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• Lyric Video:  “Try That In a Small Town” by Jason Aldean
• Lyric Video:  “She’s Smokin'” by Claudia Hoyser
• Video: Driving Around with Diamond Dixie
• Video:  “Herassmeant” by Hot Country Knights w/ Darla McFarland
• Lyric Video:  “On the Boat Again” by Jake Owen
• Lyric Video:  “Running This Country” by Colt Ford & Tracy Lawrence
• Mapping Out 2023 CMA Fest
• Lyric Video:  “ILY (Family)” by Brett Young
• Lyric Video:  “Proud of the Country” by Travis Tritt
• Music Video:  “Ripples” by Ray Scott
• Lyric Video: “Sold Out” by Hardy
• Music Video:  “What’s Wrong With That?” By RaeLynn
• Video: Ricky Valido Interview with Univision
• Randy Travis Inducted Into Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame
• Live Video: “Fast As You” by Diamond Dixie
• Lyric Video:  “Make Me Wanna Smoke” by Runaway June
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Live Video: “I’m Alright” by Diamond Dixie
• Live Video: “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” by Bryan K. Buchanan
• Buddy Jewell Inducted Into Arkansas Walk of Fame
• Live Video: “PDA” by Diamond Dixie
• Lyric Video: “The Best a Broken Heart Can Do” by Diamond Dixie

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – May 31st, 2022
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – May 31st, 2020
• 2019 – Thomas Rhett released his album Center Point Road
• 2018 – Luke Bryan‘s singles “Drink a Beer” and “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” were both certified double-platinum
• 2016 – Kiefer Sutherland made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2013 – Lauren Alaina graduated from High School
• 2013 – Cassadee Pope‘s debut single, “Wasting All These Tears” is released
• 2006 – Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook get married
• 2002 – Emerson Drive made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2001 – Toby Keith released his single “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight”
• 1997 – Lee Ann Womack made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1988 – Keith Whitley‘s Don’t Close Your Eyes album is released
• 1986 – Reba McEntire scored a #1 hit with “Whoever’s In New England”

Today’s Birthdays

• Casey James
• Johnny Paycheck (d)

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• My Mind’s Made Up – Grace Leer

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• Gulf Coast Jam – Panama City Beach, FL – Jun 01, 2023 – All Day
• Back Country Festival – Carson Valley, NV – Jun 02, 2023 – All Day
• CMAOntario Festival & Awards – Hamilton, ON – Jun 02, 2023 – All Day
• Gulf Coast Jam – Panama City Beach, FL – Jun 02, 2023 – All Day
• Peace River Jam – Punta Gorda, FL – Jun 02, 2023 – All Day
• Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic – Norman, OK – Jun 02, 2023 – All Day
• Alabama’s June Jam – Fort Payne, AL – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Back Country Festival – Carson Valley, NV – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• CMAOntario Festival & Awards – Hamilton, ON – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Gulf Coast Jam – Panama City Beach, FL – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Peace River Jam – Punta Gorda, FL – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Tanya Tucker – Nashville, TN – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic – Norman, OK – Jun 03, 2023 – All Day
• Back Country Festival – Carson Valley, NV – Jun 04, 2023 – All Day
• CMAOntario Festival & Awards – Hamilton, ON – Jun 04, 2023 – All Day
• Gulf Coast Jam – Panama City Beach, FL – Jun 04, 2023 – All Day
• Peace River Jam – Punta Gorda, FL – Jun 04, 2023 – All Day
• Tanya Tucker – Nashville, TN – Jun 04, 2023 – All Day

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“I’ve been waiting as patiently as possible for the time when we could tell our fans about this tour and I’m happy the moment has arrived,” said Bentley. “With new music, a whole new set and vibe along with incredible musicians and singers to share the stage with….I can honestly say I think this will be our best tour ever. Jordan Davis and I have been talking about touring for a long time and he’s just killing. Not to mention the list of artists that we will be touring with is so exciting for me as a fan of all their music. I will be side stage every night taking it all in alongside the fans on this GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR.”

Named after his newly released 10th studio album which “testifies to everything Bentley does so well” (Esquire), the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR will take Bentley back to the road where “his stage presence is something to marvel” (Spokesman Review) and “he pours his energy and heart into each performance” (St. Louis Dispatch). Coinciding with the announce Bentley’s GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR openers trade verses for their own rendition of his Top 10 and climbing single “Gold” here.

GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR Dates:
6/01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
6/02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
6/03 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
6/04 – Madison, IL – NASCAR Cup Series Race
6/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
6/17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
6/22 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
6/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
7/08 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7/09 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
7/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/15 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
7/21 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
7/28 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/29 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/03 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino
8/04 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
8/10 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
8/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
8/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
8/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/19 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
8/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/25 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/26 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

Colt Ford

Recent Country Music Headlines

• 2020 CMA Award Nominations Announced
• Phil Vassar Newsletter – 9/1/20
• Colt Ford To Make PGA Champions Tour Debut in Sanford International Golf Tournament
• ‘Live at the Ryman’ Exclusive Livestream Experience to Add Limited In-Venue Audience
• Hot Country Knights Mockumentary with Dierks Bentley Announced

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• “The Mullet Song” by Jay Powell w/ C-S1k
• Lyric Video:  “Above Water” by Queeva
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• Live Video:  “Chosen Family Tree” by Kree Harrison
• Video:  “Got Me a Mask” by Mike Aiken

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Cole Swindell scored a #1 album with All Of It
• 2012 – Blake Shelton topped the charts with “Over”
• 2009 – Chris Young released his album The Man I Want To Be
• 2008 – Jerry Reed passed away due to complications from emphysema
• 2006 – Taylor Swift made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1998 – Alan Jackson released his album High Mileage
• 1992 – Vince Gill released his album I Still Believe In You
• 1992 – Alabama released their single “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Boxcar Willie (d)
• Charlie Worsham
• Conway Twitty (d)
• Rick Monroe

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

• None Today

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

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Cecilia Lauren & The Ocoee River Band – 9/1/11 – The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL
• Gary Allan – 9/1/16 – Kiss Country Undercover Concert at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, FL

Contests

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Carrie Underwood

Recent Country Music Headlines

• CMT Story:  Chris Young Talks New Single
• Song of the Day:  “Die From a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae
• Carrie Underwood Announces Christmas Album My Gift Release Date
• Ray-ve In Your Cave with Ray Scott
• Zac Brown Band Offers 40% Off Ballpark Collection
• Chris Young Podcast Hits Milestone
• Musically Fed Donates 22,000 Meals

Weekly Chart News

• Weekly Charts
• This Week’s Country Aircheck #1 Single:  “Hard to Forget” by Sam Hunt
• This Week’s Country Aircheck Most Added New Single at Radio:  “Happy Does” by Kenny Chesney
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart’s Airplay #1 Single:  “Ain’t a Train” by Cody Jinks
• This Week’s Texas Regional Radio’s #1 Single:  “Bury My Bones” by Whiskey Myers
• This Week’s Billboard Country #1 Album:  What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combs
• This Week’s Billboard Most Streamed Single:  “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Billboard Most Downloaded Single:  “One Margarita” by Luke Bryan
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart Newsletter
• This Week’s Country Aircheck Newsletter
• This Week’s Billboard Country Newsletter

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Lyric Video:  “When I Meet My Maker” by Tenille Townes
• Checking in with Walker Hayes – Episode 2
• Granger Smith Live Stream – 7/19/20
• Video:  Suzy Bogguss Previews her Inner Circle
• Granger Smith Podcast:  Episode 41
• Audio:  “Get Crazy With Me” by Ray Stevens
• Farm Raise Fest Announcement
• CMT Video:  Interview with Jimmy Buffett
• Video:  “My Gift” Trailer by Carrie Underwood
• Lyric Video:  “Never Say Goodbye” by Rockie Lynne
• Big Kenny’s “Peace, Love & Happy Hour” with Rome Ramirez
• “Looking for a Feeling” by Pam Tillis – Reviews & Quotes
• Cover Video:  James Taylor’s “Close Your Eyes” by Mo & Emily Pitney
• Hot Country Quarantine with Hot Country Knights
• Jewel’s Son Kase Sings “Blowin’ in the Wind”
• Charlie Worsham Live with John Oates
• Acoustic Video:  “Volcano” by Southern Halo
• Live Video:  “Little Angel” by Seth James
• Music Video:  “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads” by Granger Smith w/ Lathan Warlick

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Charles “Chip” Esten made his 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
• 2015 – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were granted a divorce in Oklahoma
• 2002 – Toby Keith scored a #1 hit with “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)”
• 1996 – Ricochet scored a #1 hit with “Daddy’s Money”
• 1968 – Johnny Cash landed at #1 one with his hit “Folsom Prison Blues”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Hannah Blaylock
• Julianne Hough
• Radney Foster
• T.G. Sheppard

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

• None Today

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

• Happy Does – Kenny Chesney
• Ain’t Bad For a Good Ol’ Boy – Mo Pitney
• Right Beer Right Now – Derek Johnson
• The Man Who Loves You the Most – Zac Brown Band
• Ease My Troubled Mind – Dwain Messer
• Rednexico – Jeremy Bowman
• Bronco Billy’s – Joshua Ray Walker
• Cocina de Amor – The Texicana Mamas
• She’s My Whiskey – Mark Winston Kirk

