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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Adam Hood has shared a heartfelt new single just in time for Valentine’s Day. “You Love Me Like That,” out today (Feb. 10), is a stirring, soulful love song inspired by Hood’s longtime wife, Britni. “I wrote this with Sean McConnell back in 2016,” Hood says. “He was sitting at the piano in the writer’s room when

From Walter White to Willie Nelson? In a recent interview with Bryan Cranston – leading actor on the hit series Breaking Bad – he shared that he would love the opportunity to play Willie next. Questions for the interview covered everything from method acting to a potential revival of Malcolm In The Middle, and wrapped

It’s time for another fresh installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks, highlighting the best new tracks from country, Americana, and everything in between. Today, we’re spotlighting an infectious, party-ready anthem from Willie Jones, a stunning proclamation from Caylee Hammack, and a thoughtful reminder about what’s really important from Jordan Davis. Keep reading to check out the latest installment

From Kip Moore’s phenomenal 2017 Slowheart record, “Guitar Man” is one of the best songs on the tracklist that, for me, is one of those rare, no-skip collections of songs you always hope for from any artist you’re a fan of. It’s certainly a soul-baring moment, to say the least, where he details some of his

Country duo BoomTown Saints pay homage to a familiar haunt in their new single “Dive Bar Heart.” Penned by Benjy Davis, Ryan Beaver and Ashley Ray, the polished country tune paints a smoky scene during a typical day in a neighborhood barroom.  “It’s pretty crowded for a Tuesday / Parkin’ lot’s fillin’ up out front,” the duo sings,

There’s nothin’ like your first #1 hit. On this date in 1990, Travis Tritt released “Help Me Hold On,” which was written by Travis along with Pat Terry. He included the song as the second single to his 1990 debut album Country Club, and it ultimately peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart,

Inventive singer-songwriter Robert Ellis is back and ready to start a new chapter in his music career. On May 19, the Texas native will release his sixth studio album, Yesterday’s News, via his own label, Niles City Records. The project marks a sonic shift for Ellis, who opted for a more stripped-down and intimate sound

Talk about an all-time great cover… Back in 1996, Johnny Cash included an absolutely incredible cover of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ hit “Southern Accents” on his 1996 Unchained album. And in fact, he’s actually backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on that whole record, which features other covers of songs like Soundgarden’s “Rusty

The lilting intro to Darling West‘s “I’m Still Here” is deceptive. As Mari Kreken unwinds a tail of new love, the song quickly shifts tone — the story takes a turn, and the music veers into a warm pop crescendo. As is par for the course for the Norwegian band, “I’m Still Here” draws listeners

Pony Bradshaw is a name everyone needs to know in country music. He’s been an underrated talent in the scene for quite some time now, but if there was ever any need for more proof, his latest album North Georgia Rounder should be all the proof anyone needs. With a focus on storytelling in his

The year was 2003. The Oakland Raiders were set to take on their former head coach Jon Gruden and the stout defense of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. The game was a blow out, with the Bucs jumping out to a 20-3 lead by halftime and never looking back. And speaking of

It’s difficult to imagine American roots music without the banjo. The instrument’s distinctive twang practically personifies country and bluegrass. While the banjo, and many of the sounds that make country music what it is, originate in West Africa, scholars have debated its exact origins. Gambian ethnomusicologist Daniel Laemou-Ahuma Jatta points to the Senegalese and Gambian

Who says romance is dead? In an era where “dating” means “swiping right on random strangers’ pictures and hoping they’re not a total weirdo,” it can be rough out there for young people just trying to meet their soulmate. But one charmer from Hinge managed to land himself a date with a Nashville woman by

Reid Haughton grew up in a tiny town in North Alabama, playing music in his church until he left to start his life in college. Once at Auburn University, the curly-haired kid filled to the brim with talent continued playing music in the local bars until he left for Nashville. And now that the singer-songwriter has

Elle King is the real deal… some might even say bonafide. She just released a new album called Come Get Your Wife a couple weeks ago, and it’s full of her signature sass and candid personality that brings a unique perspective to the genre. It’s actually her first full-fledged venture into country, and she certainly brings

Kacey Musgraves absolutely nailed her tribute to the late, great Loretta Lynn. She performed Loretta’s signature song “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during the in-memoriam portion of the Grammy Awards show tonight, in what was an absolutely perfect performance of a country standard. The song was a solo write by Loretta, and was by far the most

HOT DAMN. Taking back to the 2016 when Chris Stapleton teamed up with the great Dwight Yoakam for a cover of Willie Nelson and Ray Charles’ “Seven Spanish Angels.” Written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser, “Seven Spanish Angels” was recorded by Willie Nelson and Ray Charles in 1984, and released on Charles’ album Friendship, and

One of country music’s biggest stars got a facelift this weekend (and no, I’m not talking about Dolly Parton). The Grand Ole Opry unveiled a new stage and redesigned set on Saturday night, showing off over $4 million in upgrades made to the legendary Opry house. The new stage marked the Opry’s first major set

Even Tim McGraw is celebrating the comeback of Shania Twain. Shania, who has doubled down on her return to the country music scene with an upcoming World Tour and new music, just released her Queen Of Me album yesterday. And giving his own shoutout to the queen, Tim did an acoustic cover of Shania’s 1997

Man, no matter how many times you hear this one, it hits hard… Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss teamed up for the now iconic “Whiskey Lullaby” back in 2003 on Brad’s Mud On The Tires album. While it peaked at Number 3 on the Country Charts, it went on to win the CMA Song of the Year