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“Last chance!” I shout across the living room, “or else no dessert tonight.” My three-year-old stares at me, looks down at the toy in his hand I told him to put away, and throws it at me. So, I drop the hammer. “Alright… no dessert.” Tears and screams flow out of him as he runs

What a group. CMT announced that an eclectic group of artists including Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band), Cody Johnson, Paul Rodgers and Slash, alongside LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd as “The Honkettes,” will all take the stage together at this year’s CMT Awards. The performance will honor the

We’re back with another edition of The Boot’s Weekly Picks, which highlights great new tracks from the world of country, Americana, folk and everything in between. This week’s list features a powerful and deeply personal story-song from Ron Pope, a message of affirmation from Bobby Stevens, while Brittany Ann Tranbaugh unpacks the mix of emotions that comes when navigating a long distance relationship.

Another Gold record for Parker McCollum. His current single “Handle On You” is officially certified Gold by the RIAA, meaning it has moved over 500,000 units since it was released last year. Of the new accomplishment, Parker says it means the world that his fans keep supporting him and his music: “Another Gold record – what

What a throwback. For me, it’s nearly impossible to beat anything Willie Nelson did in his prime, and this video proves exactly why. Back in 1974, he took the stage at the Texas Opry House to perform some of his biggest hits including “Funny How Time Slips Away,” “Crazy,” and “Night Life,” and it is

In their brand new track “Middle of the Morning,” Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit offer a raw interpretation of the frustrations and fears many of us faced during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Penned while navigating lockdown at home, Isbell was forced to navigate a new normal away from the road and

Luke Combs always keepin’ it real. He was a guest on Joe Rogan’s mega popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast a couple weeks ago, and it was quite a lengthy episode where they talked hunting, how Luke got his start in country music, and so much more. But possibly the most intriguing part of the conversation was

Miley Cyrus has never been shy about doing things her own way, and sometimes, that includes showing off her country roots. Growing up near Nashville with Billy Ray Cyrus as her father, not to mention the legendary Dolly Parton as her Godmother, Miley is more than vocal about the influence her country upbringing has had on her life,

An often overlooked goodie. Clint Black is one of the kings of ’90s county. With hits like “Killin’ Time,” “A Better Man,” and “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” he has spent a lot of time on the charts. On this date 31 years ago, another one of Black’s hits landed number one on the

Alright, we need to make this happen… Lainey Wilson sat down with Billboard recently, where they asked her about her dream girl group, and boy, did she deliver… The Louisiana native said that it would include herself, Miranda Lambert, as well as hip hop artist Lizzo and rapper Cardi B. And she also has the

Two of the greatest in the bluegrass game at the moment. Out of all of the country music subgenres, Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings are shining a new light onto bluegrass, giving it new life to a younger generation. Billy Strings threw quite the party during his stop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to honor Doc

Ashley McBryde and ’90s country is one hell of a combo. On a recent episode of The Bobby Bones Show, Ashley was challenged to take on some random country songs from the dynamic era with just her acoustic guitar and a microphone, and the girl really hit her stride. She tackled Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine,”

If you know the country music personality that is Ernest, the above headline shouldn’t surprise you. While performing at CMC Rocks QLD 2023 in Australia, the Nashville native decided that he didn’t want to be one-upped by someone who had been on stage before him. Fellow country music artist  (and certified cheeseball) Warren Zeiders surprised

We’ve got our closest matchup to date. For our 6th Annual Whiskey Riff Madness tournament – or as we’re calling this one, March Sadness, we paired up 64 all-time great sad country songs and let you, the readers, vote for your favorites. And judging from the results, these matchups are getting tougher and tougher. We’re down to

Stephen Wilson Jr. is carving out his own lane in country music, and the industry is more than happy to have him. The Nashville-based artist, originally from Southern Indiana, showcases his distinct sound in his new EP Bon Aqua. The 7-song collection was released today, and compiles six songs that have been previously released along

As one of the longest-tenured independent artists on Spotify’s marquee Hot Country playlist, Roman Alexander continues his streak of hit-ready releases with a passionate new song, “Bourbon Street.” Premiering exclusively on The Boot, the vibrant midtempo tune finds Alexander basking in the love he found in that fateful locale. Instead of going drink after drink, the singer

Randall King just don’t miss. His new song “Green Eyes Blue” is out everywhere today, and it’s a good old fashioned Texas twanger that Randall is so damn good at delivering. This one was co-written by Randall along with Randy Montana, which Randall says is about slowing down and being a better man for the

Luke Combs’ new 18-song album Gettin’ Old is out now, and it features “Take You With Me,” a heartfelt song about fatherhood and a tribute to his son. Combs wrote the song alongside James McNair and Rob Williford, and the tender tune finds a future Combs reminiscing on the good times spent with his son, Tex Lawrence,

An ode to Doc Waston. Sierra Ferrell sat down with Brooks Forsyth to accompany him on a cover of Doc Watson’s bluesy tune, “Deep River Blues.” If you know anything about Doc Watson, he is a guitar-playing legend. With his roots in bluegrass, many remember him for his flatpicking style; but he also can lay

From the rollicking guitar riffs to its strident chorus, Roberta Lea’s ”Too Much of a Woman” is a blazing anthem of empowerment. Lea, one of the founding members of the Black Opry, is preparing to release her debut album, which was successfully funded on Kickstarter with an assist from Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile. Russell, a proud Virginia lifer, specializes in songs