Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
In 2017, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth by Sturgill Simpson took home the Grammys trophy in the Best Country Album category, amidst fierce competition. This year, the choice is equally tough, with some of country music’s biggest stars thrown Read More
At the Grammy Awards, Best Country Song is a category awarded to the songwriter, and in 2018, the nominees include not only legendary Nashville names but also many talented artists who have penned their own Read More
Maren Morris took home the award for Best Country Solo Performance at the 2017 Grammys for her hit tune “My Church,” and she’s back in the running for the trophy again this year. In the Read More
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton will pair up once again on the pop star’s new Man of the Woods album. The title of the song was not revealed in a press release detailing what to expect Read More
Kris Jones — the dad from Texas who went viral with a cover of “Tennessee Whiskey” — is back with an equally striking version of Brett Young‘s hit, “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Seated in a comfortable room with an Read More
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton will reunite once again on Stapleton’s upcoming new album Man of the Woods. According to a press release, Stapleton is one of a few collaborators on the project. Man of the Read More
Justin Timberlake has fueled speculation that he’s “going country” by revealing a very rural-looking Man of the Woods album teaser video and album cover, but why is this news? He is country, according to his producer. He has long Read More
It’s a brand-new year, and The Boot’s staff members are pretty excited about what’s coming up in country and Americana music 2018. Fans already know to expect some killer new albums and massive tours … but we’ve Read More
Chris Stapleton is an artist and a symbol. At once, he’s everything great about country music and everything that’s wrong with the business. Since he burst into our consciousness in November 2015, hopeful whispers of “Who’s next?” have shaped Read More
Ronnie Dunn is a revered veteran of the country music industry, so he knows talent when he hears it. In an interview with his label, Big Machine Label Group, the legendary country star offers praise for two of Read More
Chris Stapleton has made a name for himself as a powerful vocalist and impressive guitar player, and his new single, “Midnight Train to Memphis,” exemplifies his talent. “Midnight Train to Memphis” appears on From A Room: Read More
The Grammy Awards will be held on Jan. 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, but you can hear the best of the nominated artists in a compilation album coming Jan. 12. 2018 Grammy Read More
Chris Stapleton and wife Morgane already have two kids, but his reaction to finding out his wife Morgane is pregnant with twins? Priceless. In an interview on Sunday Today, the “Broken Halos” singer shares that he’s ready for two babies Read More
The best country albums from any given year are timeless, and 2017 is no different. The top spots go to artists with a long history of making great country music, even if mainstream fans are just starting Read More
While country music has seen its share of ups and downs over the past few years, 2017 showed that America’s favorite genre has continued to evolve into one of the most adaptable, inclusive and universally loved types of music. Read More
Chris Stapleton wasn’t supposed to release two albums in 2017, but his work with red-hot Nashville producer Dave Cobb led him to call his record label and make a special request. The country star released Read More
The year 2017 brought with it a number of big country hits that lingered at the top of the charts; some (such as Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road“) even found a place on the Read More
Chris Stapleton had the time of his life on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (Nov. 4). The country star teamed up with actor Chris Pratt to duet on “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Read More
Where some find hurt, Chris Stapleton finds happiness. The country star, who won Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 51st annual CMA Awards, is known for his soulful and emotional country ballads. Read More
On Nov. 18, the final night of his All-American Road Show, in Omaha, Neb., Chris Stapleton and tourmate Brent Cobb offered a tribute to late AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young. Readers can press play above to listen Read More
The top live country acts of 2017 all bring something different to the table: There’s a little R&B, traditional country, jazzy harmonies, ballads, catchy pop-influenced songs, rock, duets and everything in between. Imagine if you were Read More
CHRIS STAPLETON and LITTLE BIG TOWN each received three GRAMMY nods today (11/28), leading all Country nominees. STAPLETON is up for Country Solo Performance (“Either Way”), Country Song (“Broken Halos”), and Country Album (“From A Read More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
GRAMMY nominations were revealed today, and while country music was shut out of the main categories, they represented in their own categories. The night will probably be a big one for Chris Stapleton who scored Read More
After Chris Stapleton became 2015’s breakout country star thanks to his debut album Traveller, fans were eagerly anticipating the singer-songwriter’s follow-up project. The good news: The wait is over. In February of 2017, Stapleton announced that he would be Read More
