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/
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/