This Date in Country Music History

• 2021 – Bobbie Gentry, Steve Earle, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
• 2019 – Temecula Road made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2019 – Miranda Lambert released her album Wildcard
• 2013 – The Swon Brothers were signed to a record label deal by Arista
• 2011 – Miranda Lambert released her album Four the Record
• 1980 – Waylon Jennings scored a #1 hit with “Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)”

HCM Content

• 2024 – HCM Daily Country Music News – November 1st, 2024
• 2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – November 1st, 2023
• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – November 1st, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – November 1st, 2021
• 2019 – This Week’s New Music – Week Ending November 1st, 2019
• Today’s Birthdays – November 1st

Juna N Joey

• Artist Name: Juna N Joey
• Hometown: W Palm Beach, FL, and Nashville

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Juna: We are in the process of rolling out our first self-titled EP, and we’re always writing as well as going to school.

Joey: We are also making another body of work – we’re not sure if it will be all singles or another EP. We’re finishing up photoshoots and videos to support our first EP, as well. We are also always busy working on our anti-bullying campaign, and I go to college too.

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

Juna: I saw the show “Little Rascals’ when I was four years old, and I heard the little girl sing “L.O.V.E.,” made famous by Frank Sinatra. I sang it for my parents, and they decided to sign me up for singing lessons.

Joey: Juna influenced me. She took lessons first and then I wanted to join her!

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

Juna: I would definitely be a chef or own a restaurant. I love to cook, and I am also Italian!

Joey: I love working out and health-related businesses, so I think I would maybe be into nutrition or a holistic doctor.

What is your favorite downtime activity? 

Juna: I like to cook, go fishing, or watch Netflix.

Joey: Family game night is fun – we like Pictionary and Monopoly.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)? 

Juna: I like the Jaguars, the Titans, and the Predators.

Joey: I like the Dolphins for football, the Predators for Hockey, and the Marlins for baseball.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Juna: I last watched “Gossip Girl,” “Stranger Things,” and “Two Hearts” – it was very sad!

Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham have been elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, according to an announcement made today by Sarah Cates, chair of the organization’s board of directors.

The five new inductees-elect – who next year will join 219 of their previously named colleagues in the elite organization – will be officially inducted during the “50-51” edition of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Music City Center. The Class of 2020 will join the yet-to-be named Class of 2021 to celebrate the 50th and 51st anniversaries of the event, which was postponed this year because of the ongoing health crisis.

“This year marks our 50th year to welcome a new class into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And although our year has looked different, we couldn’t be more excited to continue our commitment and core mission by announcing the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2020,” says Cates. “It’s our great honor today to welcome our class of 2020: Kent Blazy and Brett James in the songwriter category; Spooner Oldham in the veteran songwriter category, Steve Earle as our songwriter/artist and Bobbie Gentry as our veteran songwriter/artist.”

Kent Blazy’s songwriter credits include “If Tomorrow Never Comes” (Garth Brooks), “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til The Sun Comes Up)” (Garth Brooks) and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” (Chris Young).

Brett James’ resume is known for “Jesus Take The Wheel” (Carrie Underwood), “When The Sun Goes Down” (Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker) and “Summer Nights” (Rascal Flatts).

Spooner Oldham is the writer of R&B and Pop hits such as “I’m Your Puppet” (James & Bobby Purify), “Cry Like A Baby” (The Box Tops) and “Sweet Inspiration” (The Sweet Inspirations).

Multiple Grammy Award winner Steve Earle recorded many of his self-penned hits, including “Guitar Town,” “Copperhead Road” and “The Devil’s Right Hand.”

Artist/songwriter/producer Bobbie Gentry popularized many of her own compositions such as the oft-recorded smash “Ode To Billie Joe,” “Fancy” and “Mornin’ Glory.”

