Welcome!

 Posted by at 1:01 pm on September 11, 2024
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Thank you for visiting Hometown Country Music!

Our unique website and social media accounts are focused on two goals:

  • Keeping fans updated on the latest new music, tours and festivals while honoring the past of Country Music
  • Providing hometown artists a platform to get some national exposure alongside today’s stars and legends

We hope you find this to be your #1 destination for all things Country Music, worthy of bookmarking and visiting often.  Please explore our menus to see all that we have to offer and give us a follow on Facebook and Twitter/X.  We are adding and updating content daily!

Thanks for stopping by, we hope to see you again soon!

This Date in Country Music History – June 21st

 Posted by at 7:28 am on June 21, 2026
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Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – The Brantley Gilbert & Ashley Cooke duet “Over When We’re Sober” was released
  • 2019 – Aaron Watson released his album Red Bandana
  • 2014 – Grand Ole Opry star Jimmy C. Newman passed away in Tennessee
  • 2014 – Lucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2014 – Trace Adkins was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
  • 2011 – Justin Moore released his album Outlaws Like Me
  • 2010 – Miranda Lambert released her single “Only Prettier”
  • 1982 – Kenny Rogers released his single “Love Will Turn You Around”

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This Date In Country Music History – June 20th

 Posted by at 7:41 am on June 20, 2026
Jun 202026
 
Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2025 – Megan Moroney released her song “Six Months Later”
  • 2025 – Brett Young released his album 2.0
  • 2025 – Lauren Watkins made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2018 – Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Roof Top Bar opened in Nashville
  • 2015 – The collaborative album, Django & Jimmie, by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, debuted at #1 on the country albums chart
  • 2014 – Kenny Chesney released his single “American Kids”
  • 2013 – Florida Georgia Line‘s single “Cruise” was certified quadruple platinum
  • 2003 – Miranda Lambert made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2000 – Billy Gilman‘s debut album One Voice was released

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This Date in Country Music History – June 19th

 Posted by at 6:40 am on June 19, 2026
Jun 192026
 
Riders in the Sky

Riders in the Sky

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Carly Pearce filed for divorce from Michael Ray
  • 2020 – Gabby Barrett released her album Goldmine
  • 2020 – Aaron Watson released his single “Whisper My Name”
  • 2018 – Cody Johnson signed a record deal with Warner Brothers
  • 2013 – Danielle Bradbery signed a record deal with Big Machine
  • 2012 – Kenny Chesney released his album Welcome to the Fishbowl
  • 2007 –Brad Paisley released his album 5th Gear
  • 2006 – Taylor Swift released her single “Tim McGraw“
  • 1999 – George Strait‘s “Write This Down” became the #1 song in Country Music
  • 1982 – Riders in the Sky joined the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1982 – Conway Twitty hits #1 with “Slow Hand”
  • 1971 – Jerry Reed scored a #1 hit with “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot”

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This Date in Country Music History – June 18th

 Posted by at 7:06 am on June 18, 2026
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Danielle Bradbery

Danielle Bradbery

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Ingrid Andress’ song “More Hearts Than Mine” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Morgan Wallen’s song “Chasin’ You” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Brantley Gilbert’s single “Bottoms Up” was certified Quadruple Platinum
  • 2016 – Dierks Bentley’s album Black debuted at #1 on the country albums chart
  • 2015 – Toby Keith and Bobby Braddock were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • 2013 – LoCash Cowboys released their self-titled debut full-length album
  • 2013 – Danielle Bradbery won NBC’s The Voice
  • 1996 – Ricochet made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1994 – Neal McCoy‘s “Wink” hit #1 for the first of a 4-week run at the top of charts

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Interview with Chelsea Rae

 Posted by at 6:59 pm on June 17, 2026
Jun 172026
 

  • Artist Name: Chelsea Rae
  • Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

What project(s) are you currently working on?

“Story Of Us” and “How Do I”

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I have always loved singing when I was younger but at 15 when I learned to play guitar and learned to write songs and then really pursue music when I moved to Nashville.  I knew this is what I wanted to do and nothing else

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I probably would have gone into nursing or even been a doctor. 

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favorite downtime activity is spending time with my kids. Spending time outside or horseback riding.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush would be Liam Hemsworth

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Cubs 

What is the last movie that you watched? 

“Just Go With It”

What is the last album you listened to?

Bellah Mae, “Keep it Peachy”

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Twenty Years Of Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road? 

Nashville, TN

What is your favorite meal?

Veggie Roll sushi with yum yum sauce

Who is your dream duet partner?

Carrie Underwood 

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Carly Pearce

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

My ultimate career goal is playing sold out stadium shows and debuting at Grand Ole Opry  

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