10 Best Protest Songs in Country Music
Some of country music’s biggest stars have released serious protest songs over the years. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/protest-songs/
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Dolly Parton Goes to Taco Bell for Date Nights With Her Husband
Dolly Parton’s date nights with her husband, Carl Dean, aren’t what you’d expect. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-taco-bell-date-night/
Dolly Parton + Carl Dean — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Parton is a superstar through and through, with a radiant personality, flashy style and penchant for always looking camera ready — and her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, is the exact opposite. Continue reading… This Article Read More
Throwin’ It WAY Back: See Early Photos of Country’s Big Stars
As the sound of country music has transformed throughout the decades, so have country artists’ styles and tastes in fashion. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/throwback-thursday-country-star-photos/
Dolly Parton Visits Children’s Hospital For Dedication to ‘Chemo Hero’ Niece Who Survived Cancer
Dolly Parton was on hand to dedicate the Hannah Dennison Butterfly Garden at Monroe Carrel Jr. Children’s Hospital to her niece, the ‘Chemo Hero’ she wrote a song for. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Woman Walk The Line Wins Belmont Book Award
At a time when women’s voices are being raised, Woman Walk The Line: How The Women of Country Music Changed Our Lives continues resonating. With recent appearances on SiriusXM’s Debatable, Emmy-nominated “Pickler & Ben,” Rolling Read More
Dolly Parton Visits Children’s Hospital as Cancer Survivor Niece is Honored
Parton wrote a special song for her brave niece, who overcame leukemia as a child. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-niece-honored/
Dolly Parton Talks Pursuing Her Dreams, New ‘Dumplin” Collaboration With Linda Perry
Dolly Parton says her success comes from working hard and holding herself accountable for her dreams. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-dumplin-linda-perry/
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/
Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and More Donate to Girls Rock Auction
Some of country music’s most iconic female stars are donating special mementos to a worthy cause. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-reba-mcentire-and-more-donate-to-girls-rock-auction/
11 Best Country Kid Stars
Country has seen some big talent come in small packages over the last several decades. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/country-kid-stars/
5 Sweet Country Music Mother-Daughter Collaborations
From epic duets between Kelly Clarkson and her mother-in-law Reba McEntire to the decades-spanning career of the Judds, moms and daughters rule in country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-mother-daughter-collaborations-duets/
Top 10 Sexy Country Music Album Covers
Is it hot in here, or is it these album covers? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sexy-album-covers/
Dolly Parton Surprises Senior Center For a Special Re-Naming Event [WATCH]
Watch Parton visit ‘her people’ in a special ceremony. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-senior-citizen-center-renaming/
Dolly Parton Makes a Special Visit to Senior Center [Watch]
Her zest for life is contagious. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-visits-my-people-senior-activity-center/
10 Epic Movie Scenes Starring Country Singers
If you’ve ever wanted to see Randy Travis get into a fist fight, you’ve got to see this mix of great country music singer movie scenes. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com Read More
2018 Golden Mic Awards: Vote Now for Live Legend
Some of country music’s biggest acts ever are still on the road. Which one deserves to be named Live Legend in the 2018 Golden Mic Awards. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Top 10 Country Songs About Nature
Do you agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-about-nature/
29 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’
On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-saturday-night-live/
Country Stars and Their Famous Relatives [PICTURES]
There are many country music stars who have equally famous relatives, many of whom are in the music industry as well. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-artists-related-to-celebrities/
Tribute Concert Celebrating Pioneering Women of Country, Blues and Folk to Benefit the Americana Music Association®
A benefit concert for the Americana Music Association® at Music Hall Of Williamsburg on Wednesday, May 9 will feature some of this generation’s greatest talents paying homage to the pioneering women in songwriting history, including Read More
Remember When Dolly Parton Appeared on ‘Reba’? [Watch]
Dolly and Reba are two of the all-time queens of country music, and they have both pursued successful acting careers. Do you remember when they joined forces for a joint TV appearance? The year was Read More
12 Up-and-Coming Country Women — and the Icons They Remind Us Of
Happy International Women’s Day! Now more than ever, emerging movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are driven by women speaking out more fearlessly than they have in the past about the sexual mistreatment and injustices they have faced. And Read More
Top 10 Girl Power Country Songs
Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/girl-power-songs/
If You Ask Dolly Parton About Politics, She’ll Shut You Down: ‘I’m an Entertainer’
“I learned a long time ago to keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business.” An ABC interviewer turns flips trying to get @DollyParton to badmouth @realDonaldTrump. It doesn’t work Read More
Dolly Parton Shuts Down ‘Nightline’ Reporter Pushing Her to Get Political [WATCH]
If you were thinking of trying to trick Dolly Parton into answering a question she doesn’t want to answer, well, don’t bother. David Wright of ABC’s Nightline learned that lesson the hard way in a recent interview, Read More
