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It's Back To Court For Tim McGraw This Day In Country Music – May 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:16 +0000

2011 – Curb Records accuses Tim McGraw of breach of contract in a lawsuit… It claims he recorded his “Emotional Traffic” album too soon after the previous release. 2006 – The Wreckers make their Grand Ole Opry debut. 2005 – Jason Aldean performs ”Hicktown” and “Why” as he makes his first appearance on the Grand [...]

Waylon at the Crossroads This Day in Country Music – February 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

2009 – Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings tape an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list naturally includes “In Color”. That was not the first or last time they would share the stage. Check out this 2012 performance of “Waymore’s Blues”. 2006 – Joe Nichols earns his first gold single, for [...]

Joe Nichols Meet and Greet Photos

Andree Valentine — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:33:50 +0000

Hard to believe the 2013 CBR Lufkin Bull Bash has already come and gone. What a great event, full of memorable moments and the perfect way to kick off 2013!

What was your favorite moment? Check out the photos you took throughout the night in our Instagram collage.

Below you'll find the Meet and Greet pictures with Joe Nichols, taken by photographer Todd Maxey.

Joe Nichols Ready to Party at Bull Bash

Danny Merrell — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:05:29 +0000

Since 1990, the KICKS 105 Bull Bash has had a great history of musical performers take to the stage. The first year, Sawyer Brown was the featured act and through the years, some of country's best have entertained the masses.

Bull Bash Tickets on Sale Monday – But You Can Win Them Friday!

Danny Merrell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:21:41 +0000

The Bull Bash returns to Lufkin on February 23rd featuring some of the best names in bull riding, plus, by popular demand, Joe Nichols returns as the featured entertainer. Tickets will go on sale January 14th at Outhousetickets.com and at Cavenders Boot City in Lufkin (general admission tickets only), however, KICKS 105 has teamed up [...]

A Common Thread Runs Through Rock And Country This Day in Country Music – December 17th (video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:30:11 +0000

1993 – “Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles” goes gold, platinum and double-platinum. The tribute album features Travis Tritt, Little Texas, Clint Black, John Anderson, Alan Jackson, Suzy Bogguss, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, Billy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Brooks & Dunn and Lorrie Morgan. 2010 – Rascal Flatts bass player Jay DeMarcus and [...]

Willie "Busted" Again, This Day in Country Music (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:03:46 +0000

2010 – Willie Nelson is arrested in Sierra Blanca, Texas, for possession of six ounces of marijuana. He is released after posting $2,500 bond. 2011- Jennifer Nettles marries Justin Miller in east Tennessee with Sugarland partner Kristian Bush in attendance. 2009 – Billy Currington sings “People Are Crazy” on a train float in the [...]

Toby Keith – Singer, Actor, Punching Bag This Day in Country Music – July 23rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:51:34 +0000

2005 – Toby Keith begins a six-week stay at the top of the Billboard country chart with “As Good As I Once Was”. 2004 – Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck Stomp” comes out on top as CMT debuts the special “20 Funniest Videos”. 2003 – Sugarland performs a showcase at Nashville’s 12th & Porter club, attended [...]

Check Out That Platinum Badonkadonk! This Day In Country Music – June 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:53:44 +0000

In the multimedia era of Country Music a video can greatly increase the success of a song. Trace Adkins takes this song platinum with the help of quite a few “badonkadonks”. 2011 – Miranda Lambert guests on the finale of NBC’s “The Voice” to sing “The House That Built Me” with contestant Dia Frampton, of Blake Shelton’s [...]

Pure Love From A Rabbitt This Day In Country Music – June 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

A number 1 Country song written by a Rabbitt? Yep, and it’s performed by Ronnie Milsap! 2011 – Luke Bryan tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with The Doobie Brothers. Included in the set list: “Do I,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Long Train’ Runnin’” and “China Grove”. 2009 – Joe Nichols begins his [...]

