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This song truly never gets old. I could listen to it every single day for the rest of my life, and I still wouldn’t get tired of it And you may ask how I would even know such a thing, and I would tell you it’s because I pretty much do listen to it every

Billy Strings is set to release one of his most personal projects to date. Today (Oct. 3) — Strings’ 30th birthday — the bluegrass talent revealed that he has recorded a brand new album in collaboration with his father, Terry Barber. Me/And/Dad, set for release on Nov. 18 via Rounder Records, fulfills a longtime dream

Since this song’s release, it has been playing non-stop at my house. The original of Clint Black‘s “Nothing’s New” is a classic, but this re-work with the addition of Cody Jinks and Ward Davis to the track is flat out addicting to listen to. It adds a new dynamic of a classic country voice with

Jimmy Buffett continues to produce new music and tour even at his ripe young age of 76. However, a recent mysterious hospitalization has forced the “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” singer to take a step back from his current tour. Earlier this week, Jimmy’s team announced on social media that he would be cancelling upcoming tour

How damn good are the guys from 49 Winchester? Hailing from Castlewood in Russell County, Virginia they’re quickly making a name for themselves as one of the hottest bands to come out of Appalachia in recent memory. And that’s saying a lot, because some of the best country music in the genre is coming out

As much as I absolutely love Zach Bryan’s debut studio album American Heartbreak, I’m really looking forward to the live album he promised will be recorded at his Red Rocks debut in November. He’s currently out an extensive trek across the country, on what he previously said would “probably be the last” tour he goes

The King of Country has put his own spin on a classic track penned by influential singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. Released today (Sept. 30), George Strait‘s version of “Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me” is the latest preview of the upcoming all-star album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver. The tune is a beloved

The history of “Mental Revenge” is a little more like mental gymnastics. The song has gone through a less than linear progression to reach success, but the list of high-profile country music names associated with the song speak for themselves. The song is exactly what it sounds like – a revenge track after the main

Zac Brown Band have enlisted Jimmy Buffett for a duet version of their spirited No. 1 single, “Same Boat.” In this remake. the 75-year-old “Margaritaville” hitmaker goes solo on the second verse as he delivers its universally relatable lyrics in true laidback Jimmy Buffett fashion. “We all been kicked and knocked around / But you

Our friends Benji and Josh at Country Central join the podcast for the first time to talk about the current state of country music, sharing opinions about different artists and songs on their Instagram page, the importance of authenticity in the music business, independent artists and the different ways you can shape a solid career,

Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker has teamed up with influential punk rockers Dropkick Murphys for their searing new anthem, “The Last One.” This new collaboration is included on Dropkick Murphy’s new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists, which was released today (Sept. 30). Thematically, the project is a celebration and continuation of the philosophies vocalized by

You gotta love those friendships you didn’t know existed, right? I mean, I’m a huge professional wrestling nerd, so I’m always excited to see a new singer/wrestler friendship. It’s not like the relationship between these two forms of entertainment is unheard of. The Undertaker used Johnny Cash’s “Ain’t No Grave” as entrance music for a

Pony Bradshaw has a new project on the way. He just announced his forthcoming album North Georgia Rounder is slated to drop on January 27th, 2023. The follow-up to his 2021 Calico Jim record, the Georgia native says the album was inspired by his travels out on the road playing music, as well as his life

Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana and everything in between. In each list, music fans will find picks from our contributing team that we think you’ll love. Keep reading to check out the latest installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks. Tiera Kennedy “Alabama Nights” This breezy, fun new cut from burgeoning

Oh, we’re doing it people… With the highly-anticipated Yellowstone Season 5 on the way, and a TON of great country music to look forward to, we’re going to try and tackle the impossible task of ranking the best songs from every season. Some have argued that this past season wasn’t quite as good as the

Rachel McIntyre Smith hit the ground running at a young age. As a child prodigy of piano and poetry, music was the only path she could follow. But it wasn’t until college at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, when McIntyre Smith listened to Kacey Musgraves for the first time, that she saw country music

It looks like the Turnpike Troubadours are coming to our TVs. The best country band in the history of country music (hot take, but not really) is teaming up with the FX TV series, Reservation Dogs. On tonight’s episode, you can hear Turnpike’s cover of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ song “Black Sky.” They made the

Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose heads to the stables in her new music video for “Nobody’s Sweetheart.” Released today (Sept. 28), the fresh track serves as the latest preview of Rose’s highly-awaited new record Cazimi, due out Nov. 18 via Missing Pierce Records. Co-written with accomplished songwriter and producer Daniel Tashian, “Nobody’s Sweetheart” finds Rose trying

Known for his distinct banjo picking, Ralph Stanley is a bluegrass legend. Unlike many bluegrass players, Stanley got his start in music as a teenager. But once he picked up a banjo, he never set it down. In an interview from 2008 with Virginia Living, he gave the backstory of how he got started. “I

On any given Friday or Saturday night, thousands of people pack the streets of Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, flowing in and out of the honky tonks, listening to the sounds of the bands from the windows on the street, or catching a show at the world-famous Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium.

Made up of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, Chapel Hart is an absolute powerhouse with witty lyrics, commentary and insanely good voices. Their album The Girls Are Back in Town came out in 2021 and included easily their most popular song “You Can Have Him Jolene.” Coming off their