Big Moments in ACM Awards History [PICTURES]
Wherever the ACMs are, superstars and fans are sure to follow. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/acm-awards-history/
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Chris Stapleton’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
The year 2015 was pretty much Stapleton’s year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chris-stapleton-live-photos/
Coal Miner’s Daughter: See Loretta Lynn Pictures Through the Years
Loretta Lynn was born April 14, 1932 and has changed the face of country music forever. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/loretta-lynn-pictures-through-the-years/
Go Behind the Scenes at the 2018 ACM Awards: See Pictures From Rehearsals and Backstage Interviews
The stars are getting ready for the 2018 ACM Awards! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-acm-awards-rehearsals-backstage-interviews-pictures/
Loretta Lynn Through the Years [PICTURES]
Perhaps more important than her music is how Lynn helped open doors for many of today’s female artists Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/loretta-lynn-pictures/
Loretta Lynn: 5 Bada– Moments She Changed Everything
When Lynn entered country music nearly 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Tim McGraw + Faith Hill’s ACM Looks Through the Years: Worst to Best
Hill often steals space in post-show fashion recaps, but McGraw’s outfits define the strength of their look. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-acm-awards-outfits/
Every ACM Song of the Year Winner, Ranked!
The award didn’t exist during the inaugural show in 1966, but since then … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/acm-awards-song-of-the-year-winners/
Vince Gill’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Gill has been a standout artist in country music for decades. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/vince-gill-live-photos-pictures/
Our Favorite Country Music Pets [PICTURES]
D’awwww! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-artists-pets-pictures/
Every Carrie Underwood Single Ranked
Carrie Underwood has released more than 20 singles to country radio. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-singles/
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/
Maren Morris’ Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Though she’s a prolific songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson and more, Morris’ raw performing talent has propelled her into the spotlight. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at Read More
Searching for Keith Urban’s Best ACM Awards Red Carpet Look
Early on, the hitmaker established a signature look and color he has rarely strayed from. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/keith-urban-acm-awards-pictures-outfits/
8 of Country Music’s Best Concert Traditions
There’s nothing like a concert: the spectacle of live music, the experience of seeing songs you love brought to life … and the possibility of the unexpected. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at Read More
Country Singers Who Have Welcomed Babies in 2018
Country music’s population explosion is continuing in 2018! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/country-music-babies-born-2018/
Miranda Lambert’s ACM Awards Looks Through the Years: Worst to Best
Two things you’ll learn: Miranda looks good in yellow and she loves a plunging neckline! Own it, girl! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/miranda-lambert-acm-awards-outfits/
Who Is Caroline Jones? 5 Things You Need to Know
The up-and-comer has captured the attention of musical superstars including Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-is-caroline-jones/
Every ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year Winner Ever [PICTURES]
In 1971, the Academy of Country Music Awards honored Merle Haggard with the first-ever Entertainer of the Year award. Since then, the coveted trophy has been bestowed on some of country music’s best and brightest. Read More
10 Essential Merle Haggard Lyrics
These are lyrics that we’ll be quoting forever … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/merle-haggard-lyrics/
8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard
You know you’re a legend when you get name-checked — and Haggard’s name comes up in quite a few country songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/songs-that-reference-merle-haggard-the-hag/
Who Are Joseph? 5 Things You Need to Know
The first thing you notice about the folk-pop act Joseph — comprised of siblings Allison and Meegan Closner and Natalie Closner Schepman — is the trio’s striking harmonies, which split the difference between Fleet Foxes-caliber Read More
Country Music Hall of Fame Highlights Iconic Moments of 2017 in New Exhibit [PICTURES]
Country stars such as Jason Isbell, Brothers Osborne and more turned out at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday (March 6) to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit dedicated to showcasing country’s most Read More
Trailblazers: 12 Modern Females Changing Country Music
Great country women like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Reba McEntire left an indelible mark on the genre, changing the rules and tilting the balance back toward fair and equal. A generation or two later, 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
Country Music’s 30 Most Powerful Women of All Time
Great female country singers become icons with just a single name. Dolly, Reba, Shania, Loretta … no one will ever ask “Which one?” in a conversation about these powerful country women. The list goes on: Patsy, Miranda, Read More
Modern Country Music’s Female Trailblazers [PICTURES]
These 12 female country acts are helping to change country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/female-country-stars/
6 Country, Americana and Folk Artists We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2018
It doesn’t matter what kind of music you like, SXSW has a little bit — or, really, a lot! — of something for everyone, and that’s absolutely the case for fans of country music. There Read More
Who is Emily Hackett? 5 Things You Need to Know
