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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

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