Shania Twain

Recent Country Music Headlines

• Shania Twain to Produce “Heart of Texas” Netflix Series
• Song of the Day (7/27/20):  “Real Life (I Never Was The Same Again)” by Jeff Carson

Weekly Charts News

• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart’s #1 Single:  “Ain’t a Train” by Cody Jinks
• This Week’s Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single:  “As Soon As You” by Bri Bagwell
• This Week’s Country Aircheck’s #1 Single:  “Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
• This Week’s Country Aircheck’s Most Added New Single to Radio:  “Happy Anywhere” by Blake Shelton w/ Gwen Stefani
• This Week’s Billboard Country #1 Album:  Gaslighter by The Chicks
• This Week’s Billboard Most Streamed Single:  “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Billboard Most Downloaded Single:  “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart’s Newsletter
• This Week’s Country Aircheck’s Newsletter
• This Week’s Billboard Country Newsletter

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Live Video:  “Almost Goodbye” by Mark Chesnutt
• Story Behind the Song:  “I Can Tell By The Way You Dance” by Josh Turner
• Granger Smith Podcast – Episode 42
• Acoustic Video:  “All She Wants” by Whitney Duncan
• Checking in with Walker Hayes – Episode 4
• Video Rewind:  “Watching Airplanes” by Gary Allan
• Campfire Live with Sarah Darling – 7/19/20
• Cover Video:  Taylor Swift’s “Invisible String” by Tenille Arts
• Video:  “In the Garden” by Mo Pitney w/ Holly Pitney
• Video:  “Welcome Home” by Dalton Domino
• Music Video:  “Made for Mornings” by Lockeland

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Kenny Chesney released his album Songs for the Saints
• 2017 – Sam Hunt’s single “Body Like a Back Road” was certified triple platinum
• 2012 – Barry Gibb of The Bee Gee’s made his solo debut on the Grand Ole Opry
• 2002 – Kenny Chesney began a 7 week run at the top of the charts with “The Good Stuff”
• 1991 – Ricky Van Shelton scored a #1 hit with “I Am a Simple Man”
• 1963 – Johnny Cash topped the charts with his hit “Ring of Fire”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Bill Engvall
• Bobbie Gentry

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• Broken Up – Mitchell Tenpenny
• Talking to God – Chrissy Metz
• Soundtrack to a Small Town Sundown – Tyler Farr
• Let Me Go – Ashley Barron
• Back To My Dream – Jade Naraine
• In America – Sammy Sadler
• Ain’t That the Truth – Will Bannister
• Live Leaving It’s Mark – Madison Station
• Keep Your Love to Yourself – Eileen Carey

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win a “Nightfall” Vinyl Prize Pack from Little Big Town – ends 7/27/20
• Win a Zoom Concert with Avenue Beat – ends 8/7/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Photo Credit: David McClister

• Artist Name: Brit Taylor
• Hometown:  Knott County, Kentucky

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Working on a record with Dave Brainard that is slated for release later this year.

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

 I  started singing in a tourist group in East Kentucky called the Kentucky Opry Jr  Pros when I was 7 years old. That definitely lit the fire.

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

 I think I would start a business of some sort. I  love building things from scratch and being able to be creative and have the opportunity to grow things. I don’t think I  would do so great with a real job.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Gardening! Both food and flowers. And hanging out with all my animals! I    have a small mini farm outside of Nashville. More like a small petting zoo. 6 goats 8 chickens, 3 dogs and a 3 legged cat!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Oh boy! I  don’t think about stuff like that! Hmm Chris Pratt? I    love the funny guys.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

 Kentucky Wildcats of course!

What is the last movie that you watched?

Oh goodness.  I think I fell asleep during that last movie I watched!  Something on netflix!

What is the last album you listened to?

Either Brandy Clark or Jason Isbell. I’ve been bouncing back and forth between the two. They’re so good!

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

 That’s a hard one. There’s so many great records I  love. At the moment I would have to pick Bobbi Gentry and Glen Cambell’s duet record.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

 Gosh. There’s so many fantastic country songs.  I love any good ol country song that’ll make me cry. Anything written by Harlan Howard.

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

Denver, Colorado

What is your favorite meal?

I eat pretty healthy most of the time but I  love a good ole southern breakfast. Biscuits gravy, pork chops eggs and fried apples.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Willie Nelson

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 Chris Stapleton

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To be heard. There’s so much stuff being put out into the world and so many things fighting for people’s attention,  I   just  hope the music I make actually makes its way to people’s ears.