Clay Cook, Wife Brooke Welcome Baby No. 2
Welcome to the world, Theron Marie Cook! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/clay-cook-baby-theron-2018/
Country News
Cam, Train and Travie McCoy Share ‘Call Me Sir’ Video With Their Childhood Selves [WATCH]
This clip is too cute! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/train-cam-travie-mccoy-call-me-sir-music-video/
How Taylor Swift’s Career Beginnings Foreshadowed Her Move to Pop, Continuing Country Influence
Back in the 2000s, Swift was a country superstar with big-time pop aspirations — and the drive, confidence and ambition to make her dreams come true. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Story Behind the Song: Priscilla Renea, ‘Denim’
“Really, it was super organic. It was not calculated at all.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/priscilla-renea-denim-lyrics/
Wax on, Wax Off: See Photos of Country Stars’ Wax Figures
Many celebrities and public figures have been immortalized in wax by the famous Madame Tussauds — including a number of country stars! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-singers-wax-figure/
Miranda Lambert: Pistol Annies Hoping for Fall Album Release
“I think it’s the best writing we’ve ever done …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/miranda-lambert-pistol-annies-hoping-for-fall-album-release/
Top 5 Randy Rogers Band Songs
What’s YOUR No. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-randy-rogers-band-songs/
Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker + More Lauded at 2018 ACM Honors [PICTURES]
Congrats, y’all! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-acm-honors-photos/
Ed King, Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dead at 68
May he rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ed-king-lynyrd-skynyrd-guitarist-dead-dies/
Kelsea Ballerini + Morgan Evans, Ashley McBryde and More Hang at 2018 ACM Honors [PICTURES]
The awards ceremony took place in Nashville on Wednesday night (Aug. 22). Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-acm-honors-red-carpet-backstage-photos/
5 Years Ago: Linda Ronstadt Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease
On Aug. 23, 2013, Ronstadt announced in an interview with AARP that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and, as a result, “can’t sing a note” anymore. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
15 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry
On Aug. 23, 2003, Adkins was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/trace-adkins-inducted-grand-ole-opry/
49 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Earns No. 1 Hit With ‘A Boy Named Sue’
On Aug. 23, 1969, Cash earned a No. 1 hit with his song “A Boy Named Sue,” from his ‘At San Quentin’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/johnny-cash-a-boy-named-sue-no-1/
Keith Walker Goes Acoustic for ‘That Song’ Performance [Exclusive Video]
“Music has a way of bringing you back to a memory and makes time disappear so that the memory feels brand new …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-walker-that-song-acoustic-video/
Reba McEntire’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
McEntire has earned her status among the genre’s icons. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-live-photos/
Who Are Fruition? 5 Things You Need to Know
“Serendipity and luck and some kind of musical magnetism brought us together …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-are-fruition-band/
Cowboy Troy Definitely Didn’t Cry the First Time He Heard Himself on the Radio
“I sat in the car and didn’t move. I was just kind of like, ‘Wow.’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cowboy-troy-first-time-on-radio/
They Broke the Law: See Country Stars’ Mugshots
Legends such as Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis and George Jones, among others, have found themselves in trouble with the law Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/celebrity-mugshots/
Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line’s Friendship Got Off to a Rocky Start
“Who are you and why are you in my dressing room?” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-aldean-florida-georgia-line-friendship/
Brothers Osborne Unwittingly Make a Music Video in ‘Shoot Me Straight’ Clip [WATCH]
Brothers Osborne didn’t love any of their directors’ ideas for their “Shoot Me Straight” music video, but … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brothers-osborne-shoot-me-straight-music-video/
Top 10 Country Music Albums of the 2000s
Narrowing down a decade’s worth of albums into a list of just 10 is brutal business. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-albums-2000s/
Loretta Lynn Sets ‘Wouldn’t It Be Great’ Release Date, Shares Title Track [LISTEN]
Lynn’s new album was delayed following her stroke in May of 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/loretta-lynn-wouldnt-it-be-great-release-date-title-song/
The Boot News Roundup: Runaway June Announce Debut EP + More
Runaway June’s debut EP is coming in September! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/runaway-june-debut-ep-elvis-presley-christian-chart-no-1/
Walker Hayes, Wife Laney Open Up About Medical Trauma That Killed Newborn Daughter Oakleigh Klover
Laney suffered a uterine rupture, which killed their baby girl and almost cost Laney her life, too. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/walker-hayes-wife-laney-uterine-rupture-daughter-oakleigh-klover-death/
Watch Eric Church Cover ‘A Natural Woman’ for Aretha Franklin
Church opened a recent show with this tribute. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-a-natural-woman-aretha-franklin-tribute/
