9:This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 5th On this day in 2016, Luke Bryan’s “Huntin, Fishin, and Lovin Every Day” was at number-1 on the charts. In 2008, Kenny Chesney’s “Better as a Memory” was topping the charts. On this date in 2001, Reba McEntire released her song “I’m…… MORE
MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021
Fireworks returned to New Orleans on Independence Day thanks to actor Will Smith. Smith is picking up the roughly $100,000 tab for the pyrotechnics over the Mississippi River after learning New Orleans didn’t plan a 2021 show. New Orleans canceled last year’s fireworks because of the coronavirus pandemic. Smith is in New Orleans working on his latest film…… MORE
Chris Young’s 4th of July Tradition Includes his Dad and Fireworks
Chris Young loves celebrating the 4th of July – and thanks to his dad and a truck, he gets to put a show on for neighbors. Chris shares the story here… Photo Credit: Jeff Johnson… MORE
Alan Jackson Recalls a Very Special 4th of July in New York
Alan Jackson has had a lot of memorable 4th of July celebrations…but there’s one for him that rises above all the others. Alan shares, “Well, this one is hard to beat. A couple of years ago, I had an old boat in Florida. It’s like an old antique motor yacht, and it was kind of…… MORE
Matt Stell is Looking Forward to Fun on the 4th of July…and Homemade Ice Cream
Like everyone in America, Matt Stell is really looking forward to celebrating this 4th of July. He recalls that America’s birthday was always a big deal in his family, and this year – like in years past – he’s looking for ward to his grandma’s homemade ice cream! Check out Matt sharing some 4th of…… MORE
Justin Moore Loves the 4th of July Because There’s No Wrapping Involved
The 4th of July has a lot of reasons for being someone’s favorite holiday. Justin Moore shares why he’s a big fan of the America’s birthday, “Fourth of July is my favorite holiday. One, because I love summer and hot weather and hate winter. And my wife’s birthday is the fifth, so 4th of July…… MORE
Chris Janson Said “I Do” on the 4th of July
Chris Janson not only celebrates America’s birthday on the 4th of July, but he also looks forward to his wedding anniversary. When Chris and his wife Kelly were ready to exchange vows, they didn’t want to wait – and thought the 4th would be the perfect anniversary date! Chris shares how it happened, “Who wants…… MORE
Michael Ray is 4th of July Guinness World Record Holder
Michael Ray has a lot of great 4th of July memories from over the years, “We all throw the big fireworks and gather around the lake and drink and grill and have fun.” But there’s one particular celebration that stands out when he thinks about the American holiday – it was the one where he…… MORE
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021
Quentin Tarantino loves his story Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. There was a three hour movie, a novelization of the film, and a spin-off TV series. And now Tarantino said in a recent interview, “Believe it or not, I’ve written a play version. I wanted to write a play, and stuff that’s not in…… MORE
A Day In The Country – July 1st – Lady A, Kelsea Ballerini, Billy Currington, & Kenny Chesney
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 1st On this day in 2017, Lady A’s Heart Break, debuted at number-1 on the country album chart. In 2015 Kelsea Ballerini‘s sent her song “Dibs” to radio On this day in 2014, Billy Currington’s video for “Hey Girl” debuts And in 2009, Kenny…… MORE
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Rob McElhenney from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is legally changing his name to “Rob Mac”. William Shatner has been living with tinnitus since a mishap during the filming of a “Star Trek” episode almost 60 years ago. John Travolta showed up at a “Grease” sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl Friday night dressed as Danny…