This Week’s Country Music News and Videos

• Music Video:  “Good Ole Boy” by Hardy
• Live Videos: Bryan K Buchanan at Interlachen VFW
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Lyric Video:  “Water” by Thomas Rhett
• Music Video: “Ghost Cadillac” by Ricky Valido
• Schedule Announced for Tampa Pig Jig
• Lainey Wilson to Host 2025 CMA Awards
• Lyric Video:  “King Ranch, King George, King James” by Lainey Wilson
• Lyric Video:  “Every Piece” by Hunter Hayes
• Music Video:  “I Got Better” by Morgan Wallen
• Reba McEntire Announces Release Date for 30th Anniversary Edition of her Starting Over album

This Date in Country Music History

• 2020 – Keith Urban scored a #1 album with The Speed of Now Part 1
• 2018 – Thomas Rhett‘s album It Goes Like This was certified platinum
• 2018 – Thomas Rhett‘s single “Die A Happy Man” was certified quintuple platinum
• 2015 – Luke Bryan topped the Billboard charts with his single “Strip It Down”
• 2015 – Brett Eldredge debuted atop the Billboard Country Album’s chart with his new release Illinois
• 2014 – Little Big Town was surprised on stage by Rebe McEntire at the Grand Ole Opry as she joined them to sing, then invited them to join the Opry
• 2006 – George Strait released his album It Just Comes Natural
• 2006 – Chris Young released his self-titled debut album
• 2000 – Travis Tritt released his album Down the Road I Go
• 2000 – Steve Holy released his debut album Blue Moon
• 1998 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Where The Green Grass Grows”
• 1992 – Collin Raye scored a #1 hit with “In This Life”

Today’s Birthdays

• Cherrill Green (Edens Edge)

Today’s New Albums

• Annie Bosko – California Cowgirl
• Carter Faith – Cherry Valley
• Dierks Bentley – Broken Branches (Extended)
• Emily Ann Roberts – Memory Lane (EP)
• Lily Rose – I Know What I Want

Today’s New Singles

• Hands of a Working Man – Ty Herndon w/ Michael Ray

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Brad Paisley – 10/3/15 – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Diamond Dixie – 10/3/15 – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre VIP Lounge in West Palm Beach, FL
• Justin Moore – 10/3/15 – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Mickey Guyton – 10/3/15 – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL

This Week’s Notable Events

• Country Calling – Ocean City, MD – Oct 03, 2025
• Thomas Rhett – Las Vegas, NV – Oct 03, 2025
• Diamond Dixie – Plain City, OH – Oct 03, 2025 – 7:30 pm
• Diamond Dixie – Lexington, KY – Oct 04, 2025 – 10:00 pm
• Country Calling – Ocean City, MD – Oct 04, 2025
• Thomas Rhett – Las Vegas, NV – Oct 04, 2025
• Country Calling – Ocean City, MD – Oct 05, 2025
• Riverfront Revival – Charleston, SC – Oct 10, 2025

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Country Music News and Videos

• Shop New Rascal Flatts Tour Merchandise
• Shop Chase Rice’s Weekend Sale
• Lyric Video:  “Cry” by Lee Brice
• Video: Ricky Valido on NBC South Florida Live

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

Today’s Birthdays

• Garth Brooks

Today’s New Albums

• Angie K – Angie K (EP)
• Hardy – Live From Red Rocks

Today’s New Singles

• All the Bars are Closed (Last Call Version) – Thomas Rhett
• Die For It – Ryan Hurd
• Heaven Has Neon Lights – Tyler Tillman
• In Case You Missed It – Jordan Davis
• Live Lonely – Mason Ramsey w/ Harper Grace
• Red Letter Blueprint – Scotty McCreery w/ Jason Crabb
• Running In Place – Angel White
• Singin’ ‘Bout Cowboys – Robyn Ottolini
• Tastes Like You – Brett Young
• Thank God It’s Friday – Robby Johnson.
• This Morning – Just Jayne
• To Be Yours – Runaway June
• Worst Kind of Crush – Twinnie
• Your Love is Safe With Me – Trey Calloway

