Music

One of the greatest to ever do it. The legendary Hank Williams is still to this day one of the most influential country artists of all time. Up and down Broadway in Nashville, you can still find bands playing his music from the stages of bars like Robert’s Western World, Layla’s, and AJ’s Good Time

There is so much good music out there just waiting to be discovered. Unfortunately, it’s absolutely impossible to keep up with every artist and band out there making music. That’s one of the reasons I love Spotify, though. You can go down a rabbit hole by looking at related artists and playlists Spotify, other bands,

I already know Lainey Wilson is gonna kill it as one of the newest cast members of Paramount’s hit series, Yellowstone. She’s officially joining the cast for Season 5 (which is slated to premiere on November 13th), after creator Taylor Sheridan asked her to play a musician named Abby. And she talked to The Highway

Music is a negotiation when you’re driving somewhere with your kids. And by “negotiation,” I mean you’re playing whatever the hell they want over and over and over again while slowly losing your mind. When a kid latches onto a tune, it infects your car speakers, and you can’t shake it until that six-hour road

Oh to Be That Free, the fourth album from country singer-songwriter Michaela Anne, begins with an admission of selfishness: “It feels good to not think of anybody else / Not even you,” Anne sings on “I’m Only Human,” the album’s plainspoken opener. The rest of the album finds Anne struggling to balance her own desires with the needs

Best. Friday. Ever. Riley Green just revealed that he’s dropping TWO new unreleased fan-favorite songs tomorrow: The previously announced “Miles On Main,” and the just-announced “Wild Woman.” He played acoustic version of both tunes on different seasons of his Golden Saw Music Hall series, with Riley first debuting “Wild Woman” back in 2020. It was written

Breakout country duo The Kentucky Gentlemen are set to release their debut EP, The Kentucky Gentlemen: Vol. 1, on July 22. Today (June 9), the talented siblings are giving The Boot readers an exclusive first listen to their romantic new track “Love Language.” 27-year-old twins Brandon and Derek Campbell moved to Nashville nearly a decade ago, but 2022 has

Hank Williams Jr. went all the way there with this new track, and I’m here for it. As he gears up to release his next album, Rich White Honky Blues, he’s already given us a taste of what’s to come with a few songs, including “Georgia Women,”  “.44 Special Blues,” and “Jesus, Won’t You Come By Here.”

Easton Corbin “Hey Merle” Easton Corbin saddles up with a rollicking neo-traditional new song, “Hey Merle.” A spirited ode to the iconic Merle Haggard, this catchy and euphoric number finds Corbin turning his eyes to the country elder statesman for advice, all while seamlessly weaving in the titles of his biggest hits. “Hey Merle, did your Mama cry on

It seems like we might have not only a collaboration between Texas rock star Koe Wetzel and producer Diplo, but it may also include rap star Kodak Back. Back in March, Koe reposted an Instagram story from Diplo, a well-known DJ and producer, of a photo he took straight from Texas of Koe in the

Jimmie Allen‘s new single “Down Home” is the song that’s going to raise his booking fee. The pop-friendly country cut is a headliner-status tribute that’s three kinds of infectious without any chance of growing old. It’s personal and accessible, two words that frame every songwriter’s bullseye. The natural tendency after an artist suffers great loss is to smother a project

The Gold Chain Cowboy is BACK. Parker McCollum returns to the podcast to talk about opening for Eric Church, meeting King George, John Mayer’s influence on his music, his move from being an independent artist in Texas to signing with a major label in Nashville, Zach Bryan’s rise to country music stardom, working out with

Chris Stapleton‘s songwriting skills are nearly as renowned as his souful, rafter-reaching vocal prowess, but for his fourth single off his Starting Over album, the country superstar reaches for a cover. “Joy of My Life” is Stapleton’s tender reinterpretation of Creedence Clearwater Revival country rocker John Fogerty’s song from 1997. While it may not be

We’re barely halfway into 2022, and Whiskey Myers is already in for an epic year. Coming off a sold out show with Shane Smith & the Saints and Read Southall Band at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, last night as part of their Tornillo Tour, the group has upped their already impressive resume another

Toby Keith celebrates his home state in his new single “Oklahoma Breakdown,” a song that’s already got a strong history in Keith’s native Oklahoma. The song was written by singer-songwriter Mike Hosty, a fixture of the music scene of Norman, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City and an hour and a half from Keith’s hometown of

Dolly Parton is officially headed to the big screen. Her recent book she co-authored with James Patterson, Run, Rose, Run, is being turned into a film by producers Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. Set to be created by Reese’s production company, Hello Sunshine, Dolly officially confirmed that it’s really happening, and Sony pictures will also

As queer country music becomes more mainstream, we find ourselves at a turning point: should the music parallel the conventions of commercial country, or remain defiantly queer? Paisley Fields knows where he stands: with “Jesus Loving American Guy (Limp Wrists),” they’ve written the queer country music anthem. In the music video, Paisley juxtaposes his image

Benjamin Tod is already back at it. Back in January, Tod’s Lost Dog Street Band released their spectacular 7th album Glory. One of the best albums released so far in 2022, Glory is a testimony to the band’s one-of-a-kind sound and showcases Tod’s deft lyricism while dealing with heavy subjects such as his substance abuse

Accomplished singer-songwriter Kendell Marvel has shared “Put It in the Plate,” the groovy, cutting lead single from his upcoming new album Come On Sunshine, due out on Sept. 23. Penned by Marvel and Dee White, “Put It in the Plate” is the Illinois native’s searing response to televangelists who focus more on filling their pockets than practicing what they preach. “Money

When Luke Combs said in his song “Beer Never Broke My Heart:” I’ve had a largemouth, bass bust my line… He wasn’t lyin’. Luke Combs likes to get out there and wet a line every now and again. However, it looks like the man’s fishing luck has turned around here recently, as he took to