13 Years Ago: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Wed
Happy anniversary to Garth + Trisha! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-trisha-yearwood-marriage-anniversary/
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29 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Earns First No. 1 With ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’
Dec. 9, 1989, is a day that Brooks will undoubtedly never forget. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-if-tomorrow-never-comes-no-1/
Caroline + Luke Bryan’s Cutest Moments [PICTURES]
Bryan may be known for shaking his booty on stage and making all the ladies swoon, but when he heads home for the night, it’s to one woman: his wife of more than a decade, Read More
Luke Bryan + Caroline Boyer — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
When Bryan was a senior at Georgia Southern University, his eyes landed on Boyer, a freshman at the time, and the fishing fanatic was in, hook, line and sinker. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
42 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson’s ‘A Star Is Born’ Opens
On Dec. 8, 1976, a remake of ‘A Star Is Born’ opened in theaters, starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/a-star-is-born-kris-kristofferson/
73 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debut
Dec, 8, 1945, was an historic day for country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/flatt-and-scruggs-grand-ole-opry-debut/
Yeah, Country Women Made Great Music in 2018 — and the Grammy Awards Took Notice
In the same week in which there are no women in the Top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, country music’s female artists made a strong showing in the 2019 Grammy Awards nominees list. Read More
Dan + Shay Earn First Grammy Awards Nominations on 6th ‘Band-iversary’
“We’ll have an extra tequila, ” Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers says of the special day. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dan-and-shay-band-anniversary/
2019 Grammy Awards: Meet the Country and Americana General Field Category Nominees
Five country and Americana acts are among the nominees in the 2019 Grammy Awards’ four general field categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. Continue Read More
2019 Grammy Awards: 5 Questions We Have About the Nominees
When the 2019 Grammy Awards nominees were announced on Friday morning (Dec. 7), we had questions. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-reactions/
2019 Grammy Awards: Country, Americana, Folk and Bluegrass Nominees List
Congratulations to all of this year’s country, Americana, bluegrass and folk Grammy Awards nominees! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-grammy-awards-nominees/
Toby Keith’s ‘Don’t Let the Old Man In’ Turns Clint Eastwood Friendship Into Collaboration [LISTEN]
Toby Keith’s conversation with Clint Eastwood inspired his new song “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” which will be featured in Eastwood’s upcoming film ‘The Mule’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Top 15 Country and Americana Music Videos of 2018
Can’t. Stop. Watching! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-music-videos-2018/
2018 in Review: George Strait Sells His House, Rory Feek’s Daughter Comes Out + More of June’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/june-2018-biggest-country-music-headlines/
Carrie Underwood: Co-Producing ‘Cry Pretty’ Was a Little ‘Scary’, But Offered New Perspective
“It gave me the opportunity to hear things in a different way …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-coproducing-cry-pretty/
A Dan + Shay Christmas Album? ‘Maybe in the Next Couple of Years’
Still, it’s tough to figure out the right time. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dan-and-shay-christmas-album-cma-country-christmas/
The Boot News Roundup: Shooter Jennings Producing Guns N’ Roses Member’s Solo Album + More
THe Guns N’ Roses bassist recorded the album, set for release next year, alongside Jennings at Echo Park, Calif.’s Station House Studios. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shooter-jennings-duff-mckagan-solo-album/
Joshua Ray Walker, ‘Last Call’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“Sometimes you’re just a distraction for someone else’s loneliness, or vice versa,” Walker tells The Boot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/joshua-ray-walker-last-call/
Story Behind the Song: Martina McBride, ‘Wrong Again’
“I got an email [that] Martina was going to go in and cut it, and then …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/martina-mcbride-wrong-again-lyrics/
2018 in Review: 10 Country and Americana Albums By Women That Should’ve Hit No. 1
Barring any last-minute moves, the top of Billboard’s Country Albums and Americana / Folk Albums charts were almost completely dominated by men in 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-country-americana-albums-by-women/
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2018: See the Most Magical Moments [PICTURES]
This showcase is jam-packed with holiday cheer! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cma-country-christmas-2018-pictures/
Brett Young’s Co-Write With Gavin DeGraw Came With One Rule
Young explains how he finally got to live his dream of collaborating with DeGraw on ‘Ticket to L.A.’ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brett-young-gavin-degraw-collaboration-chapters-ticket-to-la/
Sierra Hull Shares the Lessons She’s Learned From Mandolin Icon Ricky Skaggs
“I first met him when I was 10 years old, and he’s always been just such a wonderful person and hero to me …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sierra-hull-ricky-skaggs-influence/
Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi Once Got Coal in His Christmas Stocking
“My parents thought it would be funny …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/old-dominion-christmas-traditions-memories-presents/
Lindsay Ell — and Her Cab Driver! — Will Always Remember Her First Time on Country Radio
“All the chaos we go through as artists … those moments are what make everything worth it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lindsay-ell-first-time-country-radio/
