This day in Country Music History

Posted on August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1958, Johnny Cash signed with Columbia Records.
Today in 1973, Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors” album was released.
Today in 1977, Waylon Jennings’ album, “Are You Ready For The Country,” was certified gold.
Today in 1981, Kix Brooks married his wife, Barbara.
Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers’ “Eyes That See In The Dark” album was released.
Today in 1984, the “Oak Ridge Boys Greatest Hits 2” album was released.
Today in 1989, Keith Whitley’s “I Wonder Do You Think Of Me” album was released.
Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” began a four-week residence at #1 in “Billboard.”
Today in 1994, the album, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill was certified triple platinum.
Today in 1995, John Michael Montgomery’s self-titled album was released.
Today in 1995, the “Reba Live” video was released.
Today in 1996, the “Livin’ In A Moment” album by Ty Herndon was released.
Today in 1996, Patty Loveless’ “The Trouble With The Truth” album was certified gold.
Today in 1998, Garth Brooks reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with a Bob Dylan song, “To Make You Feel My Love.”
Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina’s album, “Burn,” and Chris LeDoux’s “Cowboy” album were released.
Today in 2000, Keith Urban began his stint as an online guitar teacher through the House of Blues website.
Today in 2001, Carolyn Dawn Johnson received a record 10 nominations at the Canadian Country Music Awards.
Today in 2001, Jamie O’Neal cinched her second #1 hit on “Billboard” with “When I Think About Angels.”
Today in 2001, Brooks and Dunn’s album, “If You See Her,” went double-platinum while their “Greatest Hits” collection was certified triple platinum.
Today in 2001, Alan Jackson’s “Everything I Love” album was certified triple-platinum.
Today in 2002, Gary Allan’s “Alright Guy” album was certified gold.
Today in 2003, Alan Jackson’s “Remember When” album was released.
Today in 2009, Billy Currington was hospitalized with a concussion after a concert stage collapsed in a thunderstorm at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta. His bass player Alex Stevens was pinned for a half-hour and required surgery for a severed artery.
Today in 2010, Jimmy Wayne arrived at HomeBase Youth Services in Phoenix, hobbling on a broken foot as he finished a seven-month Meet Me Halfway walk for homeless teens.
Today in 2013, Florida Georgia Line earned their first platinum album certification for “Here’s To The Good Times.”
Today in 2013, Rascal Flatts co-headlined with rock band Journey at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania. They were joined on the bill by The Band Perry and Cassadee Pope.
Today in 2016, Florida Georgia Line’s signature alcohol, Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, went on sale publicly.
Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line and The Backstreet Boys shot an episode of “CMT Crossroads” at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. The evening included performances of “I Want It That Way,” “Cruise,” “H.O.L.Y.” and “God, Your Mama, And Me.”
Today in 2019, Garth Brooks’ Teammates For Kids Foundation announced a partnership with Major League Baseball. Working with players from all 30 teams, he launched the Home Plate Project – and ultimately? He raised $900-thousand to fight childhood hunger.
Today in 2020, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking were married at their home in Florida.
Today in 2020, The Chicks’ “Gaslighter” debuted at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.

Morgan Wallen Has His First #1 Hit on the Pop Chart

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Is Morgan Wallen a Pop artist now? Because his song “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone at #1 on the Billboard POP chart.

This is Morgan’s first #1 on the pop chart. That’s after “I Had Some Help” already was #1 on the Country chart last month. Having a #1 song on the Country AND Pop chart is an incredible feat, only matched one time before in history.

And that’s by Taylor Swift. In November of 2008, “Love Story” was on top of the Country chart, and then in February of 2009 it was on top of the Pop Airplay chart.

