The Boot News Roundup: Dylan Scott Schedules New EP + More
Scott’s new EP is set to drop in April. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dylan-scott-nothing-to-do-town-ep/
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Hardy Talks Going From Songwriter to Artist
“It’s a very different pace from just being a songwriter.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/michael-hardy-songwriter-country-singer/
15 Country Albums Turning 10 in 2019
It’s been 10 years already?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-albums-released-in-2009/
Randy Houser’s ‘Magnolia’: 5 Must-Hear Moments
Country? Blues? We don’t care: Houser’s new album is a must-listen. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/randy-houser-magnolia-must-hear-songs/
Kevin Fowler, ‘Country Song to Sing’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
It’s the perfect backdrop for a song that’s all about paying homage to the good ole days with good tunes blaring in the background. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kevin-fowler-country-song-to-sing-music-video/
Cale Dodds: Imaginative Music Videos Are Another ‘Outlet for Creativity’
“As proud as I am of the songs, I want people to say, ‘Hey, I know you’ve heard this song, but you have to go watch the video …’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Toby Keith: Giving Back Is the ‘Best Thing, Outside of My Family, I’ll Ever Do’
Keith’s greatest life accomplishment actually doesn’t have to do with his musical career. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/toby-keith-charity-st-jude/
Jillian Jacqueline ‘Laughed in Their Face’ When Label Suggested Keith Urban Collaboration
“The day we recorded the song, I showed up very disheveled, because I basically drove from Kentucky to Tennessee in this hailstorm …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jillian-jacqueline-keith-urban-duet-if-i-were-you/
Quaker City Night Hawks, ‘Hunter’s Moon’ [Exclusive Premiere]
If the lyrics to “Hunter’s Moon” are a little bit hard to follow, it’s because … well, they are. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/quaker-city-night-hawks-hunters-moon/
Terrible Movies Starring Country Artists [PICTURES]
There are many things that country artists are good at — but these movies are not among them. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/worst-movies-starring-country-artists/
Story Behind the Song: Chase Rice, ‘Eyes on You’
“Every guy wants to look at a girl like that. Every girl wants her guy looking at her like that.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chase-rice-eyes-on-you-lyrics/
The Boot News Roundup: 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees Revealed + More
Maren Morris, Luke Bryan and more country stars earned nominations at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-iheartradio-music-awards-nominees/
Renee Wahl, ‘To the Bone’ [Exclusive Premiere]
In “To the Bone,” Wahl makes it clear that she’s not falling for anyone’s tricks. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/renee-wahl-to-the-bone/
Toby Keith Recalls the Moment He Became ‘Fearless’ in the Music Industry
The country icon explains how releasing “How Do You Like Me Now?!” in 1999 changed everything. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/toby-keith-fearless-music-industry/
Rachel Wammack Can’t Be Anything But Country — She’s Tried
“My life has literally been country, and I think it would be a sad, sad thing if I tried to hide that or deny it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rachel-wammack-country-music/
Luke Combs: Social Media Is ‘Uncharted Territory’ for New Artists to Harness
Before moving to Nashville, the “Beer Never Broke My Heart” star cultivated a grassroots social media fanbase. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-combs-social-media/
Jordan Rager ‘Got Pretty Fired Up’ When He First Heard Himself on the Radio
“Mom was crying, Dad was giving me high fives from the front seat …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jordan-rager-first-time-on-radio/
Danny Burns, ‘Great Big Sea’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The song’s story came to Burns while he was writing in his mother’s kitchen in Donegal, Burns’ hometown in the northwest part of Ireland. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/danny-burns-great-big-sea/
Lee Ann Womack Feels Like the ‘Mom’ of the Country Music Family
“I just think they’re so cute. I wanna watch them, and I wanna help.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lee-ann-womack-country-music-mom/
Top 10 Catchy Country Songs
When your head gives a song more spins than your local radio station, that song becomes what’s called an “earworm.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/catchy-songs/
Lee Brice Wants to ‘Go Crazy’, ‘Be Creative’ on New 2019 Album
The country singer says he’s not sure exactly what will be on his new project, but fans should expect the unexpected. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lee-brice-new-music-2019/
Story Behind the Song: Kacey Musgraves, ‘Slow Burn’
“The best things in life are a slow burn — something you enjoy the journey of …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-slow-burn-lyrics-information/
Boo Ray, ‘Gone Back Down to Georgia’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Gone Back Down to Georgia” tells the story of a bad relationship that starts causing trouble again every time someone comes back into town. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/boo-ray-gone-back-down-to-georgia/
The Boot News Roundup: John Michael Montgomery on Vocal Rest + More
