2018 in Country Music: Top 5 Unforgettable Moments
In both its high and lows, the year has been a memorable one. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-unforgettable-moments-2018/
Country News
Amy Grant Explains Why Vince Gill Is So Tough to Shop for on Christmas
However, the country star says that — with a little help from Guy Clark — she did mange to get him one present that made his face light up. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Lucie Silvas: Country Music’s Expanding Boundaries Allow More Room to Experiment
The singer also explains why she’s so excited to go on tour with Anderson East. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lucie-silvas-anderson-east-2019-tour/
Interview: For Aaron Watson, Making a Christmas Album Was a Family Affair
“My kids are at this really special age where they still have that innocent joy about the holidays that only a child has …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-watson-christmas-album-interview/
Tim McGraw Plans Two Headlining 2019 Acoustic Shows in Cuba
“For me, music transcends language,” Tim McGraw says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-2019-cuba-acoustic-shows/
George + Norma Strait — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
In his personal life and in his music, Strait is a man who knows a thing or two about consistency and commitment. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-norma-strait-love-stories/
The Boot News Roundup: Maren Morris Teaming With Pentatonix for Christmas Special + More
The Christmas special will air on Dec. 10! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-pentatonix-christmas-special-taylor-swift-tour-record/
Maren Morris Talks Writing Unintentional Hits and Being ‘Woke’: ‘I Want to Do It All’
Oh, and about #MM2 … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-writing-unintentional-hits-being-woke/
Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton, ‘My Eyes’
“Some of those lines in there remind me of Andrew …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/blake-shelton-my-eyes-lyrics/
14 Years Ago: Gary Allan’s ‘Nothing on But the Radio’ Goes to No. 1
On Dec. 4, 2004, Allan notched his third No. 1 single, “Nothing on But the Radio.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gary-allan-nothing-on-but-the-radio-no-1/
27 Years Ago: The Judds Play Their Final Show
Dec. 4, 1991, was a sad day for the Judds. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-judds-final-show-1991/
Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon’s Christmas Medley Has Them Cracking Up [WATCH]
Jimmy and Dolly get into the holiday spirit…and nearly get run over by a reindeer in the process! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-jimmy-fallon-christmas-medley/
Scotty McCreery Covers Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ at Seasons Change Tour Opener [WATCH]
The country star switched it up on the first night of his 2018 ‘Seasons Change’ Tour. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/scotty-mccreery-ed-sheeran-shape-of-you/
Blake Shelton Covers Eddie Rabbitt’s ‘Every Which Way But Loose’ [LISTEN]
“Baby, there’s no excuse / to turn me every which way but loose…” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/blake-shelton-eddie-rabbitt-every-which-way-but-loose/
CRS Announces New Faces of Country Music Class of 2019
Congratulations, y’all! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/crs-new-faces-of-country-2019/
2018 in Review: 5 Breakout Country and Americana Acts Who Totally Deserve the Hype
As we survey The Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch list in December, it’s a pleasant surprise to see just how many musicians equaled — if not surpassed — our expectations. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Kelly Clarkson Describes Reba McEntire as ‘Hero’ and ‘Rad Grandma’ at Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]
To be honest, we kinda wish Reba were our “rad grandma,” too! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelly-clarkson-reba-mcentire-kennedy-center-honors/
8 Country Music Predictions for 2019
We’re glancing in our crystal ball … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-country-music-predictions/
Catch Kid Rock, Tanya Tucker and More in Bill Anderson’s Wild ‘Waffle House Christmas’ Music Video
“Scattered, smothered, covered and chopped!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kid-rock-tanya-tucker-bill-anderson-waffle-house-christmas/
Home Free Planning ‘Mostly Originals’ for 2019 Album
Yup, the band’s originals-to-covers ratio will flip on this next project. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/home-free-christmas-tour-2019-album/
Darius Rucker Reuniting With Hootie & the Blowfish for New Tour, Album
They’re baaaack! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hootie-and-the-blowfish-group-therapy-tour-new-music-2019/
How Brett Young Recreated the ‘Mercy’ Vibe for the Final Song on ‘Ticket to L.A.’
