How Country Does Christmas: Artists’ Favorite Holiday Traditions and Memories
Merry Christmas y’all! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-stars-christmas-memories-traditions/
Billboard Reveals 2018’s Top 10 Country Artists, Singles, Albums & More
http://images.tritondigitalcms.com/6616/sites/1446/2018/07/09124852/Luke-Bryan-TA.jpgAs 2018 begins to wind down, Billboard has released its top listening trends of the year, including the most-played country artists, singles, albums and more. Check out a few of Billboard’s Top 10 lists below. Read More
How Lindsay Ell Ended Up on Brantley Gilbert’s ‘What Happens in a Small Town’
She was his first choice, but not necessarily for the reason you might suspect. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/lindsay-ell-brantley-gilberts-duet-what-happens-in-a-small-town/
10 Lady Antebellum Songs That Secured Their Place in Our Hearts
Wild, carefree romps of the heart make up most of the 10 songs included on this list. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/lady-antebellum-songs/
Ricky Skaggs Invigorated By Young Players’ Excitement About Music
“You’ve got these kids still in their 20s, and they’re full of it. They just wanna play and play and play …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ricky-skaggs-young-musicians-band-carson-peters-sierra-hull/
TuneIn Offers ’12 Days Of Christmas TuneIn Takeovers’ On Holiday Hits Channel
TUNEIN’s holiday music offerings will feature artists taking over the streaming service and app’s Holiday Hits channel as hosts for the “12 Days of CHRISTMAS TUNEIN … more
Walker Hayes ‘Gave Fans a Lot of Power’ in Letting Them Name His 2019 Dream on It Tour
But to be honest, if they chose a lame tour name, he might’ve vetoed it! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/walker-hayes-fan-connection-dream-on-it-tour/
Lindsay Ell Heading Into the Studio in December, Has ‘Tons of Ideas’
“I think we’re just gonna go into the studio and see what the songs say and where they take us.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lindsay-ell-new-music-album-interview/
Hear Sister Hazel’s Uplifting New Single ‘Here With You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
They’re letting Taste of Country readers hear their new song first. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sister-hazel-here-with-you/
2018 in Review: The MMA Passes, Miranda Lambert Kicks Fan Out of Pistol Annies Show + More of October’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/october-2018-biggest-country-music-headlines/
Maddie & Tae’s Christmas Traditions: Tree Trunk Ornaments, Family Sleepovers
Maddie & Tae take their Christmas celebrations seriously! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maddie-and-tae-christmas-traditions/
Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris to Perform Live on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
The new year will kick off with even more stellar entertainment! Grammy nominees Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris will perform live on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019, PEOPLE confirms Read More
Dan + Shay Hope to Record a Christmas Album…Eventually
Could a holiday album be a part of Christmas future? The duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney aren’t counting it out. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dan-shay-christmas-album-hopes/
Brett Young Stars In Steamy ‘Here Tonight’ Music Video
Ready for a video that’ll make your glasses fog up? Young’s got just the thing for you. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-here-tonight-music-video/
‘The Voice’: Three out of Four Finalists Represent Country Music…And Then Some
This season is all about country music, with even the Instant Save winner performing a number that belongs to the country songbook. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/the-voice-three-out-of-four-finalists-country/
Dolly Parton Thanks Fans for Kindness After Brother Floyd’s Death
The family sang one of his songs as they laid him to rest. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-statement-brother-floyd-parton-death/
Kane Brown Surprises Aspiring Country Singer With Help From Jason Aldean [Watch]
Her reaction is priceless! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-surprises-country-singer-jason-aldean/
Chris Young Reveals New Single Title With Covers Contest
He’s letting the fans decide! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chris-young-raised-on-country-covers-contest/
Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Brady Corbet on the complex portrait of modern celebrity in ‘Vox Lux’
… Jesse Buckley as an aspiring country singer. Not to mention the subsequent … This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/470834961/drflX74HzrLiCDUs?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
Blake Shelton Joins Jimmy Fallon, ‘The Voice’ Coaches for Epic Vocal Mashup
They sound great together! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/blake-shelton-jimmy-fallon-the-voice-coaches-hits-vocal-mashup/
Why are America’s farmers killing themselves?
