Sugarland Share ‘Bigger’ Title Track [LISTEN]
“Don’t give up … Believe me, love, yeah, you’re gonna be bigger.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/sugarland-bigger-song/
Songs
30-Plus Songs You Didn’t Know Chris Stapleton Wrote
Did you know that Stapleton has a long career of songwriting even beyond the two (soon to be three!) albums he’s released? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/songs-you-didnt-know-chris-stapleton-wrote/
Top 5 Chris Stapleton Songs
What would you add? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-chris-stapleton-songs/
Top 10 Loretta Lynn Songs
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Lady Antebellum’s Self-Titled Debut Album Tracks, Ranked
Where does your favorite land? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lady-antebellum-album-tracks-ranked/
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/
Dierks Bentley Channels His Inner Tom Petty for ‘The Mountain’ Title Track [LISTEN]
The title track of “The Mountain” is here…and it’s got a rock ‘n’ roll, introspective edge. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dierks-bentley-the-mountain-song/
Top 5 Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn Duets
Narrowing this iconic duo’s hits down to the best five is tough! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-conway-twitty-loretta-lynn-duets/
Hear Montgomery Gentry’s ‘Get Down South’ and More New Country Singles
Devin Dawson and Craig Wayne Boyd have also announced new singles. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/montgomery-gentry-get-down-south-craig-wayne-boyd-better-together/
Clay Walker Releases ‘Workin’ on Me’, First Single in Two-Plus Years [LISTEN]
You like? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/clay-walker-workin-on-me/
59 Years Ago: George Jones Earns First No. 1 Single With ‘White Lightning’
On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-white-lightning-no-1/
Story Behind the Song: Carly Pearce, ‘Hide the Wine’
“The song was supposed to be on another artist’s album, but …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carly-pearce-hide-the-wine-lyrics/
Kelly Willis, ‘Only You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“I did feel like I was going out on a limb a little bit … but it has quickly become one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Top 10 Vince Gill Songs
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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/
47 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released
On April 12, 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was released as a single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-denver-take-me-home-country-roads-released/
Willie Nelson Shares ‘Something You Get Through’, Another ‘Last Man Standing’ Track [LISTEN]
Willie Nelson has shared “Something You Get Through,” an intimate ballad based on a real-life conversation. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-something-you-get-through-last-man-standing/
26 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo Single
On April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/wynonna-she-is-his-only-need/
Cicada Rhythm, ‘Shake Up’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“It wants to see you, let you inside / The muse is here, enjoy the ride …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cicada-rhythm-shake-up/
Hear Carrie Underwood’s Brand-New Single, ‘Cry Pretty’
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty/
Watch Ruston Kelly and Kacey Musgraves Re-Imagine Johnny Cash’s Love Letter to June
The country couple sets one of Cash’s love letters to his wife to music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-ruston-kelly-to-june-this-morning/
Brothers Osborne Tackle Elton John’s ‘Take Me to the Pilot’ [LISTEN]
The duo kicks things up a notch on this fun-loving rendition. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brothers-osborne-take-me-to-the-pilot-elton-john/
Carrie Underwood Says New Single, ‘Cry Pretty’, Is About Letting Your Emotions Take Over
“It’s emotional. It’s real. And it ROCKS!” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-lyrics/
23 Years Ago: George Strait Records ‘Check Yes or No’ and ‘I Know She Still Loves Me’
On April 10, 1995, Strait recorded “Check Yes or No” and “I Know She Still Loves Me” for his ‘Strait Out of the Box’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-check-yes-or-no-i-know-she-still-loves-me/
Hear Jamey Johnson’s Take on Johnny Cash’s ‘Spirit Rider’ [LISTEN]
Jamey Johnson offers an emotional take on ‘Spirit Rider for ‘Johnny Cash: Forever Words,’ a new tribute based on the country legend’s found poetry. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jamey-johnson-spirit-rider-johnny-cash/
Hear Thomas Rhett’s New Single, ‘Life Changes’
This ones as real as they come! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hear-thomas-rhetts-life-changes-title-track/
Hear Chris Stapleton’s New Single ‘Millionaire’
It’s from ‘From A Room, Volume 2’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/chris-stapleton-millionaire/
Kacey Musgraves Guests on the Brummies’ New Song, ‘Drive Away’ [LISTEN]
Hear the country star lend her dreamy vocals to this new Brummies track. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-the-brummies-drive-away/
Miranda Lambert Puts Intimate Spin on ‘My Father’s Gun’ for Elton John Tribute Album
The country star re-discovered this song during a time in her life when she was “going through some things.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/miranda-lambert-my-fathers-gun/
Brothers Osborne Reveal ‘Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive)’ From ‘Port Saint Joe’ [LISTEN]
The Brothers Osborne’s latest release is a sweet love song with a dark twist. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brothers-osborne-pushing-up-daisies-love-alive/
Hear Maren Morris’ ‘Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters,’ From New Elton John Tribute Album
To Morris, Elton John isn’t just an icon — he’s also a fan of hers. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maren-morris-mona-lisas-and-mad-hatters/
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/
Is a New Carrie Underwood Single Coming This Week?
