2018 Americana Awards Nominees — Full List
And the 2018 Americana Awards nominees are…. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-americana-awards-nominees-full-list/
Watch Kris Kristofferson and Ben Haggard Perform “Why Me Lord” With Margo Price
Kris Kristofferson was joined by Margo Price on Monday night (May 14) in Nashville, where he performed alongside Ben Haggard and the Strangers as part of a three night run. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Clint Black Prepares to Bring His Holiday Classics to the Stage
Clint Black … the musical! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/clint-black-musical-looking-for-christmas/
Kenny Chesney Sets Career Record With Two Simultaneous Top Ten Singles
Kenny Chesney broke a personal career record this week, with two Top 10 hit on the country charts at the same time! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kenny-chesney-two-top-ten-singles-record/
The Boot News Roundup: Country Stars Donate Items to Be Auctioned for Charitable Causes + More
Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Kacey Musgraves are among the country stars donating personal items for an auction to benefit the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/girls-rock-camp-alliance-2018-gulf-coast-jam-lineup/
Maren Morris Is the Star of Ryan Hurd’s Life and His ‘Diamonds or Twine’ Video
This is what a blooming love story looks like. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ryan-hurd-diamonds-or-twine-vide-maren-morris/
11 Sam Hunt Songs That Solidified Him as a Superstar
Before “Downtown’s Dead,” he had written, recorded and released just 20 songs. Half have gone gold or platinum. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-songs/
7 Country and Americana Backup Singers Who Deserve Their Own Spotlight
These men and women are some of the best in the biz! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-americana-backup-singers/
Jake Owen Back in the Game With Minor League Baseball Stadium Tour
Jake Owen is taking his Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour to minor league baseball fields across the United States. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jake-owen-minor-league-baseball-stadium-tour/
Ashley Monroe Gets Downright Sultry With ‘Hands on You’ on ‘Seth Meyers’ [Watch]
She is mystifying. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ashley-monroe-hands-on-you-seth-meyers/
5 Times Country Stars Held Their Own on Reality TV
They did pretty well for themselves! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-reality-tv/
Jennifer Nettles Challenges Grads to Be ‘Fearless Dream Warriors’ in Inspiring Commencement Speech
Jennifer Nettles visited her alma mater, Agnes Scott College, to deliver an empowering commencement speech. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jennifer-nettles-commencement-speech/
Trent Harmon Thought Luke Bryan Would Be the ‘Sleeper’ Judge on ‘American Idol’
Luke Bryan’s judging style is a shock to this past ‘American Idol’ winner. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/trent-harmon-american-idol-judges-luke-bryan/
Introducing: Stephanie Owens – EP Release May 18th
Nashville newcomer Stephanie Owens is set to make a big impact with her debut self-titled EP due out May 18th. Stephanie’s talent may be singing and songwriting, but her passion is spreading body-positivity and support Read More
Sam Hunt Readies New Single, ‘Downtown’s Dead,’ for Release on May 16
‘Downtown’s Dead’ will be Hunt’s first single since early 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sam-hunt-downtowns-dead/
Keith Urban Is at His Best Performing ‘Parallel Line’ in His Living Room [Watch]
If you need us, we will be watching this for the rest of the day. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/keith-urban-parallel-line-living-room-video/
Sam Hunt to Release ‘Downtown’s Dead,’ First Single in 15 Months
Sam Hunt is ready to release a follow-up to the genre-busting smash “Body Like a Back Road.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-new-song-downtowns-dead/
Kane Brown’s ‘Heaven’ Hits No. 1
“Heaven” tops both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-heaven-charts/
Chance McKinney Breaks New Ground With ‘Everybody Wants You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“When we first heard the song it was a jaw-dropping moment.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chance-mckinney-everybody-wants-you/
Brantley Gilbert Graces People Magazine
Less than ten days after PEOPLE hit the road. Brantley Gilbert lands in the pages of the iconic celebrity news weekly. Fresh from a show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheatre where he performed his entire hard-edged Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Michelle LeBlanc, ‘Highway’
“I had just made the move having left behind someone I had unresolved feelings for back in NYC …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/guest-room-sessions-michelle-leblanc-nick-nace-highway/
Sam Hunt Isn’t as Focused on Music Anymore: ‘My Interests Have Changed’
A lot has changed for the superstar since his first album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-downtowns-dead-new-music-interview/
Story Behind the Song: Trent Harmon, ‘You Got ‘Em All’
“I didn’t want to write that song …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/trent-harmon-you-got-em-all-lyrics/
21 Years Ago: Bill Monroe Is Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On May 15, 1997, Monroe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bill-monroe-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/
‘The Voice’: Spensha Baker Takes it to Church With Maren Morris Cover
Baker brought her now-trademark gospel touch to the song she performed in the show’s semifinals. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/the-voice-spensha-baker-my-church/
‘The Voice’: Pyror Baird and Kaleb Lee Bring Hillbilly Vibes on Set
The singers did a mashup of “Hillbilly Bone” with “Hillbilly Deluxe,” and it was just as good and gritty as you’d expect. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/the-voice-pryor-baird-kaleb-lee-hillbilly-bone-hillbilly-deluxe/
