In the wake of the catastrophic flooding that has impacted so many lives across Texas’ Hill Country, it is impossible to watch the news without feeling the heartbreak of this disaster. Entire communities have been devastated, and families are mourning the loss of their children and loved ones.

In response, Texan George Strait alongside businessman and Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15-years, Tom Cusick, are organizing a special benefit dinner and concert in Boerne, Texas, “Strait To The Heart,” at Estancia at Thunder Valley indoor arena.

“The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,” shares Strait. “Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The goal with this event is to raise meaningful, immediate support that can be put directly into the hands of flood victims without delay, while also honoring the first responders that work tirelessly to save lives.

Special thanks to our friends and fellow troubadours—William Beckman, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park, Hudson Westbrook and members of my Ace in the Hole Band—for joining me on stage to lend their talent and their hearts to this mission.”

Cusick adds, “The road ahead will be a long one, however the immediate need is so great that we didn’t want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our Country stand strong, and we stand together.”

Due to the intimate setting, the event is limited to 1,000 guests. Tickets and tables are available for purchase (price points vary and begin at $1,000). Complimentary tickets will be provided to local area first-responders. Donations will be made to 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed directly to affected families as well as established Hill Country funds.

If you’re interested in purchasing a table or tickets to Vaqueros del Mar’s “Strait To The Heart” Intimate Donor Dinner & Concert on Sunday, July 27, or simply would like to make a contribution to Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, please email Vaquerosdm@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of this week’s chart toppers from the various country music charts!

Billboard Country Music Charts

• Airplay #1 Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
• Hot Country Singles #1 – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Songwriter – Ashley Gorley
• Top Producer – Joey Moi
• Top Country Album – One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallen
• Country Streaming #1 Single – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Country Digital Sales #1 Single – “Need a Favor” by Jelly Roll
• Top Americana/Folk Album – The Record by boygenius
• Top Bluegrass Album – Celebrants by Nickel Creek
• #1 Canadian Country Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman

Country Aircheck Charts

• Airplay #1 Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
• Activator #1 Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
• Most Added New Single – “Love You Anyway” by Luke Combs
• Top Point Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Spin Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Activator Top Point Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Activator Top Spin Gainer – “5 Leaf Clover” by Luke Combs
• Top Recurrent – “Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen

Music Row Charts

• Country Breakout Radio Chart #1 Single – “Memory Lane” by Old Dominion
• Greatest Spin Increase – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” by Darius Rucker
• Most Added New Single – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” by Darius Rucker
• Highest Debuting New Single – “5 Leaf Clover” by Luke Combs
• Top Songwriter – Morgan Wallen

Various Texas Country Charts

• Texas Airplay Chart’s #1 Single – “Fast Car” by Randy Rogers Band
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Greatest Spin Increase – “Six Pack State of Mind” by Grant Gilbert
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Most Added Single – “Me When I Drink” by Kyle Park
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Top Debuting Single – “Red Dirt Cinderella” by Kylie Frey
• Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single – “Damn This Heart of Mine” by William Beckmann
• CD Tex Broadcast Most Downloaded New Single – “Red Dirt Cindarella” by Kylie Frey

Country Music Headlines

• Toby Keith Announces New Album Peso In My Pocket
• Class of 2021 Announced for Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame
• Dierks Bentley Releases Surprise EP
• Tanya Tucker to Undergo Hip Fracture Surgery
• Mark Chesnutt to Undergo Back Surgery
• Music Video:  “Rewind” by Kyle Park
• Music Video:  “Last Time” by Parker Graye
• Interview with Juna N Joey

This Date in Country Music History

• 2020 – HCM Daily News – July 16th, 2020
• 2019 – Luke Combs became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2018 – Country Music Videos – July 16th, 2018
• 2015 – Country Music Videos – Thursday, July 16th, 2015
• 2015 – HCM Daily Country Music News Update – Thursday, July 16th, 2015
• 2014 – Brett Eldredge went diving with sharks to celebrate his #1 hit “Beat of the Music”
• 2013 – Cassadee Pope made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2012 – Jason Aldean released his single “Take A Little Ride”
• 2012 – Eric Church released his single “Creepin’”
• 2012 – Florida Georgia Line signed a record deal with Republic Nashville
• 2012 – Country Music Hall of Famer Kitty Wells passed away after suffering a stroke
• 2002 – Darryl Worley released his album I Miss My Friend
• 1984 – Alabama released their single “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)”
• 1983 – Alabama scored a #1 hit with “The Closer You Get”
• 1977 – Ronnie Milsap scored a #1 hit with “It Was Almost Like A Song”

Today’s Birthdays

• Keni Thomas

Today’s New Albums

• Charlie Daniels & Friends – Duets (Walmart exclusive)
• Charlie Worsham – Sugarcane (EP)
• Chase Bryant – Upbringing
• Curt Chambers – 85 South (EP)
• Eric Shicotte – Miss’ry Pacific
• Jon Byrd – Me and Paul
• Luke Combs – The Trilogy
• Margo Price – Live From the Other Side (EP)
• Marnie Mags – Heart Shaped Hooks (EP)
• Midland – The Last Resort
• Wood Family Tradition – Timeless

