Eric Church

This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Miranda Lambert released her song “Wranglers”
• 2021 – Justin Moore released his duet “Thinking ‘Bout You” with MacKenzie Porter
• 2011 – Shania Twain‘s autobiography, “From This Moment On” is released
• 2011 – Colt Ford‘s Every Chance I Get album is released
• 2010 – Historical flooding occurs in Nashville when the Cumberland River overflows.  The Grand Ole Opry stage is two feet underwater, the Ford Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame is 5 feet under water, and Julie Roberts has to be rescued by boat from the 2nd floor of her home.
• 2010 – Sammy Kershaw announces his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor for the state of Louisiana
• 2006 – Ricky Van Shelton announces his retirement from Country Music
• 2006 – Chris Young is signed to a record label deal with RCA Records
• 2005 – Keith Anderson‘s debut album Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll
• 2004 – On his 27th birthday, Eric Church is offered a record label deal with Capitol Records
• 1986 – Dolly Parton opens up her theme park, Dollywood
• 1947 – Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop opens in Nashville

HCM Content

• 2024 – HCM Daily Country Music News – May 3rd, 2024
• 2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – May 3rd, 2023
• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – May 3rd, 2022
• 2021 – Today’s New Music – May 3rd, 2021
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – May 3rd, 2020
• Today’s Birthdays – May 3rd

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Cassidy Diana – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Diamond Dixie – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Jess Taylor – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Kristen Spencer – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Maggie Baugh – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Ricky Valido – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Stephanie Heymann – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL
• Sunset Rum – 5/3/15 – SFCM Songwriter Showcase at the Round Up in Davie, FL

This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Luke Bryan released his single “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”
• 2022 – Kelsea Ballerini released her song “Heartfirst”
• 2022 – Cole Swindell released his album Stereotype
• 2014 – Ronnie Dunn released his album Peace Love and Country Music
• 2008 – Carrie Underwood released her single “Last Name”
• 2006 – Rascal Flatts topped the charts for the first of 4 weeks with “What Hurts The Most”
• 2005 – Keith Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2000 – Clay Davidson made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1997 – Alabama released their album Dancin’ on the Boulevard
• 1997 – Clay Walker released his album Rumor Has It
• 1989 – Keith Whitley topped the charts with “I’m No Stranger to the Rain”

HCM Content

• 2024 – HCM Daily Country Music News – April 8th, 2024
• 2022 – Today’s New Music – April 8th, 2022
• 2022 – HCM Daily News – April 8th, 2022
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – April 8th, 2020
• Today’s Birthdays – April 8th

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Kelsea Ballerini’s single “Miss Me More” was certified Platinum
• 2019 – Dolly Parton Day was declared in Nashville, TN
• 2016 – Chris Lane released his album Girl Problems
• 2012 – Jason Aldean headlines a stadium for the first time, selling out a show in Columbus, OH with Luke Bryan
• 2008 – Heidi Newfield released her debut solo album What Am I Waiting For
• 2008 – Jamey Johnson released his album That Lonesome Song
• 2008 – Keith Anderson released his album C’mon!
• 2005 – Dukes of Hazzard, starring Jessica Simpson and Willie Nelson, debuted in theaters
• 1996 – Buck Owens, Ray Price, and Patsy Montana were announced as the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1995 – Alan Jackson topped the charts with his single “I Don’t Even Know Your Name”
• 1989 – Dolly Parton scored a #1 hit with “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That”
• 1957 – Patsy Cline released her self-titled debut album

HCM Content

• 2024 – HCM Daily Country Music News – August 5th, 2024
• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – August 5th, 2022
• 2022 – Today’s New Music – August 5th, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – August 5th, 2021
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – August 5th, 2020
• 2015 – Country Music Videos – Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
• 2015 – HCM Daily Country Music News Update – Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
• 2014 – This Week’s New Music: August 5th, 2014
• Today’s Birthdays – August 5th

