Point: Heck Yes, ’90s Country Was All That!
If you ask, ’90s country was (and still is) the bomb! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/why-do-people-love-90s-country/
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Counterpoint: Wait, Y’all Are Serious About This ’90s Country Thing?
Like we do for family, dogs and Adam Sandler we dismiss the misdeeds to protect stories we’ve cherished for two decades. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/90s-country-music-counterpoint/
Counterpoint: Chris Stapleton for Entertainer + More Way-Too-Early 2018 CMA Awards Predictions
The 2018 CMA Awards nominees will be revealed on Aug. 28. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-cma-awards-predictions/
Point: Luke Bryan FTW in These Way-Too-Early 2018 CMA Awards Predictions
But will he win the night’s big award, Entertainer of the Year? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/2018-cma-awards-predictions/
Counterpoint: The Greatest Eric Church Album Is Obviously ‘Chief’
Beyond “Springsteen” his third studio album is his most consistent album to date and the starting point for anyone curious about Chief’s music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/eric-churchs-greatest-album-is-chief/
Point: ‘Mr. Misunderstood’ Is Eric Church’s Best Album
Mr. Misunderstood proves Church can still surprise, both literally, with an out-of-the-blue album delivery, and musically while embracing that arena headliner-level superstardom. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-best-album-mr-misunderstood/
Point: Taylor Swift Can Always Come Back to Country Music
If you ask us, she’ll always be welcome in country music! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/taylor-swift-country-music-comeback/
Point: What Happened With the Dixie Chicks Isn’t Keeping Country’s Younger Generation Quiet
On March 10, 2003, Dixie Chicks member Natalie Maines made a comment, quickly heard around the world, that brought the trio’s skyrocketing career to a screeching halt: While performing at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, England — the kickoff Read More
Counterpoint: Grammy Awards Voters Love Progressive, High-Brow Country
Let’s use a food analogy to sum up the differences between the country music lauded at the Grammy Awards vs. that honored at the CMA Awards and ACM Awards: If the latter is Hattie B’s famous Read More
Point: Americana’s All-Stars Are 2017’s Artist(s) of the Year
Music fans who don’t listen to much country still likely heard a thing or two this year about some of the genre’s big names: Jason. Sam. Carrie. Chris. Blake … Margo. Sturgill. Jason. In 2017, Read More
Counterpoint: Keith Urban’s ‘Female’ Is DEFINITELY Mansplaining
With his new single, “Female,” Keith Urban aims to celebrate, honor and empower. He doesn’t quite achieve those goals, though — because “Female” is mansplaining. “Female” isn’t mansplain-y in the way that guy next to you at Read More