Today’s New Singles

• Broke – Brandon Lay
• Cold Day in Hell – Ray Scott
• Giddy Up – Jericho Rose
• Heartland Girl – Jake Ward
• Home Again – Izzy Miller
• I Just Wanna Hold You – Clay Walker
• Just Fishin’ – Fletcher Moudy
• Kids – Sam Williams
• Little Dreamer – Render Sisters
• Middle of You – Comanche Moon
• Miss Taken – David Tucker
• Not Every Cowboy – Dustin Lynch
• Pasadena – Dustin Lynch
• Runaway – Alyssa Scott
• Slow Dance – Ray Scott
• Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey – Erin Enderlin
• What If I – Mikaela Finne
• Why You Gotta Be Like That – Scotty McCreery
• You’re Beautiful – Lance Carpenter

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Chris Young – 7/16/11 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Jason Aldean – 7/16/11 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Shania Twain – 7/16/15 – American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL

Contests

• Win a signed cowboy hat and the new CD from Clay Walker – ends 7/30/21
• Win an Airstream Caravel and a 2021 Ford F-150 – ends 8/6/21
• Win a pair of Justin Boots from Billy Bob’s Texas! Winners chosen monthly – ends 12/31/21

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Recent Country Music News Headlines

• 117 Entertainment Announces Hangin’ at Home with 117 Instagram Live Series
• This Week’s Most Added Single to Radio:  “Be a Light” by Thomas Rhett & Friends
• This Week’s Country Aircheck #1 Single:  “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot” by Jordan Davis
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart #1 Single:  “One More Shot of Whiskey” by Josh Ward
• This Week’s Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single:  “Every Day Kind of Love” by Kyle Park
• This Week’s Billboard #1 Album:  What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combs
• This Week’s Billboard #1 Streaming Single:  “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Billboard #1 Bluegass Album:  Home by Billy Strings
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Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Music Video:  “Addicted To You” by Colleen Michelle Miller
• Thompson Square Live Stream – 4/5/20
• James Barker Band Live Stream – 4/5/20
• George Canyon Show Episode 3
• Video:  “The Most Beautiful Things” by Tenille Townes
• Quarantunes #13 with Raul Melo of The Mavericks
• Video:  “Humble and Kind” (2020 Update) by Tim McGraw
• Cover Video:  “Pickup Man” by Chris Young
• Lyric Video:  “Hard To Forget” by Sam Hunt
• Video:  “Some People Do” by Old Dominion
• Video: “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs
• Quarantine Kitchen with Thompson Square
• “Strummin’ With Suzy” by Suzy Bogguss
• Video:  “I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley
• Video:  “Getting Good” by Lauren Alaina
• Video:  “Most People Are Good” by Luke Bryan
• Video:  “Honey I’m Home/Man I Feel Like A Women” Medley by Shania Twain
• Video:  “Drinking Alone” by Carrie Underwood
• Video:  “Wasted Time” by Keith Urban
• Video:  “Never Break Heart” by Eric Church
• Video:  “Next To You” by Little Big Town
• Video:  “Last Time I Say Sorry” by Kane Brown w/ John Legend
• Video:  “Lucile/The Gambler” Medley by Brad Paisley & Darius Rucker
• Video:  “Mud on the Tires/Wagon Wheel” Medley by Brad Paisley & Darius Rucker
• Video:  “I Hope Your Happy” by Carly Pearce & Lee Brice
• Video:  “Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
• Granger Smith Podcast Episode 26

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Thomas Rhett’s single “Unforgettable” was certified Platinum
• 2016 – Merle Haggard passed away on his birthday after battling pneumonia
• 2015 – Steven Tyler signed a country recording contract with Big Machine
• 2009 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Out Last Night”
• 2007 – Luke Bryan made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2004 – Blue County released their self-titled debut album
• 1999 – Montgomery Gentry released their debut album Tattoos & Scars
• 1998 – Tammy Wynette died in Nashville from a blood clot in her lung
• 1996 – Wynonna topped the charts with “To Be Loved By You”
• 1991 – Garth Brooks topped the charts with “Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House”
• 1990 – George Strait released his single “Love Without End, Amen”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Merle Haggard (d)

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

• None Today

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

• Got What I Got – Jason Aldean
• Like You Do – Holdyn Barder

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Kip Moore – 4/6/12 – Cowboys Saloon in Davie

Contests

• Win a trip to meet Old Dominion in Tampa, FL – ends 4/15/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for Little Big Town – ends 4/24/20
• Win an Autographed Luke Bryan Prize Pack – ends 4/24/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for LANco – ends 5/1/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

• None Listed