Hank Williams fans, listen up: Singer-songwriter Leslie Tom has assembled a tribute album of sorts to the country icon, and she’s premiering one of its songs, “Hank You Very Much,” with The Boot. Readers can Read More
Cole Swindell has an impressive track record of charting hits: Seven of the singer’s eight singles to date have peaked at No. 1 or No. 2. Whether he’s releasing hard-partying bangers or poignant ballads, Swindell has a proven Read More
No other country couple has inspired more reverent admiration than Johnny Cash and his beloved wife, June Carter Cash. Theirs is a love story of persistence. The two met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry Read More
What do Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood have in common? They’re two of country’s biggest stars, they both have shiny Grammy Awards in their possession … and they are both among the bevy of country singers who were Read More
Reba McEntire — 2018’s ACM Awards host — unveiled the list of nominees for the 2018 ACM Awards on Thursday morning (March 1). The Boot has assembled a Spotify playlist featuring this year’s honorees: Chris Stapleton, Read More
The Academy of Country Music’s nominees list for the 2018 ACM Awards is out, and this year, plenty of up-and-coming artists received nods in categories including New Male Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the Read More
Singer-songwriter Daniel Daniel is premiering a new song, “Go Easy,” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. “Go Easy,” Daniel tells The Boot, was written early on in the creation process Read More
On Thursday (March 1), the Academy of Country Music revealed nominees for the 2018 ACM Awards. In a turn of events that won’t surprise anyone who was watching this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, Chris Stapleton leads Read More
Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are among the most-nominated artists at the 2018 ACM Awards. Nominees were revealed on Thursday morning (March 1). Reba McEntire and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell announced the Read More
Americana duo Swearingen and Kelli headed to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pa., for their Guest Room Sessions performance. Readers can press play above to watch March’s first installment of the series. Read More
Craig Morgan‘s son Jerry wasn’t just happy, he was joyful. He was a shining light who overcame great obstacles to thrive in school, sports and life. The country singer and his daughter, Aly, remember their 19-year-old son and Read More
Plenty has changed for Midland in the last year, since the release of their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem.” The No. 1 song, from their freshman album, On the Rocks, catapulted the trio — Mark Wystrach, Read More
Jason Aldean‘s Wikipedia page is full of plenty of information about his life, from his beginnings in Macon, Ga., to his education at Windsor Academy (also where CNN host Nancy Grace went to school), to Read More
Toby Keith has sold his fair share of albums — more 40 million worldwide — throughout the course of his country music career. Songs such as “Beer for My Horses,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” Read More
Billy Ray Cyrus is best known for his smash single “Achy Breaky Heart,” a song that’s remained part of the country music culture well beyond its chart success in the early 1990s. Below, Cyrus recalls Read More
Jason Aldean songs are some of the most popular in contemporary country music. The country superstar has built an enormously successful career around his rockin’ country sound, which emphasizes up-tempo, fun songs about the country Read More
By the age of 11, Sammy Brue was opening for Hayes Carll, John Moreland, Lucinda Williams and Asleep at the Wheel. Now, at 15, he has a full-length album out via New West Records (I Read More
Jason Aldean has a slew of hit songs under his belt buckle thanks to his six albums and 20-plus singles. Fan-favorite hits like “Big Green Tractor,” “When She Says Baby,” “Burnin’ It Down” and, of course, Read More
Country star Jason Aldean has played his fair share of concerts. Since 2005, when he signed with Broken Bow Records, Aldean has been a familiar face in the country music industry. With albums certified triple platinum (My Read More
Cole Swindell didn’t write his new single “Break Up in the End,” but he’s lived it. The singer says he was moved by how relatable the acoustic ballad is, and yeah, it had him thinking back. Read More
Tyminski released his debut solo project, Southern Gothic, last year to rave reviews. Taste of Country even declared the 13-track offering one of nine albums that defined 2017. Now he’s offering ToC readers the first look Read More
British singer-songwriter Philippa Hanna is premiering the music video for her newest single, “Getting on With Life,” exclusively with The Boot. Readers can press play above to watch the clip. “Getting on With Life” is Read More
Scotty McCreery admits his No. 1 song is satisfying and validating. In between record deals, the 2011 American Idol winner heard the whispers, criticisms and doubts. Now his song “Five More Minutes” is a no-doubt-about-it hit, Read More
Already have your tickets for Country Jam 2018 and excited to know who you’ll get to see when? Still looking for a reason to go? Daily lineups for the annual festival, as well as details Read More
Thomas Rhett has enjoyed a wild ride as he’s climbed the country music ladder. On the heels of his back-to-back chart-topping hits “Craving You” and “Unforgettable,” the singer released “Marry Me,” an intimate ballad with a twist: Read More
