Lainey Wilson - Heart Like A Truck -  2022

So far this is the newest song on my list, as it just peeked at #1 a few months ago. Lainey Wilson to me has the right idea  -  right now.   I am sincerely hoping this is the road she continues to drive on because it's the right road and one listeners will love for years to come as she is defining a new path for others to follow.  This song is so well written and crafted it's really hard not to love. This is a tale of perseverance, and the belief no matter how hard one's love life has been  -  there is hope.  We've all been knocked around in that arena and this song gives a heartfelt voice to it, but with a sturdy backbone.  This is an anthem for the wounded hearted and that in itself is absolutely original.  This is slick, this is inventive, and this is a real hit song.  Wilson's great image too should applauded. Her new bell bottom, and flat brim hat wearing style is a real breath of fresh air, new, authentic and different.  Many times that's the real challenge in any music format, finding that not seen before niche.  This song climbs the list very fast for its uniqueness and incredible mixture of contemporary and traditional country, with countless wonderful musical nuances woven through it, voiced by a women with a very unique style all her own that cuts through.  Right idea, right mix, right image, right on time.

Last Week #30

I love eggs.  When I'm at breakfast I am an "Egg Man" not really a "Carb Guy".   Egg dishes are delicious and being honest, I can eat them for dinner any day you want.  I love breakfast for dinner.  Here is a cool article I found that helps us be creative with eggs, so we don't get bored!

Things You've Never Done With Eggs Before!

In case you missed any of my recent 50 Favorites From 40+ Years, here is a recap of May's songs on my list, and links to each month prior in case you are just jumping on!  Grab your earbuds and listen to some GREAT songs!  And thanks for listening and reading!

#30 - Blue - LeAnn Rimes

#31 - God's Country - Blake Shelton

#32 - Georgia On My Mind - Willie Nelson

#33 - Small Town USA - Justin Moore

#34 - I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me - Rosanne Cash

April Recap

March Recap

February Recap

January Recap

It all started Wednesday last week. I started feeling like my allergies were beginning to bother me. At the same time, it felt like a cold. Wednesday I was having trouble talking without getting the feeling like I had to cough up a hairball the size of an adult cat!!! Then, later that afternoon and evening I started noticing signs that made me think it might be a cold or the flu as well - so I took the rest of the week to get better. I started taking cold meds to help, which with my regular medications just KNOCKED ME OUT! 

I slept most of Thursday, half of Friday, but then couldn't sleep at all Friday into Saturday morning!!! I FINALLY fell asleep about noon on Saturday after being up since sometime Friday afternoon. I slept until about 6:30 that evening which really disappointed me. I was planning to be at the Dusty and the Rubber Ducks game with all of you Saturday night - but I just about slept through all of it thanks to cold medicine...ugh!

I'm feeling better now. Off the cold meds and just dealing with a nose I can't catch! That feels like allergies which I hope go away soon!!!!! Rain please!!

Just in case you missed my articles from WQMX.com this past week!

My Sunday Morning Song

Memorial Day!

50 Favorites From 40+ Years - #30

Forgotten Jukebox S-15

Country Music Memory Lane - Ronnie Dunn Birthday - Revisited

Wynn At The Movies And More

We had so much fun at Meijer in Wooster last weekend that we will be back again this weekend! Join us between 11am - 1pm, we will be set up at the "Fresh" entrance, so stop by, say hello, pick up some Meijer Swag, and register to win before heading in to do your shopping. Which by the way, they have everything you need for whatever plans you have this weekend, going to a barbecue or hosting one, spending time outdoors, everything! The Meijer Express Gas Station is open too, so yeah, everything!

There's also another cool event going on at Meijer on Sunday. It's the Meijer Sports Fan Fest! Enter the Meijer Fan Zone for sports based experiential activities & interactive fan events in the parking lot. There will be a lot of fun sports challenges, plus prizes! That is happening between 11am - 3pm.

See you at Meijer on Sunday!

We all know Lainey Wilson was at The Dusty in early '23...

Dierks opens up the Summer '23 Blossom Concert Season on June 3rd...

But their alter-ego's Doug Douglason and Darla McFarland have joined forces for something that could be pretty "Big".

 

 

 

 

 

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Reminds me of Hot Country Knights previous song Asphalt.  Definitely sticks with a theme that fits Darla.

The main trailer for Barbie has FINALLY dropped! This one gives us a bit more detail as to what Barbie is up too, and it looks like a whole lot of fun!

Check out the trailer below!

Jake Owen announced yesterday that he will be releasing his seventh album Loose Cannon on on June 23rd. Jake will release four new songs from the 16-track album on Friday (5/26) at midnight! Those songs include, “On The Boat Again,” “Solo, Solo,” “Nothing,” and “Hot Truck Beer.”

He also posted the title track on Twitter:

New album “Loose Cannon” ? June 23rd!!!!!!!
4 Songs droppin this Friday at midnight… but wanted to play the title track for ya right now. pic.twitter.com/8ScH84pKjh

— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) May 24, 2023

LOOSE CANNON TRACKLIST:

“Hot Truck Beer” (Jordan Fletcher, Jim McCormick, Austin Nivarel)
“Go Getter” (Brent Cobb, Jake Mitchell, Aaron Ratiere)
“Solo Solo” (Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass, Hunter Phelps)
“On The Boat Again” (Willie Nelson, Devin Dawson, Kyle Fishman, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass)
“Hearts and Habits” (Thomas Archer, Jamie Moore, Jared Mullins, Ben Stennis)
“When It All Shakes Out” (Jacob Davis, Jordan Dozzi, Josh Jenkins)
“Hope Less” (Jared Mullins, Ben Stennis)
“It Don't, He Won't and You Do” (Jordan Dozzi, Justin Ebach, Chase McGill)
“Friends Don't Let Friends” (Jessie Jo Dillon, Hunter Phelps, Ben Stennis)
“Boy In The Chevrolet” (Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Bobby Pinson)
“Shrank” (Lalo Guzman, Walker Hayes, Hunter Phelps)
“Nothing” (Dallas Davidson, Kyle Fishman, Earle Hagen, Reid Haughton, Herbert Spencer, Cole Taylor)*
“Somewhere South With Rum” (Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)
“The Ending” (Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Chris Tompkins)
“Hey Can I Buy You A Beer” (John Byron, Rocky Block, Travis Wood)
“Loose Cannon” (Matt Roy)

Box Office Results - Little Mermaid  (95 million)

#2 - Fast X  (24 Million)

New This Week - Spiderman:Across The Spiderverse (animated)  /  The Boogeyman (Stephen King)

Avatar: The Way of Water - Will start streaming on both Disney Plus and Max this week

Cha – Ching - Vin Diesel says Fast & Furious spinoffs are in the works, including a female-led installment  (Story) 

Robert Englund - Says he's done playing Freddy Krueger. The 75-year-old tells Variety that he's "too old and thick to play Freddy now.”  (Story)

Andy Muschietti, - Who directed the upcoming The Flash, says he won't recast controversial star Ezra Miller in a possible sequel  (Story)

This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (link)

Also - My 50 Favorites Over 40+ Years This Week #30   (Link)

Plus - My Sunday Morning Song   (Link)