Brett Young Announces Headlining CMT on Tour: Here Tonight
The trek begins in November. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brett-young-cmt-on-tour-here-tonight-2018/
Country News
Buck Owens’ Former Bakersfield Home Is Up for Sale! [PICTURES]
A little piece of history is up for sale: The former home of Buck Owens, a pioneer of the Bakersfield sound, is now on the market. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Keith Urban Joins 2018 Stand Up to Cancer Telethon + More
The country star will be joined at the star-studded event in Santa Monica, Calif., by celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Trevor Noah, Katie Couric and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Miranda Lambert Honors Aretha Franklin With ‘Do Right Woman, Do Right Man’ [WATCH]
RIP, Aretha … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/miranda-lambert-do-right-woman-do-right-man/
Carrie Underwood Reveals ‘Cry Pretty’ Track Listing
‘Cry Pretty’ will feature 13 songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-track-listing/
15 Years Ago: Dierks Bentley’s Major-Label Debut Album Is Released
On Aug. 19, 2003, Bentley’s eponymous major-label freshman album was released on Capitol Records. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dierks-bentley-debut-album/
Top 10 Lee Ann Womack Songs
Womack’s songs are some of the most traditional-sounding in contemporary country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-lee-ann-womack-songs/
45 Years Ago: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn Hit No. 1 With ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’
On Aug. 18, 1973, Twitty and Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/conway-twitty-loretta-lynn-louisiana-woman-mississippi-man-no-1/
20 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina’s ‘I’m Alright’ Hits No. 1
On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “I’m Alright.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jo-dee-messina-im-alright-no-1/
14 Years Ago: Big & Rich’s ‘Horse of a Different Color’ Certified Platinum
On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich’s debut album, ‘Horse of a Different Color’, was certified platinum, for sales of one million units. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/big-and-rich-horse-of-a-different-color-platinum/
Hear New Singles From Lindsay Ell, Halfway to Hazard and More Country Artists
Which one’s your new favorite jam? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lindsay-ell-champagne-halfway-to-hazard-heaven-on-down-the-highway/
Playlist: 100+ Classic ’90s Country Songs
Here’s more than six hours worth of ’90s country tuneage! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/90s-country-music-playlist-spotify/
10 ’90s Country Songs Made for Line-Dancing
Put on your cowboy boots and let’s boogie! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/90s-country-line-dancing-songs/
Cole Swindell’s ‘All of It’ Is ‘a Little Bit of Everything I’ve Done’ — and More
“I think every album gives you a chance to express yourself differently …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-swindell-third-album-all-of-it-interview/
How ’90s Country Women Paved the Way for Modern Artists’ Creative Boom
In the 1990s, the absence of the myths that have kept women off of country radio in recent years led to an environment in which dozens of women flourished. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Top 10 Country Artists of the 1990s
The hair was big, the sound was iconic, and artists such as Faith Hill and George Strait were tearing up the airwaves. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-90s-country-artists/
Scotty McCreery Reveals 2018-2019 Seasons Change Tour Dates
McCreery will be hitting the road with Jimmie Allen and Heather Morgan for his 2018-2019 trek. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/scotty-mccreery-seasons-change-tour/
Eric Church Continues Retro Trend in ‘Heart Like a Wheel’ [LISTEN]
“Heart Like a Wheel” comes from Church’s forthcoming new album, ‘Desperate Man’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-heart-like-a-wheel/
Madison Cunningham, ‘All at Once’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
A multi-instrumentalist and Orange County, Calif., native, Cunningham began playing guitar at the age of seven, inspired by her father. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/madison-cunningham-all-at-once-music-video/
33 Years Ago: ‘Highwayman’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard
On Aug. 17, 1985, the Highwaymen hit No. 1 with their debut single, “Highwayman.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-highwaymen-highwayman-no-1/
Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd and More Booked as ‘Real Country’ Special Guests
Numerous big country names will make special guest appearances during the TV run of the new singing competition. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/real-country-tv-show-celebrity-guests-trace-adkins-wynonna-judd-big-and-rich-willie-nelson/
Watch Shania Twain Join Aretha Franklin and More Powerhouses for ‘A Natural Woman’
This performance, which also featured Carole King, Celine Dion and others, was part of ‘VH1 Divas Live’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aretha-franklin-shania-twain-vh1-divas-live-a-natural-woman/
Watch Reba McEntire’s ‘Respect’ Cover at 1988 CMA Awards
McEntire covered “Respect” on her ‘Reba’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-respect-1988-cma-awards/
Top 5 Dan + Shay Songs
Do you agree with our No. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-dan-and-shay-songs/
Watch Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Cover Aretha Franklin, George Michael Duet in Concert
McGraw and Hill covered Franklin and Michael’s 1980s duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)” during their 2017 Soul2Soul Tour. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-i-knew-you-were-waiting-for-me/
