Amanda Shires Shares Airy New Single, ‘Leave It Alone’ [LISTEN]
It’s an airy track, with electronic-leaning touches. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/amanda-shires-leave-it-alone/
Songs
The Ghost of Paul Revere Are Jamming Dr. Dog, Alt-J and More — Listen!
When these guys are in control of the music, Radiohead and Black Sabbath sit beside Parker Millsap and the Milk Carton Kids, and a Nirvana track flows into something from the Beatles. Continue reading… This Read More
Jackie Lee Reveals He Fought Testicular Cancer — Twice — in Poignant New ‘Long Year’ Video
“I was like, no way this is cancer … Of all the things we’ve just been through as a family, there’s no way.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jackie-lee-long-year-cancer-testicular/
26 Years Ago: Billy Ray Cyrus Records ‘Some Gave All’
On May 19, 1992, Cyrus recorded the title track of his freshman album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/billy-ray-cyrus-some-gave-all-song/
Top 10 Country Songs About Kissing
Pucker up! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-songs-about-kissing/
Top 5 Jon Pardi Songs
Which one’s your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-jon-pardi-songs/
Dan + Shay Share Romantic Ballad, ‘Speechless,’ Track List for Upcoming Album [LISTEN]
Dan + Shay have shared a glimpse into their own recent weddings with the video for their new song, ‘Speechless.’ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dan-shay-speechless-album-track-list/
Watch Ashley Monroe Deliver a Gorgeous Cover of George Jones’ ‘Bartender’s Blues’
Ashley Monroe covers the George Jones classic, “Bartender’s Blues,” with all the heart-wrenching emotion you could hope for. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ashley-monroe-george-jones-bartenders-blues/
Story Behind the Song: Abby Anderson, ‘Make Him Wait’
“Everything my dad has ever taught me about dating and relationships started floating back …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/abby-anderson-make-him-wait-lyrics/
51 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Records ‘Gentle on My Mind’
On May 17, 1967, Glen Campbell recorded “Gentle on My Mind,” which became one of the biggest hits of his career. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/glen-campbell-gentle-on-my-mind/
Kane Brown Notches Second Number One Single With ‘Heaven’
Kane Brown has hit the top of the charts for a second time with his new single, ‘Heaven.’ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kane-brown-heaven-number-one/
Hear Sam Hunt’s New Single, ‘Downtown’s Dead’ [LISTEN]
Do you think this one’s a hit? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hear-sam-hunts-new-single-downtowns-dead-listen/
20 Years Ago: Faith Hill Hits No. 1 With ‘This Kiss’
On May 16, 1998, Hill landed at the top of the charts with her single “This Kiss.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/faith-hill-this-kiss-number-one/
49 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Records ‘Workin’ Man Blues’
On May 16, 1979, “the Hag” recorded “Workin’ Man Blues”, from his ‘A Portrait of Merle Haggard’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/merle-haggard-workin-man-blues/
Kenny Chesney Sets Career Record With Two Simultaneous Top Ten Singles
Kenny Chesney broke a personal career record this week, with two Top 10 hit on the country charts at the same time! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kenny-chesney-two-top-ten-singles-record/
Sam Hunt Readies New Single, ‘Downtown’s Dead,’ for Release on May 16
‘Downtown’s Dead’ will be Hunt’s first single since early 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sam-hunt-downtowns-dead/
Story Behind the Song: Trent Harmon, ‘You Got ‘Em All’
“I didn’t want to write that song …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/trent-harmon-you-got-em-all-lyrics/
Cole Swindell Pays Tribute to His Supportive Loved Ones in ‘The Ones That Got Me Here’ [LISTEN]
Cole Swindell pays homage to all his supporters — and even his naysayers — in his latest song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cole-swindell-pays-tribute-to-his-supportive-loved-ones-in-the-ones-that-got-me-here-listen/
Dierks Bentley Doesn’t Give a Darn in ‘You Can’t Bring Me Down’ [LISTEN]
There’s no stopping Dierks Bentley on this feel-good new track. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dierks-bentley-you-cant-bring-me-down/
Hear New Singles From Jason Aldean, Joe Nichols and More Country Artists
Which is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-aldean-miranda-lambert-drowns-the-whiskey-joe-nichols-billy-grahams-bible/
5 Sweet Country Music Mother-Daughter Collaborations
From epic duets between Kelly Clarkson and her mother-in-law Reba McEntire to the decades-spanning career of the Judds, moms and daughters rule in country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-mother-daughter-collaborations-duets/
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/
Lori McKenna Set to Release ‘The Tree’ on July 20, Shares First Single, ‘People Get Old’
