Mac Wiseman Dead at 93
Rest in peace, Mac … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mac-wiseman-dead-dies/
Bluegrass
The Travelin’ McCourys Earn Best Bluegrass Album at 2019 Grammy Awards
The bluegrass group won for their eponymous album, released in 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-best-bluegrass-album/
2019 Grammy Awards: Country, Americana, Folk and Bluegrass Winners List
Congratulations to all of this year’s country, Americana, bluegrass and folk Grammy Awards winners! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-winners-country-americana-folk-bluegrass/
Grammy Nominees Sister Sadie Explain the Impact Nashville’s Station Inn Has Made on Their Career
From a one-night performance to Grammy Awards-nominated bluegrass band! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/grammy-nominees-sister-sadie-explain-the-impact-nashvilles-station-inn-has-made-on-their-career/
Mandolin Orange Interview: Emily Frantz Talks Singing Harmony, Processing Grief on ‘Tides of a Teardrop’
“It’s always been what I’ve gravitated to: trying to complement the song as honestly as I can without taking too much ownership over it …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mandolin-orange-tides-of-a-teardrop-album-interview/
Greensky Bluegrass: Collaboration, Improvisation Make the Music Come Alive
“Anything can and probably will happen.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/greensky-bluegrass-all-for-money-interview/
POLL: Who Should Win Best Bluegrass Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards?
Which bluegrass album gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-bluegrass-album-2019-grammy-awards-poll/
Earl Scruggs Celebrated With Google Doodle
What an honor! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/earl-scruggs-google-doodle/
Danny Burns, ‘Great Big Sea’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The song’s story came to Burns while he was writing in his mother’s kitchen in Donegal, Burns’ hometown in the northwest part of Ireland. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/danny-burns-great-big-sea/
Charles Wesley Godwin, ‘Hardwood Floors’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s about how those good memories are like little charms that we keep with us for the rest of our lives, collecting on a metaphorical chain. Each little piece adds up, all together, to a Read More
Balsam Range, ‘Tumbleweed Town’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Tumbleweed Town” is sung “from the perspective of a drifter trying to make his way.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/balsam-range-tumbleweed-town-exclusive-premiere/
Coming Soon: The Boot’s 2019 Artists to Watch
Keep your eyes (and ears!) on these rising stars. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-artists-to-watch-country-americana-folk-bluegrass/
2019’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass Music Festivals
Pack your bags! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-country-americana-alt-country-folk-bluegrass-music-festivals/
All of the New Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass and Folk Albums Coming in 2019
Who’s ready for some new music! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-country-americana-alt-country-bluegrass-folk-albums/
2018 in Review: 10 Country and Americana Vinyl Releases You Need in Your Collection
Add these to your collection ASAP! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-americana-vinyl-2018/
2018 in Review: 20 Must-Hear Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Albums
Have you heard ’em all? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-americana-folk-bluegrass-albums-2018/
2018 in Review: The Year’s 20 Best Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Songs
Is your favorite one of our favorites? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-americana-folk-bluegrass-songs-2018/
Ricky Skaggs Invigorated By Young Players’ Excitement About Music
“You’ve got these kids still in their 20s, and they’re full of it. They just wanna play and play and play …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ricky-skaggs-young-musicians-band-carson-peters-sierra-hull/
2019 Grammy Awards: 5 Questions We Have About the Nominees
When the 2019 Grammy Awards nominees were announced on Friday morning (Dec. 7), we had questions. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-reactions/
2019 Grammy Awards: Country, Americana, Folk and Bluegrass Nominees List
Congratulations to all of this year’s country, Americana, bluegrass and folk Grammy Awards nominees! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-nominees/
2018 Billboard Year-End Charts Show Just How Tough It Is for Women in Country Music
The year 2018 was not a good year for country women, and Billboard’s year-end charts prove it. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/billboard-country-americana-year-end-charts-2018/
Sierra Hull Shares the Lessons She’s Learned From Mandolin Icon Ricky Skaggs
“I first met him when I was 10 years old, and he’s always been just such a wonderful person and hero to me …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sierra-hull-ricky-skaggs-influence/
2019’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass Tours
There’s nothing like live music. And if you’re a fan of a good live show, then 2019 is going to be a great year for you. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Hear Punch Brothers Turn Tame Impala’s ‘Let It Happen’ Into a Bluegrass Masterpiece
The band gives the bluegrass treatment to the 2015 hit. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/punch-brothers-tame-impala-let-it-happen-bluegrass-cover/
