Jeff Hyde, ‘Cold’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Songwriter Jeff Hyde is preparing to release an album of his own in February, but The Boot’s readers can get an early listen to one of its songs. Press play below to hear “Cold.” “Cold” Read More
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The Devil Makes Three Bring Raucous 2018 Tour to Philadelphia [PICTURES]
Americana trio the Devil Makes Three‘s 2018 tour made a stop at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday night (Jan. 26). Flip through the gallery above to see photos from the show, which Read More
8 Things You Might Have Missed at the 2018 Grammy Awards [PICTURES]
The Grammy Awards celebrated their 60th anniversary on Sunday (Jan. 28), bringing the show to Madison Square Garden and back to New York City for the first time in 15 years. From impassioned speeches to tearjerking tributes Read More
Lora Kelly, ‘Both Hands’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Virginia-based singer-songwriter Lora Kelly is premiering the music video for her song “Both Hands” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Fans can press play above to watch. According to Kelly, “Both Hands” is a deeply Read More
Lora Kelley, ‘Both Hands’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Virginia-based singer-songwriter Lora Kelley is premiering the music video for her song “Both Hands” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Fans can press play above to watch. According to Kelley, “Both Hands” is a deeply Read More
Country Music’s Best and Worst Dressed at the 2018 Grammy Awards [PICTURES]
On Sunday night (Jan. 28), country music’s brightest stars donned their fanciest gowns and suits to walk the red carpet at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Flip through the photo gallery below to see The Boot’s picks Read More
Top 5 Country Music Moments From the 2018 Grammy Awards
Country music’s biggest stars brought their best to the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Jan. 28). Both during the Premiere Ceremony, when many country and Americana awards were presented, and during the broadcast, Read More
Chris and Morgane Stapleton Walk the 2018 Grammys Red Carpet in New York City [PICTURES]
Following their unforgettable performance on Saturday Night Live (Jan. 27), Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane stuck around New York City for a little shindig known as the Grammys. The Stapletons made an appearance on the red carpet before Read More
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Have Date Night at 2018 Grammy Awards [PICTURES]
Kelly Clarkson and her husband since 2012, Brandon Blackstock, appeared on the red carpet before the 60th annual Grammy Awards in New York City on Sunday night (Jan. 28). Click through the photo gallery above to see Read More
Maren Morris Stuns on the 2018 Grammy Awards Red Carpet [PICTURES]
Maren Morris stunned on the red carpet at the 2018 Grammy Awards. She took the walk solo on Sunday night (Jan. 28). Dressed in a floor-length silver dress, Morris’ look was daring, yet classy. Her Read More
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Walk the Red Carpet at the 2018 Grammy Awards [PICTURES]
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Country Music Shines Bright at the 2018 Grammy Awards [PICTURES]
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Country Stars Walk the 2018 Grammy Awards Red Carpet [PICTURES]
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Interview: Steep Canyon Rangers Channel Live Energy Into Studio Magic on ‘Out in the Open’
For nearly two decades, the Steep Canyon Rangers have been recording albums and performing live; they’ve collaborated with bluegrass icons Steve Martin and Jerry Douglas, won a Grammy and a few IBMA Awards and topped the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Read More
Reba McEntire’s Top 5 Acting Roles
She’s not just one of country music’s most legendary divas; no, Reba McEntire is a renaissance woman, who has sung, danced and acted her way into the hearts of millions of fans over the years. From Read More
11 Cringeworthy Country Commercials Fit for the Super Bowl
Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen! This list of 11 good, bad and cringeworthy television commercials includes several that played during Read More
Reba McEntire Shares the Secret to Her Longevity: ‘I’m Trying to Recreate Myself … and Have Consistency’
Reba McEntire has taken on a number of projects recently, both music-oriented and otherwise: In 2017, she released a gospel album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope; she’s continuing her Las Vegas residency, Reba, Brooks & Read More
Southern Halo Promise ‘Anything Is Possible’ in Sunny New Song [Exclusive Premiere]
Southern Halo offer the audio antidote for the world’s blues with their new single, “Anything Is Possible.” The song grabs the listener from the opening moments with a feel-good layering of electric guitar and mandolin Read More
Emily Hackett Performs ‘Once in a While’ ‘Live at the Church’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Nashville singer-songwriter Emily Hackett filmed a special performance of her song “Once in a While” at her home church in Nashville, and she’s giving The Boot’s readers an exclusive first look at the stunning clip. Readers Read More
Twang and Round Pay Homage to Moonshine in ‘Lovin’ Liquor’ Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Twang and Round love moonshine so much that they have their own brand, and they celebrate that love in their new video, appropriately titled, “Lovin’ Liquor.” The Kentucky-based duo of Vernon Roach (a.k.a “Kuntry Twang”) Read More
POLL: Which 2018 Grammy Awards Country Performance Are You Most Excited For?
