The year 2017 has brought with it its fair share of hits, from love songs to party songs to feel-good family songs. Throughout the year, established artists such as Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean have taken their turn at Read More
The ACM Awards will be back in Las Vegas, Nev., in 2018 — and, after a year at the city’s T-Mobile Arena, will return to their previous home. A few other tweaks, both in the Read More
Though The Siren’s Song has been out for a couple of months, we keep returning to Kacy & Clayton‘s one-of-a-kind sound over and over. With an obvious retro influence, they’ve magically tapped into an older sound Read More
Nineteen years ago today (Dec. 12, 1998), Faith Hill struck chart gold. It was on that date that her single “Let Me Let Go” soared to No. 1. Vince Gill offers guest vocals on “Let Read More
Twenty-one years ago today, on Dec. 12, 1996, Clint Black was celebrating yet another career milestone: It was on that date that the singer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his status as Read More
Dierks Bentley and Cassidy Black are one of country music’s most beloved — and most adorable — couples. They met as students at Ingleside Middle School in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1987, and throughout the years, they dated sporadically; however, the Read More
The best country music videos of 2017 span from paper animations to action movies, from silly to heartbreaking and from clips from bands bands to clips from duos to clips from single artists. All of them, Read More
William Michael Morgan is the proud father to one-year-old daughter Presley. Although his career doesn’t allow him to spend as much time with her as he would like, the singer does intend to spoil his baby girl a little extra Read More
Eighteen years ago today (Dec. 11) was a big day for Brad Paisley: It was on this day in 1999 that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with the song “He Didn’t Have to Read More
With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to open up The Boot’s country music yearbook and dole out some superlatives. Throughout this year, these artists have really stood out. The Boot’s staff opened up Read More
Midland scored a No. 1 hit with their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” a song from their freshman album, On the Rocks. The song, written by band members Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson, along with Read More
Talented singers and songwriters are ubiquitous in Music City. You’ll find them singing their hearts out on Broadway, playing show after show after show, setting up meetings, attending writers’ rounds and holed up in songwriting Read More
In 2009, Chris Young hit No. 1 for the first time, with “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” but the first single the 2006 Nashville Star winner released was “Drinkin’ Me Lonely,” a tune that peaked at Read More
Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to crank up the holiday tunes, pour a tall glass of … er, eggnog, and get in the spirit of the season. There’s perhaps no Read More
It would be accurate to call 2017 the year of the country music baby boom. This year, country stars have been busy bringing new music and new life into the world. A number of country artists Read More
With big families and big feasts (and maybe a big fight or two), country stars celebrate the holidays just like we do. Family, friends and hot buttered rum (us too, Jake Owen!) are among country Read More
Conway Twitty‘s fans received a gift of sorts in early October: brand-new, never-before-released recordings from the late, great country singer. His daughter Joni — a musician in her own right — recently spoke with The Read More
The year 2017 brought with it a number of big country hits that lingered at the top of the charts; some (such as Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road“) even found a place on the Read More
“Heart Break” is the title track of and second single from Lady Antebellum‘s sixth studio album. Written by all three of the trio’s members — Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood — along with Jesse Frasure and Read More
Americana duo Blue Honey are premiering the music video for their song “Angels Come Home” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play above to watch. A pulsing, tear-jerking love song, “Angels Come Home” was written by Read More
The year 2017 has been a great one for many country stars: Grammys trophies, ACM Awards wins, superstar tours and highly anticipated new music have all been part of the year. However, it’s also been Read More
Talk about an anniversary to remember! Thirty-three years ago today (Dec. 6, 1984), four of country music’s reigning superstars — Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson — convened to record “Highwayman,” a Read More
What if Santa Claus was a country music star? There’s already plenty of great country Christmas music out there, but think of how cool it would be to have a Santa Claus of our very Read More
Love has definitely been in the air in 2017. A whole bunch of country music stars surprised fans with engagement or wedding news throughout the year. Sam Hunt kicked off 2017 with a bang, announcing a new single on Read More
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and tree-trimming is probably keeping you busy. But you can’t have the holidays without music! Therefore, The Boot Read More