On Feb. 27, 2018, RaeLynn Woodward and her husband, Josh Davis, are celebrating two years of wedded bliss. The couple originally met in 2012, in church, and although they certainly felt a spark, they didn’t Read More
UK-based Americana duo O&O are premiering the music video for their new song “Some Days” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play above to watch. The inspiration for “Some Days” came when O&O — Read More
With subtle instrumentation, passionate lyrics and strong melodies, Society of Broken Souls are part of a group of truly remarkable Americana duos. By adding gritty electric guitars, raucous drum beats and even jazzy piano to their traditionally acoustic vibe, Read More
The Voice has aired some incredible performances from country music singers over the years, but which ones stand as the most unforgettable moments? The popular reality singing competition has launched the careers of quite a Read More
The Voice has become a very important all-genre showcase for country music. Over the course of its 13 seasons, it’s served as a springboard for some of the most exciting new — and veteran — talent Read More
Johnny Cash is not just a country music icon; he’s a music icon, period. With the Man in Black’s celebrity came many, many public moments, both good and bad — but all unforgettable. From “Chicken in Black” Read More
The Voice has turned out be a great venue for country music, thanks in part to country star Blake Shelton, who has served as one of the show’s coaches since its inception. Since 2011, Shelton and Read More
Johnny Cash songs are some of the most iconic in the history of modern music. Beginning with “Cry! Cry! Cry!” in 1955, Cash enjoyed an almost unprecedented run of hits that crossed many genre lines. Read More
The Voice has been giving viewers memorable moments since its first season aired in 2011. NBC’s popular singing competition has launched the careers of more than a few country music singers, but it’s what they’ve done after the Read More
Kalie Shorr was fighting for gender equality in country music when fighting for gender equality in country music wasn’t cool. Song Suffragettes will celebrate a four-year anniversary this summer, and the all-female collective has been Read More
JR Cash was born in Kingsland, Ark., on Feb. 26, 1932, as the fourth of seven children to Ray and Carrie Cash; it wasn’t until he signed with Sun Records in 1955 that he adopted Read More
Clint Black is coming to Front and Center on PBS as part of a special series of shows featuring country artists, and Taste of Country readers are getting a special sneak preview of his performance. Read More
An upcoming episode of the TV series Front and Center features a performance from Clint Black, but The Boot’s readers don’t have to wait until it premieres to see part of Black’s set. Press play Read More
By commercial standards Cam‘s new song “Diane” is not yet a “hit”—but the song is doing exactly what she hoped it would do: healing. In her first single from an upcoming album, the “Burning House” singer Read More
Some of the most well-known country songs never reached No. 1. Heck, a few didn’t even break the Billboard Top 40. Shania Twain‘s most famous song wasn’t a “hit” if you define the word in Read More
Talking to Uncle Si of Duck Dynasty is as much fun as you’d imagine it to be. The unlikely television star turned country music singer mixes one-liners with thought-provoking statements of faith. He’s like Billy Read More
Near the end of songwriter Jeff Hyde‘s new album, Norman Rockwell World, there’s a song called “Henry Ford.” The 3-minute track finds a journalist, in an interview with a singer, getting rebuffed when he asks personal questions: “You Read More
Abby Anderson is one busy woman. The 20-year-old Texas native is currently at work on her first full-length album. She’s also performed with everyone from her Black River Entertainment labelmate Kelsea Ballerini to Peter Frampton and Lee Read More
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Alannah McCready is premiering the music video for her girl-power anthem “Last Girl Standing” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play above to watch the clip. A fiery pop-country tune, “Last Girl Standing” Read More
On Thursday night (Feb. 22), CMT’s Nashville aired its Season 6 mid-season finale, and it was definitely a doozy. While the show’s sixth season hasn’t been nearly as dramatic as the the TV drama’s prior storylines, Read More
Country up-and-comers Lanco started off 2018 in style by hitting the road as an opening act on Chris Young‘s Losing Sleep Tour, which kicked off in Indianapolis, Ind., on Jan. 11. That’s not the only tour the group has planned for Read More
In April of 2017, Eric Church released “Round Here Buzz” as the fourth single from his Mr. Misunderstood album. Penned by Church, Luke Dick and Jeff Hyde, the song features a narrator lamenting a lost love, who’s Read More
Johnny and June. You don’t even need to say their last names; the love story of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash is one of the most iconic of all time. Cash and Carter Read More
Beloved Nashville studio guitarist Guthrie Trapp is premiering his cover of George Jones‘ “You’re Still on My Mind” exclusively with The Boot. Fans can press play below to hear the song, which features vocals from country Read More
Big Smo is looking to make a big statement with his new album, Special Reserve. The country rapper has always drawn on his real life to create his music, and he dives right in with Read More
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