Country legend Willie Nelson continues to be a prolific songwriter and recording artist well into his later years, and here’s proof: The singer announced in February that he has a new album scheduled for release in Read More
In a recent interview with Billboard, Maren Morris was asked whether country radio was more receptive to pop music collaborations than it used to be. “I think it has changed,” she replied. “When I look Read More
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Patsy Cline songs are some of the most essential in the history of country music. Though she died at the tragically young age of 30, Cline left behind a recorded legacy that is almost unmatched Read More
The Ghost of Paul Revere have been classified as bluegrass, “holler roots” and “holler folk,” but the Portland, Maine-based trio draws inspiration from beyond those Americana-esque realms. They also cite rock influences including Radiohead and Pink Floyd. Read More
Fifty-five years ago today (March 5, 1963) was a tragic day for the country music community: It was on that date that Patsy Cline, along with Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas, was killed in a plane Read More
Fourteen years ago today (March 5), Gretchen Wilson was enjoying her last few moments of relative anonymity. It was on this date in 2004 that Wilson’s debut single, “Redneck Woman,” from her freshman album, Here for Read 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
Friday and Saturday night (March 2 and 3) were “reunion weekend” for the Pistol Annies. Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe joined Miranda Lambert onstage at two of her Livin’ Like Hippies Tour stops; together, the Read More
After almost four years of marriage, Kimberly Perry and JP Arencibia have filed for divorce. The Band Perry singer filed the paperwork in Greeneville, Tenn., on Friday (March 2), People reports. A representative for Perry Read More
In her 40 years of life, before her death on March 4, 2016, at the age of 40, Joey Feek lived. The Joey + Rory singer left behind an immense legacy. Joey and Rory Feek first rose to Read More
Thirty-five years ago today, on March 4, 1983, George Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado. The ceremony took place at the home of Jones’ sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas. The marriage was the fourth for Jones. Read More
Tim McGraw says he supports the decisions of Dick’s Sporting Goods, LL Bean, Kroger, Walmart and other large chains that have altered their firearms sales rules following the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Fla. Read More
Fifty-five years ago today, on March 3, 1963, Patsy Cline performed her final show. The singer was killed two days later (March 5, 1963) in a plane crash. On the evening of March 3, Cline performed three benefit Read More
Twenty-eight years ago today (March 3, 1990) was an unforgettable day for four of country music’s leading men. It was on that date that Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash performed at Read More
Things are heating up for the revamped new season of American Idol. Last year, the judges panel was announced, with Luke Bryan representing country music alongside fellow musicians Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. As this year’s premiere draws Read More
You know him as one-fifth of the pop group the Backstreet Boys, but AJ McLean dropped a not-so-subtle hint on Wednesday (Feb. 28) that a country project might be in his future. The artist stopped Read More
The year 2018 could be the year for any number of up-and-coming artists — but The Boot’s staff members are placing their bets on a few men, women and groups in particular. You’ll see our 2018 Artists Read More
Reba McEntire is no stranger to the ACM Awards stage. A 16-time ACM winner and 17-time host of the awards show, the country star is now set to host the 53rd annual ACM Awards ceremony Read More
For most of his early life, George Jones was a gifted artist with a drinking problem and self-destructive bent, but there’s nothing like the love of a good woman to turn a guy around. “She Read More
The courtship of Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd is a true Nashville fairytale. The pair met in 2013; at the time, both were scrappy songwriters coming up in Music City who just so happened to Read More
Country music videos ran the gamut from snowy landscapes to waterfront parties this week, with a little “American Rock ‘n Roll” mixed in just for good measure. Read on to see the latest music videos Read More
Despite what his sound might indicate, Alex Williams didn’t start out as a traditional country musician. Williams grew up with a dad who favored ’80s hair metal acts, so he didn’t get his first taste Read More
You can find songs about Texas in just about every genre of music: There’s Bruce Springsteen with “Galveston Boy”; Explosions in the Sky with “From West Texas”; Iggy Pop with “Houston Is Hot Tonight” … Read More
Carrie Underwood debuted the music video for “The Champion,” her song featuring Ludacris, on Today on Friday morning (March 2). Readers can press play above to watch the sports-centric clip. Directed by Jimmy Lynch, the Read More
