Tyler Rich’s Lip Tattoo Was Hella Painful
Yes, alcohol was involved, and yes, the inner-lip tattoo was very painful. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/tyler-rich-lip-tattoo/
Exclusives
Watch Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real’s ‘(Forget About) Georgia’ From ‘Austin City Limits’ [Exclusive Video]
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real’s performance is from a recent ‘Austin City Limits’ appearance. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lukas-nelson-and-promise-of-the-real-forget-about-georgia-austin-city-limits/
Watch Kacey Musgraves’ Hopeful ‘Rainbow’ on ‘Austin City Limits’ [Exclusive Video]
“There’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-rainbow-austin-city-limits/
Eric Van Houten, ‘Come Find Me’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s more than just love between two people; it’s kind of about love with where your roots are from … what made you you, and finding your way back.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Kane Brown Is Ready to Defend the Gun Violence Song on ‘Experiment’
There’s no doubt about it, Kane Brown is trying to start something. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-american-bad-dream-gun-violence-interview/
‘Real Country’: 5 Contestants Who Might Win It
Out of the 21 emerging country artists in the running on the new TV show, we think these five are the ones to watch. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/real-country-tv-show-contestants-to-watch/
Kane Brown’s ‘Experiment’: 5 Must-Hear Moments
Brown’s sophomore album is a melting pot of styles and sounds. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kane-brown-experiment-best-songs/
William Michael Morgan, ‘Talking to a Girl’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Morgan moves on from a painful breakup in this hopeful new ballad. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/william-michael-morgan-talking-to-a-girl/
Who Is Hardy? 5 Things You Need to Know
Get to know the up-and-comer, who will be out on tour with Morgan Wallen in 2019. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-is-hardy/
Every CMA Awards Male and Female Vocalist of the Year Winner Ever
The CMA trophies for Male and Female Vocalist of the Year are honors to receive, not just in recognition of a single musical work, but in recognition of a year spent contributing to the country Read More
What Does ‘Real Country’ Mean? Judges Shania Twain, Jake Owen + Travis Tritt Reflect
Contestants on the new singing competition ‘Real Country’ embody all different aspects of the genre, according to judges Owen and Twain. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/real-country-tv-show-shania-twain-jake-owen-travis-tritt-interview/
Levi Riggs Can’t Escape an Old Flame in ‘Heard You in a Song’ [Exclusive Premiere]
We’ve all been there. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/levi-riggs-heard-you-in-a-song/
The Steel Woods, ‘Rock That Says My Name’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Rock That Says My Name” is the kind of song that vacillates between a hard-driving melody and road-weary vocals, which is pretty fitting considering that its title references a headstone. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Top 5 Lauren Alaina Songs
Is your No. 1 pick our No. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-lauren-alaina-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Pistol Annies, ‘Got My Name Changed Back’
“Sometimes you just need a little silver lining and, for one second in that day, to just laugh out loud and not be heartbroken …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-got-my-name-changed-back-lyrics/
Who Are the Reklaws? 5 Things You Need to Know
The Reklaws are more than a pair of uber-talented siblings… a lot more. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-are-the-reklaws/
Every CMA Awards Album of the Year Winner Ever
Here’s every artist and album that has won Album of the Year at the CMA Awards … ever. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/every-cma-awards-album-of-the-year-winner-ever/
Austin Jenckes Offers Rooftop ‘In My Head’ Acoustic Performance [Exclusive Video]
“It has such vivid imagery in the lyrics,” Jenckes says, “that it feels like I’m in that moment every time we play it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/austin-jenckes-in-my-head-acoustic/
Ashley Monroe Has No Idea What to Do When She Hears Herself on the Radio
“If I turned it up, would that be vain? Maybe I’ll just enjoy it? Do I take a picture? I don’t know!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ashley-monroe-first-time-on-radio/
Interview: Charlie Daniels Knew Beau Weevils Project Was Special ‘Two Verses In’
“The music, the arrangements, the tempos, the everything about it — everything just kind of started fitting together.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/charlie-daniels-beau-weevils-interview/
Dillon Carmichael: One of the Simplest Musical Lessons ‘Can’t Be Taught’
Carmichael learned a lot from his famous uncles Eddie Montgomery and John Michael Montgomery, but there’s one lesson he had to learn the hard way. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dillon-carmichael-interview-2018/
Top 10 Country Vacation Songs
There’s nothing we look forward to more through the long winter months than the prospect of a nice, relaxing (and preferably tropical) vacation. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-vacation-songs/
Magnolia North Feat. Lindsay Lou, ‘Into a Hole’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The song itself is a little bit of a study in contradictions, exploring the “highs and lows” of early love. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/magnolia-north-lindsay-lou-into-a-hole/
Story Behind the Song: Florida Georgia Line, ‘Simple’
“With one-word titles like “Simple,” it’s fun to just dial back and think, ‘Okay, how simple can we make this lyric?’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/florida-georgia-line-simple-lyrics/
Interview: Lindsay Lou Explains How Transformation and Faith Informed ‘Southland’
