The Redheaded Stranger will return with a new album, Last Man Standing, this April, according to Rolling Stone. Arriving on April 27, just 2 days before the country legend’s 85th birthday, the record will feature Read More
by Alison Bonaguro 55 mins ago Morgan Evans didn’t grow up in Nashville. He didn’t even grow up near Nashville. Evans was raised a good 9,000 miles away, in New South Wales all the way Read More
George Jones and Tammy Wynette were one of the first true power couples of country music, following for a time in the steps of Johnny and June. While their 1969 marriage ended in 1975, their music outlasted Read More
Long before he had the support of a record label or publishing deal, Brett Young was sitting in a writers room, penning what would become one of the most important songs of his early career. When Read More
Two legislators in Tennessee have filed a new bill that has the potential for significant impact in addressing sexual harassment in the music business. Rep. Brenda Gilmore [D-District 54] and Sen. Jeff Yarbro [D-District 21] Read More
#enough While the country remains in shock from the latest school shooting — this time in PARKLAND, FL, where 17 were killed and numberous others injured — local radio is stepping up to help. iHEARTMEDIA/SOUTH Read More
Chris Young, Russell Dickerson and more country artists released new singles this week. Read on to hear ’em! Chris Young, “Hangin’ On” Chris Young’s new single, “Hangin’ On,” is all about a love so good Read More
Andy Webb ALL ACCESS extends well-wishes to BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS Country WBBN (B95)/LAUREL-HATTIESBURG, MS PD/morning co-host ANDY WEBB, who spent VALENTINE’S DAY in the hospital. “Turns out, I was born with an extra electrical circuit in Read More
Dierks Bentley, the recipient of the 2018 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award, gave a keynote speech at the seminar on Feb. 5, following the ceremony honoring his humanitarian and charitable efforts over the years. The theme of self-reflection was at the forefront Read 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
Folksy duo Big Little Lions are premiering their song “Kind” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. The duo, comprised of Helen Austin and Paul Otten, wrote “Kind” in the aftermath of Read More
Eight years ago today, on Feb. 16, 2010, Miranda Lambert earned herself a little more bling: It was on that date that the singer earned a gold record, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with her Read More
Blake Shelton took some time out of his hectic schedule for a two-night appearance at his new venue, Ole Red, in Tishomingo, Okla., and girlfriend Gwen Stefani made the night even sweeter on Feb. 10 when Read More
by Lauren Tingle 12 mins ago “I wish every artist was like Kip Moore. To see your fan base freak out every single night that you play, it’s inspiring.” That’s what hitmaker Steven Lee Olsen Read More
by Loreal Gavin 50 mins ago Follow Chef Loreal Gavin as she serves up delicious farm-to-food truck recipes using locally sourced foods from America’s top urban farms. New recipes will be uploaded weekly through April Read More
If you want to know where Kip Moore is at in life, just listen to his songs. The singer offers insight into his mentality on his latest No. 1 single, “More Girls Like You,” his Read More
Kane Brown had a close relationship with his great-grandfather, who inspired several of his songs including “Granddaddy’s Chair” and “Cold Spot”—the latter of which he penned the day his Papa died. While his great-grandfather passed Read More
Blake Shelton may be People‘s currently reigning Sexiest Man Alive, but it turns out he’s also vying for the title of Best Boyfriend Alive, as well. Unable to spend Valentine’s Day with his best girl, Read More
Ronnie Dunn keeps it country not only in his music, but in his lifestyle. The iconic country singer lives the good life on a fabulous farm in Nashville that brings rural living right into the heart Read More
Tragedy can strike anyone, from a neighbor next door to family members to some of the biggest superstars in the world; no one is exempt. Whether you have a row of Grammys on your mantle Read More
Kelsea Ballerini spent Valentine’s Day playing her first-ever headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and she couldn’t let the occasion pass by without sharing a special moment with her husband, fellow country artist Morgan Evans. Read More
It looks like Captain James T. Kirk may be going country. Heartland Records Nashville announced that William Shatner has signed with the label in a press release on Thursday (Feb. 15), saying he is “currently Read More
Hunter Hayes celebrated Valentine’s Day in a big way: debuting the final installment of his three-part mini movie, Pictures, at Nashville’s Regal Cinemas. The screening included the airing of his previously released music videos “You Should Be Loved” Read More
by Lauren Tingle 25 mins ago Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium brings out the best in every performer who graces its stage. And that was certainly the case for Kelsea Ballerini on Wednesday (Nov. 14) when she Read More
LoCash had a very special guest share the stage with them during a show in Pennsylvania over the weekend. The country duo were in the middle of their Feb. 10 show when they spotted a big fan named Max in Read More
Two Nashville legislators have filed a bill that would offer protections to independent contractors in cases of sexual harassment, similar to the laws already in place for full-time employees. Should the bill become a law, Read More