Hank Williams fans, listen up: Singer-songwriter Leslie Tom has assembled a tribute album of sorts to the country icon, and she’s premiering one of its songs, “Hank You Very Much,” with The Boot. Readers can Read More
Twenty-two years ago today, on March 2, 1996, Martina McBride hit a new career milestone. It was on that date that the singer scored her first No. 1 hit, with “Wild Angels,” her 10th single and Read 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
Following outrage from within the country music industry, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has resigned from his position on the CMA Foundation’s board of directors. He was appointed to the board less than one day Read More
Cole Swindell has an impressive track record of charting hits: Seven of the singer’s eight singles to date have peaked at No. 1 or No. 2. Whether he’s releasing hard-partying bangers or poignant ballads, Swindell has a proven Read More
No other country couple has inspired more reverent admiration than Johnny Cash and his beloved wife, June Carter Cash. Theirs is a love story of persistence. The two met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry Read More
What do Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood have in common? They’re two of country’s biggest stars, they both have shiny Grammy Awards in their possession … and they are both among the bevy of country singers who were Read More
Reba McEntire — 2018’s ACM Awards host — unveiled the list of nominees for the 2018 ACM Awards on Thursday morning (March 1). The Boot has assembled a Spotify playlist featuring this year’s honorees: Chris Stapleton, Read More
Fifty years ago today (March 1, 1968) was a day of celebration for Johnny Cash and June Carter: It was on that date that the couple wed in Franklin, Ky. The two were married just Read More
Twenty-six years ago, on Feb. 29, 1992, Travis Tritt fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. “The Grand Ole Opry stands still as one of the biggest Read More
The Academy of Country Music’s nominees list for the 2018 ACM Awards is out, and this year, plenty of up-and-coming artists received nods in categories including New Male Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the Read More
Singer-songwriter Daniel Daniel is premiering a new song, “Go Easy,” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. “Go Easy,” Daniel tells The Boot, was written early on in the creation process Read More
On Thursday (March 1), the Academy of Country Music revealed nominees for the 2018 ACM Awards. In a turn of events that won’t surprise anyone who was watching this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, Chris Stapleton leads Read More
Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are among the most-nominated artists at the 2018 ACM Awards. Nominees were revealed on Thursday morning (March 1). Reba McEntire and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell announced the Read More
Americana duo Swearingen and Kelli headed to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pa., for their Guest Room Sessions performance. Readers can press play above to watch March’s first installment of the series. Read More
Reba McEntire is coming back to host the 2018 ACM Awards! The awards show’s longtime host, McEntire revealed the news on Thursday morning (March 1), while announcing the 2018 ACM Awards nominees on CBS This Read More
The Academy of Country Music will reveal the nominees for the 2019 ACM Awards on Thursday morning (March 1). Reba McEntire and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell will do the honors. McEntire will announce Song of Read More
In the year and a half since Craig Morgan‘s 19-year-old son, Jerry Greer, died in a water tubing accident on July 10, 2016, much has changed for the country singer and his family. Morgan, who Read More
Plenty has changed for Midland in the last year, since the release of their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem.” The No. 1 song, from their freshman album, On the Rocks, catapulted the trio — Mark Wystrach, Read More
Jason Aldean‘s Wikipedia page is full of plenty of information about his life, from his beginnings in Macon, Ga., to his education at Windsor Academy (also where CNN host Nancy Grace went to school), to Read More
Toby Keith has sold his fair share of albums — more 40 million worldwide — throughout the course of his country music career. Songs such as “Beer for My Horses,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” Read More
With certified double- and triple-platinum records, a successful career since his 2005 debut and a slew of Grammy nominations and awards to his name, Georgia-bred country star Jason Aldean knows how to entertain, both on stage Read More
Luke Bryan is headed out on the road, with Kip Moore and the Cadillac Three along for the ride as the opening acts for the first leg of his What Makes You Country Tour. They’re all excited Read More
Billy Ray Cyrus is best known for his smash single “Achy Breaky Heart,” a song that’s remained part of the country music culture well beyond its chart success in the early 1990s. Below, Cyrus recalls Read More
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