This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – Jelly Roll released his single “Son of a Sinner”
• 2021 – Warner Music Nashville signed Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley to a solo deal
• 2018 – Scotty McCreery scored a #1 album with Seasons Change
• 2011 – Mel McDaniel died of lung cancer in Hendersonville, TN
• 2009 – Keith Urban released his album Defying Gravity
• 2009 – Rodney Atkins released his album It’s America
• 2008 – Jimmy Wayne released his single “Do You Believe Me Now”
• 2008 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Better As A Memory”
• 2006 – Jake Owen made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1962 – Patsy Cline topped the charts with “She’s Got You”

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This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

• Randy Rogers Band Announces Show at the Ryman Auditorium
• Lineup Announced for 2026 Country Thunder Arizona
• Lyric Video:  “Smoke” by Jamey Johnson & Riley Green
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• George Strait Adds Second Lubbock, TX Concert
• Callie Twisselman to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
• Drew Baldridge Announces Baby #2 on the Way
• Josh Turner Announces 2026 This Country Music Thing Tour
• Lineup Announced for Country Concert ’26
• Brett Young Announces 2026 2.0 Tour Dates
• Music Video:  “It All Adds Up” by Trace Adkins
• Lyric Video:  “God Winks” by Annie Bosko w/ Amy Grant
• Music Video:  “Tulsa Time” by Kaitlin Butts
• Music Video:  “Come Home to You” by Emily Ann Roberts
• Lyric Video:  “Bought a Boat” by Brian Kelley
• Audio: “Broken Boy” by Diamond Dixie

This Date in Country Music History

• 2021 – Hank Williams Jr, Marty Stuart and Dean Dillon were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 2020 – Jon Pardi got married to Summer Duncan
• 2019 – Sam Hunt was arrested for a DUI in Nashville
• 2016 – Kelsea Ballerini’s single “Peter Pan” was certified Platinum
• 1998 – Kevin Sharp made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1995 – Garth Brooks released his album Fresh Horses
• 1992 – Alabama scored a #1 hit with “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)”
• 1981 – Hank Williams Jr scored a #1 hit with “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)”

Today’s Birthdays

• Jean Shepard (d)
• Kelsi Osborn (SheDAISY)
• Lisa McCarter
• Teresa McCarter

Today’s New Albums

• Ernest – Live from the South
• Tyler Rich – Poppy & Iris

Today’s New Singles

• Back in the Bottle – Randy Houser
• Hell or High Whiskey – Hayden Haddock
• How Do I Let You Go – Parmalee

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• St. Pete Country Fest – St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 21, 2025
• Clay Walker’s Band Against MS Gala – Houston, TX – Nov 22, 2025
• St. Pete Country Fest – St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 22, 2025
• Keith Anderson – Fairfield, IA – Nov 22, 2025 – 7:30 pm
• St. Pete Country Fest – St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 23, 2025
• Tracy Lawrence’s 20th Anniversary Mission Possible Turkey Fry & Concert – Nashville, TN – Nov 25, 2025
• A Songwriter Night 4 the Kids – Hendersonville, TN – Nov 25, 2025 – 7:00 pm

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This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

• Toby Keith Owned Horse to Competed in Kentucky Derby
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Lyric Video:  “Palm Tree Country” by Brian Kelley
• Health and Tour Update from Mark Chesnutt
• Dierks Bentley to Headline Nashville’s “Let Freedom Sing!” 4th of July Celebration
• 16th Annual Darius Rucker and Friends St. Jude Benefit Announced
• Music Video:  “Hands of Time” by Eric Church
• Music Video: “Found” by Cody Jinks

This Date in Country Music History

• 2013 – Alan Jackson performs “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the funeral of George Jones
• 2011 – Lady Antebellum releases their single “Just a Kiss”
• 2006 – Chris Young is named the winner of Nashville Star
• 2005 – Little Big Town’s single “Boondocks” is released to radio
• 2000 – Rebecca Lynn Howard‘s selft-titled debut alum was released
• 2000 – Collin Raye‘s album Tracks was released
• 1998 – Shania Twain‘s “You’re Still the One” is the #1 song in Country Music
• 1994 – Lee Greenwood competed on Wheel of Fortune
• 1988 – Clint Black signs his record deal with RCA Records
• 1985 – The Highwayman album is released, featuring Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson

Today’s Birthdays

• Larry Gatlin
• Rose Falcon
• Ty Herndon

Today’s New Albums

• Eric Church – Evangeline vs The Machine
• Hardy – Country! (EP)
• Maddie & Tae – Love & Light
• Moe Bandy – Songs I Missed
• The Talbott Brothers – Borderlands

Today’s New Singles

• All American Summer – Phil Vassar
• Backup Plan – Bailey Zimmerman w/ Luke Combs
• Giddy Up – Brooke Eden
• What Hurts the Most – Rascal Flatts w/ The Backstreet Boys

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• Calf Fry Music Festival – Stillwater, OK – May 02, 2025
• Country Thunder Florida – Tampa – May 02, 2025
• Key West Songwriters Festival – Key West, FL – May 02, 2025
• Lone Star Smokeout – Arlington, TX – May 02, 2025
• Jay Valor – Nashville, TN – May 02, 2025 – 3:00 pm
• Diamond Dixie – Las Vegas, NV – May 02, 2025 – 8:00 pm
• Calf Fry Music Festival – Stillwater, OK – May 03, 2025
• Country Thunder Florida – Tampa – May 03, 2025
• Key West Songwriters Festival – Key West, FL – May 03, 2025
• Lone Star Smokeout – Arlington, TX – May 03, 2025
• Diamond Dixie – Folsom, CA – May 03, 2025 – 9:00 pm
• Country Thunder Florida – Tampa – May 04, 2025
• Key West Songwriters Festival – Key West, FL – May 04, 2025
• Lone Star Smokeout – Arlington, TX – May 04, 2025

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• Artist Name: Jay Kutcher
• Hometown: Jonquière Québec Canada

What project(s) are you currently working on?

My second album

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

My own family (Father, Uncles etc) are musicians, signers. So since I’m young.

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

I’m really good in construction.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

To be with my family.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Luke Bryan

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Montreal Canadians NHL Hockey Team

What is the last movie that you watched?

James Bond

What is the last album you listened to?

Tucker Wetmore

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

Jay Kutcher album

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Too many great songs to have only one.

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

Nashville

What is your favorite meal?

Tomahawk on Kamado Grill.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Luke Bryan

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To play at the Bell Center, Madisson Square Garden, CMA in Nashville all and big festivals !!!

How can fans connect with you on Social Media?

Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok