Music

I am convinced Charles Wesley Godwin can cover any country song and absolutely nail it. He shares little acoustic videos on Instagram pretty often, some originals and some covers, and today, he posted my favorite one yet. CWG shared an almost-haunting rendition of George Strait’s “Troubadour,” which is one of my all-time favorites of his vast

What is better than seeing Chris Stapleton or Tyler Childers perform? I’ll tell you what is… watching Chris Stapleton AND Tyler Childers perform together. The duo got together for what was called Kentucky Rising back in October, which was a benefit concert for those in the state of Kentucky who were affected by major flooding.

If you haven’t given Jackson Dean a listen, it’s time to get going. The 22 year old Maryland native has made a mark on country music with his unique, gritty vocals, and southern rock flare. He released his debut studio album Greenbroke last year, and has since garnered a ton of fans, earning him a

It’s been a big week for Tanya Tucker: Just days after being announced as a Country Music Hall of Fame class of 2023 inductee, the Texas native is ready to share more new music with fans. Sweet Western Sound, due out on June 2 via Fantasy Records, will serve as Tucker’s twenty-sixth studio album. The

If you didn’t watch the CMT Music Awards on Sunday night, you didn’t really miss much. In fact, if you DID watch the CMT Music Awards on Sunday night, your thoughts were probably something along the lines of…what the hell did I just watch? The awards have generated a lot of conversation this year (which

Luke Combs… the undisputed man of the people. In a recent feature with Billboard, he opened up about his forthcoming world tour, his incredibly successful career in country music thus far, and how he’s managed to continue to put his fans first through it all. And one example in particular came ahead of his recent

It’s always a good day to look back into country music history, and especially so if you are looking back to appreciate a classic Hank Williams Jr. song. On this date in 1981, “Texas Women” had reached the top of the “US Country Singles mountain.” Now considered one of Hank Williams Jr’s greatest hits, it

Colby Acuff has done it again. The Idaho based artist of “If I Were The Devil” fame released his latest single recently, the sportsman’s anthem “Boy & A Bird Dog.” A clever account of the irreplaceable relationship between a boy and his dog, and the passion they both share for a good hunt, Acuff paints

A man that can do it all. Taking it a little back to Halloween weekend of this past year to Billy Strings’ show in Ashville, NC, where he absolutely rocked the house covering a Black Sabbath song. Whether you’re a classic rock fan or not, “War Pigs” is an iconic song. Hell, if you’ve ever

Man, to see Willie Nelson at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater must be an experience. Red Rocks opened for concerts back in 1941. Located west of Denver in Morrison, Colorado, it stands 6,450 feet above sea level and has what many think are the best views of any music venue, which is why it’s highly

Sierra Ferrell is BACK with more outstanding covers. My favorite hippie cowgirl has been out on the road and delivering some phenomenal shows during this tour. She wrapped up her Texas leg of the tour with a stop at historic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas. I have been consuming so much media from this

The 2023 CMT Music Awards take place tomorrow night, and the stage will be graced with many talented country music performances. The show features performances from Alanis Morissette, The Black Crowes with Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, and many others. But one that actually seems to be a late add on to the list of music

Reba is speaking out. Earlier this month, Governor Bill Lee and the state of Tennessee passed a bill which restricts drag shows and bans gender transition treatments for minors. According to Fox News, it also prohibits “adult cabaret performances” from taking place within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks or places of worship, and will take

They don’t call him The King for nothin’. George Strait earned three new RIAA certifications today, for three of his all-time classic including “Troubadour,” “Amarillo By Morning,” and “Ocean Front Property.” They were certified 3x Platinum, 3x Platinum and Platinum, respectively. 3x Platinum means the two songs have moved over three million units since their

“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