2017 – Thomas Rhett released his album Life Changes, which produced 5 number-one singles – including the title track which was sitting at number-one on the release day 2015 – Frankie Ballard was at number-one with “Young & Crazy” 1932 – Patsy Cline was born on this day in Winchester, Virginia. Her hits began in 1957 with “Walkin’…… MORE
2017 – Justin Moore was topping the Billboard country airplay chart with “Somebody Else Will” 2003 – Farm Aid ’03 took place in Columbus, Ohio. The concert to help raise money for family farmers was organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young – with all 3 performing, along with a bunch of additional artists, including…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country – September 6th On this day last year, Tim McGraw was topping the album charts with Here On Earth – his 15th solo studio album which contained his hit “I Called Mama” In 2014 Dierks Bentley entered his second week at number-one with “Drunk on A Plane” On…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 3rd On this day in 2019, Ashley McBryde sent “One Night Standards” to country radio In 2016, Dan + Shay was number-one with “From the Ground Up” In 2013, Randy Houser released “Goodnight Kiss” to country radio And back in 1996, Deana Carter released…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 2nd On this day in 2017, Justin Moore was at number-1 with “Somebody Else Will” In 2014, Lee Brice’s “I Don’t Dance” was certified Platinum In 2008, Sugarland sent “Already Gone” to country radio And back in 2003, Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett were…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 1st On this day in 2018, Cole Swindell’s album, All Of It, was at number-1 on the album chart In 2012, Blake Shelton was at number-1 with “Over” In 2006, Taylor Swift made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry, playing her song “Tim…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 31st On this day in 2018, Chris Janson’s “Buy Me A Boat” was certified double Platinum. In 2014, Dierks Bentley was at number-one with “Drunk On A Plane.” In 2012, Randy Houser’s music video for “How Country Feels” made its debut And back in…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 30th On this day in 2015, Zac Brown Band was at number-1 with “Loving You Easy.” In 2011, Jake Owen released his album, Barefoot Blue Night which included the number-one title track In 2007, Sara Evans album, Real Fine Place, was certified Platinum And…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 27th On this day in 2020, Chris Stapleton sent “Starting Over” to country radio In 2019, Matt Stell performed “Prayed for You” on an episode of “Bachelor in Paradise” In 2016, Jon Pardi was at number-one with “Head Over Boots” And in 2012, Florida…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 26th On this day in 2018, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert were at number-1 with “Drowns The Whiskey.” In 2015, LOCASH premiered the video for “I Love This Life” In the year 2000, Pam Tillis became a member of the Grand Ole Opry And…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…