“It was 100 percent intentional, because I knew we had a hole to fill on that record …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brett-young-mercy-dont-wanna-write-this-song-ticket-to-la/
Haley & Michaels, ‘Taking Off’ Lyric Video [Exclusive Premiere]
The song is the duo’s debut single to country radio; it will impact officially on Jan. 28. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/haley-michaels-taking-off-lyric-video/
What’s Reba McEntire Doing for Christmas? Probably Watching ‘Nacho Libre’
“If you’ve never seen ‘Nacho Libre,’ you’re probably thinking, ‘What on Earth?! That’s not a Christmas movie …’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-christmas-traditions-memories/
50 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Returns to Live Performing With “68 Comeback Special’
On Dec. 3, 1968, Presley made his triumphant return to the stage with an NBC TV special presented by the Singer sewing company. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/elvis-presley-68-comeback-special-singer-presents-elvis/
29 Years Ago: Randy Travis Hits No. 1 With ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’
On Dec. 2, 1989, Travis had a good reason to celebrate. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/randy-travis-its-just-a-matter-of-time-no-1/
Kid Rock Calls ‘The View’ Host Joy Behar ‘a B—h’, Loses Nashville Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Title
Rock’s controversial comments had Nashville Christmas Parade organizers reconsidering his spot as grand marshal. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kid-rock-calls-the-view-host-joy-behar-a-b-h-loses-nashville-christmas-parade-grand-marshal-title/
Hear Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert Team Up for ‘Dumplin” Soundtrack
“Dumb blondes” aren’t so dumb after all in this re-imagined Parton classic. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-miranda-lambert-dumb-blonde-dumplin/
Jake Owen and Girlfriend Erica Hartlein Reveal Baby’s Gender
This is huge news! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jake-owen-second-baby-gender/
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard Adds His Voice to TOMS’ Campaign to End Gun Violence
The country star contributed his thoughts to the call for universal background checks as part of TOMS’ campaign to end gun violence. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tyler-hubbard-toms-campaign-end-gun-violence/
Brett Young’s ‘Catch’ + 7 More New Songs You Need to Hear
What a lineup of new tunes! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brett-young-catch-luke-combs-beautiful-crazy-new-songs/
2019’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass Tours
There’s nothing like live music. And if you’re a fan of a good live show, then 2019 is going to be a great year for you. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Interview: Tucker Beathard Is Grateful for the Rocky Road That Led to His Debut Album
“Making this album showed me that ‘Wow, thank God it didn’t work out in the past …’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tucker-beathard-nobodys-everything-album-interview/
Danielle Bradbery and Thomas Rhett’s ‘Goodbye Summer’ + 3 More New Videos
Happy Friday, y’all! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/danielle-bradbery-thomas-rhett-goodbye-summer-music-videos/
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]
Ten country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-kennedy-center-honors-recipients/
Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Soundtracks New Burger King Dogpper Ad [WATCH]
Willie Nelson + dogs — what’s not to love?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelsons-always-on-my-mind-soundtracks-new-burger-king-dogpper-ad-watch/
Kelsea Ballerini + Morgan Evans — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
On Dec. 2, 2017, Ballerini and Evans tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after a whirlwind courtship. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelsea-ballerini-morgan-evans/
The Boot News Roundup: Cody Johnson Postpones Three Shows + More
Get well soon, Cody! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cody-johnson-vocal-rest-november-december-2018/
Lady Antebellum Say Leaving Old Record Label for Big Machine Was a ‘Huge Jump of Faith’
“It’s not because of Capitol. They were incredible. It’s just that we needed that turning over of the page.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lady-antebellum-big-machine-new-record-label/
Reba McEntire: Kennedy Center Honors Will Be ‘a Huge Thrill for Me’
The country icon explains that being honored by the Kennedy Center is especially meaningful because of the honor’s scope. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-kennedy-center-honors-2019/
Candi Carpenter, ‘If We Make it Through December’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Listen to the country up-and-comer’s string-inflected rendition of Merle Haggard’s holiday classic, premiering exclusively on the Boot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/candi-carpenter-if-we-make-it-through-december/
Luke Combs and Longtime Girlfriend, Nicole Hocking, Are Engaged
Awww! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-combs-engaged-marriage-nicole-hocking/
Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin Welcome Second Child
Congrats to the proud mama and papa! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jana-kramer-michael-caussin-baby-boy-2018/
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Grammy Awards
If you need to know when, where and how to watch the 2019 Grammy Awards, read on. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-date-details-information/
Cassadee Pope, Brian Kelley Say Supporting St. Jude Speaks to the Heart of Nashville
Brian Kelley, Cassadee Pope and more explain why supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is at the heart of Nashville. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cassadee-pope-brian-kelley-st-jude-this-show-saves-lives/
Toby Keith’s Self-Titled Debut Album Tracks, Ranked
Keith’s first album contains a number of gems — but here’s how we’d rank ’em. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/toby-keith-debut-album-songs-ranked/
Kassi Ashton ‘Peels Back Layers’ of Musical Diversity on Upcoming Debut Album
“I think any time anyone does something different, there are gonna be some people saying, ‘Oh, you can’t do that,’ but I’m like, ‘Yeah I can, because I literally just did.’” Continue reading… This Article Read More
Who Is Jenny Tolman? 5 Things You Need to Know
She’s 100-percent country, and here’s why. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-is-jenny-tolman/
The Boot News Roundup: George Strait Books Historic Fort Worth Show + More
Strait hasn’t played the Texas city in nearly 40 years! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-fort-worth-concert-2019/
Arts Fishing Club, ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“Devil on My Shoulder” gets to the heart of what it means to be human, especially in the sense of being completely honest with oneself. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/arts-fishing-club-devil-on-my-shoulder-music-video/