Cancer unfortunately touches almost everyone in some way, whether it’s through a loved one, a friend, or personally. Musicians are no exception. Many have battled the disease themselves, or watched someone close to them walk through Read More
Dolly Parton songs are some of the most beloved of the last 40 years of country music. Parton has built one of the biggest careers in country music on the strength of hits in a Read More
Dolly Parton‘s influence on country music is legendary. Songs such as “Islands in the Stream,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” will forever be played and loved, and no one can think about country Read More
Americana is a catch-all kind of genre; it often means many different things to many different people. And as the art form of Americana continues to grow, new artists are emerging every day, adding their own styles Read More
Trace Adkins‘ biggest career hits have run the gamut of emotions: He’s the man behind one of the saddest (and most controversial) war songs in country music, and he’s also the one who brought the word Read More
Hank Williams Jr. is known for many things: his presence on Monday Night Football, a history of outspoken (and often controversial) political opinions … and, oh yeah, being the son of Hank Williams. Williams Jr. Read More
Some of the biggest stars in country music will be hitting the road in 2018, and quite a few have already announced their plans. Perennial favorites including Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and Blake Read More
Songwriters yearn to write about heartbreak, and when a well-known star (especially one who’s gone through a highly-publicized breakup) sings about lost love, people speculate. But many times, it’s just that … speculation. Blake Shelton, Read More
Nashville, CMT’s relentlessly dramatic hour-long drama about fictional country music stars, made its return to the network on Thursday night (Jan. 4). This sixth season of the show will be its final one, and the lives Read More
On Thursday (Jan. 4), CMT’s Nashville will return to the network for its sixth and final season. No doubt, as the show works to go out with a bang, the new season will include a Read More
Muscle Shoals, Ala., wouldn’t be famous for its musical influences without FAME Studios — and FAME Studios wouldn’t have become what it is without Rick Hall. Hall — born Roe Erister Hall on Jan. 31, Read More
It’s a brand-new year, and The Boot’s staff members are pretty excited about what’s coming up in country and Americana music 2018. Fans already know to expect some killer new albums and massive tours … but we’ve Read More
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
Dickens stood just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, but the magnitude of his contribution to country music was positively giant. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/little-jimmy-dickens-moments/
Country music truly delivered quality music videos in 2017 — the 17 best are a mix of emotion, heartfelt moments and downright hilarity. Quirky videos from Miranda Lambert, Brett Eldredge and Rascal Flatts all make our year-end list, as do Read More
2017 has been a tough year in country music and elsewhere in the world, but there were plenty of good things happening, too. It’s important to look back and remember the bright spots of 2017 Read More
Certain Christmas songs are as important to the holiday tradition as stuffing stockings, eating too much and arguing with relatives. For some, the season hasn’t begun until Martina McBride‘s White Christmas album has been dusted Read More
Christmas songs are like side dishes at a holiday dinner. Most country fans like the standards, while a few prefer other specialty treats. Others we simply put up with to be polite, and a select Read More
Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. Country stars have been providing the soundtrack to gatherings nationwide for decades, but if you’re a little lost Read More
Country artists have been as reliable as any in creating Christmas songs to make the holidays more magical. A few originals have been around for so long that they almost feel like the traditional classics Read More
2017 had its share of memorable moments, but some of them were downright shocking. Sam Hunt started the year by breaking hearts everywhere, announcing his engagement and then walking down the aisle shortly thereafter. The girl Read More
Remember the moment by playing deejay this New Year’s Eve. By timing these country songs up so the key part hits right at midnight, you’ll enter the new year with a bang … or a kiss or Read More
Country music is the soundtrack of our lives, which means the best and most unique albums help us through heartbreak and challenge us when we feel defeated. In 2017 these albums also provided a playlist for love Read More
Not all collaborations are created equal. These 10 country music crossovers are proof of that, revealing songs that sprinted to the top of the charts and others that just missed the mark. 5 Country/Pop Collaborations That Worked So Well 1. Read More
The best country albums from any given year are timeless, and 2017 is no different. The top spots go to artists with a long history of making great country music, even if mainstream fans are just starting Read More
There’s no way around it: The year 2017 was a difficult one, both in the country music community and beyond. From the deaths of stars such as Glen Campbell and Troy Gentry to the tragic Route 91 Harvest Festival Read More
While country music has seen its share of ups and downs over the past few years, 2017 showed that America’s favorite genre has continued to evolve into one of the most adaptable, inclusive and universally loved types of music. Read More
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
The best country songs of 2017 are played so often, the cover art starts to singe into your phone screen. These songs include established hitmakers, country newcomers, a RISERS act, a legend and a debut single. Keith Urban, Miranda Read More
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
The year 2017 has brought with it its fair share of hits, from love songs to party songs to feel-good family songs. Throughout the year, established artists such as Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean have taken their turn at Read More
The best country music videos of 2017 span from paper animations to action movies, from silly to heartbreaking and from clips from bands bands to clips from duos to clips from single artists. All of them, Read More
Chris Stapleton wasn’t supposed to release two albums in 2017, but his work with red-hot Nashville producer Dave Cobb led him to call his record label and make a special request. The country star released Read More
With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to open up The Boot’s country music yearbook and dole out some superlatives. Throughout this year, these artists have really stood out. The Boot’s staff opened up Read More
The year 2017 brought with it a number of big country hits that lingered at the top of the charts; some (such as Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road“) even found a place on the Read More
Keeping track of country albums released in any given year is a full-time job. In fact, with so much music coming out each month, it’s easy to lose count of even the great records. Some Read More
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and tree-trimming is probably keeping you busy. But you can’t have the holidays without music! Therefore, The Boot Read More
Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades. In 1949, singing cowboy Gene Autry topped the country charts with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” while at Read More
Country music has seen a population explosion so far in 2017, and there are more babies to come before Christmas! The year started off with Little Big Town singer Kimberly Schlapman and her husband welcoming Read More
The top live country acts of 2017 all bring something different to the table: There’s a little R&B, traditional country, jazzy harmonies, ballads, catchy pop-influenced songs, rock, duets and everything in between. Imagine if you were Read More
The 2018 Grammy Awards nominations, announced Tuesday (Nov. 28), included some surprises for country music fans … and not all of them were good surprises. While plenty of country artists were thrilled to find themselves Read More
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
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, for the first time in more than a decade, not a single country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass or folk artist is nominated in one of the event’s four all-genre categories: Record of Read More
Since 1959, “Music’s Biggest Night” — the Grammy Awards — has featured the world’s top artists in every musical genre, from pop and R&B to country, bluegrass, folk and Americana. And there have been a Read More
Country music stars are certainly helping Tennessee live up to its ‘Volunteer State’ nickname. Nashville’s celebrities have long been lending their names, voices, time and money to causes important to them. In fact, three big Read More
Country artists are great at writing thank you songs. They’re a naturally humble bunch, always careful to show appreciation to the people that have guided them along life’s path. They thank God, husbands, wives, kids, Read More
We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. But before you dig into the turkey and stuffing or help yourself to a second piece of pumpkin pie, hopefully this list of the Top Read More
One thing fans can always count on from Billy Currington songs is a smile. It could be a knowing smile, the kind that passes over one’s lips while listening to “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” Read More
Country artists have never shied away from recording songs that tell the stories of the wars that the U.S. has been involved in. From Johnny Horton‘s “Battle of New Orleans” to Trace Adkins‘ “Arlington,” artists Read More
Whether in times of war or peace, American anthems have been fan-favorite country songs for decades, and there are a slew of country tunes that proudly proclaim the beauty and benefits of the United States Read More
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