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This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Morgan Wallen released his song “Lies Lies Lies”
• 2014 – Luke Bryan topped the charts with “Play It Again”
• 2001 – Reba McEntire released her single “I’m a Survivor”
• 1994 – Darius Rucker‘s pop band Hootie and the Blowfish released their album Cracked Rear View
• 1986 – Dan Seals scored a #1 hit single with “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)”
• 1980 – John Conlee made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1980 – George Jones‘ iconic song “He Stopped Loving Her Today” topped the charts for the first time

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Today’s Photo Flashback

• Dustin Lynch – 7/5/12 – Cowboys Saloon in Davie, FL

This Date in Country Music History

• 2021 – Eric Church performed the National Anthem before the Super Bowl in Tampa
• 2020 – Gene Watson was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2020 – Darius Rucker was inducted into the South Carolina Hall of Fame
• 2018 – Tyler Farr’s single “Whiskey in My Water” was certified platinum
• 2015 – Luke Bryan topped the charts for the first of two weeks with his single “I See You”
• 2012 – Dierks Bentley released his album Home
• 2004 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Remember When”
• 2003 – Jennifer Hanson made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2000 – Brad Paisley released his single “Me Neither”
• 1995 – Shania Twain released her album The Woman In Me
• 1983 – The Oak Ridge Boys released their single “American Made”
• 1981 – John Conlee became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 1953 – Marty Robbins made his Grand Ole Opry debut

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Today’s Photo Flashback

• Mark Burke – 2/7/13 – Round Up in Davie, FL

This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Jelly Roll released his album Beautifully Broken
• 2024 – Kane Brown released his song “Backseat Driver”
• 2021 – Luke Bryan released his single “Up”
• 2019 – Cody Jinks released his album After the Fire
• 2019 – Blanco Brown released his debut album Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs
• 2011 – Martina McBride released her album Eleven
• 2011 – Lauren Alaina released her debut album Wildflower
• 2011 – Hunter Hayes released his self-titled debut album
• 2011 – Toby Keith released his single “Red Solo Cup”
• 2005 – Gary Allan released his album Tough All Over
• 2003 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Real Good Man”
• 1982 – Alabama wins CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group, and Instrumental Group
• 1978 – John Conlee released his debut album Rose Colored Glasses

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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

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This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Kenny Chesney scored a #1 album with Songs for the Saints
• 2010 – Taylor Swift was voted in as a member of the International Bowling Hall of Fame
• 2009 – Lady Antebellum released their single “Need You Now”
• 2009 – George Strait released his album Twang
• 2009 – Justin Moore released his self-titled debut album
• 2003 – George Strait released his single “Cowboys Like Us”
• 2001 – Blake Shelton scored his first career #1 hit with “Austin” – it stayed atop the charts for 5 weeks
• 1998 – Vince Gill released his album The Key
• 1984 – Gary Morris made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1979 – Eddie Rabbitt topped the charts with “Suspicions” – Tim McGraw later released his own version of it
• 1951 – Hank Williams topped the charts with his hit “Hey Good Lookin’”

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• Emily Brooke – 8/11/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre VIP Lounge in West Palm Beach, FL
• Luke Bryan – 8/11/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL

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