Gretchen Wilson Arrested, Charged With Breach of Peace at Connecticut Airport
Uh-oh … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gretchen-wilson-arrested-breach-of-peace-connecticut/
Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
Congratulations, DL! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dustin-lynch-grand-ole-opry-member-invitation/
Cole Bradley Gets ‘Drunk on Your Love’ With New Performance [Exclusive Video]
“This song has a great story …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-bradley-drunk-on-your-love/
Luke Bryan: Charity Work Helps Him ‘Understand How Good You Have It’
“That’s what it’s all about, in my opinion. We’re overly blessed.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-charity-kids/
Top 10 Kacey Musgraves Songs
Musgraves’ songs are some of the best-written in contemporary country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-kacey-musgraves-songs/
Counterpoint: Chris Stapleton for Entertainer + More Way-Too-Early 2018 CMA Awards Predictions
The 2018 CMA Awards nominees will be revealed on Aug. 28. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-cma-awards-predictions/
Aaron Tippin, John Anderson Help Tenn. Police With Lip Sync Challenge [WATCH]
The department recruited two of the town’s famous locals, country artists Aaron Tippin and John Anderson, to help out with the viral internet phenomenon, part community outreach and part stress relief for the participating officers. Read More
Story Behind the Song: Eric Church, ‘Dark Side’
“I get this mystery text on my phone that really felt kind of James Bond-esque …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-dark-side-lyrics/
Top 10 Happy Country Songs
Country music sometimes has a reputation for being all about heartache and cheatin’, but the genre also has a lot to say about the good things in life! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Lucinda Williams Plans 20th Anniversary ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ Tour
The singer has announced a 12-show run in celebration of her milestone album, ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road,’ which turns 20 in 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lucinda-williams-car-wheels-on-a-gravel-road-20th-anniversary-tour/
Top 5 Kenny Rogers Duets
There’s no other choice for No. 1 … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-kenny-rogers-duets/
RaeLynn Teams With Florida Georgia Line for ‘Tailgate’ Performance [WATCH]
FGL’s Tyler Hubbard helped co-write this tune. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/raelynn-florida-georgia-line-tailgate/
Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs
Rogers’ songs are timeless. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kenny-rogers-songs/
39 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Earns Gold Single for ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’
On Aug. 21, 1979, Daniels earned a gold single for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” from his ‘Million Mile Reflections’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/charlie-daniels-the-devil-went-down-to-georgia/
Gaelynn Lea, ‘I Wait’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Lea uses her music to advocate for social change and bring the experiences of people with disabilities to the forefront. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gaelynn-lea-i-wait/
Country Music in the 2000s: A Look Back at the Biggest Artists, Moments + More
The Boot looks back at the biggest songs, albums, artists and moments of country music in the 2000s. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2000s-country-music-milestones/
Maren Morris Sings ‘A Natural Woman’ in Memory of Aretha Franklin [WATCH]
Watch Morris give a powerful tribute to the Queen of Soul. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-natural-woman-aretha-franklin-tribute/
10 Criminally Underrated ’90s Country Stars
Sure, some of these artists scored major hits, but if you ask us, they’re due a much bigger spot in the genre’s history books. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/underrated-90s-country-stars/
Devin Dawson Plans Headlining Fall 2018 Stray Off Course Tour
Dawson has announced his 2018 Stray Off Course Tour, which is set to kick off on Nov. 1 in Columbia, S.C. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/devin-dawson-fall-2018-stray-off-course-tour/
Playlist: 35 Songs That Made Kalie Shorr Want to Write Music
There’s some Third Eye Blind, some Tim McGraw, some Nirvana … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kalie-shorr-spotify-playlist/
Keith Urban Loves ‘Conversational’ Style of Call-and-Response Duets
The country superstar explains what inspired him to collaborate with Carrie Underwood for “The Fighter,” and why he loves singing duets. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-urban-duets/
Top 10 Country Songs of the 2000s
A great country song can inspire you, make you laugh or make you cry. It may even enliven you to do crazy things like jump out of an airplane, dance like no one is watching Read More
Florida Georgia Line Hope to Be Remembered as Songwriters First, Performers Second
‘We love it. That’s our passion …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/florida-georgia-line-songwriting-legacy/
Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 ACM Honors
The 2018 ACM Honors will take place Aug. 22 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-acm-honors-details-information/
Watch Chris Stapleton’s Stunning Live Aretha Franklin Tribute
“We lost a legend today. In my opinion, the greatest singer that ever lived,” Stapleton tells the crowd before he begins the song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chris-stapleton-aretha-franklin-do-right-woman-do-right-man/