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An 80′s Lady From The 40′s This Day in Country Music – May 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:11 +0000

1942 – K.T. Oslin is born in Crossett, Arkansas. Songs such as “80′s Ladies,” “Hold Me” and “Come Next Monday” make her a voice for serious women’s issues in the 20th century’s final two decades. 2007 – Carrie Underwood wins three times in the CBS telecast of the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music [...]

Finally, We Welcome The Pride of The Grand Ole Opry This Day in Country Music – May 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:07:54 +0000

1993 – Charley Pride joins the Grand Ole Opry. 2012 – Arista releases the Carrie Underwood album “Blown Away”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts sings the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby at Louisville’s Churchill Downs. Little Big Town, Smokey Robinson and Terry Bradshaw attend the race, won by Super Saver. 2008 – George [...]

Carrie Underwood Hits The Big Screen This Day in Country Music – April 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:03:43 +0000

2011 – Carrie Underwood makes her movie acting debut, playing a church counselor for a youth group as Tristar’s “Soul Surfer” reaches theaters. 2006 – Rascal Flatts starts a four-week stay at #1 in Billboard with “What Hurts The Most”. 2004 – Baseball’s San Diego Padres play their first game at the new Petco [...]

The Hag's First #1 This Day in Country Music – March 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:05 +0000

1967 – Merle Haggard goes to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time… with “The Fugitive”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts has a guest role on CBS-TV’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” The script has bass player Jay DeMarcus electrocuted in the opening scene as the band plays “Unstoppable”. 2008 – Arista releases Alan [...]

Blake Pulls a Double This Day in Country Music – January 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:31:56 +0000

2012 – Blake Shelton nets gold and platinum. The single was “God Gave Me You”. Nice intro for Miranda in this video. 2009 – Valory releases Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA” to radio. The song references Hank Williams Jr., David Allan Coe and “Sweet Home Alabama”. 2007 – Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway” [...]

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 [...]

John Denver Goes Back Home Again This Day in Country Music – November 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:04:01 +0000

1974 – John Denver’s “Back Home Again” resides at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. 2011 – A Nashville judge rules Tim McGraw is free to record for a label other than Curb Records. Wife Faith Hill is in the courtroom for the decision. 2009 – Sugarland performs “Silent Night” with Jennifer Hudson [...]

Rascal Flatts Perform 'Changed' With Cassadee Pope and Cody Belew on 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:16:53 +0000

For the second week in a row, country music reigned supreme on 'The Voice,' at least in terms of the special guest performers. Rascal Flatts performed 'Changed' on tonight's (Nov. 20) elimination episode. They received vocal assists from Cassadee Pope, who is on Blake Shelton's team, and Cody Belew, who is Cee Lo Green's team member and has a bit of a country twang.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Joins the Merrell in the Morning Show [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:49:20 +0000

It’s a big week for Rascal Flatts. Monday, they released their behind the scenes DVD, ‘All Access and Uncovered: The Making of Changed and Beyond’. To promote this release, the group is making numerous appearances, including the musical guests on The Voice tonight and next Monday. Jay DeMarcus from Rascal Flatts was able to join [...]

Waylon Rambels to Number One This Day in Country Music – September 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:02:32 +0000

1974 – Waylon Jennings’ “I’m A Ramblin’ Man” resides at #1 on the Billboard country chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlvPWVcNi4Q 2010 – The Grand Ole Opry House re-opens following May floods with a mass of artists–including Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Little Jimmy Dickens–singing “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”. [...]

It's a #1 Little Rock This Day in Country Music – September 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:15:56 +0000

1986 – Reba McEntire’s “Little Rock” checks in at #1 on the Billboard country singles list. It sure doesn’t seem that long ago! 2011 – The Band Perry picks up a triple-platinum single award for “If I Die Young”. 2010 – Capitol releases Keith Urban’s “Put You In A Song” to radio. 2009 [...]

Rascal Flatts Launch Restaurant Chain

Megan Pacella — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:00:39 +0000

Rascal Flatts members Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus are about to add another venture to their growing list of achievements: restaurant owners. In 2013, fans of the popular trio will be able to pull up a seat at a series of new Rascal Flatts-themed restaurants.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Would Love to Be the Next 'American Idol' Judge

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:00:09 +0000

Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood… add one more country name to the list of potential ‘American Idol’ judges. Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus believes he’d be a good fit to fill Steven Tyler‘s empty chair when the show begins next year.

I Say It's 5 O'Clock This Day in Country Music – August 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:37:45 +0000

2003 – Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett spend the first of eight weeks at the top of the Billboard chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”. 2010 – Atlantic releases “As She’s Walking Away,” by The Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson, to radio. 2005 – Sugarland tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with Bon [...]

Rascal Flatts Offer Sneak Peek of 'Come Wake Me Up' Video

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:30:38 +0000

Are you anxious for Rascal Flatts‘ new music video for ‘Come Wake Me Up’? Well, the wait isn’t quite over, but to tide us over, the guys have delivered an intimate look at production of the video, which was filmed on-location in Nashville last month.

It's Like Money in the Bank This Day in Country Music – July 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:50:22 +0000

The funny thing about popular music is that a #1 means money in your pocket but not necessarily a memorable song. I bet you remember this big hair! 2010 – Carrie Underwood marries hockey player Mike Fisher at the Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Attending celebs include Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Simon Cowell [...]

The Jukebox Rocks This Day in Country Music – July 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:49:51 +0000

One of the first songs I remember playing on Kicks 105 starts it’s 3 week run at number 1. 2009 – Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley marries Nashville publicist Cassie McConnell in the Bahamas. 2008 – Kix Brooks runs with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. 2007 – The Rascal Flatts single “Life Is A [...]

Country Music, Meet Sue. This Day in Country Music – July 2nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Funny songs played in prisons. Definitely the recipe for success. 2009 – The Kellie Pickler single “Best Days Of Your Life,” co-written with Taylor Swift, is certified gold. 2005 – “Fast Cars And Freedom” races Rascal Flatts’ name to the top of the Billboard country chart. 2005 – Live 8 concerts are held around [...]

Keith Whitley Born This Day in Country Music – July 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:07:15 +0000

2001 – Rascal Flatts’ “Easy” video, featuring Natasha Bedingfield, debuts on CMT. 2009 – Atlantic releases The Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” to radio. 1995 – “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” puts John Michael Montgomery at the top spot on the Billboard country chart. 1990 – Hank Williams Jr. marries his fourth [...]

The First Country Record and The Loss of a Legend This Day in Country Music – June 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:01:51 +0000

This date is a very important day in Country music. June 30th marks the making of the first Country music record and the passing of a legend. 2009 – Arista releases Brad Paisley’s album “American Saturday Night”. 2005 – Josh Gracin’s “Stay With Me (Brass Bed)” video and Craig Morgan’s “Redneck Yacht Club” debut [...]