This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

• Music Video:  “Dirty” by Colt Ford & Creed Fisher
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Chris Young Announces 2025 Christmas Tour
• Music Video:  “Hey California” by Jon Pardi
• Lyric Video:  “Wait” by Hunter Hayes
• Lyric Video:  “Years” by Blake Shelton w/ John Anderson
• Lyric Video:  “A Song to Sing” by Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
• Music Video: “Lost Lyrics & Old Memories” by Ricky Valido

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – Olivia Newton-John, the 1974 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, passed away after a battle with breast cancer
• 2022 – Dierks Bentley released his single “Gold”
• 2022 – Tyler Braden released his single “Try Losing One”
• 2019 – Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert‘s duet “Drowns the Whiskey” was certified Platinum
• 2018 – Trace Adkins‘ singles “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “You’re Gonna Miss This” were certified Double Platinum.  His single “Ladies Love Country Boys” was certified Platinum.
• 2017 – Glen Campbell passed away at the age of 81
• 2015 – Tracy Byrd was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
• 2015 – Connie Smith celebrated her 50th anniversary at the Grand Ole Opry
• 2009 – Steel Magnolia wins the TV show “Can You Duet”
• 2008 – Toby Keith‘s movie “Beer For My Horses” debuts in theaters
• 2006 – Steve Holy released his album Brand New Girlfriend
• 1998 -The Dixie Chicks scored their first career #1 hit with “There’s Your Trouble”
• 1995 – Terri Clark‘s self-titled debut album was released
• 1987 – Reba topped the charts with her single “One Promise Too Late”

Today’s Birthdays

• John Morgan
• Mark Wills
• Mel Tillis (d)
• Michael Johnson (d)
• Phil Balsley (Statler Brothers)
• Webb Pierce (d)

Today’s New Albums

• Ashley Monroe – Tennessee Lightning
• Bailey Zimmerman – Different Night Same Rodeo
• Patty Loveless – Sleepless Nights (Vinyl)

Today’s New Singles

• A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go) – Ty Herndon w/ Ashley McBryde
• Circa 1943 – Chase Rice
• Holy Water – Marshmello w/ Jelly Roll
• Little Things – Lauren Alaina
• Of Course I Do – Lily Rose
• Tequila Time – Annie Bosko
• Them Old Love Songs – Jake Owen

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• Voices of America Country Music Fest – West Chester, OH – Aug 08, 2025
• Rock the Plains – Manhattan, KS – Aug 08, 2025 – 2:00 pm
• Diamond Dixie – Pineville, NC – Aug 08, 2025 – 7:00 pm
• Diamond Dixie – Charlotte, NC – Aug 09, 2025 – 9:00 pm
• Voices of America Country Music Fest – West Chester, OH – Aug 09, 2025
• Rock the Plains – Manhattan, KS – Aug 09, 2025 – 2:00 pm
• Voices of America Country Music Fest – West Chester, OH – Aug 10, 2025
• Jeannie Seely Celebration of Life – Nashville, TN – Aug 14, 2025 – 10:00 am
• Country Thunder Alberta – Calgary, AB – Aug 15, 2025
• Lasso Montreal – Montreal, QB – Aug 15, 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

Country Music News and Videos

• Creed Fisher Injured in Hit and Run
• Jordan Davis Surprises Unsuspecting Fans
• Maddie & Tae Announce Debut Headlining Ryman Auditorium Show
• Jeannie Seely Briefly Hospitalized
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Music Video:  “Sorry Mom” by Kelsea Ballerini

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – August 12th, 2022
• 2022 – Today’s New Music – August 12th, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – August 12th, 2021
• 2020 – The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2020:  Hank Williams Jr, Dean Dillon, and Marty Stuart
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – August 12th, 2020
• 2019 – Tyler Childers scored a #1 album with Country Squire
• 2016 – Justin Moore released his album Kinda Don’t Care
• 2016 – Dylan Scott released his self-titled debut album
• 2016 – Cody Jinks released his album I’m Not The Devil
• 2015 – Country Music Videos – Wednesday, August 12th, 2015
• 2015 – HCM Daily Country Music News Update – Wednesday, August 12th, 2015
• 2015 – Granger Smith signed with Broken Bow Records
• 2014 – This Week’s New Music – August 12th, 2014
• 2009 – Josh Turner released his single “Why Don’t We Just Dance”
• 2006 – Rodney Atkins scored his first career #1 hit with “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
• 2000 – Lonestar topped the charts with “What About Now”
• 1989 – Patty Loveless scored her first career #1 hit with “Timber, I’m Falling”
• 1988 – Kathy Mattea made her Grand Ole Opry debut

