How Tim McGraw Is Country’s Superman
by Alison Bonaguro 28 mins ago At first, the cowboy hat was kind of his superhero cape. It was what Tim McGraw relied on to help get him into the character of Country Singer. “I’m Read More
November 2017
Kenny Chesney’s “Live in No Shoes Nation” Hits No. 1 on All-Genre Billboard 200 Albums Chart
Kenny Chesney scored his eighth No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums chart with his new release, Live in No Shoes Nation. The 30-song live album sold 219,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Read More
Former Webster PR Employee Says Some Alleged Sexual Assault Victims ‘Were Paid Off’
As more victims have come forward with allegations of sexual assault against Nashville publicist Kirt Webster, a former employee of Webster PR says that some of Webster’s alleged victims were offered cash in exchange for Read More
Tom Scott Joins 7 Mountains Media/Selinsgrove, PA
Tom Scott Radio vet TOM SCOTT tells ALL ACCESS he’s off the beach and back at work, having joined 7 MOUNTAINS MEDIA four-station Country group WCFT/WRBG/WZBF/WQBG (BIGFOOT COUNTRY)/SELINSGROVE, PA for afternoons using the name B.F. Read More
Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Sam Hunt & More Go Fishing to Benefit Cancer Research [Photo Gallery]
Chris Young, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne (John and TJ) and more hit the water at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn., (about 20 miles north of Nashville) on Nov. 4 to Read More
Miranda Lambert Asks for Prayers for Sutherland Springs, Texas After Mass Shooting
Miranda Lambert is heartbroken after learning of the mass shooting that took place inside First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in Texas on Sunday (Nov. 5), leaving 26 people dead and nearly 20 others injured. Read More
Chris Stapleton Selects ‘Midnight Train to Memphis’ as Next Single [LISTEN]
Chris Stapleton‘s first From A Room: Volume 2 single has been announced. “Midnight Train to Memphis” will be going for adds at country radio beginning on Nov. 13. Written by Stapleton and his former SteelDrivers‘ bandmate Read More
Kenny Rogers Honored at SESAC’s Nashville Music Awards
by Edward Morris 16 mins ago Kenny Rogers again demonstrated the axiom that wherever the king sits is the head of the table when he was honored Sunday night (Nov. 5) by SESAC during its Read More
Thomas Rhett’s Songs Are Usually Wife-Approved
Thomas Rhett‘s highly anticipated album Life Changes dropped on Sept. 8, and while fans are abound to have their personal favorite songs, his wife Lauren has a few of her own too. “Most of them are Lauren approved,” Read More
Luke Bryan Shares New Song, ‘Most People Are Good’ [LISTEN]
Luke Bryan has shared a new song full of positivity, called “Most People Are Good.” The song comes from his upcoming new album, What Makes You Country. “Most People Are Good” is a feel-good song that Read More
Yikes! Jake Owen got attacked by his dog on Halloween
Picture via Instagram Halloween and pets sometimes don’t mix, a fact Jake Owen seems to have learned the hard way this year. Like many of us last week, Jake Owen got into the Halloween spirit Read More
Premiere Networks Offers ‘CMT After Midnite Friendsgiving Special With Cody Alan’
Cody Alan PREMIERE NETWORKS will offer a four-hour, barter-free “CMT AFTER MIDNITE FRIENDSGIVING SPECIAL WITH CODY ALAN” for Country stations this holiday season. The special will feature interviews with LUKE BRYAN, MIRANDA LAMBERT, LADY ANTEBELLUM, Read More
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Live In No Shoes Nation’ Debuts As #1 Album
kenny Chesney ALL ACCESS congratulates BLUE CHAIR/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE”s KENNY CHESNEY and his team for a #1 debut on his latest album, the massive, 29-track live set “Live In No Shoes Nation,” which sold 219,000 equivalent Read More
Kenny’s LIVE IN NO SHOES NATION Dominates First Week Sales
Kenny Chesney Live in No Shoes Nation is #1 219,000 in first-week sales makes 8th #1 Billboard 200 Bow, 15th Country Album – Biggest Live Country Album Debut of This Century Somewhere in No Shoes Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Country Stars to Sing at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade + 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
Thomas Rhett Is #1 With ‘Unforgettable’
Thomas Rhett Congratulations to VALORY MUSIC CO.’s THOMAS RHETT, who topped the MEDIABASE Country singles chart this week with his single, “Unforgettable.” The song marks RHETT’s ninth career #1. Kudos to VALORY MUSIC CO. GM Read More
Clay Walker’s Baby Boy Is Here!
Congratulations are in order for Clay Walker, and his wife Jessica: The couple recently welcomed their fourth child, a boy named Ezra Stephen Walker. Walker announced the arrival of his family’s “newest angel” in a post Read More
Chris Stapleton’s “Scarecrow In The Garden” out today
CHRIS STAPLETON’S “SCARECROW IN THE GARDEN” OUT TODAY SECOND SONG UNVEILED FROM NEW ALBUM FROM A ROOM: VOLUME 2 OUT DECEMBER 1 NOMINATED FOR ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AT THE 51ST ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Chris Read More
Shania Twain partners with mobile game for in-game album promotion
Photo via YouTube Shania Twain has joined forces with mobile game Home Street to promote her new album ‘Now’ in-game with the help of a cute animated Shania. If you’re a Shania Twain fan and Read More
Blake Shelton Thinks Gwen Stefani’s Shoes with His Face on Them ‘Are Not Cute!’
Gwen Stefani wears Blake Shelton shoesVasquez-Max Lopes/BACKGRID Gwen Stefani has no qualms about shopping in her boyfriend Blake Shelton‘s closet – and in fact, in the case of his new clothing line, he even encourages Read More
Watch The CMA Awards LIVE Online With Vevo!
