What Makes Luke Bryan Country?
by Alison Bonaguro 49 mins ago For the last month or so, Luke Bryan has been asking his fans, friends and followers what makes them country. They’ve pretty much inundated the country star with the Read More
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Sugarland Announce They Will Tour in 2018
The good news just keeps on coming for fans of Sugarland. The reunited duo are not only set to release new music in 2018, they will promote their new music with a tour! Jennifer Nettles Read More
The Pratt-Stapleton Duet of 1987 Hit
by Alison Bonaguro 32 mins ago It’s no secret that actor Chris Pratt is a serious country fan. We’ve documented every moment he’s ever sung the praises of Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks and Read More
Top 10 Country Christmas Songs
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and tree-trimming is probably keeping you busy. But you can’t have the holidays without music! Therefore, The Boot Read More
Country Stars With December Birthdays
December is a truly glorious month: It’s when Christmas carols break out, mistletoe is hung (to both excitement and dismay), twinkling lights are everywhere and gifts appear under the tree. Depending on where you live and what you believe, Read More
10 Must-Own Country Christmas Albums
Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades. In 1949, singing cowboy Gene Autry topped the country charts with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” while at Read More
Randy Travis Issues Statement About Released DWI Arrest Video, Says He ‘Was Absolutely Not Himself’
Randy Travis and his family and team have issued a formal response to the release of police dash cam footage from the night of Travis’ DWI arrest in Grayson County, Texas, in August of 2012. After Read More
Man Up with Chris Janson’s “Drunk Girl”
by Alison Bonaguro 16 mins ago Oh, great. Another song about a girl who’s had one too many. That’s what I thought when I heard the title of Chris Janson‘s new song, “Drunk Girl.” I Read More
Chris Stapleton, Chris Pratt Team for ‘Dirty Dancing’ Duet on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ [Watch]
Chris Stapleton had the time of his life on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (Nov. 4). The country star teamed up with actor Chris Pratt to duet on “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Read More
Interview: The Ghost of Paul Revere Discuss Maine, Touring and New LP, ‘Monarch’
Sitting inside Beer Culture on 45th Street in the middle of New York City, the boys of the Ghost of Paul Revere seem right at home. It might be pouring rain outside, but inside, alternative rock Read More
Garth Brooks Claims Top Album and Song This Week
by Edward Morris 45 mins ago All hail Mr. Brooks — as the Garthman waves to us from atop both Billboard‘s country albums and country airplay charts. His reigning album is The Anthology: Part 1, Read More
Stoney Creek Records Names Byron Kennedy As VP/Promotion
Byron Kennedy STONEY CREEK RECORDS has named BYRON KENNEDY as VP/Promotion, effective immediately. He fills the vacancy created when CHRIS LOSS segued to VP/Digital Strategy & Analytics in OCTOBER (NET NEWS 10/30). KENNEDY transitions to Read More
George Strait Named 2018 Texan of the Year
George Strait is receiving a significant honor from his home state of Texas. The country superstar has been named the 2018 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference. The conference is an organization composed Read More
Radio Listeners Spend 58% Of Their Time With Their Favorite Station, Finds Nielsen
New Data NIELSEN has released more info which looks at audio data the second-quarter 2017 NIELSEN Total Audience Report. The reports found radio listeners spend 58% of their tune-in time with their favorite station. NIELSEN writes, Read More
Two Prime Positions Open In Tampa
Job Openings As iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WFLZ/TAMPA, FL PD ROB KRUZ prepares to move to sister Top 40 WIHT (HOT 99.5)/WASHINGTON, D.C. (NET NEWS 11/26), new TAMPA BAY SVP/Programming TOMMY CHUCK is building his draft Read More
Garth Brooks Scores 20th No. 1 Hit With ‘Ask Me How I Know’
Garth Brooks is back in a position on the charts that he’s very familiar with: No. 1. The superstar has reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay charts with his latest single, Read More
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Teams With Petmate to Release Holiday Product Line