2018 in Country Music: Top 5 Unforgettable Moments
In both its high and lows, the year has been a memorable one. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-unforgettable-moments-2018/
Amy Grant Explains Why Vince Gill Is So Tough to Shop for on Christmas
However, the country star says that — with a little help from Guy Clark — she did mange to get him one present that made his face light up. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Lucie Silvas: Country Music’s Expanding Boundaries Allow More Room to Experiment
The singer also explains why she’s so excited to go on tour with Anderson East. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lucie-silvas-anderson-east-2019-tour/
Interview: For Aaron Watson, Making a Christmas Album Was a Family Affair
“My kids are at this really special age where they still have that innocent joy about the holidays that only a child has …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-watson-christmas-album-interview/
George + Norma Strait — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
In his personal life and in his music, Strait is a man who knows a thing or two about consistency and commitment. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-norma-strait-love-stories/
The Boot News Roundup: Maren Morris Teaming With Pentatonix for Christmas Special + More
The Christmas special will air on Dec. 10! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-pentatonix-christmas-special-taylor-swift-tour-record/
Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton, ‘My Eyes’
“Some of those lines in there remind me of Andrew …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/blake-shelton-my-eyes-lyrics/
14 Years Ago: Gary Allan’s ‘Nothing on But the Radio’ Goes to No. 1
On Dec. 4, 2004, Allan notched his third No. 1 single, “Nothing on But the Radio.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gary-allan-nothing-on-but-the-radio-no-1/
27 Years Ago: The Judds Play Their Final Show
Dec. 4, 1991, was a sad day for the Judds. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-judds-final-show-1991/
2018 in Review: 5 Breakout Country and Americana Acts Who Totally Deserve the Hype
As we survey The Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch list in December, it’s a pleasant surprise to see just how many musicians equaled — if not surpassed — our expectations. Continue reading… This Article Was Read More
Kelly Clarkson Describes Reba McEntire as ‘Hero’ and ‘Rad Grandma’ at Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]
To be honest, we kinda wish Reba were our “rad grandma,” too! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelly-clarkson-reba-mcentire-kennedy-center-honors/
8 Country Music Predictions for 2019
We’re glancing in our crystal ball … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-country-music-predictions/
Home Free Planning ‘Mostly Originals’ for 2019 Album
Yup, the band’s originals-to-covers ratio will flip on this next project. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/home-free-christmas-tour-2019-album/
How Brett Young Recreated the ‘Mercy’ Vibe for the Final Song on ‘Ticket to L.A.’
“It was 100 percent intentional, because I knew we had a hole to fill on that record …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brett-young-mercy-dont-wanna-write-this-song-ticket-to-la/
Haley & Michaels, ‘Taking Off’ Lyric Video [Exclusive Premiere]
The song is the duo’s debut single to country radio; it will impact officially on Jan. 28. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/haley-michaels-taking-off-lyric-video/
What’s Reba McEntire Doing for Christmas? Probably Watching ‘Nacho Libre’
“If you’ve never seen ‘Nacho Libre,’ you’re probably thinking, ‘What on Earth?! That’s not a Christmas movie …’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-christmas-traditions-memories/
50 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Returns to Live Performing With “68 Comeback Special’
On Dec. 3, 1968, Presley made his triumphant return to the stage with an NBC TV special presented by the Singer sewing company. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/elvis-presley-68-comeback-special-singer-presents-elvis/
29 Years Ago: Randy Travis Hits No. 1 With ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’
On Dec. 2, 1989, Travis had a good reason to celebrate. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/randy-travis-its-just-a-matter-of-time-no-1/
2019’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass Tours
There’s nothing like live music. And if you’re a fan of a good live show, then 2019 is going to be a great year for you. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Interview: Tucker Beathard Is Grateful for the Rocky Road That Led to His Debut Album
“Making this album showed me that ‘Wow, thank God it didn’t work out in the past …’” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tucker-beathard-nobodys-everything-album-interview/
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]
Ten country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-kennedy-center-honors-recipients/
Kelsea Ballerini + Morgan Evans — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
On Dec. 2, 2017, Ballerini and Evans tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after a whirlwind courtship. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelsea-ballerini-morgan-evans/
The Boot News Roundup: Cody Johnson Postpones Three Shows + More
Get well soon, Cody! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cody-johnson-vocal-rest-november-december-2018/
Lady Antebellum Say Leaving Old Record Label for Big Machine Was a ‘Huge Jump of Faith’
“It’s not because of Capitol. They were incredible. It’s just that we needed that turning over of the page.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lady-antebellum-big-machine-new-record-label/
Reba McEntire: Kennedy Center Honors Will Be ‘a Huge Thrill for Me’
The country icon explains that being honored by the Kennedy Center is especially meaningful because of the honor’s scope. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reba-mcentire-kennedy-center-honors-2019/