“Maybe we’re not born exactly who we are, or knowing exactly what’s going on. You learn about yourself, and then spend all this time on this learning and unlearning battle …” Continue reading… This Article Read More
Josh Gracin Bares His Soul in New Single ‘Good for You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The slowed ballad blends Gracin’s love for R&B and soul music with country storytelling. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/josh-gracin-good-for-you-lyrics/
Beth Wood, ‘The Long Road’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Wood’s tender and evocative vocals power “The Long Road,” a song that began as a challenge from her friend and producer Tyler Fortier. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/beth-wood-the-long-road/
The Wandering Hearts Talk Paying Their Dues, Reveal How Nashville Surprised Them
The Americana foursome describes their worst gigs ever, and what they learned from being surrounded by talented Nashville musicians. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-wandering-hearts-interview-2018/
Chris Young Takes ToC Nights’ Football Picks Challenge
The stakes are high, Young is much more knowledgable. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chris-young-college-football-picks/
Carly Pearce Builds Her Artistic Confidence With New Single, ‘Closer to You’ [LISTEN]
“I am in this to be one of the females that you think of when you think of the ladies that made an impact on country music,” Pearce says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Pistol Annies’ ‘Interstate Gospel’: 5 Must-Hear Moments
Among the 46 or so minutes of music on ‘Interstate Gospel’ are moments that will have fans chuckling, shedding a tear or two and doing double-takes. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Pistol Annies’ Ashley Monroe: Making ‘Interstate Gospel’ Felt ‘Like Coming Home’
“It fits perfectly. It was like three different puzzle pieces coming together, but still very different …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-ashley-monroe-interstate-gospel-interview/
Country Music’s Most Political Artists
Not every celebrity chooses to keep politics and their public life separate. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/most-political-country-artists/
Phil Vassar Teams With Lonestar for New Christmas Song, ‘Not So Silent Night’ [Exclusive Premiere]
They’re hitting the road together, too! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/phil-vassar-lonestar-not-so-silent-night/
Walker McGuire Perform ‘You Don’t Even Know’ for AT&T Audience Network [Exclusive Premiere]
You’ve never heard them quite like this! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/walker-mcguire-you-dont-even-know-att-audience-network/
Josh Card, ‘Won’t Chase Your Love’ [Exclusive Premiere]
A modern ballad born from the lineage of Ray Price and Conway Twitty, “Won’t Chase Your Love” blends classic chord progressions with lush, syrupy steel guitar and Card’s stark baritone. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs
Do y’all agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-bill-anderson-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Maddie & Tae, ‘Die From a Broken Heart’
“We were still in the in between, and we were feeling broken and feeling defeated at this point in our career — maybe not in a relationship, but in our career, we were really, really Read More
These Artists Have Never Won a CMA Award
Can you believe it?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/artists-who-have-never-won-a-cma-award/
Top 5 Big & Rich Songs
Do y’all agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-big-and-rich-songs/
Aaron Watson Has a New Album Planned for 2019, Says It’s ‘The One’
“It’s just me sharing everything … just talking about my struggles and my triumphs,” he explains. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-watson-new-album-music-2019/
Country Music’s Top 10 Guitar Riffs
Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic rhythm that’s vital to a song’s foundation or a twang-fueled riff that fills up the Read More
Maddie Marlow’s Working Her Wedding Date Around 2019 Carrie Underwood Tour
Maddie & Tae’s tour schedule took priority over her wedding date! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maddie-marlow-wedding-2019/
Top 10 CMA Awards Moments
From historic Entertainer of the Year wins to surprising onstage antics, this photo gallery looks back at 10 of the CMA Awards’ biggest moments. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-cma-awards-moments/
RaeLynn’s Latest Times Hearing Herself on the Radio Are as Exciting as the First
“It’s such a blessing to be able to do what we get to do, so that part — the feeling of ‘Oh my God, I’m on the radio’ — that never gets old.” Continue reading… Read More
Lauren Davidson, ‘To the Moon and Back’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Even though it’s technically a breakup song, written as a reflection on a past love, “To the Moon and Back” is still pretty upbeat. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lauren-davidson-to-the-moon-and-back/
Runaway June Go ‘Off the Road’ With Kellie Pickler for Halloween [Exclusive Premiere]
It’s just a fun night between friends. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/off-the-road-with-runaway-june-kellie-pickler/
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Find Partnership, Community Thanks to Willie and Lukas Nelson
The Americana group explains how Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson and Farm Aid helped them make a difference and find community. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/nathaniel-rateliff-and-the-night-sweats-farm-aid-willie-nelson-lukas-nelson/
The Pistol Annies Might Be Haunted By the Musical Ghost of Guy Clark
Don’t worry, Pistol Annies fans — these ghosts are friendly! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-haunted-by-guy-clark/
Joe Diffie, ‘Quit You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Written by Danny Bell, Jeffrey East and Andy Eutsler, “Quit You” finds Diffie singing about an addictive sort of love. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/joe-diffie-quit-you/