Hayes Peebles, ‘All Blues’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“All Blues” is all about embracing your own flaws and hangups, and maybe being lucky enough to find someone who’s willing to do the same — even if it’s just someone you met at the Read More
Folk
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
Beat Root Revival, ‘Up’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“At first listen, [this song] strikes you as a happy, upbeat song, but then you realize there is an aching bittersweetness to it …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/beat-root-revival-up-music-video/
Von Grey, ‘Dawn’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“The song’s singer represents a nurturing sister, sympathetically comforting a loved one and creating unity between the two.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/von-grey-dawn/
Skerryvore, ‘At the End of the Line’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“The song is inspired by the concept that, no matter where you are in the world, true paradise is when you are with the people you love and care for most …” Continue reading… This Read More
50 Country Albums Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
Whether you’re a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/50-country-albums-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
The Wood Brothers, ‘Strange as It Seems’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
“Conceptually, I almost think of it like a Tim Burton movie …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-wood-brothers-strange-as-it-seems-music-video/
Who Are the Wandering Hearts? 5 Things You Need to Know
Who are the four Brits taking on the Americana music scene? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/who-are-the-wandering-hearts-5-things-you-need-to-know/
Heart Hunters, ‘Angels’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“We have to learn to serve each other, to care for our planet and make sure people have access to housing.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/heart-hunters-angels/
Guest Room Sessions: Big Little Lions, ‘Against the Wall’
“We could have shot so many more videos in that house!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/guest-room-sessions-big-little-lions-against-the-wall/
Top 10 Country and Americana Albums of 2018 (So Far)
Five months into 2018, music fans already have lots to cheer about. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-americana-alt-country-folk-bluegrass-albums-2018/
Top 10 Country and Americana Songs of 2018 (So Far)
Is your favorite of the year (so far) on our list? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-country-americana-alt-country-folk-bluegrass-songs-2018-so-far/
David Wilcox, ‘We Make the Way By Walking’ Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
According to Wilcox, “We Make the Way By Walking” is meant to be viewed in two ways: as a simple, wholesome tune about taking one’s own path through life, but also as a strong political Read More
Towne, ‘Avalanche’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“His punk country mixed with my pop soulness is a very interesting dynamic, and it is what it is. It’s definitely different.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/towne-avalanche-song/
Interview: Dave Simonett Opens Up About Trampled By Turtles’ Return, New Album
Nearly four years since going on hiatus, Trampled By Turtles have returned with a new album, ‘Life Is Good on the Open Road’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dave-simonett-trampled-by-turtles-interview-2018/
Interview: Critter Fuqua Says Long Live Run ‘Lubed Up’ Old Crow Medicine Show for New Album
The Old Crow founding member reflects on the band’s 20 years together, and looks ahead to their latest record, ‘Volunteer’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/interview-critter-fuqua-old-crow-medicine-show-volunteer/
Record Store Day 2018: 11 Releases Country Fans Can’t Miss
We went through the massive list of releases for this year’s Record Store Day and picked out some of our favorites. What’s on your shopping list? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Top 5 Margo Price Songs
What do you think? Do you agree with these picks? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-margo-price-songs/
The Young Novelists, ‘Two of a Kind’ [Exclusive Premiere]
It took the band a long while to figure out how to turn this concept into a song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-young-novelists-two-of-a-kind/
Delta Jackson, ‘Willin” [Exclusive Premiere]
“It would be tough to top Linda Ronstadt as far as my inspirational musical and vocals roots go …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/delta-jackson-willin-cover/
Who Are Joseph? 5 Things You Need to Know
The first thing you notice about the folk-pop act Joseph — comprised of siblings Allison and Meegan Closner and Natalie Closner Schepman — is the trio’s striking harmonies, which split the difference between Fleet Foxes-caliber Read More
John Craigie, ‘Westbound Bart (Live)’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Singer-songwriter John Craigie has a new live album coming in mid-March, and he’s giving The Boot’s readers a sneak peek at one of its tracks. Press play below to hear his in-concert version of “Westbound Bart” Read More
6 Country, Americana and Folk Artists We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2018
It doesn’t matter what kind of music you like, SXSW has a little bit — or, really, a lot! — of something for everyone, and that’s absolutely the case for fans of country music. There Read More
100+ Country and Americana Songs By (and for) Strong Women
Whether or not they’re topping the charts or headlining festivals, country music and its sub-genres are full of talented women with plenty to say. They’ve got so much to say, in fact, that this playlist Read More
The Tillers, ‘Like a Hole in My Head’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Folk quartet the Tillers are premiering their new song “Like a Hole in My Head” exclusively with The Boot. Readers can press play below to hear the track. “Like a Hole in My Head” features lush Read More
Get to Know The Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch — Listen to This Playlist!