Jason Aldean’s Daughter Rocks Out on New Guitar [Watch]
It looks as if Jason Aldean isn’t the only person in the family with musical talent! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-daughter-guitar/
Video: Cover of Mason Ramsey’s “Famous” by Diamond Dixie
Diamond Dixie Check out this video from Diamond Dixie as they cover “Famous” by Mason Ramsey! This Article Was Originally Posted at www.SouthFloridaCountryMusic.com http://www.southfloridacountrymusic.com/video-cover-of-mason-ramseys-famous-by-diamond-dixie/ For All Your Country Music News in Florida including Florida Country Read More
Maren Morris, Zedd to Join 2018 Billboard Music Awards Performance Lineup
“BAY-BUH!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-billboard-music-awards-performance/
How Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin Healed Their Marriage After Infidelity
They’ve learned how to understand each other. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jana-kramer-marriage-michael-caussin-podcast/
Maren Morris Performing With Zedd, Grey at 2018 Billboard Music Awards
This is getting good! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/maren-morris-the-middle-2018-billboard-music-awards-performers/
Morgan Wallen Reflects on Lessons He Learned From Florida Georgia Line
Morgan Wallen says that working (and playing) with Florida Georgia Line has been both inspirational and educational for him. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/morgan-wallen-florida-georgia-line/
Craig Campbell Unveils Contestants in His Upcoming Sixth Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge
Lindsay Ell, Brett Young and more country stars are on deck to compete for a cause. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/craig-campbell-lindsey-ell-brett-young-celebrity-cornhole-challenge/
Brett Young Is Leaving All of the Wedding Planning to His Fiancee
It’s just better this way. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-fiancee-wedding-planning/
Luke Bryan’s Mom Surprised Him With an ‘Idol’ Visit on Mother’s Day
Awwww! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-american-idol-mom-mothers-day/
Jason Aldean Gives Wife Brittany a Stunning Ring for Mother’s Day — See It Here!
Look at that bling! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-brittany-ring-memphis-birthstone/
Op-Ed: Why Kacey Musgraves Matters to Today’s Country Music
Riding high on the wave of modern traditionalists that have starting taking over country radio airwaves in recent years, Kacey Musgraves is a breath of fresh air. After what seems like decades of hollow country Read More
Dierks Bentley Announces Late-Night Showcase of ‘The Mountain’ in its Entirety at the Ryman
Dierks Bentley will perform his new album ‘top to bottom’ in a special event at the Ryman. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dierks-bentley-the-mountain-ryman-show/
Clint Black to Debut His Original Musical, ‘Looking for Christmas,’ in November 2018
The story will honor military families’ Christmas experiences. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/clint-black-looking-for-christmas-musical-details/
Listen Now: Scotty McCreery – This Is It
American Idol alumni Scotty McCreery is back with a brand new love song just in time for your summer playlist. Take a listen to “This Is It” and let us know what you think! Similar Read More
Guest Editorial: Kelly Ford of “Ty, Kelly & Chuck” Says Steven Tyler’s New Documentary Is a “Love Letter to Nashville”
http://images.tritondigitalcms.com/6616/sites/1446/2018/05/14102013/Kelly-Ford-Steven-Tyler.jpgTy, Kelly & Chuck’s Kelly Ford dropped her radio voice and picked up a pen—well, it’s more like she hammered a keyboard—for a guest editorial about Steven Tyler’s new documentary, Steven Tyler: Out on a Read More
Walker Hayes and Wife Planning a Home Birth for Baby No. 7
She’s never made it within two weeks of a baby’s due date. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/walker-hayes-wife-baby-home-birth/
Dierks Bentley Announces Ryman Auditorium Show to Celebrate New Album Release
You’ll have to stay up late for this one. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dierks-bentley-ryman-concert-the-mountain-album/
Carrie Underwood Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
http://images.tritondigitalcms.com/6616/sites/1446/2018/05/14082324/Carrie-Underwood-Hollo.jpgAs a child growing up in Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood watched the Grand Ole Opry on television at her grandparents’ house. Just three years into her country music career, childhood hero Randy Travis surprised Carrie with Read More
Kacey Musgraves’ Unexpected Love With Ruston Kelly Helped Her Realize Her Worth
“When you’re with the wrong person, you can be made to feel like you’re not worth love.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kacey-musgraves-relationship-ruston-kelly-golden-hour/
Luke Bryan Shocked by Happy Mother’s Day Surprise on ‘American Idol’
The moment occurred live for all the world to see. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-bryan-mom-american-idol/
Carrie Underwood Delivers Another Perfect ‘Cry Pretty’ for ‘American Idol’ [Watch]
It was Carrie Underwood’s night on ‘Idol,’ and she showed off another flawless performance of her latest single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-american-idol/
Maddie Poppe Tributes Carrie Underwood With ‘I Told You So’ on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]
There is just something about her voice. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/maddie-poppe-american-idol-carrie-underwood-i-told-you-so/
‘Idol’: Caleb Lee Hutchinson Shows Off Honey Vocals on Carrie Underwood’s ‘So Small’ [Watch]
The teenage Idol favorite delivered Underwood’s ballad with a sweet tone and confident approach. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/caleb-lee-hutchinson-so-small-carrie-underwood-cover-american-idol/
Watch ‘American Idol’ Rocker Cade Foehner’s Cover of Carrie Underwood’s ‘Undo It’
You’ve never heard this song sound quite like this. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/american-idol-cade-foehner-carrie-underwood-undo-it/