Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic rhythm that’s vital to a song’s foundation or a twang-fueled riff that fills up the Read More
Not all first releases have been hot sellers — even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/underrated-debut-country-albums/
On Sept. 8, 1932, Virginia Patterson Hensley — known to country music fans as Patsy Cline — was born in Gore, Va. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/patsy-cline-birthday/
On Aug. 7, 1961, Cline earned her first No. 1 hit with “I Fall to Pieces,” from her ‘Patsy Cline Showcase’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/patsy-cline-no-1-i-fall-to-pieces/
On Aug. 3, 1999, Cline was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/patsy-cline-hollywood-walk-of-fame/
The list of country singers who died in plane crashes includes some of the biggest stars in country music history. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/singers-who-died-in-plane-crashes/
These are the Top 10 artists of the ’60s, determined by success and lasting legacy. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-artists-of-the-1960s/
Which one is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-albums-of-the-1960s/
What’s your No. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-songs-1960s/
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/
Some of the biggest country stars have a pretty big secret — they aren’t who you think they are! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-stars-real-names/
Tragedy seemed to follow the country legend. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/patsy-cline-car-crash/
The Hollywood Walk of Fame features everyone from actors to radio personalities, and there are plenty of Nashville names enshrined there. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-artists-with-hollywood-walk-of-fame-stars/
There’s nothing quite like a live country music show … but the next best thing might just be a live country music album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-live-country-music-albums/
In a recent interview with Billboard, Maren Morris was asked whether country radio was more receptive to pop music collaborations than it used to be. “I think it has changed,” she replied. “When I look Read More
Patsy Cline songs are some of the most essential in the history of country music. Though she died at the tragically young age of 30, Cline left behind a recorded legacy that is almost unmatched Read More
Fifty-five years ago today (March 5, 1963) was a tragic day for the country music community: It was on that date that Patsy Cline, along with Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas, was killed in a plane Read More
In the eight short years that Patsy Cline recorded music, she left behind a catalog of timeless classics that will always be sung, and a voice that will continue to influence artist of all genres Read More
Fifty-five years ago today, on March 3, 1963, Patsy Cline performed her final show. The singer was killed two days later (March 5, 1963) in a plane crash. On the evening of March 3, Cline performed three benefit 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
If it weren’t for sad love songs, country music just wouldn’t be the same. Whether reliving sweet memories or bidding a bitter farewell, the saddest love songs are universal, sharing emotions to which we can Read More
Country music often deals with the darker side of existence, but when death comes unexpectedly — especially for a well-known and well-loved personality — an artist’s music often takes on even greater poignancy. Chief among Read More
What do Patsy Cline, Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley all have in common? If you can believe it, these three country stars have never won a Grammy! For almost 60 years, the Grammy Awards have been the great Read More
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