I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad cover from Kip Moore. At a show in Pocatello, Idaho, this past weekend, he did a kickass rendition Don Henley’s 1984 jam “The Boys of Summer.” Originally written in part by Don, who was also the Eagles vocalist and drummer, it was composed first by guitarist Mike
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Birdtalker are taking their power back in “Taking Control.” The indie-folk band are premiering the brand-new song exclusively with The Boot; press play below to listen. In the verses, the song’s protagonist describes a previous way of life in which they very much let others — specifically, a lover — lead the way, essentially becoming a person who
Ashley Monroe is released a 5-track EP this past week called Covers, which is exactly what it sounds like— a collection of five covers of some of her favorite songs. She’s currently fighting a rare form of blood cancer, so she wanted to include tracks that make her feel something and give her hope: “They have
The Way Down Wanderers grapple with death through the eyes of a loved one in their new song “Codeine Rest & Loneliness.” It’s premiering exclusively via The Boot; press play below to listen. The song draws inspiration from the “sudden and unexpected” deaths of two people — two friends who died young — explains band member Austin
Texas is SO back. Oklahoma native Zach Bryan will be heading south (pun intended) to play a pre-game concert at The University Of Texas on September 25th before the Longhorn’s game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. “We can’t wait to have Zach Bryan, one of the rising stars in country music, join us for
“I always have this lingering urge to drop out of society as we know it: to disappear, simplify and disconnect from the modern apparatus and just be with my family,” explains singer and songwriter Dave Hause. It’s a dream he tries to sell to his loved ones in his new song “Hanalei,” premiering exclusively on
On September 10th, Bass Pro Shops hosted an event in partnership with Helping a Hero to honor two more wounded veterans. About a month ago, Bass Pro Shops hosted a similar event at their headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. During the event, Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris helped present the keys to two
Colt Ford is releasing a great new video for his new single, “Keys to the Country,” and the new song features an impressive collection of special guest collaborators. TikTok breakout star Rvshvd joins Ford in the new video, which readers can watch below. Ford released “Keys to the Country” as his new single on Sept.
I’m really diggin’ these videos Eric Church has been posting on Instagram as he gears up for his fall Gather Again Tour. Chief posted a video a couple of weeks ago to give thanks to those who tour with him, set to his song “Doing Life With Me” that was featured on his Heart &
Erin Grand‘s “Lonely Does” is mournful, but beautiful, and its music video matches that tone. The new clip is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to watch. Directed by Quinton Cook, Grand’s “Lonely Does” music video keeps things simple, raw and emotional. Viewers will see the singer’s friend, a talented dancer named Lizzie
We all know the story of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. The two country superstars were deeply in love, but Jones’ full throttle lifestyle and alcoholism was just too much for Wynette, and the marriage between the country music power couple ultimately ended in divorce. But even after they divorced, the two continued to have
Lucie Silvas‘ “We Don’t Know We’re Living” is a reminder to savor each moment. Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and acclaimed singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun join Silvas on the piano ballad, released on Friday (Sept. 10). Throughout the song, Silvas, Carlile and Oladokun sing about special, beautiful moments that we don’t appreciate because we’re so caught up in
GAHT DAMN, can Eric Church write a song, or what? The Chief has put out his share of heartbreakers throughout the years, but this one might just take the cake. Only difference is, he never actually put this one out. The song is called “Michael” and it’ll absolutely wreck you. It starts with a man
Randall King acknowledges his flaws and is grateful for the woman who overlooks them and loves him anyway in his latest song, “Baby Do.” “I can be real hard to handle / Whenever I get off my chain / Man, I’ve always been a gamble / But damn, she loves to play that game,” sings King
Carrie Underwood has been a consistent mainstay in the mainstream country music world for over 15 years. In fact, next to Dolly Parton, she’s arguably the most recognizable female country artist on the planet. She’s already made quite the career for herself, racking up a staggering seven Grammy’s, twelve Billboard Music Awards, fifteen ACM Awards,
Former RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor Ginger Minj knew just who she needed to star in her music video for her cover of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”: her friends and family. The new clip is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to watch. Nearly two dozen loved ones and pals appear in Minj’s new
Welp, so much for that. Just a couple days ago, we shared an article announcing a whole mess of great openers that Colter would be hitting the road with this fall. Vincent Neil Emerson, Red Shahan, Summer Dean, Riddy Arman and more, it was shaping up to be one helluva tour. And now today, Colter
Jet Jurgensmeyer‘s new single “Compassion” is a reminder to treat others with the same kindness, empathy and understanding we’d like to be shown ourselves, and an acoustic rendition of the song puts the emphasis fully on that message. The new performance clip is premiering exclusively via The Boot; press play below to listen. Jurgensmeyer, still a
Two days ago, we got the news that Hardy is dropping Hixtape Vol. 2, a follow up to his highly popular collaborative album, Hixtape Vol. 1. Featuring artists like Tracy Lawrence and Joe Diffie, Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina, guitar legend Zakk Wylde and a ton more, Volume 1 featured collaborations with a ton of friends
Allie Dunn‘s debut single, “Tom Petty,” pinpoints the moment a relationship a relationship falls apart. It’s a song on the radio that starts everything in motion — but there’s so much more underneath the surface. “”Tom Petty” is a song I hold close to my heart because it was the first song I ever co-wrote in