After tying the knot with singer/songwriter Morgan Evans on Dec. 2 and enjoying married life for two months, Kelsea Ballerini got back into “career mode” by kicking off her headlining Unapologetically Tour on Feb. 8. Read More
Lisa Smoot JERRY DUNCAN PROMOTIONS/DUNCAN MUSIC GROUP, INC. has upped LISA SMOOT to VP, effective immediately. SMOOT joined the company in 2006 and was elevated to Dir./Radio Promotions later that year (NET NEWS 8/31/06). Congratulate Read More
Carrie Underwood‘s new song “The Champion” has become an inspiring anthem for all walks of life. The song was released for Super Bowl LII, but has also been picked up for use during the 2018 Winter Olympics. While Read More
Kelsea Ballerini and husband Morgan Evans made sweet music together during the country singer’s first headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (Feb. 14). Coincidentally, the show fell on Valentine’s Day, so the performance was even Read More
In January of 2018, Dan + Shay revealed that they will join Rascal Flatts and Carly Pearce on the Flatts’ headlining Back to Us Tour later this year. The trek will be an especially meaningful one for the duo, as Rascal Flatts are Read More
A posthumously-released song from Daryle Singletary is the subject of a legal drama that is unfolding in Nashville. Singletary died unexpectedly on Monday (Feb. 12) at the age of 46, leaving behind a wife, Holly, Read More
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Opening night is July 5 for this year’s edition of the Common Ground Music Festival in downtown Lansing. Today festival organizers announced two headliners that will rock fans with their high-energy Read More
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Opening night is July 5 for this year’s edition of the Common Ground Music Festival in downtown Lansing. Today festival organizers announced two headliners that will rock fans with their high-energy Read More
Willie Nelson is 84 years old, and it seems he’s accomplished everything anyone could dream of: He’s acted in more than 30 films (including an upcoming Western with his sons), received a fifth-degree black belt in the Read More
Can you believe Devin Dawson has never had a valentine? By his own admission, the 2018 holiday was pretty special. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter opens up in an Instagram post about how grateful he feels to have his Read More
by Lauren Tingle 6h ago On the eve of Valentine’s Day (Feb. 13), Vince Gill, Maren Morris, Emmylou Harris and Kesha assembled to honor their love of country music live at New York City’s Times Read More
by Alison Bonaguro 50 mins ago There is no denying that Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is a special place. For country fans, for country artists, and in Lauren Alaina‘s case, for American Idol hopefuls. “One of Read More
The Weight Band are premiering the new track “You’re Never Too Old (to Rock ‘n’ Roll)” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Fans can press play above to watch a rowdy, raucous performance of the song from the Americana Read More
Lindsay Ell says it’s a good time to be a woman in country music. The 28-year-old, whose recent album, The Project, landed at the top of the charts, finds a feeling of community among female artists, and thinks Read More
Leah Turner‘s heartbreak comes guarded on her new single “Sleep You Off.” There is something masculine about her approach to emotional devastation. Even as a victim she’s not going down without a fight. This aggressive, pop-influenced, Read More
Nashville businessman Deron Lichte bought part of Reba McEntire’s former 83-acre Starstruck Farm estate in Lebanon, Tenn., (30 miles east of Nashville) for $3.1 million on Oct. 24, 2017. The 13-acre property, which has been Read More
Kassi Ashton, who recently made the Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch list, took the stage during the annual UMG luncheon at 2018’s Country Radio Seminar with a bluesy, brooding performance of her song “The Straw.” Read More
On the heels of “Like I Loved You,” the third single from and second No. 1 hit off of his self-titled debut album, Brett Young released “Mercy.” Accompanied by a brooding piano line, the ballad describes the painful, Read More
Dudley WMA has launched its fourth global operation, WMA NASHVILLE, with HANNAH DUDLEY joining as Head/Marketing Strategy. DUDLEY most recently served as SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE (SMN) VP/Marketing Strategy (NET NEWS 7/29/16) after joining SMN in Read More
Young (Photo: WQDR) SCRIPPS Country KVOO/TULSA has named MARTY YOUNG to co-host mornings on the station’s “THE VOO CREW” wakeup show, starting MONDAY, MARCH 5th. YOUNG joins KVOO from CURTIS MEDIA Country WQDR/RALIEGH-DURHAM, where he’s Read More
As most of us know, websites that sell concert tickets are a dime a dozen, and most of them offer nothing new in the way of doing business. But sometimes a site comes along that Read More
Lazar ENTERCOM/CHICAGO Cluster Sales Manager LINDSAY LAZAR has joined crosstown iHEARTMEDIA Country WEBG (BIG 95.5) and AC WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) as GSM. LAZAR. a former VP of Affiliate Sales for the MIDWEST at TOTAL Read More
Country artists were among the many Americans who turned to social media to react after a mass shooting at a school in Florida, with one singer urging everyone to “get upset.” The shooting spree took Read More
Just four and a half months after 58 country music fans died in a mass shooting at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., a 19-year-old former student opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Read More
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