Music

Happy Monday, y’all. Today for the Song of the Week, we have a tune from Ernest called “This Fire.” Part of Ern’s new FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses deluxe record, it’s a damn good country song in every sense, that was written by Ernest along with Rocky Block, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. The production

THAT’S how it’s done, people. I mean, there really isn’t a better candidate to have the honor of performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. Universally loved, big booming voice, not the type to go off the rails and pull a Fergie… Chris has everything you’re looking for. And naturally… he crushed it. Eagles

Charles Wesley Godwin is the real deal. Of course there are plenty of people who already know that. His 2021 album How the Mighty Fall was our top album of the year, and he spent last year touring the country with Zach Bryan, wowing crowds and gaining new fans at every stop. And he’s started 2023 on

On the heels of a landmark year filled with major career accomplishments, Marty Stuart is ready to check off another box on his to-do list. The 64-year talent is set to release Altitude, his first new album in six years, on May 19. The recently-inducted Country Music Hall of Fame member stays true to his

Certified gold. Megan Moroney’s current single and fan-favorite song “Tennessee Orange,” which went viral on TikTok last year and helped her land a record deal with Sony, has been certified Gold by the RIAA, which means it has moved over 500,000 units since it was released in September. It’s her first Gold record, and it actually

On May 1, 2022, an all-star roster of talented headed to Willie Nelson‘s ranch in Luck, Texas, to celebrate his 89th birthday through song. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Bruce Robison was on hand to capture the magic made during that special gathering. The result is One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to the Red-Headed

Flower Shops (The Album): Two Dozen Roses is here. I’ve been really looking forward to this new Ernest project for a little while now and while I haven’t listened to the full thing yet, what I’ve heard so far is absolutely killer. The songwriter turned artist fully committed to real country music, and coming from

Luke Combs is taking listeners back to the ‘90s and 2000s with his nostalgic neo-traditional country song, “Love You Anyway.” Penned by Combs alongside frequent collaborators Dan Isbell and Ray Fulcher, the new track beautifully melds classic country instrumentation with heart-rending storytelling. “If your kiss turned me to stone / I’d be a statue standing

Good LORD. Kelly Clarkson might be one of the only people on the planet who could do a cover of “Tennessee Whiskey” justice… seriously, I know we all know she is an incredible vocalist, but this is no easy song to sing and she beyond nails it. Actually, Kelly is known to cover country songs

Willie Nelson is putting his own spin on Buck Owens and his Buckaroos’ classic 1964 hit, “Tiger by the Tail.” Penned by Owens and prolific songwriter Harlan Howard, the upbeat number features Nelson’s signature vocal delivery over vibrant pedal steel and bass lines, and thumping drumbeats. “​​I’ve got a tiger by the tail, it’s plain to

To be honest, I really don’t think we give Willie Nelson’s reggae album enough credit. He turned some of his classic country songs, as well as a few covers, into reggae gold, and honestly, they’re pretty damn good (though I’d expect nothing less from the living legend). Lost Highway Records released his reggae album Countryman in 2005

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