10 Country Albums Turning 50 in 2019
These country albums are turning the big 5-0 this year! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-albums-released-in-1969/
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10 Must-Hear Country Concept Albums [PICTURES]
Country music fans need these 10 concept albums in their collections. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-concept-albums/
These Country Couples Have Been Married the Longest
These country couples know the meaning of “’til death do us part.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-couples-who-have-been-married-the-longest/
12 Country Albums Turning 40 in 2019
These 12 classic country albums were all released in 1979. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-albums-released-in-1979/
Terry Jennings, Oldest Son of Waylon Jennings, Dead at 62
Rest in peace, Terry … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/terry-jennings-dead-dies/
Waylon Jennings’ Son, Terry, Dead at 62
“This is a hard time for all of us.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/waylon-jennings-son-terry-jennings-dead-died/
Eric Church Forgets the Words to Waylon Jennings Cover, Still Makes It Awesome [WATCH]
‘We’re gonna do one more verse, and then I’m gonna drink a lot of what’s in the cup. This has been some s–t, baby…’ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-waylon-jennings-cover-forget-words-video/
Country Music’s Top 20 Opening Lyrics
You know the old saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Well, that’s just as true in music as it is in life! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Waylon Jennings + Jessi Colter — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
There’s nothing like the love of a good woman to help an outlaw tame his demons. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/waylon-jennings-jessi-colter-love-stories/
44 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘I’m a Ramblin’ Man’ Hits No. 1
On Sept. 28, 1974, Jennings soared to the top of the charts with “I’m a Ramblin’ Man,” from his album ‘The Ramblin’ Man’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/waylon-jennings-im-a-ramblin-man/
Jimmy Fallon, Ethan Hawke Channel Country Legends in Parody of Willie Nelson Classic [Watch]
Fallon is having fun with country again, this time calling on ‘Blaze’ stars Ethan Hawke, famed guitarist Charlie Sexton and actor Ben Dickey to help his latest parody. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
39 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Certified Platinum
On Sept. 7, 1979, Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ album was certified platinum, for sales in excess of one million units. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/waylon-jennings-greatest-hits-album-platinum/
Top 10 Country Artists of the 1970s
From traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the ’70s. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Top 10 Country Albums of the 1970s
What’s your no. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-albums-1970s/
Top 10 Country Songs of the 1970s
Which one is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/1970s-country-songs/
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
The Clay Hess Band, ‘Anita, You’re Dreaming’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I first heard this song when I was a kid,” Hess tells The Boot. “Something about that melody paired with the ease of the vocal grabbed me then and still hangs on today.” Continue reading… Read More
10 Proud Songs About America
We love you, America! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/america-songs/
The Boot News Roundup: Luke Combs, Sugarland Among 2018 CMT Music Awards Presenters + More
At the 2018 CMT Music Awards, Johnny Knoxville and Olympian Lindsey Vonn will present some of the evening’s biggest honors. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-cmt-music-awards-presenters-2018-iheartradio-music-festival-lineup/
Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings + More Celebrate Opening of ‘Outlaws & Armadillos’ Exhibit [PICTURES]
The Country Music Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit is a celebration of the outlaw country music movement in Nashville, Tenn., and Austin, Texas. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jessi-colter-shooter-jennings-outlaws-and-armadillos/
Country Music’s Top 10 Live Albums
There’s nothing quite like a live country music show … but the next best thing might just be a live country music album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-live-country-music-albums/
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/
28 Years Ago: The Highwaymen Kick Off Concert Tour in Houston
Twenty-eight years ago today (March 3, 1990) was an unforgettable day for four of country music’s leading men. It was on that date that Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash performed at Read More
Top 10 Country Songs About Texas
You can find songs about Texas in just about every genre of music: There’s Bruce Springsteen with “Galveston Boy”; Explosions in the Sky with “From West Texas”; Iggy Pop with “Houston Is Hot Tonight” … Read More
Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs
Country music legend Waylon Jennings died in 2002, but he left an indelible mark on the genre. Along with scoring several chart-topping hits as a solo artist, Jennings also found success as part of the supergroup Read More
16 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings Dies in Arizona
Sixteen years ago today (Feb. 13, 2002) was a sad day in country music: It was on that date that Waylon Jennings died, from complications from diabetes. He was 64 years old. Jennings was born near Littlefield, Read More
59 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane Crash
Fifty-nine years ago today (Feb. 3, 1959) was an incredibly tragic day for music fans: It was on that date that Buddy Holly was killed in an airplane crash, attributed to poor weather and pilot Read More
Remember Which Country Album Was the First to Be Certified Platinum?
Platinum certification for one million albums sold didn’t begin until 1976, so while other recordings may have soared past this sales mark, Wanted: The Outlaws became the first official platinum album in country music history that Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Chris Stapleton to Play ‘SNL’ + 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
42 Years Ago: ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Is Released
In 1976, some of Music City’s most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music. Ironically, they didn’t Read More
33 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson Record ‘Highwayman’
Talk about an anniversary to remember! Thirty-three years ago today (Dec. 6, 1984), four of country music’s reigning superstars — Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson — convened to record “Highwayman,” a Read More
Top 10 Patriotic Country Songs
Whether in times of war or peace, American anthems have been fan-favorite country songs for decades, and there are a slew of country tunes that proudly proclaim the beauty and benefits of the United States Read More