Brad Paisley

Recent Country Music Headlines

• BJ Thomas’ “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” Celebrates 50 Years
• Legendary WSM and Grand Ole Opry’s Country Radio Hall of Fame Announcer Eddie Stubbs Announces Retirement
• 2020 Canadian CMA Award Nominees Announced
• Interview with Mike Donnell
• RaeLynn Set to Perform National Anthem for NASCAR
• Song of the Day (7/22/20):  “Moments” by Emerson Drive

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Lyric Video:  “Church in a Chevy” by Jordan Davis
• Bobby Bones Interviews Mitchell Tenpenny
• Cover Video: “Way Too Pretty for Prison” by Diamond Dixie
• CMT Video:  Runaway June’s Next Chapter
• Lyric Video:  “21st Century Honky Tonk American Band” by Midland
• Audio:  “People’s Court” by Ray Stevens
• Justin Moore Podcast:  Season 1, Episode 10
• Michael Ray’s Honky Tonk Tuesday with Keith Anderson
• Video:  “Help Myself” by Maggie Rose
• Live Video:  “Wild Ones” by Josh Weathers
• Cover Video:  H.E.R.’s “Hard Place” by Danielle Bradbery
• Music Video:  “As Soon As You” by Bri Bagwell
• Brandy Clark Live Stream – Episode 15
• Video:  ACM #WineDownWednesday with Lainey Wilson
• Craig Morgan Podcast Episode 2
• Steve Wariner’s Wariner Wednesday – Episode 12

This Date in Country Music History

• 2014 – The Cadillac Three made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2014 – Jason Aldean released his single “Burnin’ It Down”
• 2008 – Sugarland released their Love on the Inside album
• 2006 – Brad Paisley scored a #1 hit with “The World”
• 2003 – Brian McComas released his self-titled debut album
• 2003 – Brad Paisley‘s Mud on the Tires album was released
• 1995 – Shania Twain scored her first career #1 hit with “Any Man of Mine”
• 1989 – George Strait topped the charts with his single “What’s Going On In Your World”
• 1977 – Kenny Rogers released his Daytime Friends album
• 1968 – Merle Haggard released his single “Mama Tried”

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Contests

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Keith Anderson

Recent Country Music Headlines

• Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” Tops Billboard Sales Chart
• Zac Brown Band Announces Summer 2020 Shirts
• Message from Danny Gokey
• Morgan Wallen is a Dad!
• Country Aircheck’s Most Played Single Yesterday:  “Hard to Forget” by Sam Hunt
• Be Featured in Ronnie Dunn’s Next Music Video
• Song of the Day (7/14/20) – “The Dollar” by Jamey Johnson

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Keith Anderson Live Stream – 7/14/20
• Music Video:  “Your Love Is Enough” by Kathryn Shipley
• Live Video:  “High Horse” by Samantha Crain
• Bobby Bones Interviews Brett Eldredge
• CMT Remembers Charlie Daniels
• Video:  “Goldmine” by Gabby Barrett
• Opry Video:  “Heaven’s Jubilee” by The Gatlin Brothers
• Audio:  “Rednecks Lookin’ For Paychecks” by The Bellamy Brothers
• Sara Evans’ “Closet Chaos” with Ron and Brenda
• Michael Ray’s Honky Tonk Tuesday – 7/14/20
• Living wELL with Lindsay Ell – Episode 13

This Date in Country Music History

• 2014 – Brett Eldredge released his single “Mean to Me”
• 1998 – Collin Raye released his The Walls Came Down album
• 1998 – Trisha Yearwood released her album Where Your Road Leads
• 1992 – Tracy Byrd released his debut single “That’s The Thing About a Memory”
• 1990 – Garth Brooks scored a #1 hit with “The Dance” – it stayed there for 3 weeks
• 1956 – Elvis Presley scored a #1 hit with “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

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• Jamey Johnson

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