December is a truly glorious month: It’s when Christmas carols break out, mistletoe is hung (to both excitement and dismay), twinkling lights are everywhere and gifts appear under the tree. Depending on where you live and what you believe, Read More
Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades. In 1949, singing cowboy Gene Autry topped the country charts with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” while at Read More
Sitting inside Beer Culture on 45th Street in the middle of New York City, the boys of the Ghost of Paul Revere seem right at home. It might be pouring rain outside, but inside, alternative rock Read More
When Danielle Bradbery released her eponymous freshman album in 2013, she was only 17 years old, and was getting accustomed to life in the spotlight after winning Season 4 of The Voice earlier in the Read More
In December’s first installment of The Boot’s Guest Room Sessions, singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson performs his song “Rollin’ Down a Line” while literally rolling down the street. Press play above to watch the video, filmed as Read More
When Darryl Worley and Wynn Varble sat down to write “Have You Forgotten?,” the devastating Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were several months in the past. For the two songwriters, the sense of patriotism that Read More
Chris Young has big tour plans in 2018: After serving as an opening act on Jason Aldean‘s They Don’t Know Tour this year, the singer will headline his own Losing Sleep Tour, which is scheduled Read More
Vince Gill began his career as a solo artist in 1983. In 1989, he recorded his breakthrough hit, “When I Call Your Name,” which became a No. 1, multi-award-winning song in 1990. But before the awards Read More
The top live country acts of 2017 all bring something different to the table: There’s a little R&B, traditional country, jazzy harmonies, ballads, catchy pop-influenced songs, rock, duets and everything in between. Imagine if you were Read More
Twenty-two years ago today, on Nov. 30, 1995, Martina McBride became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. McBride was inducted into the Opry by Loretta Lynn, with whom she forged a lifelong friendship. “I love Read More
Cole Swindell‘s current single, “Stay Downtown,” will be his last from his sophomore album, You Should Be Here. The 34-year-old says he is about halfway finished with his third studio record, which will show a different, Read More
When Jerrod Niemann first heard “God Made a Woman,” which would become the first single from his This Ride album, he knew it was a hit. What surprised him was that more people didn’t think so. Below, Read More
Twenty-three years ago today (Nov. 29, 1994) was a day of celebration for Brooks & Dunn: It was on that date that their debut album, Brand New Man, was certified quadruple platinum, signifying sales in excess of Read More
Is there anything better than a really great concert? (Answer: No.) Whether you’re having your heartstrings tugged by a striking ballad or feeling energized by a holler-along encore, nothing beats the experience of live music. Read More
Ever wondered how nominees and winners get selected at the Grammy Awards? Lucky for our readers, The Boot has some intel on how the voting process, both to determine the year’s nominees and to crown each year’s Read More
The 2018 Grammy Awards nominations, announced Tuesday (Nov. 28), included some surprises for country music fans … and not all of them were good surprises. While plenty of country artists were thrilled to find themselves Read More
There is no question that 2017 was a heck of a year for music: Fans got their hands on two new albums from Chris Stapleton, Colt Ford celebrated the release of his sixth studio album, Love Hope Faith, Read More
The nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards were revealed on Tuesday morning (Nov. 28), and a number of country artists found themselves waking up to the news that they had been nominated for trophies at Read More
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, for the first time in more than a decade, not a single country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass or folk artist is nominated in one of the event’s four all-genre categories: Record of Read More
Ninety-two years ago today (Nov. 28, 1925) was an historic day for country music: It was on that date that the WSM Barn Dance, later re-named the Grand Ole Opry, began broadcasting. On the evening of Read More
In 1965, the Grammy Awards began honoring country artists for their albums with an award designated specifically for vocal and instrumental country records. The first trophy, then for a category designated Best Country & Western Read More
Since 1959, “Music’s Biggest Night” — the Grammy Awards — has featured the world’s top artists in every musical genre, from pop and R&B to country, bluegrass, folk and Americana. And there have been a Read More
Fifty-three years ago today (Nov. 28, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Willie Nelson: It was on that date that the singer made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson’s appearance on the renowned Read More
The Grand Ole Opry is one of Tennessee’s biggest attractions, and it’s not hard to see why: Since 1925, it’s been the location of some truly incredible country music moments, courtesy of the genre’s biggest stars Read More
Country music stars are certainly helping Tennessee live up to its ‘Volunteer State’ nickname. Nashville’s celebrities have long been lending their names, voices, time and money to causes important to them. In fact, three big Read More
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