Old Dominion Look on the Bright Side in Brand-New Song ‘Make It Sweet’ [LISTEN]
“Life is short, make it sweet …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/old-dominion-make-it-sweet/
Articles by Angela Stefano
Watch Taylor Swift and Sugarland Sing ‘Babe’ Together Live in Dallas
Swift’s final stop on her Reputation Tour included a surprise appearance from country duo Sugarland. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/taylor-swift-sugarland-babe-dallas/
Taylor Swift Invites Maren Morris to Sing ‘The Middle at Dallas Reputation Tour Stop [WATCH]
OMG! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/taylor-swift-maren-morris-the-middle-dallas-reputation-tour-2018/
Zac Brown, Wife Shelly Separating After 12-Year Marriage
“We feel blessed to be on such an incredible journey in life, and sometimes the journey begins to lead in different directions …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/zac-brown-wife-shelly-separating/
Reba McEntire Looks Back on THAT CMA Awards Red Dress
“When I walked out on the stage, I heard the audience go ‘Oooooh!’ And I thought, ‘Dang, I look good!’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-cma-awards-red-dress/
Lauren Alaina Throws Back With ‘Ladies in the ’90s’ [LISTEN]
“I just wanna feel like ladies in the ’90s …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lauren-alaina-ladies-in-the-90s-listen/
Interview: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Form ‘Poetic’ Mother-Son Partnership
Ruth and Madisen Ward are mother and son — but sometimes, they forget. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/madisen-ward-and-the-mama-bear-interview-2018/
Mumford & Sons Plan 60-Date Delta Tour for 2018-2019
They’ll be on the road in support of their forthcoming new album, ‘Delta’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mumford-and-sons-delta-2018-2019-tour/
Tim McGraw’s New Single, ‘Neon Church’, Is Coming Thursday
We know because he texted us. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-neon-church/
JP Harris, ‘Hard Road’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The moral of this song, its writer says, is “If you can’t be good, be quick.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jp-harris-hard-road/
Abi ‘May Have Been in Shock’ the First Time She Heard Herself on the Radio
“I was sitting in the car, and the second I heard my name, my heart immediately started racing …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/abi-first-time-on-the-radio/
Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Opening Free Grocery Store for Nashville’s Needy
The Store will operate like a food pantry, but be set up like a grocery store. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brad-paisley-kimberly-williams-paisley-free-grocery-store-nashville-the-store/
Chris Young Reminds Fans to ‘Cherish Every Day You Have’ on Route 91 One-Year Anniversary
“I’ll never forget having to call my family saying I hoped to see them again.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chris-young-route-91-harvest-festival-las-vegas-shooting-one-year-anniversary/
2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting: One Year Later
Oct. 1, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Nev. — a tragedy that left not just the country music community, but the world as a whole, Read More
Country Music Community Marking Route 91 Shooting One-Year Anniversary With Moment of Silence
The country music community will mark the one-year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Nev., with a moment of silence. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/route-91-harvest-festival-las-vegas-shooting-one-year-anniversary-moment-of-silence/
Interview: The Black Lillies Find a Fresh Start With New Lineup, ‘Stranger to Me’ Album
“We were dedicated, and everybody was in. This was a very collaborative process …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-black-lillies-stranger-to-me-interview-2018/
Watch Cam Surprise Ryman Crowd With Eric Church, ‘Country Music Jesus’ Collaboration
Cam brought Church out during her headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium, to perform his song “Country Music Jesus.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cam-eric-church-country-music-jesus-ryman-auditorium/
Pistol Annies Plan Three Shows to Celebrate New Album ‘Interstate Gospel’
The Pistol Annies will play three intimate concerts in October and November to celebrate the upcoming release of their third studio album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-plan-three-shows-to-celebrate-new-album-interstate-gospel/
New Pistol Annies Music Is Here! Hear ‘Interstate Gospel’, ‘Got My Name Changed Back’ and ‘Best Years of My Life’
The Pistol Annies are back, y’all! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/pistol-annies-interstate-gospel-got-my-name-changed-back-best-years-of-my-life/
Watch Bill Murray, John Prine and the SteelDrivers’ Surprise Opry Collaboration
In a surprise guest appearance, Murray made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Sept. 25), performing Prine’s “Paradise” with Prine and the SteelDrivers. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bill-murray-john-prine-the-steeldrivers-opry-paradise/
Carly Pearce’s First Time on the Radio Brought Back a Flood of Memories
“I just remember thinking about all of the years I worked, dreamt and poured my heart into this career …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carly-pearce-first-time-on-the-radio/
Story Behind the Song: Frankie Ballard, ‘Good as Gold’
“That’s very flattering for a songwriter, to have someone embrace a song like that …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/frankie-ballard-good-as-gold-lyrics/
Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Little Big Town + Alabama to Headline Country Jam 2019
The four-day, annual festival takes place in Grand Junction, Colo. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-jam-colorado-2019-headliners/
Charlie Robison Is Retiring Due to Medical Complications That Took Away His Voice
Surgical complications left Robison unable to sing, he says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/charlie-robison-retiring-because-he-lost-his-voice/
Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon Team for ‘Islands in the Stream’ [WATCH]