A ‘9 to 5′ Reboot Is in the Works, and Dolly Parton Is Ready
Dolly Parton is ready to revisit her legendary role as Doralee Rhodes, and it’s great timing, because a reboot of the iconic film 9 to 5 is in the works! Deadline reports that Parton and co-stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Read More
31 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris Release ‘Trio’
Thirty-one years ago today (March 2, 1987) was a great day for fans of strong female voices in country music. It was on that date that the Trio album, a collaboration between Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Read More
The Boot News Roundup: A ‘9 to 5′ Remake Is in the Works + 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
Dolly Parton Celebrates Remarkable Charitable Milestone
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is her charity that gives free books to children, has just given away its 100 millionth book. That particular book that crossed the milestone was Parton’s own children’s picture book, Read More
44 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical Partnership
Forty-four years ago today (Feb. 19, 1974) was a bittersweet day for Dolly Parton: It was on that date that the singer announced that she was ending her long-standing partnership with Porter Wagoner, after more Read More
Top 10 Country Cheating Songs
In country music, there are love songs, heartbreak songs, fight songs, uplifting songs … and cheating songs. The latter are a sort of specialty in the genre, with some of the its most iconic tunes Read More
Country Music’s 10 Worst Pickup Lines
If you’re looking for a new pickup line to add to your arsenal, look no further than country music. In terms of lyrics that could definitely be re-purposed to hit on someone, country is full Read More
Top 10 Pickup Lines in Country Music
Don’t have a date tonight? Just turn on country radio, and you might get some advice for finding that special someone. Yes, country music is known for tales of love and heartbreak, but something’s gotta Read More
51 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is Released
Fifty-one years ago today, on Feb. 13, 1967, Dolly Parton‘s debut album, appropriately titled, Hello, I’m Dolly, was released. The then-21-year-old Parton wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on the record, including two of Read More
44 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Becomes a No. 1 Hit
Forty-four years ago today (Feb. 2, 1974), Dolly Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with her song “Jolene.” The tune, written by Parton, was the title track of her 13th studio album. With lines Read More
40 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold Single
On Feb. 1, 1978, Dolly Parton‘s “Here You Come Again” became her first gold single. At the time of the song’s release, Parton was making a big push to break into the pop world. That’s Read More
Top 10 Country Music Choruses
A good chorus is what makes a song memorable. A song’s chorus is the part listeners sing along with … the part they always remember … the part that can take a song from good Read More
Adele Nods to Dolly Parton With Retro Suit and Big Blonde Wig: ‘A Hero of My Life’
Two legends, one body … mind-blowing! Adele dressed head-to-toe in a Dolly Parton costume is basically a carbon copy of the country legend. Fans were thrilled when the big-voiced pop star shared a photo of herself in country Read More
Wanna See Adele Dressed Up as Dolly Parton?
We’re not quite sure why Adele recently dressed up as Dolly Parton, but we’re okay with it! Early Tuesday (Jan. 30), the pop star shared a photo of herself dressed like the country icon — a Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Kacey Musgraves Is NOT Becoming a ‘Real Housewife’ + 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
10 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]
It doesn’t have to be country to be country. Here are 10 big country music hits that are actually covers of songs originally recorded by pop, rock or older country stars. Reba McEntire has done it. Garth Read More
Reese Witherspoon Gives Dolly Parton an Amazing Birthday Gift
If there’s one woman who probably has everything (including two world records), it’s Dolly Parton—which makes her somewhat difficult when it comes to figuring out birthday gifts. Actress Reese Witherspoon figured out a lovely way Read More
Dolly Parton Reflects on Her Cross-Generational Success: ‘That Makes Me Feel Good’
Dolly Parton‘s career has spanned more than half a century; likewise, her fans span several generations. The singer says she doesn’t have a secret to her longevity and success, though, other than the experience that comes Read More
Dolly Parton’s Best Quotes
Dolly Parton is one of the most easily recognized country artists in the world, and while she may be most well-known for her voice and her one-of-a-kind looks, her fans have always been drawn to her Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Dolly Parton Sets World Records + 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
Top 10 Dolly Parton Songs
Dolly Parton songs are some of the most beloved of the last 40 years of country music. Parton has built one of the biggest careers in country music on the strength of hits in a Read More
Top 5 Dolly Parton Music Videos [WATCH]
Dolly Parton‘s influence on country music is legendary. Songs such as “Islands in the Stream,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” will forever be played and loved, and no one can think about country Read More
72 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Is Born in Tennessee
Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! The country music icon was born on this day, Jan. 19, in 1946, in a tiny, one-room cabin in Sevier County, Tenn. Parton was the fourth of 12 children born to parents Read More
Hello, Dolly: See Pictures of Dolly Parton Through the Years
You’ve heard Dolly’s story. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born January 19, 1946 in east Tennessee, and grew up poor, overcoming a number of hardships to grow a lifelong career. Parton began her career at a really young age on Read More