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This Date in Country Music History – May 5th

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This Date in Country Music History

2024 – Post Malone and Morgan Wallen scored a #1 hit with “I Had Some Help”
2023 – Megan Moroney released her album Lucky
2023 – Luke Bryan released his song “But I Got a Beer in My Hand”
2020 – Kelsea Ballerini’s single “Yeah Boy” was certified Platinum
2017 – Chris Stapleton released his album From a Room: Volume 1
2015 – Chris Stapleton released his album Traveller
2008 – Craig Morgan‘s single “Love Remembers” is released to radio
2003 – Buddy Jewell‘s single “Help Pour Out the Rain” is released to radio
1998 – Garth Brooks releases The Limited Series, a boxed set featuring 6 previously released albums, each with a new song added to it.
1998 – Mark Wills releases his Wish You Were Here album
1984 – Garth Brooks graduates from Oklahoma State University

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2020 – HCM Daily News – May 5th, 2020
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Today’s Birthdays – May 5th

Today’s Photo Flashback

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – February 6th, 2026

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This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2023 – Thomas Rhett released his single “Angels Don’t Always Have Wings”
2021 – Luke Combs scored a #1 single with “Better Together”
2021 – Rhonda Vincent was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
2020 – Cody Johnson’s single “On My Way To You” was certified Platinum
2020 – Dan + Shay’s single “From the Ground Up” was certified Double Platinum
2018 – Jessica Andrews gave birth to a son
2017 – Keith Urban released his duet with Carrie Underwood titled “The Fighter”
2014 – Garth Brooks performed on Jay Leno’s final Tonight Show
2010 – Sammy Kershaw was announced as the newest member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
2007 – Jason Michael Carroll released his debut album Waitin’ in the Country
2001 – Diamond Rio released their album One More Day
1998 – Michael Peterson made his Grand Ole Opry debut
1976 – Ronnie Milsap became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
1971 – Dolly Parton scored her first career #1 hit with “Joshua”
1960 – George Hamilton IV became a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

Rissi Palmer – Perspectives (EP)

This Week’s New Singles

February 6 (digital)

Cloud 9 – Megan Moroney

February 2 (to radio)

If Daddy Says No – Harper Grace
Never Comin’ Back – Flatland Cavalry

Today’s Photo Flashback

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This Week’s Notable Events

Clint Black – Nashville, TN – Feb 12, 2026
Keepin’ It Country Jam – Nashville, TN – Feb 12, 2026 – 7:00 pm
John Berry – Tomball, TX – Feb 12, 2026 – 8:00 pm
Clint Black, Emily Ann Roberts – Nashville, TN – Feb 13, 2026

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Interview with Gatlin Johnson

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Artist Name: Gatlin Johnson
Hometown: Lubbock, TX

What project(s) are you currently working on?

We’re going to cut our next single, “Wish I Could Hate You,” in a couple of weeks. This is the song everyone has been asking about after our shows all year and I can’t wait to share it in 2026.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I was inspired to pursue a career in music when I was at a sold out Billy Bob’s show. I saw how many people cared about and connected to real, honest songwriting. Immediately, I wanted to share some of what I had written.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

If I wasn’t pursuing music, I would most definitely be a football coach right now. I’ve always been and still am passionate about football.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favorite downtime activity is fishing. I grew up bass fishing with my dad and it’s become something the band and I sneak in between sound check and show time almost everywhere we go.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush is Megan Moroney. I’ve never really had a celebrity crush my whole life but if I had to choose I would choose her.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

My favorite sports teams are Texas Tech and the Texas Rangers. I grew up a huge fan of Texas Rangers baseball, we went to games all the time when I was a kid. I’m currently a student at Texas Tech so I follow all the sports in Lubbock.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The last movie I watched was Love Actually.

What is the last album you listened to?

The last album I listened to was “In Vino Veritas” by The Wyatt Weaver Band. I met those guys up in Iowa of all places and they’ve got a great sound. Really enjoy the old school southern rock meets Texas thing they’ve got going.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I could only listen to one albums for the rest of my life it would “Live Country Music Councert” by Willie Nelson. One of the best bands paired with some of the best songwriting you’ll ever hear.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

I don’t know what the greatest country song of all time is but my favorite country song of all time is “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

This is a tough choice because I haven’t disliked any town we’ve played so far. So far, my favorite city is between Chicago, Illinois and Turkey, Texas. These places could not be more different but I loved them for those differences. Turkey, TX is full of people who care about Texas songwriters and take care of us in a way that’s hard to understand from the outside looking in. Chicago has really great food and it’s amazing to me that people up there enjoy Texas music.

What is your favorite meal?

Fried Venison back-strap and homestyle mashed potatoes is my favorite meal because it puts me back at home everytime.

