Dominique Pruitt, ‘High in the Valley’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It was such a part of me at one point to feel like I was trapped in this hopelessness of being so close to what you want in a way but so far away.” Continue Read More
Articles by Angela Stefano
The Boot News Roundup: Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban + More Playing C2C Festival 2019
Stapleton, Lady A, Urban and more will head to Europe in Spring 2019 for the C2C Country to Country Festival. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/c2c-country-to-country-festival-2019-lineup/
Watch Ricky Skaggs Play Bill Monroe’s Mandolin at His Country Music Hall of Fame Induction
The Country Music Hall of Fame brought the instrument out of its display case for the special occasion. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ricky-skaggs-bill-monroe-mandolin-will-the-circle-be-unbroken-country-music-hall-of-fame-induction/
Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris Join Together for ‘Everyday Is a Winding Road’ at Nashville’s Party at the Polls [WATCH]
Morris was a surprise guest at the voting rally in Nashville. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sheryl-crow-maren-morris-everyday-is-a-winding-road-nashville-party-at-the-polls/
Dan + Shay Announce 2019 Headlining Tour
Dan + Shay are hitting the road in 2019! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dan-and-shay-the-tour-2019/
Tracy Byrd’s Keyboard Player Injured By Falling Light Rig at Texas Show
Oh my goodness, this is SO frightening! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tracy-byrd-keyboard-player-vernon-emshoff-falling-light-rig/
5 Ways Zac Brown Band and Shawn Mendes Ruled the ‘Crossroads’ Stage
The ‘Crossroads’ episode featuring Mendes and ZBB will premiere on Oct. 24. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/zac-brown-band-shawn-mendes-cmt-crossroads-episode/
Donna the Buffalo, ‘Top Shelf’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Let’s get together now / And step into the middle / Let’s have a good laugh / Buy from the top shelf / Let’s make this easier on ourselves …” Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Lauren Alaina’s Stepfather Dies Following Stage IV Cancer Battle
Rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lauren-alaina-stepfather-sam-dead-dies-stage-iv-cancer-battle/
Watch Anderson East’s ‘Devil in Me’, ‘This Too Shall Last’ From ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut [Exclusive Video]
East’s debut episode of ‘Austin City Limits’ will air on Oct. 20. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/anderson-east-devil-in-me-this-too-shall-last-austin-city-limits/
Jason Benoit and Leah Daniels, ‘Slow Hand’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
This song’s a Conway Twitty classic! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-benoit-leah-daniels-slow-hand-video/
The Boot News Roundup: Joe Nichols Leaves BBR Music Group + More
Nichols had been signed to BBR’s Red Bow Records, which folded this summer. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/joe-nichols-leaves-bbr-music-group-red-bow-records/
Maddie & Tae Need Their Parents’ Advice in ‘Die From a Broken Heart’ [LISTEN]
Maddie & Tae are calling Mom and Dad in their new song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maddie-and-tae-die-from-a-broken-heart/
The Mavericks, ‘Hey! Merry Christmas!’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Hey! Merry Christmas!” is, says the Mavericks’ Raul Malo, “our very own rock ‘n’ roll Christmas song.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-mavericks-hey-merry-christmas-song-music-video/
Mary Bragg, ‘I Thought You Were Somebody Else’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I don’t think people intentionally disguise the real versions of themselves, but slowly, we construct these narratives about who a person is, and what your relationship is …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Karen Fairchild Uses 2018 CMT Artists of the Year Speech as a Call to Play More Women
Way to use your platform to send a message, Karen! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/karen-fairchild-women-to-play-on-the-radio-list-2018-cmt-artists-of-the-year/
Watch Carrie Underwood and Her Cry Pretty Tourmates Honor Country’s Female Icons at 2018 CMT Artists of the Year
Underwood, Maddie & Tae and Runaway June performed a medley of hits from country women during the 2018 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-runaway-june-maddie-and-tae-cmt-artists-of-the-year-2018/
The Boot News Roundup: Garth Brooks’ Notre Dame Concert to Air on CBS + More
Brooks’ Notre Dame concert will air as a TV special on CBS. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-live-at-notre-dame-cbs-tortuga-2019/
Loretta Lynn Misses 2018 CMT Artists of the Year Ceremony Due to Illness
Lynn wasn’t able to attend the 2018 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony due to illness, but her friends helped her accept her Artist of a Lifetime honor. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Morgan Wallen Announces Headlining 2019 If I Know Me Tour
The rising country star has announced his own headlining tour for 2019. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/morgan-wallen-2019-if-i-know-me-tour/
Lindi Ortega Feat. Corb Lund, ‘Lovers in Love’ Lyric Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“Some leave, some stay, when the going gets tough,” goes the chorus. “That’s the difference between lovers and lovers in love.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lindi-ortega-corb-lund-lovers-in-love-lyric-video/
Russell Dickerson Was Getting Out of Town When He First Heard Himself on the Radio
“A fun part about that moment was that we were in the very same SUV that I toured around the country in, chasing down this dream, for so long …” Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Walker Montgomery, ‘Simple Town’ EP [Exclusive First Listen]
Montgomery’s debut EP is due out on Oct. 19. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/walker-montgomery-simple-town-ep/
Garth Brooks Announces Multi-Year Stadium Tour
Get ready, Garth fans! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-2019-stadium-tour/
Hear Pistol Annies’ Blues-Rock-Influenced New Song ‘Sugar Daddy’
Give ’em some sugar, daddy! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-sugar-daddy/
20 Old-School Alan Jackson Live Shots [PICTURES]
Country Music Hall of Fame-er Jackson has been performing live since starting a band after high school — though, these days, he’s performing on much bigger stages. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Hunter Tynan Davis, ‘Best Is Yet to Come’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Davis tells The Boot that “perpetual optimism and self-actualization emanate out of every word, verse and chorus” of “Best Is Yet to Come” — and, well, he’s right. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Evans Do Karaoke With Ed Sheeran in Nashville [WATCH]
They sang … Backstreet Boys?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelsea-ballerini-morgan-evans-ed-sheeran-karaoke-in-nashville/
Interview: Colter Wall Explores His Western Heritage on ‘Songs of the Plains’
If Wall’s new album, ‘Songs of the Plains’, came on unexpectedly, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was old music from the 1950s and ’60s. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/colter-wall-songs-of-the-plains-interview-2018/
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Dixie Chicks Song?