I’m sure Post Malone helped tip the scales a bit, but this goes to show you what a true cross-over success Morgan Wallen can be.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1964, Country Music Hall of Fame member, Jim Reeves, died when his single-engine Beechcraft plane crashed near Nashville, Tennessee.
Today in 1985, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s single, “Country Club,” went platinum
Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn topped the charts with “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.”
Today in 1995, Alabama’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified for sales of 4-million and their “Greatest Hits II” was certified platinum.
Today in 1995, the single, “You’re Gonna Miss Me,” by Brooks & Dunn hit #1.
Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks garnered the first #1 hit of their career when “There’s Your Trouble” topped “Radio & Records” country chart.
Today in 2000, Faith Hill received a nomination from the 2000 “VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards” in the “Most Fashionable Artist – Female” category. Nominated with artists like Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez, Faith was the only country artist to be tapped in any category.
Today in 2000, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn, Lee Greenwood, Lorrie Morgan and Hank Williams Jr. were on the bill as performers for the Republican National Convention.
Today in 2001, Blake Shelton’s single, “Austin,” topped the charts – as his self-titled debut album was released. One year later on the same day, the CD was certified gold.
Today in 2001, Cyndi Thomson’s debut album, “My World,” arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Toby Keith’s “Unleashed” album debuted at the top of “Billboard’s” country and pop album charts. But that’s not all. Fans snapped up just over 338,000 copies during its first week of release, which gave Toby his first #1 album on the all-genre “Billboard” Top 200 chart.
Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks taped their episode of “CMT Crossroads” with James Taylor in Nashville.
Today in 2006, Jason Aldean’s single, “Why,” was certified gold.
Today in 2017, Apple Music launches a commercial for a weekly series, “Carpool Karaoke,” with Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again” playing behind cameos by Miley Cyrus, James Corden, Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow and Dierks Bentley.
Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line’s “Smooth” single hit the airwaves.
Today in 2017, Joe Nichols posted a collaborative video teaming him with rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot on the rap classic, “Baby Got Back.”
Today in 2019, Morgan Wallen single, “Whiskey Glasses,” was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Today in 2019, Chris Stapleton celebrated a platinum single from the RIAA for “Millionaire,” and scored two multi-platinum singles: a double-platinum nod for”Broken Halos” and “Tennessee Whiskey?” It was certified six-times platinum.
Today in 2021, Willie Nelson performed during a voting-rights rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin at the close of a four-day march.

JELLY ROLL DEPUTIZED

Posted on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by Bob Ballard

He went from running from the law to being the law. During a visit to the Genesee County Jail on Michigan on Saturday, Jelly Roll was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. It’s a great testament to the ability to turn your life around; Jelly Roll struggled with drug addiction and has a felony conviction on his record, but he got his life in order and exploded into stardom. He was at the jail for a ribbon-cutting for a music studio at the jail meant to help rehabilitate inmates before performing at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival in Midland. And no, Jelly had no idea that was going to happen.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1955, Johnny Cash records his first version of “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Luther Played The Boogie” and “So Doggone Lonesome” at the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis.
Today in 1985, Alabama became the first country act to go quadruple-platinum, as the “Mountain Music” and “Feels So Right” albums are certified for shipments of 4 million copies. “The Closer You Get” goes triple-platinum
Today in 1990, Randy Travis’ album, “Always and Forever,” was certified quadruple platinum.
Today in 1991, the “Country Club” album by Travis Tritt was certified platinum.
Today in 1993, the single, “We’ll Burn that Bridge,” by Brooks and Dunn hit #1.
Today in 1993, Martina McBride’s first big hit, “My Baby Loves Me,” debuted on the country charts.
Today in 1996, Brooks & Dunn’s album, “Borderline,” and George Strait’s “Blue Clear Sky” CD were both certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1997, Terri Clark’s self-titled debut album was certified platinum
Today in 1999, Lila McCann made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 1999, the film, “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, opened in theaters nationwide. Among the folks featured in the film soundtrack were the Dixie Chicks and Martina McBride.
Today in 2000, the Judds wrapped up their “Reunion Tour” in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley celebrated the success of his #1 single, “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” at a party in Nashville.
Today in 2007, Rodney Atkins received a diploma from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville – 14 years after he stopped taking classes. School officials discovered that he had racked up enough credits in his time there to qualify for a newly created degree.
Today in 2008, Alan Jackson’s album, “Good Time,” was certified gold.
Today in 2012, Eli Young Band vocalist Mike Eli and his wife, Kacey, welcomed their first daughter, Kline Olivia Diaz, in Dallas.
Today in 2015, Lynn Anderson passed at Nashville’s Vanderbilt Medical Center. A Female Vocalist of the Year for both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, she earned a million-seller with her 1970 single, “Rose Garden.”
Today in 2016, Chris Stapleton performed during the Lollapalooza rock festival at Grant Park in Chicago. His set included “You Are My Sunshine,” “Fire Away,” “Traveller” and closing number “Tennessee Whiskey.”
Today in 2018, Runaway June’s single, “Buy My Own Drinks,” was released.
Today in 2020, Darius Rucker raised more than $250-thousand for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with his annual Darius & Friends concert, held as a virtual event from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Also on the bill, Tracy Lawrence and Clint Black.
Today in 2020, Josh Turner’s “Would You Go With Me” single was certified double-platinum single by the RIAA.
Today in 2020, Taylor Swift’s single, “betty,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2021, Parker McCollum’s album, “Gold Chain Cowboy,” was released.