The year 2018 could be the year for any number of up-and-coming artists — but The Boot’s staff members are placing their bets on a few men, women and groups in particular. You’ll see our 2018 Artists Read More
Daniel Daniel, ‘Go Easy’ [Exclusive Premiere]
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
The Boot News Roundup: Lady Antebellum Want Fans’ Help With ‘Heart Break’ Music Video + More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Who Are I’m With Her? 5 Things You Need to Know
The term “supergroup” seems tailor-made for roots rockers I’m With Her; after all, the trio is comprised of Nickel Creek co-founder Sara Watkins, Grammy Awards-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz and folk-bluegrass lifer Aoife O’Donovan. Still, the latter Read More
Big Little Lions, ‘Kind’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Folksy duo Big Little Lions are premiering their song “Kind” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. The duo, comprised of Helen Austin and Paul Otten, wrote “Kind” in the aftermath of Read More
Aimee Mann Wins Best Folk Album at 2018 Grammy Awards
Aimee Mann won the 2018 Best Folk Album award at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (Jan. 28), for her album Mental Illness. The honor was handed out during the Premiere Ceremony, which streamed online before the televised Read More
2018 Grammy Awards Winners List
The Recording Academy will crown 2018’s Grammy Awards winners on Sunday (Jan. 28). The 60th annual Grammys ceremony is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City; the televised ceremony will begin Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Rob Williams, ‘The Old North State’
In The Boot’s latest installment of the Guest Room Sessions, singer-songwriter Rob Williams is performing “The Old North State,” an homage to his family’s home state of North Carolina. Readers can press play above to Read More
Hear Lanco’s ‘Born to Love You’, Aaron Watson’s ‘Run Wild Horses’ + More New Country Singles
Lanco, I’m With Her, Aaron Watson and more have all released new singles recently. Read on to hear ’em! Lanco, “Born to Love You” Lanco are sharing a charming love story from their debut album, Read More
Everything We Know About I’m With Her’s Debut Album, ‘See You Around’
Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan have voices like angels, but the three talented musicians that make up the band I’m With Her offer up a tracklist on their debut album, See You Around, that belies Read More
POLL: Who Should Win Best Folk Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards?
Since 2012, the Grammy Awards’ category for Best Folk Album has combined the awards show’s previous categories of Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Traditional Folk Album. Sarah Jarosz, who currently makes up one-third of the Read More
Coming Soon: The Boot’s 2018 Artists to Watch
No matter who you are, a new year often brings with it a renewed sense of hope, promise and resolve, personally and professionally. The new year could be the year for any number of up-and-coming artists — but Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Tony Lucca, ‘Blue Christmas’
Tony Lucca is rounding out 2017 with an appropriately timed Guest Room Sessions performance. Readers can press play above to watch Lucca cover the classic holiday tune “Blue Christmas.” Lucca recorded this Guest Room Sessions clip Read More
Top 10 Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass and Folk Albums of 2017
It seems as though country music’s sub-genres are getting their much-deserved recognition as of late. Jason Isbell and the Secret Sisters, among others, received nods at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Tyler Childers‘ Purgatory debuted at No. 1 on Read More
Top 10 Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass and Folk Songs of 2017
The past few years have brought about a resurgence of the Americana, bluegrass, folk and alt-country genres, and 2017 was a year in which fans saw the fruits of that labor. With newcomers such as Whitney Read More
Interview: Kacy and Clayton Discuss Their Influences, ‘The Siren’s Song’ LP
Though The Siren’s Song has been out for a couple of months, we keep returning to Kacy & Clayton‘s one-of-a-kind sound over and over. With an obvious retro influence, they’ve magically tapped into an older sound Read More
Interview: The Ghost of Paul Revere Discuss Maine, Touring and New LP, ‘Monarch’
Sitting inside Beer Culture on 45th Street in the middle of New York City, the boys of the Ghost of Paul Revere seem right at home. It might be pouring rain outside, but inside, alternative rock Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Eliot Bronson, ‘Rollin’ Down a Line’
In December’s first installment of The Boot’s Guest Room Sessions, singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson performs his song “Rollin’ Down a Line” while literally rolling down the street. Press play above to watch the video, filmed as Read More
2018’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass and Folk Concert Tours
Is there anything better than a really great concert? (Answer: No.) Whether you’re having your heartstrings tugged by a striking ballad or feeling energized by a holler-along encore, nothing beats the experience of live music. Read More
New Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass and Folk Albums Coming in 2018
There is no question that 2017 was a heck of a year for music: Fans got their hands on two new albums from Chris Stapleton, Colt Ford celebrated the release of his sixth studio album, Love Hope Faith, Read More
2018 Grammy Awards Nominees List
Nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards will be announced on Tuesday morning (Nov 28). Singer-songwriter Andra Day will appear on CBS This Morning to do the honors. On CBS This Morning, Day will reveal the nominees in the Grammy Awards’ four all-genre categories: Read More
Guest Room Sessions: Matt Siffert, ‘A Song of Gratitude’
November’s second installment of The Boot’s Guest Room Sessions finds singer-songwriter Matt Siffert and two friends performing a song with a timely title. Readers can press play above to watch a special performance of Siffert’s breezy, Read More
Story Behind the Song: Terra Lightfoot, ‘Norma Gale’
On her album New Mistakes, released in October of 2017, Canadian-born folk singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot includes “Norma Gale,” a song with real-life country music inspiration. In Lightfoot’s words, the song takes its name, and its story, from Read More
Interview: Scott Miller Discusses New Album, New Band and Old Farming
Scott Miller takes a break from farming to chat about his brand-new album — his first in four years — ‘Ladies Auxiliary’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/scott-miller-ladies-auxiliary-interview-2017/
Interview: Gill Landry on New Solo Album, Freedom After Old Crow Medicine Show
When he announced his latest solo effort, Love Rides a Dark Horse, Gill Landry was brutally honest about the meaning behind the record. “I’d like to believe love always wins coming down the stretch—it just Read More