What do y’all think? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/poll-whats-your-favorite-dixie-chicks-song/
Gary Nicholson, ‘God Help America’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“I’ve witnessed some insanity through the years. But today’s troubles are different …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gary-nicholson-ruthie-foster-god-help-american-music-video/
Pistol Annies Are Hot Messes in ‘Stop Drop and Roll One’ [LISTEN]
The lyrics of “Stop Drop and Roll One” aren’t trying to hide any of the crazy, to borrow a phrase from a previous Miranda Lambert hit. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Justin Moore Remembers ‘The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home’ in New Single [LISTEN]
“The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” was co-written by Moore, along with Paul Digiovanni, Jeremy Stover and Chase McGill. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/justin-moore-the-ones-that-didnt-make-it-back-home/
Kendall Beard, ‘Johnny and June’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“You’ll be my Johnny, and I’ll be your June / Think of all that we could do / Just me and you …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kendall-beard-johnny-and-june/
Watch John Prine’s Divine ‘Angel From Montgomery’ on ‘Austin City Limits’ [Exclusive Video]
Beautiful! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-prine-angel-from-montgomery-austin-city-limits-2018/
The Troy Gentry Foundation Launching With January Benefit Concert
Gentry’s wife, Angie, has founded the Troy Gentry Foundation in his honor, and will launch the new non-profit organization with a benefit concert. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-troy-gentry-foundation-launching-with-benefit-concert/
Caroline Marquard, ‘Not a Rolling Stone’ [Exclusive Premiere]
This song actually began as the exact opposite of what it is now. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/caroline-marquard-not-a-rolling-stone/
Judge Rules Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Street Survivors’ Biopic Can Proceed After All
A judge has overturned a previous ruling, thereby allowing ‘Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash’ to proceed with filming. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/judge-rules-lynyrd-skynyrd-street-survivors-biopic-can-proceed-after-all/
Dylan Schneider Was at Chick-fil-A for His First Time on the Radio
“I remember thinking that it was unbelievable …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dylan-schneider-first-time-on-the-radio/
Hannah Bethel, ‘Train’ [Exclusive Premiere]
This song, Bethel says, “gave me the strength and honesty to fight for the life of my wildest dreams, and to walk away from things that no longer served my joy and my peace.” Continue Read More
Kane Brown’s Three 2018 American Music Awards Wins Set a Record
He was the night’s biggest country music winner, and … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kane-browns-american-music-awards-record-three-wins/
Town Mountain, ‘One Drop in the Bottle’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s the cosmic Americana journey of a hard luck traveler out in the American West …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/town-mountain-one-drop-in-the-bottle/
The Boot News Roundup: Alan Jackson Honored With Hometown Mural + More
The mural was created by Tim Davis, who also painted the mural of 13 country stars located at 5th Avenue and Broadway in Nashville. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/alan-jackson-mural-newnan-georgia-record-store-day-black-friday-2018-releases/
Carrie Underwood Debuts ‘Spinning Bottles’, Wins Favorite Female Country Artist at 2018 AMAs
Gorgeous, Carrie! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-spinning-bottles-2018-american-music-awards/
2018 American Music Awards: Country Winners List
Kane Brown and Florida Georgia Line lead the list of country nominees ahead of the 2018 American Music Awards. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-american-music-awards-winners/
Cashavelly Morrison, ‘Gunmaker’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The gunmaker in Morrison’s lyrics earns a living that allows him to care for his daughter — and yet, it also puts her and other children at risk Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Garth Brooks Opens Notre Dame Show Soundcheck to Students + More
Brooks is inviting Notre Dame students to the soundcheck for his show at the school’s stadium. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-american-music-awards-presenters-garth-brooks-notre-dame-soundcheck/
Hannah Blaylock Auditions for ‘The Voice’, Fails to Land a Team Spot
The former Edens Edge member auditioned for Season 15, but failed to earn a spot on one of the four teams. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hannah-blaylock-the-voice-season-15/
John Prine Among 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
This is SO exciting! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-prine-2019-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/
The Boot News Roundup: Little Big Town Plan Canadian Tour Dates in 2019 + More
Little Big Town are extending their 2018 Breakers Tour with a run of Canadian dates in 2019. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/little-big-town-2019-canadian-tour-dates-the-avett-brothers-hurricane-florence-concert/