TOBY KEITH BENEFIT CONCERT ADDS MORE BIG NAMES

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by Bob Ballard

The Toby Keith tribute/benefit concert that will air on NBC has added some big-name performers… At first, the performers included Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum and The War And Treaty. That would be a full all-star roster right there, but they weren’t done announcing names. Also on board for what is turning out to be a massive event: Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Priscilla Block, Jordan Davis, Scotty Emerick, Brett Favre, Brantley Gilbert, HARDY, Tyler Hubbard, Krystal Keith, Ella Langley, Leanne Morgan, Mac McAnally and Clay Walker will all take the stage and sing some of Keith’s biggest hits. The show will be held tonight at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and will air on NBC as a two-hour special on August 28.

This day in Country Music History

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1972, Barbara Mandrell became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Today in 1981, the “Fancy Free” album by the Oak Ridge Boys was certified platinum.
Today in 1992, Garth Brooks self-titled debut album was certified quadruple platinum. The same day, his “Ropin’ The Wind” project was certified for multi-platinum sales of 8-million.
Today in 1997, Tom T. Hall’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” album was certified gold.
Today in 1997, Clint Black’s album, “Nothin’ But The Tailights,” was released. The same day, BlackHawk’s “Love and Gravity” project was also released.
Today in 1997, Terri Clark’s self-titled album was certified platinum.
Today in 1998, the “Everywhere” album by Tim McGraw was certified triple platinum.
Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s single, “Breathe,” returned to the top of “Billboard’s” adult contemporary chart for a triumphant 14^th Faith had been bumped from the top a week earlier by Latin singer Marc Anthony.
Today in 2000, Clay Walker sang the national anthem at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio, where honorees include Joe Montana and Howie Long. Walker also joins Dwight Yoakam, Sawyer Brown and Alecia Elliott in a post-induction concert.
Today in 2003, Josh Turner’s single, “Long Black Train,” hit the airwaves.
Today in 2004, Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach” video, featuring a cameo by NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler, debuts on CMT
Today in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “All Jacked Up” video debuts on CMT.com.
Today in 2006, former Negro League baseball player Charley Pride sang the American and Canadian national anthems in Cooperstown, New York, when 17 former Negro Leaguers join the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today in 2011, the Lady Antebellum single, “Just A Kiss” went gold, platinum and quintuple-platinum.
Today in 2014, Neil Young filed for divorce from Pegi Young, his wife of 36 years…amidst an alleged affair with actress Daryl Hannah. He and Hannah ultimately married in 2018 and in 2019, Pegi passed following a battle with cancer.
Today in 2017, Garth Brooks performed at The Forum in Los Angeles, where his daughter, Allie Brooks, was celebrated for her 21st birthday by dad…and received a wedding proposal from longtime love Jonathan Roberts as her dad sang “She’s Every Woman.” She said yes….and they got hitched in October 2018.
Today in 2017, Little Big Town’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville featured surprise guests Miranda Lambert and Charlie Worsham, who joined them on a cover of The Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl.”
Today in 2018, Glen Campbell was the cover story in the “Parade” supplement in the Sunday paper a year after his passing (on August 8, 2017). In it? Marty Stuart saying, “I wish I could have been in the control room at Capitol Studio A listening to the playback of ‘Wichita Lineman’ the first time it came into the atmosphere. It must have been a perfect moment in time.”
Today in 2020, Garth Brooks held a press conference to ask CMA members not to vote for him for Entertainer of the Year. After winning seven times during his career, he says other deserving artists should get their due.
Today in 2020, Jack Daniel’s announces the launch of an Eric Church single barrel whiskey.
Today in 2021, “Beers On Me,” Dierks Bentley’s single with BRELAND & HARDY, was released.

