  • Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s “Back When” went to #1 on the Billboard charts.
  • Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood returned to the US after performing for American troops in Iraq and Kuwait during her first USO tour.
  • Today in 2012, Blake Shelton’s team finished with first and second place titles on the NBC competition, “The Voice.” Cassadee Pope won, while Terry McDermott was the runner up. Pope and McDermott sang “Catch My Breath” with guest Kelly Clarkson.

Trace Adkins Announces 30th Anniversary Tour

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It’s been almost 30 years since the June, 1996 release of Trace Adkins‘ debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud.” To celebrate the occasion, the singer has announced the upcoming “Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour.” The trek consists of 24 dates and kicks off January 16 in Oxford, Alabama, with stops in Ft. Worth, Orlando and more before wrapping September 19 in Charles Town, West Virginia. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10AM local time. Visit Adkins’ website for more dates and ticket information, and see the first ten dates of the tour below. 

  • Jan 16 – Oxford, AL @ Oxford Performing Arts Center
  • Jan 17 – Dover, FL @ Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
  • Mar 7 – Fort Worth, TX @ Billy Bob’s Texas
  • Mar 8 – Bossier City, LA @ Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
  • Mar 28 – Opp, AL @ Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
  • Apr 16 – St. Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • Apr 18 – Orlando, FL @ Venue TBA
  • Apr 23 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center
  • Apr 24 – Harris, MI @ Island Resort & Casino
  • Apr 25 – Harris, MI @ Island Resort & Casino

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons” worked its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1984, the album, “City Of New Orleans,” by Willie Nelson was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, George Jones’ “Still The Same Ole Me” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, the tribute album “Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles” went gold, platinum and double-platinum. It features Travis Tritt, Little Texas, Clint Black, John Anderson, Alan Jackson, Suzy Bogguss, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, Billy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Brooks & Dunn and Lorrie Morgan.
  • Today in 1992, Alan Jackson hit the top of the country singles charts with “She’s Got The Rhythm (I’ve Got The Blues).”
  • Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack’s single “I Hope You Dance” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, the numbers were made final and Faith Hill was tapped as logging a record setting 6-million streams as AOL’s “Artist of the Month” campaign. The achievement proved to be the online provider’s most successful in history. This news also came on the heels of Faith’s nomination as Favorite Female Artist by the People’s Choice Awards and the highest network ratings for any music special broadcast during Thanksgiving week.
  • Today in 2003, Reba McEntire gained a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series, for her work in the WB’s “Reba.” Among her competition was, “Will and Grace” star Debra Messing and “Sex and the City” actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
  • Today in 2004, Tim McGraw’s “Back When” went to #1 on the Billboard charts.
  • Today in 2005, Joe Nichols “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” hit the top spot on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood returned to the US after performing for American troops in Iraq and Kuwait during her first USO tour.
  • Today in 2010, Rascal Flatts bass player, Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison had a daughter, Madeline Leigh DeMarcus.
  • Today in 2012, Blake Shelton’s team finished with first and second place titles on the NBC competition, “The Voice.” Cassadee Pope won, while Terry McDermott was the runner up. Pope and McDermott sang “Catch My Breath” with guest Kelly Clarkson.
  • Today in 2012, Darius Rucker’s version of “Wagon Wheel,” featuring Lady Antebellum on backing vocals, hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2016, Brad Paisley performed “Out Behind The Barn,” then unveiled a wax statue of Little Jimmy Dickens during the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The figure went on display when Madame Tussauds opened its Music City location the following spring.

Luke Bryan Releases Full Crash My Playa Lineup

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Luke Bryan‘s 11th annual “Crash My Playa” festival is rapidly approaching, and fans planning on attending now know what (other than fun and sun) they can look forward to enjoying. The four-day festival, running Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18, will feature two nights with host Luke Bryan headlining. After that, they’ll see live performances from Dierks Bentley, Riley Greene, Tucker Wetmore, Parker McCollum, Chase Matthew, George Birge, Shenandoah, Priscilla Block, Lauren Atkins, The Castellows, Josh Ross and more. Tickets and packages are still available at CrashMyPlay.com.

 

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This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1966, Tracy Byrd was born in Vidor, Texas. He emerged in 1993 to record a series of hits, including “Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous,” “Watermelon Crawl,” and “The Keeper Of The Stars.”
  • Today in 1978, a “train bound for nowhere” reached #1 as Kenny Rogers tops the Billboard country chart with “The Gambler”
  • Today in 1988, Restless Heart reeled in a #1 single on the Billboard country chart with “A Tender Lie.”
  • Today in 1993, the tribute album “Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles” went gold, platinum, and double platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Joe Diffie parked “Pickup Man” at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum earned a platinum single for “Need You Now.”
  • Today in 2010, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood delivered the first two of nine concerts at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, joined by unannounced guest Steve Wariner. The shows raised $3.5-million for flood relief.
  • Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley married Brittney Marie Cole in Nashville.
  • Today in 2014, Craig Wayne Boyd won NBC’s “The Voice,” earning $100,000 and a Dot recording deal. He also performed “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” with three female contestants who’ve been eliminated and “Sweet Home Alabama” with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Boyd was a member of Blake Shelton’s team.
  • Today in 2015, Cam’s single. “Burning House,” went platinum.
  • Today in 2016, Frankie Ballard began a two-night stand at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan, raising $40-thousand for a cancer charity.
  • Today in 2016, the CW telecast the “Hollywood Christmas Parade” with Scotty McCreery singing “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” and Cyndi Lauper performing “Hard Candy Christmas.” The lineup also includes Bill Engvall, The Beach Boys, Kenny G and grand marshal Olivia Newton-John.
  • Today in 2017, Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line took over the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart with “Meant To Be.” It remained at the top for a record 50 weeks.
  • Today in 2017, Garth Brooks hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with his book/CD package, “The Anthology: Part I, The First Five Years.”
  • Today in 2020, LeAnn Rimes was declared the winner of FOX’s “The Masked Singer” after she is revealed as the real-life celebrity dressed as the sun character. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, who was disguised as a crocodile, places third.

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