Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who have died while serving the US military. We invite you to follow along this week as we share history and facts about Memorial Day. #memorialday #honorandremember #neverforget #ournationsheroes #thankyouforyourservice pic.twitter.com/iiRYufLR2h

— NEOPAT ?? (@NEOPatriotism) May 24, 2022

 MEMORIAL SERVICES

Bath Memorial Day Observance -May 30 at noon at Bath Veterans’ Memorial Park.

Canton Memorial Day Parade -  May 30 at 10 a.m. from the McKinley Downtown Campus and ends at the McKinley Monument.

Hudson Memorial Day Ceremony - May 30 at 11am at The American Legion Post 464 will hold a ceremony at Markillie Ceremony after the parade.

Navarre Memorial Day observation - May 30 parade begins at 1 from Canal Street in front of the village hall.

EVENTS

USAF Band of Flight - The United States Air Force presents a live concert at Lock 3 in Akron on May 28.

Cole Swindell released his next single to radio today, it's called "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" and you guessed it, it's a nod to Jo Dee Messina's hit "Heads Carolina, Tails California". Cole says this is probably the most unique song on his new album Stereotype because the original writers of Jo Dee Messina's song gave their blessing and Cole and his co-writers (which includes Thomas Rhett) wrote this new twist on the song with them. 

Box Office Results -  Dr. Strange   (31 Million)   Downton Abbey  (16 Million) 

New This Week - Top Gun Maverick  /  The Bob's Burgers Movie

 The New Thor  -  The trailer is out for you to see

Mission Impossible 7  - Trailer has been leaked to the internet, and you can see it now

Stranger Things - Starting today on Netflix!  (Story)

Season 5 of Yellowstone - Will premiere November 13th!  (Story)

Jonathan Searle - Who appeared in the original  Jaws, as a childhood actor, is now the police chief on the island where the 1975 film was made, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts   (Story)

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

Carly Pearce just scored a #1 along with Ashley McBryde for their duet "Never Wanted To Be That Girl", and now Carly has released her next single. In a post to social media, she explains where her new song "What He Didn't Do" came from: 

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— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) May 23, 2022

Carly will sing this one when she comes to Blossom Music Center with Kenny Chesney on Thursday, June 9th. Click here to purchase tickets!

  I have been looking forward to writing this for a while.  Memorial Day Weekend is here, and I thought I'd showcase songs right for this occasion. Country music has a long history of Patriotic Songs.  In fact, it's part of our fabric.  It's woven through the DNA of those who love country music, and love their country. 

So I came up with a list of songs right for this weekend.  Also, there is a difference between a song of remembrance and a patriotic song. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who gave all they had. And also to those who still give their all for us every day.  Today, we will feature both. 

These kind of songs are almost uniquely country. NOBODY does it better in song or in video.  There is a strong bond, as many times fans of country are very connected to the military and those in it.  These songs strengthen that bond without question.

I have played all of these songs for many years on great radio stations across the country.  We love these songs, because they make us feel.  They make us feel good, and proud.

Billy Ray Cyrus - Some Gave All  - (1992)  One of the most loved and requested songs in this category. BRC is clearly known for Achy Breaky Heart, but he's loved for this song.  Powerful song.

Aaron Tippin - Where The Stars And Stripes And Eagle Fly  - (2001)  This song is right on the money, and raised a ton of money for the Red Cross as all proceeds were donated there after the 911 attacks.  Filmed in NYC, and recorded two days after that fateful day. 

Tim McGraw  - If You're Reading This  - (2007)  Made its world debut on the ACM Awards - and was a moment no one will forget!

Lee Greenwood - God Bless The USA  -  (1984)  For a guy who was originally known for singing powerful and soaring love ballads, this was his most powerful love ballad of all - for the love of his country.

Brooks And Dunn  - Only In America  - (2001)  About a perfect song, sung by the perfect artists.  HUGE in concert! This song makes you happy and proud.

Waylon Jennings  - America - (1984)  Not much is more American than a more than honest song about America from the late Waylon Jennings. Lyrically this is really nice, done simply.

Toby Keith  - American Soldier  - (2003)  This song will be played and loved forever.  Many feel it's the crown jewel of his incredible career. This song speaks directly to millions of soldiers, friends, and famlies.

Trace Adkins  - Arlington  - (2005)  Perfect artist for this song!  Strong performance.

David Ball  - Riding With Private Malone  - (2001)  This song is loved. 

Memorial Day Weekend   -   "Please remember those, who gave theirs, so we could have ours" -  

Bonus - God Bless America - LeAnn Rimes

Faith Hill - Incredible!  - The Anthem!

  This week, the new Top Gun movie comes out and it's bound to be a big hit. After a few delays, Tom Cruise and crew will be flying around again, saving the world.  The original was 1986 and was a huge success. Also some of the music became very popular from that movie. Take My Breath Away, and Danger Zone both charted well.

Danger Zone was from Kenny Loggins, but it wasn't his first hit from a big movie that decade.  In fact, there were a few others as well.  How did this star manage all that?  How did it happen that he wrote themes to a bunch of big movies in the 80's? Read below and find out!  I always wondered.

Kenny Loggins and 80's Movies

    Love me a GREAT sandwich!  Any time, any day, any way.

So, let's get to work on these!

Great Sandwiches!

Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard has released his first solo single! "5 Foot 9" is inspired by his wife Hayley and is co-written by Hubbard, Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three and Chase McGill. Tyler is currently working on a solo debut project that will showcase his many musical sides and influences. We'll keep you updated on that album!

Lainey Wilson has released her follow up to her #1 hit "Things A Man Ought To Know". Her new single is called "Heart Like A Truck" and Lainey says this new song is for anybody and everybody who's been through hard times, hard luck, heartbreak. It’s about finding freedom in your strength and about not being afraid of the scars and the bumps along the way because it builds some character.

Elle King has released a new song called "Worth A Shot", it's a collaboration with Dierks Bentley. This is the second time they have collaborated together, they previously earned a #1 with "Different For Girls" in 2016. Elle says that this song is about a releationship that is worth working out, and if they can go back to where it started and maybe do that together, they can get back what they feel like they are missing.