Top 5 Carrie Underwood Music Videos
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Lauren Alaina Is Grateful to ‘American Idol’ for Jumpstarting Her Career, But …
If Lauren Alaina hadn’t competed on American Idol, the 23-year-old country singer hopes that she would still be doing what she’s doing now — but coming in second place (to Scotty McCreery) during the 2011 season of the Read More
Canaan Cox, ‘Coming Back’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
North Carolina’s Canaan Cox is premiering the music video for his song “Coming Back” exclusively with The Boot. Readers can press play above to watch. In “Coming Back,” Cox is finding himself having a hard time Read More
27 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit
Twenty-seven years ago today (March 9, 1991) was a big day for Alan Jackson. It was on that date that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with “I’d Love You All Over Again,” Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Blake Shelton Creates Amazon Alexa Alarms + 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
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Harmonize With Rhett & Link on ‘Good Mythical Morning’ [Exclusive Video]
A seasoned performer, Kelsea Ballerini knows how to command a stage — and how to deal with distractions during a set. On Friday’s (March 9) episode of the YouTube show Good Mythical Morning, the country star is Read More
Country Music Hall of Fame Highlights Iconic Moments of 2017 in New Exhibit [PICTURES]
Country stars such as Jason Isbell, Brothers Osborne and more turned out at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday (March 6) to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit dedicated to showcasing country’s most Read More
12 Up-and-Coming Country Women — and the Icons They Remind Us Of
Happy International Women’s Day! Now more than ever, emerging movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are driven by women speaking out more fearlessly than they have in the past about the sexual mistreatment and injustices they have faced. And Read More
Dierks Bentley Says the Nashville Songwriting Community Is ‘Like Boot Camp’
Dierks Bentley, like most country artists, strives to make music that is honest, genuine and relatable. In the three-chords-and-the-truth genre, authenticity is key, but the busy schedule that accompanies celebrity status often means that artists Read More
Country Music’s 30 Most Powerful Women of All Time
Great female country singers become icons with just a single name. Dolly, Reba, Shania, Loretta … no one will ever ask “Which one?” in a conversation about these powerful country women. The list goes on: Patsy, Miranda, Read More
Modern Country Music’s Female Trailblazers [PICTURES]
These 12 female country acts are helping to change country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/female-country-stars/
Top 10 Girl Power Country Songs
Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/girl-power-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Shenandoah, ‘Noise’
“What I recall about hearing the demo of “Noise” for the first time [is], for me, it sounded like a hit.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shenandoah-noise-lyrics/
38 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Hits No. 1 With ‘My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys’
Thirty-eight years ago today (March 8, 1980), Willie Nelson rode to the top of the charts with his single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” The song was the debut single from Nelson’s The Electric Horseman album, Read More
John Craigie, ‘Westbound Bart (Live)’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Singer-songwriter John Craigie has a new live album coming in mid-March, and he’s giving The Boot’s readers a sneak peek at one of its tracks. Press play below to hear his in-concert version of “Westbound Bart” Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member
The first member of the Grand Ole Opry was also its very first performer: Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The iconic fiddle player was the first artist to be featured on Nashville’s WSM radio station’s new show, then Read More
6 Country, Americana and Folk Artists We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2018
It doesn’t matter what kind of music you like, SXSW has a little bit — or, really, a lot! — of something for everyone, and that’s absolutely the case for fans of country music. There Read More
100+ Country and Americana Songs By (and for) Strong Women
Whether or not they’re topping the charts or headlining festivals, country music and its sub-genres are full of talented women with plenty to say. They’ve got so much to say, in fact, that this playlist Read More
LeAnn Rimes Held Up Traffic to Hear Herself on the Radio for the First Time
LeAnn Rimes became a household name in 1996, when her debut album, Blue, reached No. 1. The title track was a Top 10 hit when Rimes was just 13 years old, and by the time Read More
Charlie Farley, ‘Drinks and Dreams’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Charlie Farley has two new songs to share with his fans, and he’s premiering one of them with The Boot. Readers can press play below to hear “Drinks and Dreams,” one-half of a single two-pack. The Read More
Brett Young Makes a Point to Celebrate His Successes: ‘You Gotta Feel the Love’
Back at the end of 2014, when Brett Young and co-writer Jesse Lee wrote the song “Like I Loved You,” the country singer had no way of knowing whether or not it would ever see the Read More