… to sit. A stereo plays country music, left on by the renter … This Article Was Originally Posted at www.einnews.com http://www.einnews.com/article/470832285/pWNxCwXqCcvdv9UD?ref=rss&ecode=N1bP1tH84JZ33sYs
2018 in Review: The Year’s Best Country Music Photos
The year 2018 was a pretty great one for country and Americana music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-best-photos-country-music/
Meghan Linsey’s Next Song Will Reflect Her Commitment to Social Justice
“It kind of marries the two, the issues and the music,” Linsey says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/meghan-linsey-freedom-fighter-new-song-social-justice-interview/
Toby Keith’s New Song ‘Don’t Let the Old Man Featured in’ New Clint Eastwood Film, ‘The Mule’ [Wach]
The song was inspired by something Clint Eastwood said. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/toby-keith-dont-let-the-old-man-in-video/
Jordan Davis Wants His Second Album to Be Even ‘Better Than the First One’
Will album two be a marriage album? Kinda, the singer says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jordan-davis-second-album-marriage-interview/
Lindsay Ell Learned From the Best How to Headline a Tour
“They’re just so good at what they do. I was like a sponge every night.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lindsay-ell-monster-energy-headlining-tour-interview/
Shania Twain Appears On ‘The Talk’
MERCURY NASHVILLE’s SHANIA TWAIN joined CBS-TV’s “THE TALK” show as a co-host yesterday (12/10). TWAIN talked about her “SHANIA NOW WORLD TOUR,” in addition to … more This Article Was Originally Posted at www.allaccess.com https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/182462/shania-twain-appears-on-the-talk
Shania Twain Appears On ‘The Talk’
MERCURY NASHVILLE’s SHANIA TWAIN joined CBS-TV’s “THE TALK” show as a co-host yesterday (12/10). TWAIN talked about her “SHANIA NOW WORLD TOUR,” in addition to … more
Brett Young Performs On ‘Today’
BMLG RECORDS’ BRETT YOUNG appeared on NBC-TV’s “Today” show this morning (12/11). The Country singer performed the title track from his new album, “Ticket To L.A.” … more This Article Was Originally Posted at www.allaccess.com Read More
Shania Twain Appears On ‘The Talk’
MERCURY NASHVILLE’s SHANIA TWAIN joined CBS-TV’s “THE TALK” show as a co-host yesterday (12/10). TWAIN talked about her “SHANIA NOW WORLD TOUR,” in addition to … more
Jimmie Allen’s “Best Shot” Shoots Back to Top as Luke Combs Keeps No. 1 Album
After a week’s absence, Jimmie Allen’s “Best Shot” is back in the saddle as America’s most-played country song. This Article Was Originally Posted at www.CMT.com http://www.cmt.com/news/1801617/jimmie-allens-best-shot-shoots-back-to-top-as-luke-combs-keeps-no-1-album/
Kip Moore Says Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans Owe Their Relationship to His Advice
Who needs a dating coach when you’ve got Kip Moore?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kip-moore-kelsea-ballerini-morgan-evans-relationship-advice/
Morgan Wallen: ‘It’s Been a Long Year’
“I don’t know that I’ve soaked it all in yet.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/morgan-wallen-reflects-on-2018/
Reba McEntire Reveals Her Country Crush + Talks About Being Crushed On
“Yes, I did have a crush when I was getting started in the business, or even before when I was in college,” she says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/reba-mcentire-reveals-her-country-crush/
Kacey Musgraves Reflects on the ‘Realness’ of the Modern Woman at Billboard’s 2018 Women in Music Event [PICTURES]
“They’re making no apologies for anything …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-billboard-women-of-the-year-2018/
Reba McEntire Is Pitching Another TV Show Idea
After 2017’s ‘Red Blooded’ didn’t get picked up, the country icon has something new in the works. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-new-tv-show-2018/
Luke Combs Is Most-Added For Second Consecutive Week With ‘Beautiful Crazy’
Congratulations to RIVER HOUSE/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE’s LUKE COMBS, who earned 28 MEDIABASE adds with his new single, “Beautiful Crazy,” making it the most-added record at Country … more This Article Was Originally Posted at www.allaccess.com https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/182458/luke-combs-is-most-added-for-second-consecutive-we
Florida Georgia Line Announce New ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country’ Album
Florida Georgia Line also plan to name their 2019 tour the Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-cant-say-i-aint-country-album/
Brandi Carlile Says Her 2019 Grammy Awards Album of the Year Nod Means the Most
“To have my album considered among those people is just stunning to me.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brandi-carlile-2019-album-of-the-year-grammy-awards/
A Blake Shelton Song (and His Mom’s Novel) Inspired a New Hallmark Christmas Movie
Hallmark Channel holiday movies have been tearjerkers for years, but in 2018, they tapped into country music to create one of their new Christmas movies. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/time-for-me-to-come-home-for-christmas-hallmark-movie-blake-shelton-dorothy-shackleford/
Hear Luke Combs’ in-Progress New Song, ‘Dear Today’
Combs isn’t done perfecting “Dear Today” just yet, but … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-combs-dear-today/
LISTEN: The Ultimate Country Christmas Playlist
Merry Christmas, country music fans! Here’s more than eight hours of holiday tunes for you. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-christmas-songs-spotify-playlist/
Brett Eldredge Stuns With A Cappella ‘The First Noel’ Video [Watch]
He calls the video shoot a “magical experience.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-eldredge-the-first-noel-video/
Story Behind the Song: Travis Meadows, ‘First Cigarette’
“I think the idea originally — I hate to even admit this — but …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/travis-meadows-first-cigarette-lyrics/
2018 in Review: Keith Urban Joins ‘The Voice’, George Strait’s Drummer Dies + More of September’s Top Country Music Headlines
The featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/september-2018-biggest-country-music-headlines/
POLL: Which ‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2018 Performance Was Your Favorite?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-cma-country-christmas-performances/
Brantley Gilbert’s ‘What Happens in a Small Town’ Is Based on a True Story
It’s a country-rock power ballad about a girl. Yep, that girl. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brantley-gilberts-what-happens-in-a-small-town-wife-amber/
The Boot News Roundup: Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina, Brett Young Book New Year’s Eve Performances + More
Brown and Alaina will be part of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’, while Young will be celebrating in Nashville Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kane-brown-lauren-alaina-brett-young-new-years-eve-2018-2019/
Granger Smith’s ‘They Were There’ Video Honors Soldiers’ Sacrifice [Watch]
He’s trying to bring awareness to a subject that’s very close to his heart. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/granger-smith-they-were-there-video/
Nielsen Audio Fall ’18 Phase 2 Arrive Today For…
…HONOLULU; FRESNO; WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON; ALBUQUERQUE; EL PASO; ALLENTOWN, KNOXVILLE; and JOHNSON CITY-KINGSPORT-BRISTOL. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM … more This Article Was Originally Posted at www.allaccess.com https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/182447/nielsen-audio-fall-18-phase-2-arrive-today-for