Keith Whitley Continues His Reign With "Rain" This Day In Country Music – April 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:25:45 +0000

2011 – Joe Nichols teamed up with Billy Bob’s in Texas to help victims of the tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan one month earlier. Nichols’ fans were offered a special $10 wristband to attend his performance at the Fort Worth venue. 2006 – Rascal Flatts continued to reign at the top of the Country [...]

Conway Twitty Hits #1 This Day In Country Music – March 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:49:37 +0000

2004 – Dierks Bentley undergoes knee surgery in Nashville, nine days after an on-stage accident left him with a torn ligament and bruised knee bone. 2003 – Joe Nichols picks up his first #1 single in Billboard with “Brokenheartsville”. 2002 – The movie “Panic Room,” starring Jodie Foster, opens in American theaters. Dwight Yoakam has [...]

The Restless Heart Of Country Music Born This Day – March 2nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:54:05 +0000

2010 – Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The set list includes “Living In Fast Forward,” “I Go Back” and “Rock N’ Me”. 2007 – Joe Nichols performs “I’ll Wait For You” and “Wings Of A Dove” at the funeral for Anna Nicole Smith in [...]

Ray Stevens Makes His Birthday Suit Famous This Day In Country Music – January 24th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:02 +0000

2010 – Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and George W. Bush are all spotted at the Superdome in New Orleans for the NFC Championship Game, a 31-28 overtime win for the Saints against the Minnesota Vikings. 2006 – MCA releases Josh Turner’s “Your Man” album. 2003 – Joe Nichols sets an odd precedent on [...]

Wedding Bells Ring And We Lose A Legend This Day In Country Music – September 9th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:35:59 +0000

2007 – Joe Nichols marries Heather Singleton at Whitfield Chapel in Savannah, Georgia. 2006 – The Wreckers’ debut single, “Leave The Pieces,” hits the top of the Billboard country chart. 2004 – Willie Nelson performs a concert in Plains, Georgia, for an upcoming TV special, “CMT Homecoming: Jimmy Carter In Plains”. 1996 – [...]

Hall Of Fame, The Ole Ballgame And D-I-V-O-R-C-E This Day In Country Music History – June 29th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:32:38 +0000

2009 – Trace Adkins nets a platinum single for “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”. 2008 – The Statler Brothers and Tom T. Hall are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a medallion ceremony at the Hall’s theater. 2006 – Josh Gracin makes his acting debut, appearing as a bar patron in [...]

A Visit To Iraq, A Train That's Black And Ronnie Milsap This Day In Country Music History June 1st

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:51:24 +0000

2009 – Joe Nichols begins his first tour of U.S. military bases in Iraq. 2006 – Josh Turner claims the first two gold singles of his career, for “Long Black Train” and “Your Man”. 2002 – Mary Chapin Carpenter marries contractor Timmy Smith in Batesville, Virginia. In attendance: Terri Clark, actor Sissy Spacek, rocker Dave [...]

Joe Nichols Takes On Lady A In Today's Country Clash

Danny Merrell — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:37:17 +0000

We're back!!

After a small hiatus (learned that word yesterday), The Country Clash is back with two new competitors.

The new song from Joe Nichols 'Take It Off' is set to take on the latest offering from Lady A 'Just A Kiss'.

Take a listen to both songs after the bump.

This Day In Country Music History – April 27th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:30:34 +0000

On this day in 2010, Joe Nichols’ “Gimmie That Girl,” grabbed the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase Country Singles charts, marking Joe’s fourth #1. Today in 2004, after a five-week stay at the top, Kenny Chesney’s “When The Sun Goes Down” was replaced at #1 by Keith Urban”S “You’ll Think Of Me”. [...]

Gimme That Girl [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:55:45 +0000

If you want to hear more Joe Nichols, you’ll have to join us at the Nacogdoches Expo Center to see him perform on stage at Bull Bash. It’s going to be a great event! Don’t miss it!