The Boot News Roundup: Randy Houser Delays ‘Magnolia’ Album’s Release + More
Houser is delaying the release of his album ‘Magnolia’ until January. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/randy-houser-magnolia-release-pushed-back/
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/
6 Take-Your-Breath-Away Moments From the 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductions
The evening was full of surprise performers, but perhaps the most special appearance was from a 95-year-old instrument. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-country-music-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-recap/
The Boot News Roundup: George Strait’s Going Back to Las Vegas + More
George Strait is headed back to Las Vegas! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-las-vegas-2019-party-in-the-pines-2018-canceled/
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/
2018 IBMA Awards Winners Include Balsam Range, Sierra Hull and More
Congratulations to the 2018 IBMA Awards winners! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-ibma-winners/
Top 10 Marty Stuart Songs
Do y’all agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-marty-stuart-songs/
Watch Bill Murray, John Prine and the SteelDrivers’ Surprise Opry Collaboration
In a surprise guest appearance, Murray made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Sept. 25), performing Prine’s “Paradise” with Prine and the SteelDrivers. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bill-murray-john-prine-the-steeldrivers-opry-paradise/
Balsam Range, ‘We’re All in This Together’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“We truly are an ‘all in this together’ band …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/balsam-range-were-all-in-this-together/
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, ‘Fast Train’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Written by Stoney Creek guitarist Kenton “Red” Catlett and country artist Gib Sage, “Fast Train” chronicles a worker’s journey back home to the woman he loves. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
The Earls of Leicester Deliver ‘I Ain’t Gonna Work Tomorrow’ Live at the Hall of Fame [Exclusive Video]
The Earls’ new live album features 23 songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-earls-of-leicester-i-aint-gonna-work-tomorrow-live-at-the-country-music-hall-of-fame/
Rhonda Vincent’s Playlist Is Full of Classics From Ricky Skaggs, Faith Hill + More [LISTEN]
What’s the Queen of Bluegrass listening to? She shares with The Boot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rhonda-vincent-spotify-playlist/
Who Are Fruition? 5 Things You Need to Know
“Serendipity and luck and some kind of musical magnetism brought us together …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-are-fruition-band/
Gaelynn Lea, ‘I Wait’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Lea uses her music to advocate for social change and bring the experiences of people with disabilities to the forefront. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gaelynn-lea-i-wait/
11 Songs That Helped Define Alt-Country in the 1990s
While you may not agree that every song deserves a spot on this list, we hope you’ll agree that alt-country deserves its place cemented in the history books. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
NewTown, ‘Long Hard Road’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I enjoy the [song’s] theme of having to be away from someone for whatever reason and just feeling that overwhelming sense of needing to get back. We can all relate to that on some level.” Read More
Mountain Heart, ‘Soul Searching’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“We’re all soul searching, and these lyrics really speak to us and encompass this record perfectly …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mountain-heart-soul-searching/
Ricky Skaggs Among 2018 IMBA Hall of Fame Honorees
Congratulations to all the honorees and nominees! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ricky-skaggs-imba-hall-of-fame-honorees/
Top 10 Ricky Skaggs Songs
Skaggs’ songs are some of the most beloved and most awarded in country music history. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ricky-skaggs-songs/
Top 5 Rhonda Vincent Songs
Have you heard all of these? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rhonda-vincent-top-songs/
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
50 Country Albums Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
Whether you’re a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/50-country-albums-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
The Clay Hess Band, ‘Anita, You’re Dreaming’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I first heard this song when I was a kid,” Hess tells The Boot. “Something about that melody paired with the ease of the vocal grabbed me then and still hangs on today.” Continue reading… Read More
Love Canon, ‘Islands in the Stream’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Stripped of its slick ’70s country production and replaced with upbeat horns and killer harmonies, “Islands in the Stream” is a perfect laid-back love ballad. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/love-canon-islands-in-the-stream/
Top 10 Country and Americana Albums of 2018 (So Far)
Five months into 2018, music fans already have lots to cheer about. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-americana-alt-country-folk-bluegrass-albums-2018/
Top 10 Country and Americana Songs of 2018 (So Far)
Is your favorite of the year (so far) on our list? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-americana-alt-country-folk-bluegrass-songs-2018-so-far/