KACEY MUSGRAVES ANNOUNCES DELUXE EDITION OF “DEEPER WELL”

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Kacey Musgraves‘ “Deeper Well” is getting even deeper. Yesterday Kacey announced a deluxe edition of her fifth, most recent album “Deeper Well.” The expanded version of the album will offer seven new songs, including a song she has played live, “Irish Goodbye,” which the singer released at midnight last night. The album will be available for purchase August 2.

This Day in Country Music History

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Bob Ballard

Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley recorded “Harper Valley PTA.”
Today in 1974, John Denver earned a gold record for his biggest hit, “Annie’s Song.”
Today in 1990, Alabama’s “Pass It On Down” album was certified gold.
Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” was certified for sales of 12-million.
Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney’s “Everywhere We Go” album was certified gold.
Today in 1999, Terri Clark’s “How I Feel” album was certified gold.
Today in 1999, Clint Black played at “A Night at the Net.” The event was a charity doubles tennis match that kicked off the eighth annual Mercedes-Benz Cup.
Today in 2000, Terri Clark’s video, “A Little Gasoline,” premiered on CMT.
Today in 2001, Faith Hill’s album, “Breathe,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of 7-million.
Today in 2001, Lonestar’s “I’m Already There” was certified gold.
Today in 2003, Keith Urban’s “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me” video made its TV debut on CMT.
Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley’s concert at the House of Blues in Los Angeles was interrupted by Marty Stuart, who extended an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley’s response: “Hell, yeah!”
Today in 2011, Eric Church’s album, “Chief,” was released.
Today in 2014, Florida Georgia Line unloaded “Dirt” at #1 for the first of two weeks on the Billboard country singles chart.
Today in 2016, Garth Brooks topped the “Forbes” list of Country’s Cash Kings after making an estimated $70-million in a year. Rounding out the Top 5 were Kenny Chesney, $56-million; Luke Bryan, $53-million; Toby Keith, $47.5-million; and Jason Aldean, $36.5-million.
Today in 2017, Blake Shelton earned a gold single from the RIAA for “Gonna.”
Today in 2018, Jordan Davis earned his first platinum single from the RIAA for “Singles You Up.”
Today in 2019, officials with the Ulster County Fair in New York cancelled an August 1^st Confederate Railroad concert, becoming the second fair to ban the group while citing racist connotations in the band’s name and its use of a Confederate flag in its branding.
Today in 2020, Gabby Barrett’s single, “I Hope,” reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
Today in 2021, Jimmie Allen led a team that won $25-thousand for youth charity Duffy’s Hope on ABC’s “Celebrity Family Feud.” His crew includes fellow artist Matt Stell.

H&S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK – DOC

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Bob Ballard

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Doc”, a 2 year old Yellow Lab mix who’s friendly, loves to play, and loves to go for walks. Doc has a sweet disposition and is a very smart fellow! Doc is in temporary quarantine for a few medical issues while he undergoes treatment, but Doc will make someone a great furry friend, and would love to meet you!

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

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