Who is Emily Hackett? 5 Things You Need to Know
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., and a current resident of Nashville, Emily Hackett is a Southern girl at her core. A fearless storyteller, Hackett has made a name for herself with a fresh take on Read More
The Tillers, ‘Like a Hole in My Head’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Folk quartet the Tillers are premiering their new song “Like a Hole in My Head” exclusively with The Boot. Readers can press play below to hear the track. “Like a Hole in My Head” features lush Read More
32 Years Ago: Randy Travis Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
Thirty-one years ago today (March 7, 1986) was a big day for Randy Travis. It was on that date that the singer made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, three months before his freshman album, Read More
20 Years Ago: Sara Evans Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
Twenty years ago today (March 7, 1998) was a life-changing day for Sara Evans. It was on that date that the singer made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Evans was working on her Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood Are Headed Back to UGA + 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
Chris and Morgane Stapleton’s Most Musical Relationship Moments [PICTURES]
Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane are the real deal, and their authenticity shines onstage. There’s an easy comfort between the two — a nod to their years together and respect for one another. Fittingly, the couple’s Read More
Lanco: ‘Because We’re Friends, We Celebrate the Good Times and Ride Out the Bad Times Together’
The ACM Awards-nominated group Lanco have enjoyed plenty of success over the past year, with their single “Greatest Love Story” topping the charts and winning the band a widespread fanbase — and if you ask frontman Read More
2018 Taste of Country Music Festival Daily Lineups Revealed
Organizers of the Taste of Country Music Festival have revealed the festival’s daily lineups for 2018. Single-day ticket details are also now available. Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church and Sam Hunt are at the top of the bill Read More
Story Behind the Song: Filmore, ‘Slower’
Filmore‘s single slower fuses traditional country with pop-country, his energetic voice pairing with the plucking of a banjo as he sings about not wanting a special night to end. “Let’s make this night move a Read More
19 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit
Nineteen years ago today (March 6, 1999) was a big day for Sara Evans. It was on that date that the Missouri native scored her first No. 1 hit with “No Place That Far,” the Read More
12 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘Kerosene’ Goes Gold
Eleven years ago today (March 6, 2006) was a day to remember for Miranda Lambert. It was on that date that the singer earned her first gold single, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with “Kerosene.” “Kerosene” is Read More
What’s on Carly Pearce’s Playlist? Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Kelsea Ballerini + More
What’s Carly Pearce listening to? The playlist she made for The Boot’s listeners contains a solid mix of ’90s country and today’s hitmakers, and it’s largely made up of kick-butt country women. Of the 25 Read More
Everything We Know About Willie Nelson’s New Album, ‘Last Man Standing’
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
Op-Ed: In 2018, Patsy Cline’s Life and Career Resonate More Than Ever
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
Brad Paisley Shares What Makes the Most Important Song of His Career So Special
“I think that the best music is the music that you mean.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brad-paisley-most-important-song-letter-to-me/
Top 10 Patsy Cline Songs
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
Who Are the Ghost of Paul Revere? 5 Things You Need to Know
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
55 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Dies in a Plane Crash
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
14 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson Releases ‘Redneck Woman’
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
The Boot News Roundup: Blake Shelton Postpones Concert Due to Illness + 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
Remembering Joey Feek: Her Life in Her Own Words
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
35 Years Ago: George Jones Marries Nancy Sepulvado
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
55 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Performs Her Final Show
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
28 Years Ago: The Highwaymen Kick Off Concert Tour in Houston
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
Get to Know The Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch — Listen to This Playlist!
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
George + Nancy Jones — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
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
Maren Morris + Ryan Hurd — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
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
Who Is Alex Williams? 5 Things You Need to Know
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
Top 10 Country Songs About Texas
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