Hear Aretha Franklin Cover Willie Nelson’s ‘Night Life’
Franklin included her own version of Nelson’s tune on her 1967 album ‘Aretha Arrives’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aretha-franklin-willie-nelson-night-life/
This Mansion Belonged to Rayna James on ‘Nashville’ — and Now It’s for Sale! [PICTURES]
This estate is stunning! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rayna-james-nashville-mansion-for-sale-pictures/
Story Behind the Song: Gary Allan, ‘Life Ain’t Always Beautiful’
“What I really wanted to do in that song was to write a child-like Dr. Seuss lyric …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gary-allan-life-aint-always-beautiful-lyrics/
Watch Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt’s Soul-Filled 1993 Duet
Rest in peace, Aretha … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aretha-franklin-bonnie-raitt-sweet-sweet-baby-since-youve-been-gone/
The Cadillac Three’s Next Album Will Be ‘Heavier,’ ‘Extremely Southern’
“It’s kind of back to where we started…” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cadillac-three-fourth-album-interview/
Michigan Rattlers Share Plans for Debut Album, New Single ‘Didn’t You Know’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Didn’t You Know” is Michigan Rattlers’ second single from ‘Evergreen’, their forthcoming debut album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/michigan-rattlers-didnt-you-know-evergreen-debut-album/
Kristina Murray, ‘Strong Blood’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Murray penned the mellow, contemplative “Strong Blood” in memory of her hard-working father. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kristina-murray-strong-blood/
13 Years Ago: Brad Paisley’s ‘Time Well Wasted’ Album Is Released
On Aug. 16, 2005, Paisley’s ‘Time Well Wasted’ album was released on Arista Records. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brad-paisley-time-well-wasted-record/
Luke Bryan Found a New Audience With ‘American Idol’ Judging Gig
“I think the people at home can tell that we really are in there for the good of these kids …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-american-idol-audience/
Chris Lane Announces Fall 2018 Laps Around the Sun Tour
Chris Lane fans: who’s going?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chris-lane-fall-2018-laps-around-the-sun-tour/
Cole Swindell ‘Fired Up’ to Get Back in the Writing Room … for Other Artists
“When did I get away from that, you know? That’s what made me me, is writing songs …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-swindell-songwriting-for-other-artists/
Willie Nelson Invites Jessica Simpson Onstage for ‘I Will Be Your Fool’ Duet
Two old filming buddies reunited for a sweet country duet! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-invites-jessica-simpson-onstage-for-i-will-be-your-fool-duet/
Top 10 Country Albums of the 1990s
We still listen to these regularly! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-90s-country-albums/
Ruston Kelly Learns to Laugh at Himself in ‘Faceplant’ [LISTEN]
“My life was like a f–ked up, drug-fueled carnival for so many years…” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ruston-kelly-faceplant/
Bill Anderson, Jamey Johnson Reflect on Aging in ‘Everybody Wants to Be Twenty-One’ [Exclusive Video]
The song wasn’t intended to be a duet, but … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bill-anderson-jamey-johnson-everybody-wants-to-be-twenty-one-duet/
Big Kenny Stopped in His Tracks the First Time He Heard Himself on the Radio
“That’s all you can do in those moments, man …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/big-kenny-big-and-rich-first-time-on-radio/
20 Classic Country Music Albums Released in 1997
These 20 country music albums turned 20 years old in 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-albums-turning-20-in-2017/
The Boot News Roundup: Martina McBride Releasing Another Cookbook + More
Titled ‘Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life’, the book will feature close to 300 pages of recipes created by McBride and her family. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Brittany McLamb, ‘Lose It’
“I spend the majority of my daytime hours at my job,” McLamb tells The Boot, “and every time I walk down the stairwell, I always think to myself how good the acoustics sound.” Continue reading… Read More
Ween Revisiting ’12 Golden Country Greats’ Album With Two Ryman Auditorium Shows
The alt-rock group is headed to Nashville for two very special evenings of country music from their 1996 album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ween-12-gold-country-greats-ryman-shows/
Watch Cole Bradley’s Poolside ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’ Cover [Exclusive Video]
Bradley says this song represents his “perfect summer.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-bradley-barefoot-blue-jean-night/
11 Songs That Helped Define Alt-Country in the 1990s
While you may not agree that every song deserves a spot on this list, we hope you’ll agree that alt-country deserves its place cemented in the history books. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
David Nail Addresses Depression in New Song ‘In My Head’ [LISTEN]
David Nail’s new song, ‘In My Head,’ is a deeply personal take on the singer’s longtime struggle with depression. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/david-nail-in-my-head/
Luke Bryan Overtakes Garth Brooks as Country Music’s Highest Paid Artist
Luke Bryan has officially claimed the top slot in a new Forbes list of country music’s highest-paid superstars. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-country-highest-paid-artist-garth-brooks/
Cole Swindell Riding High on the Excitement of His ‘Dream Lineup’ Fall Tour
“I’ve been dying to talk about it! I’m impatient …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-swindell-reason-to-drink-another-tour-all-of-it-tour-2018/