Today’s Photo Flashback

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

This Week’s Notable Events

• Blake Shelton – Las Vegas, NV – Feb 07, 2025 – 8:00 pm
• Blake Shelton – Las Vegas, NV – Feb 08, 2025 – 8:00 pm

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Country Music News and Videos

• Tampa’s US 103.5 Jingle Y’all Lineup Announced
• Morgan Wallen’s Fall Collection Now Available
• Morgan Wallen Foundation & Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Donate $500k Worth of Instruments To Schools In Touring Cities
• Cover Video: “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” by Ricky Valido
• Karaoke Video: “Desperado” by Bryan K Buchanan

This Date in Country Music History

• 2016 – Luke Combs made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2013 – Toby Keith released his album Drinks After Work
• 2013 – Thomas Rhett released his debut album It Goes Like This
• 2012 – The Band Perry released their single “Better Dig Two”
• 2012 – Kelly Clarkson released her duet with Vince Gill titled “Don’t Rush”
• 2012 – George Strait released his single “Give It All We Got Tonight”
• 2010 – Brett Eldredge made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2008 – The Zac Brown Band signed with Atlantic Records
• 2002 – Rascal Flatts released their album Melt
• 1996 – Alan Jackson released his album Everything I Love
• 1994 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Livin’ On Love”
• 1983 – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton topped the charts for the first of 2 weeks with “Islands in the Stream”
• 1982 – Alabama made it’s Grand Ole Opry debut

Today’s Birthdays

• Sonny Osborne (Osborne Brothers) (d)

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• One That Got Away – Rebecca Correia

Today’s Photo Flashback

• None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

• Kelsea Ballerini – New York, NY – Oct 29, 2024

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Country Music News and Videos

• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart
• Kameron Marlowe Announces 2024 “Keepin’ the Lights On” Tour Dates
• Deana Carter Announces 2024 Barefoot Again Tour
• Winners Announced for Country Music Association of Ontario Awards
• Hosts and Date Announced for CMA Fest Concert Special on ABC
• Video: Gary Stewart Tribute Recap from Ricky Valido

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – Today’s New Music – June 3rd, 2022
• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – June 3rd, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – June 3rd, 2021
• 2020 – Chris Janson’s single “Buy Me a Boat” was certified Triple Platinum
• 2020 – The Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood duet “Somethin’ Bad” was certified Double Platinum
• 2020 – Miranda Lambert’s single “Little Red Wagon” was certified Platinum
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – June 3rd, 2020
• 2016 – Maren Morris released her debut album Hero
• 2016 – Dan + Shay released their album Obsessed
• 2015 – HCM Daily Country Music News Update – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
• 2014 – Joshua Scott Jones, formerly of Steel Magnolia, released his debut album The Healing
• 2014 – Miranda Lambert released her album Platinum
• 2013 – 2013 CMA Music Fest: Monday, June 3rd
• 2008 – Jewel released her debut country album Perfectly Clear
• 2006 – Dierks Bentley scored a #1 hit with “Settle for a Slowdown”
• 1997 – Tim McGraw‘s Everywhere album was released
• 1980 – Eddie Rabbitt‘s “Drivin’ My Life Away” is released as a single
• 1972 – Donna Fargo‘s single “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.” reached #1 on the charts

Today’s Birthdays

• Jamie O’Neal

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• Beatles and Eagles – The Frontmen
• Songs About Whiskey – Anne Wilson

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Bill Anderson – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Carrie Underwood – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Charlie Worsham – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Jennifer Nettles – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Josh Turner – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Oak Ridge Boys – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Taylor Swift – 6/3/11 – Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, FL
• Terri Clark – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Trace Adkins – 6/3/14 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN

This Week’s Notable Events

• “Darius and Friends” St. Jude Benefit – Nashville, TN – Jun 03, 2024
• Nashville Navy Party – Nashville, TN – Jun 04, 2024
• Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge – Nashville, TN – Jun 04, 2024 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Phil Vassar Fan Club Party – Nashville, TN – Jun 05, 2024 – 6:00 pm
• Country for a Cause – Nashville, TN – Jun 05, 2024 – 6:30 pm
• Ty Herndon’s “The Concert for Love & Acceptance” – Nashville, TN – Jun 05, 2024 – 7:00 pm
• Ian Munsick, The War & Treaty, Chancey Williams – Morrison, CO – Jun 05, 2024
• Carolina Country Music Fest – Myrtle Beach, SC – Jun 06, 2024
• CMA Fest – Nashville, TN – Jun 06, 2024
• CMA Fest: Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts – Nashville, TN – Jun 06, 2024
• Eric Church – Nashville, TN – Jun 06, 2024
• Country Goes Global: An International Showcase of Country Music – Nashville, TN – Jun 06, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Wade Hayes, Bryan White Fan Club Party – Nashville, TN – Jun 06, 2024 – 11:30 am
• Carolina Country Music Fest – Myrtle Beach, SC – Jun 07, 2024
• CMA Fest – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024
• CMA Fest: Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024
• Eric Church – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024
• Country Goes Global: An International Showcase of Country Music – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Dustin Lynch: Pool Situation: Nashville Round 2 – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024 – 2:00 pm
• Mark Wills Fan Club Party – Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2024 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Carolina Country Music Fest – Myrtle Beach, SC – Jun 08, 2024
• CMA Fest – Nashville, TN – Jun 08, 2024
• CMA Fest: Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts – Nashville, TN – Jun 08, 2024
• Eric Church – Nashville, TN – Jun 08, 2024
• Country Goes Global: An International Showcase of Country Music – Nashville, TN – Jun 08, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Carolina Country Music Fest – Myrtle Beach, SC – Jun 09, 2024
• CMA Fest – Nashville, TN – Jun 09, 2024
• CMA Fest: Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts – Nashville, TN – Jun 09, 2024
• Eric Church – Nashville, TN – Jun 09, 2024
• Travis Denning Fan Club Party – Nashville, TN – Jun 09, 2024 – 1:00 pm

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Country Music News and Videos

• Gene Watson Announces “All the Hits and More” Tour Dates
• Blake Shelton Announces 2024 Back to the Honky Tonk Tour Dates
• Music Video: “Borracho” by Ricky Valido

This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – October 18th, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – October 18th, 2021
• 2021 – Today’s New Music – October 18th, 2021
• 2019 – Luke Bryan‘s singles “Move” and Knockin’ Boots” were certified Platinum
• 2019 – Sam Hunt‘s single “Take Your Time” was certified Quintuple Platinum
• 2019 – Cody Jinks released his album The Wanting
• 2011 – Montgomery Gentry released their album Rebels on the Run
• 2005 – Martina McBride released her album Timeless
• 2005  – Billy Currington released his album Doin’ Somethin’ Right
• 1997 – Deana Carter scored a #1 hit with “How Do I Get There”
• 1994 – Mark Chesnutt released his single “Goin’ Through the Big D”
• 1984 – Mickey Gilley is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 1980 – Don Williams scored a #1 hit with “I Believe In You”
• 1968 – Bob Wills was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1968 – Glen Campbell won the CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist

Today’s Birthdays

• Josh Gracin
• Riley Green
• Tayla Lynn

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• Wishing Well – Jesse Rasanen

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Dolly Parton – 10/18/11 – Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL

This Week’s Notable Events

• Country Thunder Florida – Kissimmee, FL – Oct 20, 2023 – All Day
• Greenville Country Music Fest – Greenville, SC – Oct 20, 2023 – All Day
• Country Thunder Florida – Kissimmee, FL – Oct 21, 2023 – All Day
• George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson, Little Big Town – Atlanta – Oct 21, 2023 – All Day
• Greenville Country Music Fest – Greenville, SC – Oct 21, 2023 – All Day
• Country Thunder Florida – Kissimmee, FL – Oct 22, 2023 – All Day
• Greenville Country Music Fest – Greenville, SC – Oct 22, 2023 – All Day

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