Chris Stapleton was crushed by Tom Petty’s unexpected death on Oct. 2, 2017. The rock legend was a heavy influence on Stapleton’s career, along with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, whom Stapleton cited as his favorite Read More
The Eagles have announced a 2018 tour, and they’re bringing a group of rock gods with them, including one of the biggest names in country music. Chris Stapleton has been tapped as one of the special guests on Read More
Following the release of From A Room: Volume 1 in May 2017, Chris Stapleton announced that Volume 2 will be released on Dec. 1. Taking its name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A—where it was Read More
It’s about time to start your holiday shopping for 2017, and if you’re looking for a unique or thoughtful gift for the country fan in your life, The Boot’s got you covered. Our 2017 holiday Read More
Nobody knows better than Jason Aldean the cruel and random nature of tragedy. When he signed up for a benefit concert back in September, he was volunteering to help hurricane victims. But by the time Read More
Photo via Instagram Well now this is sweet. Chris Stapleton heard a story about a Florida police officer named Jeremy Mason who was shot in the face earlier this year while pursuing a suspect, so he Read More
On Sunday night (Nov. 12), thousands of country fans came together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for an event called Country Rising. The sold-out benefit concert served as a fundraiser for those affected by devastating hurricanes Read More
Country music stars gathered at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday (Nov. 12) at the Country Rising benefit concert event, raising more than $4 million. The money generated at the big show is being donated to organizations that will Read More
Chris Stapleton was the one to request a meeting with a Jacksonville, Florida, officer who was shot in the line of duty. Stapleton heard the story of K-9 officer Jeremy Mason, who was in a serious altercation in Read More
Ten of country music’s biggest stars are urging fans to continue to donate to causes supported by the Country Rising concert in Nashville on Sunday night (Nov. 12). Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton and Sam Hunt Read More
After he won thousands of fans due to his critically acclaimed performance with Justin Timberlake at the 2015 CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane moved into the coveted ranks of country music’s most beloved couples. Read More
Chris Stapleton is the 2017 CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, for the second year in a row. The singer — who was nominated in the category along with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Thomas Read More
Chris Stapleton has been a consistent CMA Awards winner since 2015, and it must be the beard. Because, now everyone in country music is trying to replicate his look! Well, at least all the men Read More
1. WINNERS: Brothers Osborne2. LOSERS: Florida Georgia Line Brothers T.J and John Osborne scored two big wins: Vocal Duo of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“It Ain’t My Fault). After upsetting Florida Read More
Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane walked the 2017 CMA Awards red carpet together on Wednesday night (Nov. 8). The artist and his wife stopped to pose for cameras during arrivals for the annual awards ceremony, which took Read More
Shortly after winning Album of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards Wednesday (Nov. 8), Chris Stapleton performed his single “Broken Halos” to a standing ovation. Though “Broken Halos” peaked at No. 30 on the Read More
Amid a year rife with tragedy and division, the 2017 CMA Awards was a show of music unity, from the feel-good opening number — an all-star rendition of Hootie and the Blowfish’ “Hold My Hand” Read More
Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards, his third time winning the award. Stapleton’s 2017 CMA Awards experience went a lot like his 2015 CMA Awards, winning Album of the Read More
Garth Brooks took home top honors at the 51st Country Music Association Awards. The “Friends in Low Places” singer was dubbed entertainer of the year — for the second consecutive year and for the sixth Read More
Chris Stapleton has been crowned Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards. He was handed the coveted award by Trisha Yearwood at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday (Nov. 8). Although it was his Read More
Chris Stapleton received the Album of the Year award for From A Room: Volume 1 at the 2017 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 8). Stapleton and Dave Cobb were presented the award by Tyler Perry during Read More
Baby bump alert! Songwriter Morgane Stapleton — wife of Chris Stapleton — showed off her baby bump on the red carpet Wednesday night at the 2017 CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, where the country star is nominated for entertainer Read More
Nearly three dozen country singers were asked to pick the 2017 CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year winner, and the result was decisive. This year the Entertainer of the Year will go to … Garth Brooks. The Read More
Chris Stapleton‘s first From A Room: Volume 2 single has been announced. “Midnight Train to Memphis” will be going for adds at country radio beginning on Nov. 13. Written by Stapleton and his former SteelDrivers‘ bandmate Read More
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