McKenna has shared the first single off her upcoming new project, ‘The Tree.’ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lori-mckenna-the-tree-people-get-old/
Brantley Gilbert’s Next Album Will Include a Song Written for His Son
It’s called “The Man That Hung the Moon.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brantley-gilbert-the-man-that-hung-the-moon-song-for-his-son/
Old Maren Morris Performance Videos Prove She Was Meant to Be a Star [WATCH]
You’ve GOT to see these videos! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-slide-maren-morris-all-that-it-takes/
Dustin Collins, ‘The Barn’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Collins calls it “kinda nostalgic” — but also, “kinda sexy.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dustin-collins-the-barn/
Story Behind the Song: Ashley Monroe, ‘Hands on You’
“It’s not a sexy story at all!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ashley-monroe-hands-on-you-lyrics/
45 Epic Live Country Tracks That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re at the Show
Press play and rock out like you’re front row! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-live-songs-playlist/
Justin Adams, ‘Good Rain or Jesus’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“The demo was a huge band production,” but … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/justin-adams-good-rain-or-jesus/
Top 5 Dustin Lynch Songs
Do you agree? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dustin-lynch-songs/
How Did Tom Hanks Inspire George Strait’s ‘Blue Clear Sky’?
Strait’s No. 1 hit “Blue Clear Sky” is now synonymous with Strait, but it was inspired by one particular movie star: Tom Hanks. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-blue-clear-sky-forrest-gump/
Top 10 Keith Whitley Songs
Whitley’s rich musical legacy makes us wonder what kind of impact he would have made on country music had he lived longer … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-keith-whitley-songs/
Top 10 George Strait Songs
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POLL: What’s the Best Darius Rucker Song?
Well … What do you think? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-darius-rucker-song-poll/
Top 10 Darius Rucker Songs
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Michael Ray Hopes to Connect Fans With His Emotional New Single, ‘Her World or Mine’ [LISTEN]
The latest song from ‘Amos’ is a break-up ballad about the ‘unspoken scars’ left after a relationship. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/michael-ray-her-world-or-mine/
Lauren Ashley and the Trainwreckers, ‘Always Wanted To’ [Exclusive Premiere]
Singer-songwriter Lauren Ashley and her band the Trainwreckers are premiering their new song “Always Wanted To” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to listen. A mid-tempo country tune, “Always Wanted To” is Read More
36 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1
On May 8, 1982, Nelson’s version of “Always on My Mind” hit No. 1 on the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-always-on-my-mind-no-1/
Story Behind the Song: Craig Campbell, ‘See You Try’
“I want to hear the songs before Blake Shelton hears them. I want to hear the songs before Luke Bryan hears them.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/craig-campbell-see-you-try-lyrics/
Top 10 Country Songs for Graduation
Congratulations, graduates! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-about-graduation/
Top 10 Mother’s Day Country Songs
These 10 country tunes say a whole lot of fantastic things about moms — and, yeah, they make us cry, too. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-mothers-day-songs/
Hear Luke Combs’ Unreleased Track ‘Beautiful Crazy’
This track will appear on the deluxe edition of Combs’ debut album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-combs-beautiful-crazy/
Dustin Lynch Drops Surprise New Single, ‘Good Girl’ [LISTEN]
“Yeah, you up and took my whole world / And made it so good, girl …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dustin-lynch-good-girl-listen/
69 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’
On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with “Lovesick Blues.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hank-williams-lovesick-blues-no-1/
Top 5 David Nail Songs
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Top 10 Tammy Wynette Songs
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Sasha McVeigh’s ‘an Enormous Disney Nerd’, and We’ve Got the Playlist to Prove It!
It’s an eclectic mix of Disney tunes, modern country songs and pop hits, with a classic Rolling Stones track in there for good measure. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sasha-mcveigh-spotify-playlist/
Top 10 Songs Written By Luke Laird
Daaaang, he’s written a lot of hits! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/songs-written-by-luke-laird/
Top 10 Randy Travis Songs
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Dan + Shay Drop Tender New Song, ‘All to Myself’ [LISTEN]
It’s an island-inspired love song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dan-and-shay-all-to-myself/