With 18 pets of her own (five horses, two mini-horses, seven dogs and four cats), it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Read More
Carly Pearce Is Most-Added With ‘Hide The Wine’
Carly Pearce Congratulations to BIG MACHINE RECORDS’ CARLY PEARCE, who earned 40 MEDIABASE adds this week with her new single, “Hide The Wine,” making it most-added at Country radio. Kudos to BIG MACHINE GM JIM Read More
Montgomery Gentry Announce 20th Anniversary Here’s to You Tour
In celebration of two decades as one-half of the award-winning band Montgomery Gentry, Eddie Montgomery will hit the road in January to promote the duo’s new album Here’s to You. The trek will be Montgomery’s first since the tragic Read More
National Rodeo Finals, Cowboy Christmas mart, country music barrel into Las Vegas
Cowboys will invade Las Vegas this week when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo rides into town. Several related events, including a Christmas Cowboy marketplace and themed cocktails, will make boots and Western shirts the perfect Read More
National Rodeo Finals, Cowboy Christmas mart, country music barrel into Las Vegas
Cowboys will invade Las Vegas this week when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo rides into town. Several related events, including a Christmas Cowboy marketplace and themed cocktails, will make boots and Western shirts the perfect Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Maren Morris, Blake Shelton Shoot Down Twitter Haters + 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
Chris Stapleton: ‘Sad Songs Make Me Happy’
Where some find hurt, Chris Stapleton finds happiness. The country star, who won Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 51st annual CMA Awards, is known for his soulful and emotional country ballads. Read More
Frequency Flips For KPAW (107.9 The Bear) & KYWY (Star 92..9)/Ft. Collins, CO
The Bear’s Den Moves To 92.9 Some frequency moves at iHEARTMEDIA in NORTHERN COLORADO/SOUTHERN WYOMING, with new locations for two stations. Classic Rock KPAW (107.9 THE BEAR)/FT.COLLINS, CO moves down the dial to 92.9. AC Read More
Remember When Merle Haggard Received the Kennedy Center Honors?
On Dec. 5, 2010, Merle Haggard was recognized during the 33rd annual Kennedy Center Honors. It was a career highlight — Haggard was honored alongside Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, composer and lyricist Jerry Herman and dancer, Read More
Ria’s Rising Stars Foundation Scholarships Pave The Way To WWRS 2018 For Deserving Broadcast Students
Help Give The Gift Of Learning To Broadcast Students It’s time once again to search for deserving broadcast students to award then free trips to WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2018 through the RIA’s RISING STARS SCHOLARSHIP Read More
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Perform ‘You Make it Feel Like Christmas’ on ‘The Voice’
Hey, all you Grinches out there: Sorry to break the news, but it’s impossible to resist the impending holiday spirit when watching Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani perform their seasonal debut, “You Make it Feel Read More
Randy Travis Arrest Video Released: ‘Randy Will Never Condone These Actions’
The 2012 footage of Randy Travis‘ DWI arrest surfaced Monday (Dec. 4) after a federal judge denied the country singer’s request to keep it private. “Randy’s behavior was extremely altered the evening of his arrest Read More
‘The Voice’: Team Adam’s Adam Cunningham Brings the Country
It’s now week three of The Voice Season 13 live shows! Eleven singers are performing solely for viewer’s votes, while their respective coaches sat back, watched, and hoped for the best. One of the show’s Read More
John Prine Confirms New Album and 2018 Tour
by Lauren Tingle 8 mins ago Music legend John Prine will launch his 11-city 2018 tour at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on April 13. The new tour will support a forthcoming full-length Read More
Proof Jason Aldean’s Baby Is Cooler Than All of Us
Jason Aldean spent his first day with his new baby boy cheering his Georgia Bulldogs football team to a win, and you can pretty much guarantee little Memphis’ stud profile is only going to expand from Read More
Performers Announced for the 2018 New Faces of Country Music Show, Including Midland, Lauren Alaina & More
