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“Live Like You Were Dying” is a Tim McGraw classic. And recently, Tim had Matthew McConaughey on Apple music’s Beyond The Influence Radio and they talked about Matthew’s decision to stop doing rom-coms, why they both wanted to become fathers, and Tim also got into the personal story behind his #1 hit “Live Like You

At first glance, both Chris Pierce‘s song “Young, Black and Beautiful” and its accompanying music video are introspective, the product of just one artist’s creation. Pierce wrote the song solo and performed all the vocals — including the background choir — himself, accompanied by his own acoustic guitar, for example. The music video, meanwhile, is simple

Happy Friday. This week on the Whiskey Riff New Music Friday Playlist, we have new tunes from Gary Allan, Margo Price, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert with Hardy and Toby Keith, Lauren Alaina, Mark Leach, Clare Dunn, Tyler Braden, Justin Wells, Jeremy McComb, Rory Feek, Brittney Spencer, and more. Turn it up, tell your friends, and

Brantley Gilbert, Toby Keith and Hardy have combined forces for “The Worst Country Song of All Time.” The trio’s brand-new single, released on Friday (June 18) is a rambunctious, boot-stomping good time, with a classically Hardy lyrical misdirection fans have come to love. The song kicks off with its title — “This is the worst country song of all time” —

We’ve been really high on this kid Logan Halstead here lately. The 18-year-old from Boone County, West Virginia, paints a picture that goes well beyond his age, singing songs about the struggles of growing up in the heart of Appalachia. And when you’re growing up in the heart if Appalachia, there’s a couple things you

Life as an artist on the road is wearing on Rod Gator in his new song “For Louisiana,” and the “cyprus sunset and the cool, cool breeze” of home are calling to him. Press play below to hear the brand-new track, premiering exclusively on The Boot. “”For Louisiana” is a song about self doubt and

It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to know that Cody Johnson is one of the realest acts in country music. With a badass live show, country to the bone songs, and a passionate fanbase, CoJo has positioned himself as one of the best in the business among traditional country fans. And of course, those traditional

Kelly Clarkson is at it again… I mean, I’m pretty much convinced there’s nothing she can’t sing. And she’s been known to sing a country song or two, recently honoring Garth Brooks and the Kennedy Center Honors with her favorite song of his, “The Dance.” But she’s also covered Reba, George Strait, Willie Nelson and

Thomas Rhett joins forces with his musical dad —’90s hitmaker and in-demand country songwriter Rhett Akins — for “Things Dads Do,” a reflective ballad that is out just in time for Father’s Day. The pair shared the brand-new song on Wednesday morning (June 16). Part tribute to Rhett’s three daughters, part homage to Akins for teaching

It’s a bit of an understatement to say we’ve been blessed to see some iconic performances by some great country artists over the years at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado. One in particular that always comes to mind is Cody Jinks, who put on a helluva performance at the venue, and even recorded a phenomenal

Gabby Barrett inspires fans to never give up in her new single “Footprints on the Moon.” The American Idol Season 16 finalist offers another taste of her debut album, Goldmine, with the anthemic number, which delivers an encouraging message to practice perseverance when chasing one’s dreams. It uses the fact that people have walked on the moon as a prime example

On this date in 1937, the legendary Waylon Jennings was born in Littlefield, Texas. Credited as one of the pioneers of the Outlaw Country movement, and according to the loyal Whiskey Riffers, an artist that deserves a spot on the Mount Rushmore of Country Music, Waylon is one of the most important artists the genre

Sister duo Walker County dig into tight vocal harmonies, a vibrant hook and flirty, feel-good pop-country for their major-label debut single, “Bits & Pieces.” The song describes the morning after a hazy night out with a new love interest: While the details might be fuzzy, the overall memory is one of a promising romance, with

THE KID HAS MADE IT. We’ve been on the Kolby Cooper train for a while now. The 22-year-old Texas country star has been exploding in the Texas country music scene and it was only a matter of time before he finally got the recognition he deserved. Announced today, he has officially signed a deal with

Let’s talk Riley Green and one of his most underrated songs, “Georgia Time.” It’s one of his less popular tracks in terms of commercial success, but it’s definitely become a huge fan-favorite at his live shows. He released it as a single in 2017, but for some reason, it seems to always fly under the

By God, Brooks & Dunn is back. For the first time in ten years, Ronnie and Kix will be hittin’ the road for the 2021 Reboot Tour, with fellow ’90s country star Travis Tritt and up-and-comer Elvie Shane. After their plans for last year were postponed due to the pandemic, we’re finally gonna get to

Carter Faith‘s new single “Joyride” is, as she puts it, “the love song for small-town daydreamers.” It’s premiering exclusively via The Boot; press play below to listen. Faith’s voice is the sonic version of the heart-eyes emoji as she sings, “Take this fast car nowhere slow / ‘Cause, baby, you’re my open road / It don’t

When Eric said he’s “been dreaming about nights like this” at a festival over the weekend, I felt that… Getting on stage and playing music for his fans again is something he’s been looking forward to for quite some time, and this weekend marks the first festival he’s played at since almost two years ago.