Music

For anybody familiar with Yellowstone, or the prequel show 1883 in particular, you know that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are starring as James and Margaret Dutton, the original Dutton family that set out and first began the Yellowstone Ranch. Starring Sam Elliott and country music’s own power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, 1883 is the story of

American Idol judge Luke Bryan is weighing in. According to Insider, during a recent Television Critics Association panel, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, both judges on American Idol, were asked specifically about diversity in country music and what American Idol is doing about it. In light of the Morgan Wallen incident from early 2021, and then the

Lavender Country, the seminal band led by Patrick Haggerty who released what’s widely considered the first openly-gay album in country music history, have returned to the scene with a new recording of their track “I Can’t Shake the Stranger Out of You.” The new version is smoother and more produced than the original, a lonesome

That pedal steel, man… There’s just something about hearing the nostalgic whine of a great pedal steel in a sad country song, one that makes you want to crack open a beer just to cry in it. I mean, that’s the good stuff right there. But in Muscadine Bloodline‘s new song, “No, Pedal Steel,” they’re

We all know Jamey Johnson is one of the best country music singers/songwriters in the genre. However, it appears the man might be venturing out into the acting world… Or at least a little bit. It appears as though he has a small role in the upcoming movie The Tiger Rising, a family friendly action-adventure

There ain’t many better than Ryan Bingham. The country artist turned Yellowstone star has made his mark by crafting stories of heartbreak and hope, love and loss, mixing them together in beautiful songs sung from an achy heart. His performances of “Hallelujah” and “Wolves” for Yellowstone are him at his best. During Covid quarantine, like

Rising star Dillon Carmichael joins the podcast to talk about his new album ‘Son Of A,’ working with Jon Pardi as a producer, growing up with John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery for uncles, the phenomenal artists coming out of Kentucky right now, the bourbon scene, and more. The podcast is available everywhere. Download the

Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana and everything in between. In every list, you’ll 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. Leyla McCalla “Fort Dimanche” Having broke ground with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and released her own

Festival season is right around the corner and lineups already dropping left and right. We just got word that Turnpike Troubadours will be making their return to the festival circuit at Floyd Fest this year, but today, we got another stellar lineup from another fan favorite. It’s no secret that Bonnaroo is one of the

Waylon Jennings was a masterful storyteller, there’s no doubt about that. He wrote a fascinating book about his life, Waylon: An Autobiography, and there are some great tales about his time in the music industry and some of the crazy stuff he experienced in it. At the time of the books release, Waylon did several TV appearances

Patsy Cline has one of the absolute best, most distinct voices in all of country music history. Oddly enough, she credits that voice to a major throat infection and rheumatic fever she had at 13 years old which took an awful toll on her, even stopping her heart at one point. The doctor put her

As if this lineup couldn’t get any better… The Turnpike Troubadours are continuing their comeback with a stop at Floyd Fest in Floyd, Virginia, as they were just announced as headliners for the 2022 festival that is slated for July 27th through the 31st. The festival previously announced an already stacked lineup, which includes artists

Singer/songwriter Ernest made his Grand Ole Opry debut last night. Stepping into the circle for the very first time as a performer is always a huge career milestone for any country artist, and he brought out his friend and frequent collaborator, Morgan Wallen, to join him. A surprise for everyone at the show, Morgan took the stage

Turn. It. Up. There’s just something about a good honky tonk country tune that hits different. In the glow of a neon, cold beer in hand, the boots start tappin’ and the next thing you know, you’re making way out onto the dance floor. And the soundtrack to that feeling? The new Whiskey Riff Honky

Hank Williams Jr. is a living legend in the country music world. Country music royalty as the son of Hank Williams, ol’ Bocephus has garnered quite the music career of his own with more than 50 studio albums, tons of #1 hits, Country Music Hall of Fame status, a handful of Entertainer of the Year

I’ve said it many times, but if Keith Whitley hadn’t tragically passed away at the age of 34 in 1989, he would go down in history as one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, legend in country music. In a career that spanned only 5 years after the release of his first album, and

It’d be hard to find a stage with more talent on it than this one… In October of 1980, three of the most iconic country singers to ever walk the earth stood on the same stage and performed to thousands in beautiful Anaheim Stadium in California. Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Johnny Paycheck teamed up

If ya haven’t gotten on the Tony Logue train yet, it’s time to get your ass on it. The Western Kentucky native, who points to the legendary Chris Knight as one of his strongest writing inspirations, has made a name for himself with tremendous, deep-cutting songwriting of his own. He quickly turned heads with the

How did I not remember this? For those who may not know, or can’t quite remember, before Luke Grimes’ career as Kayce Dutton on Yellowstone, he also played a role in hit movie, American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film also stars Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes as Marc Lee, Chris Kyle’s