Top 10 Dottie West Songs
Which one is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-dottie-west-songs/
Exclusives
Whitey Morgan Rocks Out on Cover of ZZ Top’s ‘Just Got Paid’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The ZZ Top cover is a distinct spin on the guitar-fueled original. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/whitey-morgan-just-got-paid-cover/
Carson McHone, ‘Good Time Daddy Blues’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Paired with a hard-driving melody and Lone Star State-influenced country sensibility, McHone’s smoky vocals shine on “Good Time Daddy Blues.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carson-mchone-good-time-daddy-blues-song/
Dylan Schneider Was at Chick-fil-A for His First Time on the Radio
“I remember thinking that it was unbelievable …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dylan-schneider-first-time-on-the-radio/
These 10 CMA Awards Photos Will Send You Down Memory Lane
Plenty of major CMA Awards moments have resulted in memorable snapshots — when photographers caught the perfect shot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-cma-awards-photos/
Hannah Bethel, ‘Train’ [Exclusive Premiere]
This song, Bethel says, “gave me the strength and honesty to fight for the life of my wildest dreams, and to walk away from things that no longer served my joy and my peace.” Continue Read More
25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches
CMA winners’ acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that’s full of them. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cma-awards-acceptance-speeches/
Everything We Know About Tim McGraw’s Upcoming New Album
We don’t know too much just yet — but we do know McGraw’s got new music in the works! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-new-album-new-music-2019/
Top 10 Tanya Tucker Songs
Do y’all agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-tanya-tucker-songs/
Town Mountain, ‘One Drop in the Bottle’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s the cosmic Americana journey of a hard luck traveler out in the American West …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/town-mountain-one-drop-in-the-bottle/
Cole Swindell’s ‘All of It’ Almost Wasn’t [Exclusive]
This song almost didn’t make the album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/cole-swindell-all-of-it-story-of-song/
Top 5 Scotty McCreery Songs
What’s your top pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-scotty-mccreery-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Morgan Evans, ‘Things That We Drink To’
“As the track list came together for this record, I noticed that all these songs were about moments you could raise a glass to …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/morgan-evans-things-that-we-drink-to-lyrics/
Cashavelly Morrison, ‘Gunmaker’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The gunmaker in Morrison’s lyrics earns a living that allows him to care for his daughter — and yet, it also puts her and other children at risk Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Martha Scanlan, ‘West Virginia Rain’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I’ve been fortunate to live in some really amazing landscapes … just really rich culturally and musically,” Scanlan tells The Boot. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/martha-scanlan-west-virginia-rain/
Eric Church’s Outsiders Radio Playlist Is Full of American Classics, Past and Present [LISTEN]
Church’s album release day has finally arrived, and this new playlist reveals the inspiration behind some of the tracks on ‘Desperate Man’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/eric-church-desperate-man-outsiders-radio-playlist/
Top 10 Tim McGraw + Faith Hill Duets
McGraw and Hill have been making sweet music together for more than two decades. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-duets/
Which ’90s Women Is Lauren Alaina Singing About in ‘Ladies in the ’90s’?
Did you pick up all of the retro references in Alaina’s new single? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lauren-alaina-ladies-in-the-90s-references/
Cale Dodds’ ‘What We Gonna Do About It’ Video Is So Much Fun for All Ages [Exclusive Premiere]
The song is a co-write with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Corey Crowder, but the video is what shines. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/cale-dodds-what-we-gonna-do-about-it-video/
Interview: Ryan Culwell Hones His Identity on ‘The Last American’
“It’s good to have a genre that is intentionally created to encompass a lot of things. It means I can get weird, if I want to — which this record definitely did …” Continue reading… Read More
Interview: Heather Morgan Lets Her Artist Side Shine on ‘Borrowed Heart’
“I watched [songwriters who also released their own music] like I was watching the big kids on the playground …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/heather-morgan-borrowed-heart-album-interview-2018/
Ryan Scripps’ Love Life Takes a ‘U-Turn’ in Sexy New Video [Exclusive Premiere]
The former contestant on ‘The Voice’ is back with new music! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ryan-scripps-u-turn-video/
Tim McGraw Says ‘Neon Church’ Is Faith Hill-Approved
“Neon Church” is one of two new songs McGraw released on Thursday. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/tim-mcgraw-neon-church-faith-hill-reaction/
A Look Back at Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Relationship [PICTURES]
Hill and McGraw have been married for more than 20 years and have three daughters together, but their romance is still as hot as ever. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-pictures/
Tim McGraw + Faith Hill — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
McGraw and Hill first met at a Nashville radio station event, but things didn’t start heating up until the blond beauty, a budding star at the time, was an opening act on McGraw’s 1996 tour. Read More