The 2018 Grammy Awards telecast will feature a handful of big country music moments: Half a dozen country acts will take the stage during the awards ceremony to perform. On Jan. 4, the Recording Academy Read More
Story Behind the Song: Lee Ann Womack, ‘When I Come Around’
Lee Ann Womack and Mando Saenz go way back.In the late 1990s, Womack married record producer Frank Liddell, who is Saenz’ publisher. Womack’s 2014 album The Way I’m Livin’ features as its final track “When I Read More
The Dixie Chicks’ Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
The Dixie Chicks, made of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily strayer (formerly Emily Robison), released their major-label debut record, Wide Open Spaces, 20 years ago on Jan. 27, 1998. It was, to say the least, a hit: The record has Read More
Ryan Sims, ‘Black and Blue’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Singer-songwriter Ryan Sims is premiering his new music video for his song “Black and Blue” exclusively with The Boot. Readers can press play above to watch. An upbeat song with a light-but-steady beat, “Black and Blue” Read More
Remembering Lari White: ‘She Just Plain Saved Me’
Tamara Saviano is a well-known and highly respected figure in the country music scene. In this special feature for Taste of Country, the Grammy and Americana Award-winning producer, music business executive and writer remembers her friend Read More
POLL: Who Will Be Country Music’s Biggest Winner at the 2018 Grammy Awards?
The 2018 Grammy Awards are coming up on Sunday (Jan. 28), and numerous country acts are nominated multiple times at the annual event. Which artist do you think will walk away the biggest winner that Read More
Jimmy Wayne’s First Time on the Radio: ‘It Was Incredible!’
In 2003, Jimmy Wayne released his self-titled debut album; its first single, “Stay Gone,” reached the Top 10 on the Billboard country charts. The tune was inspired by the singer’s sister, Patricia, who explained her marital Read More
5 Songs You Didn’t Know Lari White Wrote
Following Lari White‘s death on Jan. 23, after a brief battle with cancer, messages of love and sorrow came pouring out of Nashville. To country fans not familiar with older country music, White’s name may Read More
Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery Is Ready to Laugh Again
Eddie Montgomery went back to work because he knew it’s what Troy Gentry would want, and because he doesn’t really know how to do anything else. “I always make a joke about it,” the 54-year-old Montgomery Gentry star tells Taste Read More
Rockabye Baby Turns Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Into a Lullaby [Exclusive Premiere]
Parents, rejoice: Hip lullaby producers Rockabye Baby have put together an album’s worth of lullaby versions of Johnny Cash songs, and The Boot is premiering the kid-friendly version of the iconic “Ring of Fire.” Readers can Read More
Story Behind the Song: Aubrie Sellers, ‘People Talking’
Aubrie Sellers‘ 2016 album New City Blues — the record that, in part, led to her deal with Warner Music Nashville — takes its title from a line in its 10th song, “People Talking.” Co-written by Sellers and Read More
12 Country Albums Turning 20 in 2018
In 1998, some of country’s favorite stars shared new albums with the world. That was 20 years ago, and to put things in perspective: Throughout that year, cassette tapes were still on store shelves, Titanic-mania Read More
Brothers Osborne Talk Upcoming Route 91 Harvest Grammys Tribute
Last week, the performers of Brothers Osborne announced that they plan to collaborate with Maren Morris and Eric Church on a tribute honoring victims of the mass shooting at 2017’s Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. The tribute will take place Read More
Eddie Montgomery on Troy Gentry Crash: ‘There’s Not a Day That I Don’t See It’
After a helicopter crash killed his longtime bandmate and “brother” Troy Gentry, Eddie Montgomery needed time. He didn’t know how much time — he didn’t know if he’d be able to carry on with Montgomery Gentry at Read More
Dallas Moore, ‘You Know the Rest’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Outlaw country artist Dallas Moore is debuting his new song “You Know the Rest” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. With traditional country sensibilities and a gravelly voice that recalls Read More