Today’s Birthdays

• Buck Owens (d)
• Danny Shirley (Confederate Railroad)
• Porter Wagoner (d)

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• Bonfires & Strawberry Hill – Joe Allen Christi
• Colors Don’t Run – Moonshine Bandits & Lara Trump
• You Look Like You Love Me – Ella Langley w/ Riley Green

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• Jay Valor – Nashville, TN – Aug 12, 2024 – 2:30 pm
• Post Malone & Friends at the Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, TN – Aug 14, 2024 – 7:00 pm
• Country Thunder Alberta – Calgary, AB – Aug 16, 2024
• LASSO Montreal Festival – Montreal, QC – Aug 16, 2024
• Country Thunder Alberta – Calgary, AB – Aug 17, 2024
• LASSO Montreal Festival – Montreal, QC – Aug 17, 2024
• Country Thunder Alberta – Calgary, AB – Aug 18, 2024
• K92.3 All-Star Jam – Orlando, FL – Aug 18, 2024

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Country Music News and Videos

• Video:  Lainey Wilson’s 2023 Year-End Recap
• Lyric Video:  “Dixie” by Creed Fisher
• Music Video:  “Hell of a Life” by Kylie Frey

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – December 22nd, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – December 22nd, 2021
• 2018 – Brett Young scored a #1 album with Ticket to L.A.
• 2012 – Florida Georgia Line topped the Billboard country singles chart for the first of a record 24 weeks with “Cruise”
• 2006 – Jason Michael Carroll made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1984 – The Judds topped the charts with “Why Not Me”
• 1973 – Merle Haggard scored a #1 hit with “If We Make It Through December”

Today’s Birthdays

• Hawkshaw Hawkins (d)
• Holly Tucker
• Lori McKenna

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• None at this time

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Country Music News and Videos

• Music Video:  “Stars and Stripes” by Creed Fisher
• Music Video:  “Billboards and Brake Lights” by Ray Scott
• Lyric Video:  “He Sings For Mary” by Hayden Haddock

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – November 10th, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – November 10th, 2021
• 2014 – The Zac Brown Band released their album Greatest Hits So Far…
• 2013 – Rodney Atkins married Rose Falcon on Captiva Island, FL
• 2012 – Charles Esten from the TV show Nashville made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2010 – Miranda Lambert won CMA Awards for Female Vocalist, Album, and Music Video
• 2001 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Angry All the Time”
• 1990 – Joe Diffie scored his first career #1 hit with “Home”
• 1973 – Marie Osmond scored a #1 hit with “Paper Roses”

Today’s Birthdays

• Chris Cagle
• Donna Fargo
• Miranda Lambert

Today’s New Albums

• Chris Stapleton – Higher
• Garth Brooks – Time Traveler
• Jessie James Decker – Decker the Halls
• Kim Brogli – The Fight (EP)
• Ray Scott – Billboards & Brake Lights
• The Resonant Rogues – The Resonant Rogues
• Todd Snider – Crank It, We’re Doomed
• Zac Brown Band – From the Road Vol. 1:  Covers

Today’s New Singles

• Cowboys Never Cry – Shaylen
• Dying to a Dream – Chandler Stephens
• Grandfather’s Country – Colin Lillie
• He Sings for Mary – Hayden Haddock
• Home – Joe Kott Band
• In a Song – Peyton Aldridge
• It’s a Wonderful Life – Bryan Ruby
• Love Heals – Payton Riley
• My Country – Jake Bush w/ Jesse Raub Jr & Glen Templeton
• Reason to Run – Hayden Baker
• Running Away – Kolby Cooper
• Take Her Home – Kenny Chesney
• The List – Tanya Tucker
• Timbuktu – Jenny Tolman
• United We Stand – Ava Earnhart
• Whatever Gets You Through It – Jaclyn Visser
• When the Devil Took Me – Corey Davis
• Whiskey and Wine – Rob Cannillo
• Wildflowers in Whiskey Bottles – Tyson Leamon

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Tom Jackson – 11/10/11 – Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL

This Week’s Notable Events

• Country Bay Festival – Miami, FL – Nov 11, 2023 – All Day
• Country Bay Festival – Miami, FL – Nov 12, 2023 – All Day
• Texas Country Music Awards – Fort Worth, TX – Nov 12, 2023 – All Day

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