Here’s What the CMA Awards Looked Like 10 Years Ago, in 2008 [PICTURES]
Talk about a throwback! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2008-cma-awards-pictures-photos/
Country Music’s Best Guitarists [PICTURES]
While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the “best guitarist ever” conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Interview: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Form ‘Poetic’ Mother-Son Partnership
Ruth and Madisen Ward are mother and son — but sometimes, they forget. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/madisen-ward-and-the-mama-bear-interview-2018/
Top 5 Cadillac Three Songs
What do y’all think? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-cadillac-three-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Rascal Flatts, ‘Back to Life’
“We both have wives that are way out of our league. So anytime we have a chance to express our gratitude for that, we do …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Jordan Brooker Shares Candid Acoustic Performance of New Song ‘Over My Head’ [Watch]
The song finds Brooker with a broken heart. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jordan-brooker-over-my-head-acoustic-video/
Maddison Krebs, ‘Real Real Thing’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“This song is about my evolving perspective of love and experience …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maddison-krebs-real-real-thing-lyric-video/
JP Harris, ‘Hard Road’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The moral of this song, its writer says, is “If you can’t be good, be quick.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jp-harris-hard-road/
10 Debut Albums That Changed the Country Music Game
With their very first albums, these 10 country artists made a statement. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/important-debut-country-albums/
Top 8 Unforgettable Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood CMA Awards Moments
Their monologues, jokes and witty banter always keep the audience laughing, and in the years since the duo took over hosting duties, there have been some pretty unforgettable moments. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Read More
Abi ‘May Have Been in Shock’ the First Time She Heard Herself on the Radio
“I was sitting in the car, and the second I heard my name, my heart immediately started racing …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/abi-first-time-on-the-radio/
Larry Stewart, ‘What’s That Cowgirl See in Me’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
The “What’s That Cowgirl See in Me” clip is Stewart’s first solo music video in two decades. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/larry-stewart-whats-that-cowgirl-see-in-me-music-video/
Everything We Know About Cody Johnson’s New Album, ‘Ain’t Nothin’ to It’
Johnson is set to release his major-label debut album in January of 2019. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cody-johnson-aint-nothin-to-it-album/
Top 10 Country Songs to Sing on Karaoke Night
A great karaoke performance isn’t just dependent upon vocal skills. The song selected is just as — and perhaps even more — important. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-karaoke-country-songs/
All Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s CMA Awards Monologues, Ranked
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been co-hosting the CMA Awards for a full decade now. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brad-paisley-carrie-underwood-cma-awards-monologues/
Country Stars Who Stand Up Against Cancer
There are many — too many — country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-stars-cancer/
Top 10 Pistol Annies Songs
Do you agree with our picks? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-pistol-annies-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Aaron Watson, ‘Run Wild Horses’
“I wanted to write a song to put my wife on a pedestal …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/aaron-watson-run-wild-horses-lyrics/
Melanie Brulée, ‘Whiskey & Whine’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“It’s about someone reminiscing to better days with a partner, before their drinking problem renders the relationship irreparable …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/melanie-brulee-whiskey-and-whine-music-video/
‘Never Let the Bad Guys Win’: Fans and Artists Speak Out About Concert Security One Year After Las Vegas Shooting
“You’re smart to protect yourself, but at the same time — man, never let the bad guys win.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/route-91-harvest-festival-las-vegas-shooting-concert-safety-country-music-responses/
Country Stars With October Birthdays
The month of October is a good one: Not only do pumpkins, mums and candy corn come into season, but the 10th month of the year is also the month in which many country artists Read More
Moonshine Bandits Enlist the Lacs for Smoking New Song, ‘Rebel Red Hot’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Two country-rap favorites have joined together for one sizzling new track. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/moonshine-bandits-the-lacs-rebel-red-hot/
Morgan Myles, ‘Knew Love’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
If you’re familiar with the Bootleggers Inn in Nashville, you’ll recognize this video’s setting … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/morgan-myles-knew-love-music-video/
2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting: One Year Later
Oct. 1, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Nev. — a tragedy that left not just the country music community, but the world as a whole, Read More
With ‘Back to Life,’ Rascal Flatts Could Catch Alabama
In 10 years we’ll know if they stepped back from the album cycle to re-charge or relax. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-back-to-life-interview-alabama-dan-and-shay-pop-country/