Up-and-comers know they’re on the right track when they’re invited to play the New Faces of Country Music show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Only a handful of rising stars get the honor of Read More
Luke Bryan’s ‘What Makes You Country’ Is a ‘Statement Song’ Like Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake it Off’
Make no mistake: Luke Bryan is country, and he’s ready to prove that statement with his new album and title track “What Makes You Country.” For years, Bryan has been called out by critics for releasing bro-country anthems Read More
Nashville Cast Announces Farewell Tour
by Lauren Tingle 48 mins ago Nashville‘s six-show farewell tour in the U.K. will launch on April 14 in Birmingham, England. Cities on the schedule include Leeds, England; Glasgow, Scotland; Manchester, England; and Cardiff, Wales. Read More
KMPS/Seattle Flips To AC
KMPS: Now AC ENTERCOM Country KMPS/SEATTLE’s flip to CHRISTMAS music lasted just over two weeks, as the station flipped to AC today (12/4), branding as “THE NEW 94.1, THE SOUND,” launching with “10,000 in a Read More
Eddie Montgomery Plots Montgomery Gentry’s 2018 Tour
by Lauren Tingle 41 mins ago Eddie Montgomery will return to the stage as Montgomery Gentry in 2018 for 25 performances supporting the new album Here’s To You (out Feb. 2). The tour marks the Read More
Lockdowel Glue-less, Snap-together Wood Assembly Inspires New US Manufacturing Machines from CNC Factory
Designer Closets builds Spinning Lazy Lee’s with no-show, no-glue Lockdowel fasteners. CNC Factory Designs and Manufactures CNC’s with the Latest Woodworking Technology Breakthroughs such as Lockdowel Glue-less Fastening The Lockdowel glue-less snap-together assembly method for Read More
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/c7pKtZW3uJ_vFLeE?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/ABW9YPzinhtHquXk?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/T7kucSrrVbPY_FIw?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/3LBKniYYWfjVXMVD?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/kHUa4XNxvIni0oh1?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Country Music’s Denny Strickland was on Kicks 96 this morning! (Audio-Video)
Check out the interview and video from Denny Strickland! He told us this morning on Kicks about his life and his new video! http://www.kicks96news.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Denny-Strickland.mp3 [embedded content] This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/419213389/dGnsSIQKDXiR9BxG?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Midland Plays for Hero of a Fan
by Alison Bonaguro 13 mins ago This is what happens when one of your heroes shows up to see your show: You do your thing better than you’ve ever done it. That’s pretty much what Read More
Montgomery Gentry Ready Stage Return With Here’s to You Tour
After a four-month break, Montgomery Gentry will return to the stage for the first time without Troy Gentry when the band plays Sioux Falls, S.D. next month. Eddie Montgomery and his Montgomery Gentry bandmates will begin Read More
ICYMI: Country Music News in a Minute Dec 4th, 2018
With the holidays fast approaching everybody’s been so busy getting last minute errands run gifts bought and parties planned that following the latest country music news has been put on the back burner. I’m here Read More
Midland, Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs Among 2018 CRS New Faces
The five artists selected as Country Radio Seminar New Faces are bonafide hitmakers with seven No. 1 singles between them. Luke Combs, Michael Ray and Carly Pearce are among the class of 2018. Country Radio Seminar Read More
Blake Shelton: “Man, It Breaks My Heart”
by Alison Bonaguro 45 mins ago When Jaclyn Desrosiers, 14, Christian Congelos, 15, and Lena Noonan, 16, died in a rollover crash, one of the first virtual responders was Blake Shelton. He was there with Read More
iHeartMedia/Baltimore Names Mike Preston SVP/Programming
Mike Preston iHEARTMEDIABALTIMORE names MIKE PRESTON as SVP/Programming, effective immediately. He will also serve as PD for Country WPOC and Adult Hits WQSR (102.7 JACK-FM) “MIKE PRESTON fits this opening like a glove,” said SVP/Programming-WASHINGTON, Read More
George Toulas Named VP/Market Manager At Beasley/Tampa
Toulas With KENT DUNN returning to AUGUSTA, GA to run BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP’s cluster there (NET NEWS 12/2), BEASLEY has hired radio veteran GEORGE TOULAS as VP/Market Manager for its TAMPA cluster, including Country WQYK, Read More