JUNO Award nominee and Canadian Folk Music Award winner Amanda Rheaume embraces her indigenous identity and the history of her ancestors on The Spaces In Between, her sixth studio album due out May 27 via Ishkōdé Records. Living on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory also known as Ottawa, Canada, Rheaume is a member of the Métis Nation and
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Wynonna Judd has shared her first new music since the death of her mother and longtime creative collaborator, Naomi Judd. Released Tuesday (May 24), the country star teamed up with indie folk artist Waxahatchee for a moving new song called “Other Side.” The pair co-wrote the inspirational, slow-rolling tune with Judd’s husband and fellow musical talent Cactus
Accomplished singer, songwriter and violinist Amanda Shires is gearing up to share a brand new record this summer. Released today (May 24), “Hawk for the Dove” is the lead single from her upcoming seventh studio album Take It Like a Man, due out July 29 on ATO Records. Dark and sensual, “Hawk for the Dove” finds Shires focusing in on
American Aquarium have given fans another taste of new music ahead of their highly-anticipated new album, Chicamacomico. The band’s latest single “Wildfire” is a laid-back, soulful and raw examination of a fiery romance reaching its peak. Although those flames of passion may burn bright, they often disappear just as quickly as they arrived, leaving behind only a trail of
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. Andrew Combs Zoe Butler “Shenandoah Blues” Nashville singer-songwriter Zoe Butler’s “Shenandoah
Agony In The Garden’s inception occurred on April of 2013 as a one man band with singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist Mack Perry writing and recording all of Agony’s music. Releasing a debut four song EP, “Where Olympus Dwells,” in May, 2015. In Feb. 2016 Mack and Clint Lowery of Grammy Nominated Sevendust co-wrote 3 tracks. In September
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Metal Heroes” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, May 24th, at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed
Daisy Jopling is thrilled and honored to be collaborating with the fantastic teachers of the Peekskill and Hendrick Hudson Middle and High School choirs, Mr. Mitchell Guido, Mr. Kevin Larsen, Mrs. Kimberly Dunkin and Mrs. Erica Denler and their wonderful choir students – come support them as they perform with the Daisy Jopling Band and
Comedian Gary Robinson has been making people laugh for many years and has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy. Gary Robinson has plenty in store and has shows lined up to keep his fans laughing. He also has an upcoming soon-to-be-released song dedicated to Ukraine. On May 13th at 8 p.m., Gary
April Rose Gabrielli is a Billboard charting alternative-rock/pop singer, songwriter, producer & pianist. Currently, April has over one million combined streams in co-writing & production credits. In early 2021, April signed an exclusive music publishing deal with BMG Rights Management and a record deal with Soho Records NYC to launch her solo music career. She
If you aren’t listening to Charles Wesley Godwin yet, what the hell are you doing? The West Virginia native and reigning Whiskey Riff Album of the Year winner is quickly making a name for himself as one of the most captivating artists coming out of the Appalachia country scene, and I’d even go as far
Portland-based, award-winning talents Aaron Nigel Smith and Andy Furgeson have teamed up for a unique, family friendly new project. Under the moniker of Smith & Yarn, the pair are set to release their first collaborative album on April 29, which includes an array of special guests. Their anthemic, heartfelt track “Never Be Alone,” which The Boot is excited
Ol’ Possum was a wild one, but man, he was one of the best to ever do it. And on this date back in 2013, the legendary George Jones passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 81. Now it was no secret that Jones had his battles along the way to achieving country
Just imagine, the year is 1988, and you get home from a long day of work, grab a Budweiser out of the fridge, flip on the TV, and you see no other than Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. sitting down for an interview on the Tennessee News Network (TNN). I was digging through the vaults
Margo Price put her own spin on a 1970s Bobbie Gentry track for the newly-released deluxe version of her 2020 record That’s How Rumors Get Started. The award-winning singer-songwriter brings a modern edge to “He Made a Woman Out Of Me,” a cut from Gentry’s influential 1970 album Fancy. Sonically, Price stays close to the slow grooving original,
Morgan Wallen continues to make history. According to Billboard Morgan Wallen has become the first artist in country music history to have three songs debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Chart. Since its inception in 1958, it’s never happened three times by one artist, in fact, it’s only happened twice by one artist…
PGA Tour pro and former number one ranked golfer Dustin Johnson just tied the knot this past Saturday with his longtime fiancé Paulina Gretzky, the daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky. The two have been engaged since 2013, and they share two kids together, so it was a long time coming. Needless to say, Johnson
Covering Chris Stapleton is a TALL order. And let’s be honest, it’s something not many can do. Even some professionals, we’re talking artists with their own record deals and hit songs, won’t even attempt it, let alone pull it off. However, Cody Johnson is one of the few that can. In a virtual concert performance
RACE DAY BABY. We’re back at Talladega Superspeedway today for good old fashioned NASCAR Cup Series racing. Bubba Wallace is a race favorite, looking for back to back wins at the iconic track, and while nobody asked, I’m putting my money on my man Ryan Blaney today. Take it to the bank… So while we
Arguing about George Stait’s most underrated song is probaly a useless dendavor… there’s just too many to name. But, by all means… weigh in: Is “Blue Clear Sky” Strait’s most underrated song? — Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) April 23, 2022 However, I’ve had this one on repeat lately… had to share it with the world. I