The pair’s performance was unexpected! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-jimmy-fallon-islands-in-the-stream-watch/
Jason Aldean Helps Honor Route 91 Shooting Victims at Las Vegas Concert [WATCH]
“Tonight is going to be another step in getting through all of that stuff, and coming back here, I think, is going to be a big part of it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
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/
Eric Church Will ‘Double Down’ for Tour in Support of ‘Desperate Man’
Church is ready to go even bigger for his tour in support of his ‘Desperate Man’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-2019-tour-dates/
Megan Palmer, ‘Stetson’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Palmer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, and her new “Stetson” video chronicles her time fighting — and surviving — the disease. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/megan-palmer-stetson-song-music-video/
Russell Dickerson’s Playlist Includes Heroes and Friends [LISTEN]
What’s Dickerson listening to? He shares with The Boot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/russell-dickerson-playlist-spotify-listen/
Watch Carrie Underwood’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
Underwood will earn her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20, 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-hollywood-walk-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
Balsam Range, ‘We’re All in This Together’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“We truly are an ‘all in this together’ band …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/balsam-range-were-all-in-this-together/
Dickey Betts in Critical, But Stable Condition Following Fall in Florida
Sending up prayers for the Allman Brothers Band founder! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dickey-betts-critical-condition-fall-in-florida/
Paul Cauthen’s AmericanaFest 2018 Big Velvet Revue Features Margo Price, BJ Barham + More [PICTURES]
Cauthen assembled an all-star crew — including some surprise guests — for his Big Velvet Revue at AmericanaFest 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/paul-cauthen-americanafest-2018-big-velvet-revue-pictures/
Old Dominion Team With Sam Hunt for ‘Ex to See’ + More in Nashville [WATCH]
Old Dominion’s first-ever Ryman Audtorium headlining gig featured special guest appearances from Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini and more. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/old-dominion-sam-hunt-ex-to-see-make-you-miss-me-ryman-auditorium-2018/
Ever More Nest, ‘North Mississippi’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“While sometimes you may wish things could’ve gone differently, you do your best, learn from mistakes, and hopefully grow.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ever-more-nest-north-mississippi/
POLL: What’s the Best Trisha Yearwood Song?
So … what do YOU think? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-trisha-yearwood-songs/
The Boot News Roundup: Blake Shelton Playing Billy Bob’s Texas Pop-Up Show + More
Shelton has announced a surprise pop-up show at Billy Bob’s Texas, located in Fort Worth, set for Thursday (Sept. 20). Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/blake-shelton-billy-bobs-texas-faith-hill-voter-registration-event-2018/
Watch Reba McEntire Help Induct Dustin Lynch Into the Grand Ole Opry
Okay, this moment was SO sweet! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dustin-lynch-grand-ole-opry-induction-reba-mcentire/
Hear Kelsea Ballerini’s Collaboration With the Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’
We’re FEELING “This Feeling”! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelsea-ballerini-the-chainsmokers-this-feeling/
Story Behind the Song: Luke Bryan, ‘Kick the Dust Up’
“You know, we always try to raise the bar — keep it country, but raise the bar …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-kick-the-dust-up-lyrics/
Op-Ed: Mad About Willie Nelson’s Beto O’Rourke Rally Concert? You Haven’t Been Paying Attention
That Nelson’s political views lean to the left should come as no surprise to anyone. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-beto-orourke-rally-concert-liberal-politics/
Thomas Rhett Shares Nostalgic New Single ‘Sixteen’ [LISTEN]
Rhett has released “Sixteen,” one of the new songs on his ‘Life Changes’ album, as his latest single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/thomas-rhett-sixteen/
The Boot News Roundup: Jennifer Nettles Takes Role in ‘Harriet’ + More
Nettles has taken a role in ‘Harriet’, a forthcoming feature film about the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jennifer-nettles-harriet-blake-shelton-ole-red-orlando/
Jason Isbell Speaks Out About Diversity at 2018 Americana Music Awards, Sparks Twitter Conversation
Isbell admitted his three victories left him “conflicted” and sparked a conversation about diversity at the awards show. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-isbell-2018-americana-music-awards-diversity/
Gretchen Wilson’s Breach of Peace Charge Dismissed
A court clerk has dismissed Wilson’s breach of peace charge stemming from her arrest in a Connecticut airport in August. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gretchen-wilson-connecticut-airport-arrest-breach-of-peace-charge-dismissed/
Alan Jackson’s Son-in-Law Ben Selecman Dies Following Boating Accident
Selecman, who was married to Jackson’s daughter Mattie, was only 28 years old. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ben-selecman-alan-jackson-son-in-law-dead-dies/
2018 Americana Music Awards Winners to Be Crowned Wednesday Night
The 2018 Americana Music Awards are taking place live from the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 12. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-americana-awards-winners-photos/
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Johnny Cash Song?
A readers’ poll to determine Cash’s best song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-johnny-cash-songs/
Maren Morris and More Part of CMT’s All-Women 2018 Artists of the Year
Morris, Carrie Underwood and others are being honored as CMT’s 2018 Artists of the Year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cmt-2018-artists-of-the-year/