VEVO LIVE TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY LUKE BRYAN, BRETT YOUNG, DEVIN DAWSON, CAM AND APPEARANCES BY LITTLE BIG TOWN, CHRIS LANE, RYAN HURD AND MORE Vevo, the world’s leading provider of premium music videos, today Read More
Dolly Parton Remembers Her 1978 CMA Awards Wardrobe Malfunction
It was one of the biggest moments of Dolly Parton‘s career — and rrrrip! In 1978, just before she was crowned the CMA Awards’ Entertainer of the Year, Parton’s gown split up the front — a Read More
69 Years Ago: Little Jimmy Dickens Becomes a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
Sixty-nine years ago today, on Nov. 6, 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens undoubtedly had one big celebration. It was on that date that the then-28-year-old became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. Dickens made Read More
25 Best CMA Awards Speeches of All Time
Upon winning CMA Awards, country stars have been known to accept with tears, humility and humor — lots and lots of humor. These are the 25 best CMA Awards acceptance speeches ever. Warning: this list will make Read More
15 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Wins Five CMA Awards
Fifteen years ago today (Nov. 6, 2002), Alan Jackson had plenty of reasons to celebrate — five, in fact. It was on that date that the Georgia native won five trophies at the 36th annual Read More
10 Years Ago: Hank Thompson Dies From Lung Cancer
Nine years ago today, on Nov. 6, 2007, Hank Thompson passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. The singer was 82 years old. Thompson was born in Waco, Texas, on Sept. 3, 1925, and Read More
Win Tickets to See Robert Earl Keen, Meet and Greet Passes and More!
Robert Earl Keen will be out on the road this winter, in between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, for a series of shows in the South and Northeast, and The Boot is giving readers a chance Read More
More Speakers Have Signed On For WWRS 2018 — Our Best Lineup, Yet! May 2nd, 3rd, 4th At The W Hotel/Hollywood
Have You Registered? Time to invest in your career and your future — sign up to attend, WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2018, MAY 2, 3, 4 at the W HOTEL/HOLLYWOOD. WWRS 2018 is shaping up fast into Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Country artist Stephanie Quayle stages lively performance at Staller Center
Country musician Stephanie Quayle, above, performed at the Staller Center on Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rising country artist Stephanie Quayle brought the backwoods to the Staller Center for Read More
Remember Who Signed a Letter to Congress for Gun Control?
The gun control debate will dominate social media once again in the wake of shootings at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, as well as the recent church shooting in Texas on Nov. Read More
George Strait’s Tapatio Springs Resort Closed After Fire
A fire unfortunately destroyed the clubhouse at the George Strait-owned Tapatio Springs Resort in Boerne, Texas on Saturday (Nov. 4). Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but a statement posted to the resort’s Facebook page confirmed Read More
Experts: Kirt Webster Could Possibly Land in Court
PR giant Kirt Webster, who is currently under fire for an alleged history of misconduct with clients and subordinates, may possibly find himself dealing with a tricky situation — in court — according to experts. Read More
Country Singers React to Mass Shooting at Texas Church
At least 27 people were killed and 27 injured in a mass shooting at a Texas church Sunday morning (Nov. 5), according to law enforcement. The alleged shooter, who has not been identified, is dead. Read More
Country Hitmaker Defends Kirt Webster, Says He ‘Has a Good Heart’
In the face of the controversy surrounding PR giant Kirt Webster, one of his artists is standing by him — and seemingly defending him against the numerous allegations of harassment and abuse that have been Read More
Glenn Frey’s California Mansion up For Sale [Pictures]
Glenn Frey‘s amazing mansion in Los Angeles is for sale, and though it’s not cheap, the 9,000-square-foot house looks like it’s worth every penny. The late member of the Eagles, who died in January 2016 Read More
8 Unforgettable Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood CMA Awards Moments
Each year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood‘s CMA Awards monologue gets stronger. The friends and frequent collaborators have grown more comfortable with country’s biggest stage, and their opening segment tends to reflect that. Many of the Read More
22 Really Wild CMA Awards Outfits
The CMA Awards have a fifty-year history of bringing the best in country music to the stage. When the 2017 CMA Awards air on Nov. 8, you can expect the performers to shine, the awards to Read More
Someone Drove Their Truck Into Blake Shelton’s House
Blake Shelton is sure having an up-and-down week. The same day that he released his new album, Texoma Shore, Shelton revealed that someone had driven a truck into his home in Oklahoma. The “I’ll Name Read More
Someone drove their pickup into the front of Blake Shelton’s Lake Texoma home
Well this probably isn’t the album release celebration Blake Shelton was expecting! On Friday, Blake released his newest album, Texoma Shore, and to celebrate he and Amazon Prime Now picked one lucky winner to have Read More
Sound Off: Is Kip Moore’s ‘Last Shot’ a Hit?
Kip Moore relays his true feelings for the woman who’s caught his attention on his new song, “Last Shot.” Set to impact country radio on Nov. 20, “Last Shot” showcases Moore’s rugged vocals and songwriting Read More
Alan Jackson Pelted by Flying Beer at Cajundome Concert [Watch]
Alan Jackson had an unexpected moment onstage at his concert in Lafayette, La., on Friday night (Nov. 3). The country icon was forced to dodge a beer thrown by a reportedly intoxicated concertgoer. Jackson and Read More
FULL PROGRAM: Ballina country music festival
The Ballina Country Music Festival is on this weekend. Graham Broadhead THE Ballina Country Music Festival continues today, with music being played on six stages across four venues. Tonight’s showcase concert will be held under Read More