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win Virtual Meet & Greet with Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel – ends 7/24/20
• Win a Zoom Concert with Avenue Beat – ends 8/7/20

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Travis Denning

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Weekly Charts
• Country Music Hall of Fame Members
• Song of the Day:  “Four Minutes” by Chad Cooke Band
• Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Announces Orlando Grand Opening
• Chart Flashback:  Top 5 Country Songs of the Week – June 8th, 2015
• Chart Flashback:  Top 5 Country Albums of the Week – June 8th, 2015
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart’s #1 Single:  “Rodeo Clown” by Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart & Newsletter
• This Week’s Country Aircheck Most Added New Single at Radio:  “The Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Country Aircheck #1 Single:  “After A Few” by Travis Denning
• This Week’s Billboard Country Newsletter
• This Week’s Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single:  “Every Damn Time” by Drew Fish Band & Pam Tillis
• This Week’s Billboard Most Streamed Country Song:  “Heartless” by Diplo w/ Morgan Wallen
• This Week’s Billboard Most Downloaded Country Single:  “One Margarita” by Luke Bryan
• This Week’s Billboard #1 Country Album:  Life on the Flip Side by Jimmy Buffett

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Video: “That’s Why I Like Dirt Roads” by Granger Smith with Lathan Warlick
• Video:  Cam Performs “Redwood Tree” on Good Morning America
• Story Behind the Song:  “When the Cowboy’s Gone” by Tracy Lawrence
• Music Video:  “Ain’t Bad For A Good Ol’ Boy” by Mo Pitney
• Audio:  “You’ve Got the Music Inside” by Ray Stevens
• Cover Video:  “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” by Hot Country Knights
• Music Video:  “Drivin’ With The Brakes On” by Juju Rossi
• Granger Smith Podcast #35
• Cover Video:  “Don’t Let Our Love (Start Slipping Away)” by Morgan McKay
• Rewind Video:  “Man of Me” by Gary Allan
• Cover Video:  Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine” by Teigen Gayse
• Merle Monday #8:  “Little Ole Wine Drinker Me” by Joe Nichols
• Acoustic Video:  “Times Like These” by Jack Ingram
• Charlie Worsham’s Live From the Loo with Wade Bowen
• James Barker Live Stream – Episode #75!
• Video:  “Hard Days” Teaser by Brantley Gilbert
• Video:  1 Second Every Day with Tenille Arts
• Acoustic Video:  “All These Years” by Sawyer Brown
• Granger Smith Live Stream – 6/8/20
• Music Video:  “When Life Is Good Again” by Dolly Parton

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Dierks Bentley released his album The Mountain
• 2013 – Tate Stevens made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2010 – Lee Brice released his Love Like Crazy album
• 2010 – Jewel released her Sweet and Wild album
• 2010 – Clay Walker released his She Won’t Be Lonely Long album
• 2010 – Dierks Bentley released his Up On The Ridge album
• 1996 – Kenny Chesney made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1996 – George Strait scored a #1 hit with “Blue Clear Sky”
• 1974 – Dolly Parton lands at #1 with her single “I Will Always Love You”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Sturgill Simpson

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

• None Today

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

• Trash My Heart – Walker Hayes
• I’d Look Good On You – Jessie Raub Jr
• The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett
• Colder Than You – Canaan Smith
• Wine, Beer, Whiskey – Little Big Town
• The Stranger – Ingrid Andress
• Fallin’ in Love – Will Carter
• Maybe Tonight – Bobby McClendon
• Date Night – Eric Chesser
• Something You Ain’t Ever Had – Waterloo Revival
• Cut N’ Curl – Lacey Williams

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Blake Shelton – 6/8/12 – CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, TN
• Brantley Gilbert – 6/8/12 – CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, TN
• Carrie Underwood – 6/8/12 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Dakota Bradley – 6/8/13 – Margaritaville in Nashville, TN
• Gary Allan – 6/8/16 – Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN
• Jake Owen – 6/8/12 – CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, TN
• Jason Michael Carroll – 6/8/12 – Fan Fair Hall at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Maggie Baugh – 6/8/15 – Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN
• Mark Burke – 6/8/16 – The Stage in Nashville, TN
• Ronnie Milsap – 6/8/12 – CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, TN
• T. Graham Brown – 6/8/17 – Durango Music Spot Stage at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Whitney Duncan – 6/8/12 – Fan Club Party in Nashville, TN

Contests

• Win an Autographed Album from Aaron Watson – ends 6/12/20
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