Get well soon! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-michael-montgomery-vocal-rest/
Rodney Atkins and Wife Rose Falcon Admit Co-Writing Wasn’t Easy at First
Plus, could there be a full duet album in the country couple’s future? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rodney-atkins-rose-falcon-co-writing/
Jake Owen’s ‘I Was Jack (You Were Diane)’ Is a ‘Flip Song’
It’s a tribute to a familiar tune … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jake-owen-i-was-jack-you-were-diane-flip-song/
Everything We Know About Aaron Watson’s New Album, ‘Red Bandana’
Are you ready, Aaron Watson fans? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-watson-red-bandana-new-album-2019/
Brothers Osborne Look Forward to Seeing Their ‘Progress’ During 2019 Headlining Tour
The duo hasn’t hit some of the cities they’ll stop in since ‘Port Saint Joe’ was brand new (or not even out yet!). Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brothers-osborne-2019-tour-thoughts/
Charles Wesley Godwin, ‘Hardwood Floors’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s about how those good memories are like little charms that we keep with us for the rest of our lives, collecting on a metaphorical chain. Each little piece adds up, all together, to a Read More
Cassadee Pope Wants to Tell a ‘Big, Revealing Story’ on Her Next Album
“If people love it, amazing. They’re gonna love the most authentic version of me. If they don’t like it, that’s fine, but at least I won’t have any regrets of not doing what I want.” Read More
Top 10 Patty Loveless Songs
Do y’all agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-patty-loveless-songs/
PLAYLIST: Hear All of The Boot’s 2018 Golden Boot Awards Nominees
Listen to them all before you vote! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-nominees-playlist/
The Boot News Roundup: Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson Booked for Aretha Franklin Tribute + More
Carlile and Kelly Clarkson are in the lineup for ‘Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brandi-carlile-kelly-clarkson-aretha-franklin-tribute-2019/
50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-joins-the-grand-ole-opry/
If Ashley McBryde Wins at the 2019 Grammy Awards, She’ll Get a Tattoo to Celebrate
She knows just what it’ll be, too! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ashley-mcbryde-2019-grammy-awards/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: See the Full List of Nominees … and Vote!
The Golden Boot Awards, The Boot’s fan-voted digital awards, are back for a fifth year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-nominees-voting/
How Bars Have Played an Important Role in Rachel Wammack’s Career
“I am a bartender …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rachel-wammack-bartender-damage/
Josh Gracin Explains Why He Wanted to Explore His Soulful Side on ‘Good for You’
“I really wanted to do something different … not different just for me, but different from anything else that’s on the radio.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/josh-gracin-good-for-you-interview/
John Denver’s Former Aspen Estate Is Up for Sale — See Pictures!
Take me home, country roads! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-denver-aspen-home-for-sale/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for Artist of the Year
Which one gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-artist-of-the-year/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for Album of the Year
Which album gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-album-of-the-year/
LoCash’s Positive Music Is a ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Their Outlook on Life
“[Songs about heartbreak] don’t make the album, for some reason. All the positive songs make our album …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/locash-positive-music/
Story Behind the Song: Adam Hambrick, ‘Rockin’ All Night Long’
“I like to tell people that it’s kind of about the moments that are too important to sleep on …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/adam-hambrick-rockin-all-night-long-lyrics/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for Live Act of the Year
Who gets your vote as the best live act of 2018? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-live-act-of-the-year/
Balsam Range, ‘Tumbleweed Town’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Tumbleweed Town” is sung “from the perspective of a drifter trying to make his way.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/balsam-range-tumbleweed-town-exclusive-premiere/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for Song of the Year
Which tune gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-song-of-the-year/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for New Artist of the Year
Who gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-new-artist-of-the-year/
2018 in Review: Luke Combs Gets Engaged, Blake Shelton Inspires a Hallmark Movie + More of December’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
To determine the five biggest stories of each month of 2018, The Boot’s staff looked at website traffic; the featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke. Continue reading… This Read More
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for Music Video of the Year
Which music video gets your vote? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-music-video-of-the-year/
2018 Golden Boot Awards: Vote Now for the Living Legend Award
Who gets your vote for the Living Legend Award? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-boot-awards-living-legend-award/