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., and a current resident of Nashville, Emily Hackett is a Southern girl at her core. A fearless storyteller, Hackett has made a name for herself with a fresh take on Read More
Chris and Morgane Stapleton’s Most Musical Relationship Moments [PICTURES]
Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane are the real deal, and their authenticity shines onstage. There’s an easy comfort between the two — a nod to their years together and respect for one another. Fittingly, the couple’s Read More
Who Are the Ghost of Paul Revere? 5 Things You Need to Know
The Ghost of Paul Revere have been classified as bluegrass, “holler roots” and “holler folk,” but the Portland, Maine-based trio draws inspiration from beyond those Americana-esque realms. They also cite rock influences including Radiohead and Pink Floyd. Read More
Remembering Joey Feek: Her Life in Her Own Words
In her 40 years of life, before her death on March 4, 2016, at the age of 40, Joey Feek lived. The Joey + Rory singer left behind an immense legacy. Joey and Rory Feek first rose to Read More
Who Is Alex Williams? 5 Things You Need to Know
Despite what his sound might indicate, Alex Williams didn’t start out as a traditional country musician. Williams grew up with a dad who favored ’80s hair metal acts, so he didn’t get his first taste Read More
Country Stars With March Birthdays
What do Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood have in common? They’re two of country’s biggest stars, they both have shiny Grammy Awards in their possession … and they are both among the bevy of country singers who were Read More
Country Newcomers Freak Out Over Their 2018 ACM Awards Nominations
The Academy of Country Music’s nominees list for the 2018 ACM Awards is out, and this year, plenty of up-and-coming artists received nods in categories including New Male Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the Read More
See Which Artists Have the Most 2018 ACM Awards Nominations
The 2018 ACM Awards nominees have been announced, and although many of the expected artists dominated the main categories, this year brings an unusual flood of artists who are nominated across multiple categories. Chris Stapleton Read More
2018 ACM Awards Nominations: 8 Big Surprises
On Thursday (March 1), the Academy of Country Music revealed nominees for the 2018 ACM Awards. In a turn of events that won’t surprise anyone who was watching this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, Chris Stapleton leads Read More
Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett Lead 2018 ACM Awards Nominations
Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are among the most-nominated artists at the 2018 ACM Awards. Nominees were revealed on Thursday morning (March 1). Reba McEntire and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell announced the Read More
Toby Keith’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Toby Keith has sold his fair share of albums — more 40 million worldwide — throughout the course of his country music career. Songs such as “Beer for My Horses,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” Read More
Who Is Sammy Brue? 5 Things You Need to Know
By the age of 11, Sammy Brue was opening for Hayes Carll, John Moreland, Lucinda Williams and Asleep at the Wheel. Now, at 15, he has a full-length album out via New West Records (I Read More
40 Hottest Artists Over 40
Over the hill? Heck no! Try off-the-charts hot. Some of country music’s hottest, most prominent singers are 40 years old or older, and they just seem get better with age. Sure, it’s just a number, but in Read More
Jason Aldean’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Country star Jason Aldean has played his fair share of concerts. Since 2005, when he signed with Broken Bow Records, Aldean has been a familiar face in the country music industry. With albums certified triple platinum (My Read More
Who Are Society of Broken Souls? 5 Things You Need to Know
With subtle instrumentation, passionate lyrics and strong melodies, Society of Broken Souls are part of a group of truly remarkable Americana duos. By adding gritty electric guitars, raucous drum beats and even jazzy piano to their traditionally acoustic vibe, Read More
Who Is Abby Anderson? 5 Things You Need to Know
Abby Anderson is one busy woman. The 20-year-old Texas native is currently at work on her first full-length album. She’s also performed with everyone from her Black River Entertainment labelmate Kelsea Ballerini to Peter Frampton and Lee Read More
5 ‘OMG!’ Moments From the ‘Nashville’ Season 6 Mid-season Finale
On Thursday night (Feb. 22), CMT’s Nashville aired its Season 6 mid-season finale, and it was definitely a doozy. While the show’s sixth season hasn’t been nearly as dramatic as the the TV drama’s prior storylines, Read More
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s Sweetest Relationship Moments [PICTURES]
Johnny and June. You don’t even need to say their last names; the love story of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash is one of the most iconic of all time. Cash and Carter Read More
Who Are I’m With Her? 5 Things You Need to Know
The term “supergroup” seems tailor-made for roots rockers I’m With Her; after all, the trio is comprised of Nickel Creek co-founder Sara Watkins, Grammy Awards-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz and folk-bluegrass lifer Aoife O’Donovan. Still, the latter Read More
Loretta Lynn’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Loretta Lynn has seen much success in her 60-plus-year country music career, but it certainly wasn’t handed to her. It wasn’t until she was in her 20s that Lynn even owned a guitar; after purchasing one Read More
Who Is Mike Ryan? 5 Things You Need to Know
Mike Ryan is taking his Texas music nationwide. Ryan’s 2014 album Bad Reputation helped solidify his place as a bona fide Texas star — three songs from the record hit No. 1 on the Texas Music Chart Read More
Who Is Devin Dawson? 5 Things You Need to Know
With a surprising musical background, Devin Dawson has taken country music by storm, much like the Dark Horse for which his debut album is named. The up-and-comer is everything that country music never knew it was missing. Twenty-eight years Read More