This Week in Country Music – August 1 – 7, 2021

Written by Lorelai Stevens
This Week in Country Music – August 1 – 7, 2021
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Singer Luke Combs performs prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

1 year ago…
 
Luke Combs married Nicole hocking at their home near Florida.

Luke told us about his “forever after all” video, which features wedding day footage.

7 years ago…

Blake Shelton headlined for the first time at New York’s Madison square garden.

A couple of years later, Blake told me about why fun songs at his shows and on his records are so important.

14 years ago…

Reba McEntire began a three-night run in the production of “South Pacific” at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl.

That same year, Reba talked about wanting to return to Broadway one day.

22 years ago…

Tim McGraw lead all contenders with seven nominations for the country music association awards.

Year later, McGraw told me about having generations of families at his concerts.