Keith Urban’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Looking for some of Keith Urban‘s finest moments onstage? Dang, are there a lot of them! Since dropping his eponymous first album in 1999, the Aussie native has taken Nashville by storm, laying down hit after hit Read More
Steep Canyon Rangers Share Track-By-Track Stories of ‘Out in the Open’ Album
The Steep Canyon Rangers are set to release their 10th studio album, Out in the Open, on Friday (Jan. 26). The album was recorded in three and a half days at Fidelitorium Recordings, an intimate studio owned and operated Read More
Steep Canyon Rangers Share Track-By-Track Stories of ‘Out in the Open’ Album
The Steep Canyon Rangers are set to release their 10th studio album, Out in the Open, on Friday (Jan. 26). The album was recorded in three and a half days at Fidelitorium Recordings, an intimate studio owned and operated Read More
Dierks Bentley’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
In 2003, Dierks Bentley signed with Capitol Records and, right out of the gate, he found success: His debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,” from his eponymous debut record, reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s country charts. The album Read More
Dierks Bentley’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
In 2003, Dierks Bentley signed with Capitol Records and, right out of the gate, he found success: His debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,” from his eponymous debut record, reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s country charts. The album Read More
Counterpoint: Grammy Awards Voters Love Progressive, High-Brow Country
Let’s use a food analogy to sum up the differences between the country music lauded at the Grammy Awards vs. that honored at the CMA Awards and ACM Awards: If the latter is Hattie B’s famous Read More
10 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]
It doesn’t have to be country to be country. Here are 10 big country music hits that are actually covers of songs originally recorded by pop, rock or older country stars. Reba McEntire has done it. Garth Read More
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Stun at 2018 SAG Awards [PICTURES]
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attended the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (Jan. 21) in Los Angeles, Calif. On the red carpet, the couple made a stunning pair — and inside the Read More
Dolly Parton Reflects on Her Cross-Generational Success: ‘That Makes Me Feel Good’
Dolly Parton‘s career has spanned more than half a century; likewise, her fans span several generations. The singer says she doesn’t have a secret to her longevity and success, though, other than the experience that comes Read More
Devin Dawson’s ‘Dark Horse’ Is Everything You Need to Know About Him
Devin Dawson makes a bold introduction with his debut album, Dark Horse (Jan. 19.) The California native, who grew up close to Folsom Prison, wrote each of the project’s 12 tracks, but the most personal song almost didn’t make the record. Read More
Dolly Parton’s Best Quotes
Dolly Parton is one of the most easily recognized country artists in the world, and while she may be most well-known for her voice and her one-of-a-kind looks, her fans have always been drawn to her Read More
Brantley Gilbert’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
Brantley Gilbert is the type of guy who’s rough and tough on the outside — he sports tattoos and driving a Harley — but when fans look at his repertoire of songs, they’ll realize that he Read More
Jared Blake Takes on Drunk Driving in Powerful ‘Don’t Let Her Be Gone’ Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Former The Voice contestant Jared Blake gets serious about drunk driving in his new video for “Don’t Let Her Be Gone,” inspired by an experience drawn from his real life. In the clip above, which Read More
Paige Williams, ‘Wild’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Pop-country newcomer Paige Williams is premiering her song new song “Wild” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. “Wild” is a rebellious power anthem, driven by a pulsing beat, loud electric guitars Read More
Devin Dawson’s ‘Dark Horse’ Brings Together Johnny Cash, R&B and … Death Metal?
Devin Dawson‘s extremely peppy when he calls The Boot to discuss his debut album, Dark Horse. Sure, he’s excited to talk about his music and his plans — but he’d also just downed a whole bunch Read More