She’s teasing something … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/carrie-underwood-new-single-tease-2018/
Hear Jo Dee Messina’s Inspirational New Song, ‘Bigger Than This’
“My heart was really moved, not to focus on the chaos of life, but the bigness of God. At that point and from that place of praise and worship came this song.” Continue reading… This Read More
29 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’
On April 8, 1989, “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” became Whitley’s last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-whitley-im-no-stranger-to-the-rain/
Jason Aldean Drops Hard-Driving New Song, ‘I’ll Wait for You’ [LISTEN]
Aldean has shared another new song, “I’ll Wait for You,” off his upcoming album, ‘Rearview Town’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jason-aldean-ill-wait-for-you/
Hear New Singles From Old Dominion, the Wild Feathers and More Country Artists [LISTEN]
From heartbreak songs to party anthems, country artists have released new singles for whatever you’re in the mood for this week. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/old-dominion-hotel-key-the-wild-feathers-big-sky-new-songs/
10 Essential Merle Haggard Lyrics
These are lyrics that we’ll be quoting forever … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/merle-haggard-lyrics/
8 Songs That Reference Merle Haggard
You know you’re a legend when you get name-checked — and Haggard’s name comes up in quite a few country songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/songs-that-reference-merle-haggard-the-hag/
Top 10 Merle Haggard Songs
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Hear Jana Kramer’s Wistful New Song, ‘Dammit’ [LISTEN]
The country singer and actor’s heartfelt new ballad is about a relationship that almost lasts, but doesn’t quite make it. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jana-kramer-dammit/
Florida Georgia Line, BeBe Rexha Continue to Break Billboard Records With ‘Meant to Be’
Florida Georgia Line have set the bar high when it comes to cross-genre collaborations, and their latest endeavor with Bebe Rexha, “Meant to Be,” is breaking chart records as it continues to climb. Readers can press Read More
Hear Blackberry Smoke, Amanda Shires Team Up for ‘Let Me Down Easy’ [LISTEN]
Blackberry Smoke has dropped a new song “Let Me Down Easy,” featuring Amanda Shires. Readers can press play above to listen to the mid-tempo, gentle swing of the tender break up song. Shires provides backup harmony Read More
Hear New Singles From Danielle Bradbery, Cale Dodds and More Country Artists
The Boot has rounded up this week’s brand-new singles from country artists. Get ’em while they’re hot! Danielle Bradbery, “Worth It” Danielle Bradberry has selected a powerful ballad called “Worth It” as her latest single. Read More
Scotty McCreery’s ‘This Is It’ Turns Engagement Tale Into New Single [LISTEN]
Scotty McCreery isn’t shy about getting personal in his new single, “This Is It.” The song, from his upcoming album, Seasons Change, is about his engagement to his soon-to-be-wife, Gabi Dugal. Co written by McCreery, Frank Rogers Read More
27 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit
Twenty-seven years ago today (March 9, 1991) was a big day for Alan Jackson. It was on that date that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with “I’d Love You All Over Again,” Read More
Top 10 Girl Power Country Songs
Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/girl-power-songs/
Story Behind the Song: Shenandoah, ‘Noise’
“What I recall about hearing the demo of “Noise” for the first time [is], for me, it sounded like a hit.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shenandoah-noise-lyrics/
38 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Hits No. 1 With ‘My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys’
Thirty-eight years ago today (March 8, 1980), Willie Nelson rode to the top of the charts with his single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” The song was the debut single from Nelson’s The Electric Horseman album, 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