Who is your dream duet partner?

My dream duet partner is Wade Bowen. I’ve always looked up to him and his songwriting. He’s also got one of the best voices in the country music scene.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’d like to go on tour with Flatland Cavalry. From the brief interactions I’ve had with them, they are some of the kindest people on Earth and I think it would be really cool to tour the country with another band from Lubbock, Texas.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

My ultimate career goal is to make a living playing to crowds who really care about my songs. I think it’s the coolest thing in the world to connect with people I’ve never met through words that I wrote.

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – November 14th, 2025

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This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2022 – Mitchell Tenpenny released his single “We Got History”
2022 – Brantley Gilbert released his collaboration “Heaven by Then” with Vince Gill & Blake Shelton
2016 – Holly Dunn passed away due to ovarian cancer
2015 – Thomas Rhett scored a #1 hit with “Die a Happy Man.” It would be #1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart for a total of 17 weeks!
2015 – Carrie Underwood’s album Storyteller debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart
2012 – Justin Moore’s album Outlaws Like Me was certified Gold
1998 – Neal McCoy made his Grand Ole Opry debut
1978 – Kenny Rogers released his album The Gambler

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

Ashley Cooke – Ace
Jeff Bates – Don’t Hold Me To It
Kaitlin Butts – Yeehaw Sessions
Kelsea Ballerini – Mount Pleasant (EP)
Max McNown – Both Sides of the Blade (EP)

Today’s New Singles

Calluses – Eli Mosley
God Winks – Annie Bosko w/ Amy Grant
Holdin’ You, Lovin’ You – Chayce Beckham
Part of My Story – A Thousand Horses

Today’s Photo Flashback

This Week’s Notable Events

Moon Crush Odies Beach Vacation – Miramar Beach, FL – Nov 14, 2025
Moon Crush Odies Beach Vacation – Miramar Beach, FL – Nov 15, 2025
Mid-Nite Jamboree – Nashville, TN – Nov 15, 2025 – 10:00 pm
Drake White’s Benefit for the Brain – Nashville, TN – Nov 17, 2025
St. Pete Country Fest – St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 21, 2025

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – October 24th, 2025

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This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2023 – Jon Pardi was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry
2022 – Luke Combs released his single “Going, Going, Gone”
2022 – Justin Moore released his duet with Priscilla Block “You, Me and Whiskey”
2019 – Luke Combs had his single “Beautiful Crazy” certified Triple Platinum and his single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” certified Platinum
2017 – Charlie Daniels released his autobiography “Never Look at the Empty Seats”
2015 – George Strait’s album Cold Beer Conversation topped the country albums chart
2011 – Toby Keith released his album Clancy’s Tavern
2010 – Don Williams and Jimmy Dean were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
2006 – Taylor Swift‘s self-titled debut album was released
2006 – Montgomery Gentry released their album Some People Change
1992 – Wynonna topped the charts for the first of 4 weeks with her hit “No One Else On Earth”

Today’s Birthdays

Mark Gray (d)

Today’s New Albums

Alexandra Kay – Second Wind
Billy Currington – King of the World
Mickey Guyton – Feels Like Christmas
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Night After Night (EP)
Randy Rogers Band – The Going (EP)

Today’s New Singles

Along for the Ride – High Valley
Both Can Be True – Meghan Patrick
Christmas Love Song – Willie Nelson
Mess Out of Me – Tigirlily Gold
Werewolf – Koe Wetzel
You Don’t Have to Tell Me Twice – Mike Ryan

Today’s Photo Flashback

Jo Dee Messina -10/24/09 – Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This Week’s Notable Events

Greenville Country Music Fest – Simpsonville, SC – Oct 24, 2025
Luke Combs’ Bootleggers Bonfire – Miramar Beach, FL – October 24, 2025
Jake Owen, Dirty Heads, The Wailers – West Palm Beach, FL – October 24, 2025
Diamond Dixie – Simpsonville, SC – Oct 24, 2025 – 7:15 pm
Diamond Dixie – Kannaoplis, NC – Oct 25, 2025 – 3:00 pm
Jake Owen, Dirty Heads, The Original Wailers – Apopka, FL – October 25, 2025
Luke Combs’ Bootleggers Bonfire – Miramar Beach, FL – October 25, 2025
Greenville Country Music Fest – Simpsonville, SC – Oct 25, 2025
Jake Owen, Dirty Heads, The Original Wailers – St. Petersburg, FL – October 26, 2025
Froggy’s Drive for Research to Benefit BAF – St. Augustine,FL – October 27, 2025
The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray – Nashville, TN – Oct 27, 2025
Boots on the Bayou – Gonzales, LA – Oct 31, 2025

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