After Miranda Lambert wrapped her Bandwagon co-headlining tour with Little Big Town back in June, she said she was planning an extensive vacation — and now she’s making good on those plans. On Tuesday (July 5), the singer shared an update from the road, where she and her husband Brendan McLoughlin are currently on a long sightseeing
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On July 5, 2003, Johnny Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va. Although visibly frail (he needed help walking from a wheelchair to a chair in front of the mic), the legend was in good spirits. Cash uttered his usual show-opening greeting — “Hello,
Adeem the Artist is having a moment. Earlier this year, they completely funded a new record by inventing a “Redneck Fundraiser.” The idea was not to rely on the assistance of traditional crowdfunding sites, but rather to ask fans to give as little as $1 directly to them. The goal was $15,000, and it worked.
Mickey Guyton is currently gearing up for her hosting gig on PBS’ A Capitol Fourth special, which airs on Monday (July 4.) But as she preps for her onstage role, she’s also looking forward to bringing a special guest to Washington, D.C.: Her 16-month-old son, Grayson. Guyton says that her husband, Grant Savoy, will be
With Independence Day, International Kissing Day, Canada Day and — yes — National French Fry Day, July is certainly a month for celebrating. But country stars such as Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry of the Band Perry, Dave Haywood of Lady A and many more will also be celebrating their birthdays in July. Indeed, July is a
With “Country On,” Luke Bryan is speaking directly to the blue-collar fans who pay to see him live every weekend. The country-rock anthem doesn’t name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging. Farmers, cowboys, truckers, bartenders, fireman, Music City guitar pickers and the men and women of the U.S. military
Sunday (July 3) marks one year of marriage for Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Shelton toasted the special day on social media with a shot of their wedding day. “Happy anniversary to the woman that makes my world go round,” he wrote in the caption, alongside a photo that shows the bride and groom
A purveyor of neo-classical country firmly rooted in tradition, Aaron Tippin has had a busy and successful career. Since his debut single in 1990, the artist has released nine studio albums, earned a trio of No. 1 hits and racked up a total of 30 charting singles. Below, The Boot counts down Tippin’s five best songs. Yes, his patriotic
Kelsea Ballerini brought her latest single, “Heartfirst,” to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday, offering fans a glimpse of her as-of-yet untitled fifth studio album, scheduled for release later this year. The country hitmaker performed the feel-good song — which celebrates the magic and uncertainty of being young and lovestruck — for the Kimmel crowd while decked out in
Little Big Town are ushering in the summertime with a charming new love song, “All Summer.” Penned by Fairchild, Sarah Buxton, Ashley Ray, Alysa Vanderheym, Madi Diaz and Savana Santos, the romantic tune narrates the story of a woman soaking up the sun by the beach when she suddenly notices a dashing man and falls
An iconic California estate that Johnny Cash designed and custom built is currently on the market, and pictures show a historic property that has been carefully maintained like a time capsule to the legendary musician. Cash built his 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 4,500-square-foot home in the hills above the rural California community of Casitas Springs in 1961,
You don’t have to look any further than Chris Janson‘s music to know how he feels about his wife. The singer-songwriter’s tune ”Holdin’ Her,” the third single off of his debut album, Buy Me a Boat, is the story of the things he loves most in life: his wife, Kelly Lynn Janson, and their kids. At the beginning of
Little Big Town are partying “All Summer” with the group’s buoyant new single from their forthcoming new LP. “I know it sounds cliche / Making eyes across the pool all day / And I don’t need you but it feels that way / And I don’t ever let myself feel that way,” the band sings.
Dustin Lynch is celebrating summer with a buoyant new song, “Fish in the Sea.” The feel-good track is all about having a good time and “bringing party mode to the beach,” as Lynch shares on social media. It opens with the sound of waves crashing and a freshly-cracked-open beer before Lynch sets the beachy backdrop for listeners.
Chris Stapleton‘s rise to stardom is the center of the latest exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Chris Stapleton: Since 1978, presented by Ram Trucks, opened Friday (July 1), and highlights the celebrated artist’s journey from a small town in Kentucky to his breakthrough as a solo artist after establishing
Lucinda Williams‘ critically acclaimed album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road turns 24 years old in 2022. The singer-songwriter released the record — her fifth studio project — on June 30, 1998, after scrapping the original version and having a falling out with her longtime producer and guitar player Gurf Morlix. The 13-track Car Wheels on
Willie Nelson will explore his many adventures with late drummer Paul English in his new book, Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship, set to be released Sept. 20 via Harper Horizon. A member of Nelson’s band since 1966, English was renowned for his tough, outlaw style and served as the group’s de
Rising singer-songwriter Mya Byrne has shared a new performance of the moving track “Where the Lavender Grows,” recorded live at South By Southwest 2022 earlier this year. “This song is about feeling free, and finding freedom in really hard times,” Byrne explained of the track, which was released as a studio version by her new
British-Nigerian singer Onyi Moss is adept on acoustic guitar as she is with full studio productions, like her prophetic, mysterious “Lost Sheep.” Moss is based in Manchester, and has garnered a huge social media following and accolades for her photography and fashion blogging. “Lost Sheep” is a sonic representation of her photographic style: striking, colorful,
On June 29, 1968, Tammy Wynette hit No. 1 with “D-I-V-O-R-C-E.” The song was at the top of the U.S. country charts 54 years ago today. Co-written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman — the latter of whom also wrote Dolly Parton‘s first hit, “Dumb Blonde” — the wrenching song is from the perspective of a
Promise of the Wheel’s Lukas Nelson — son of Willie Nelson — shared a harrowing new song written in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Nelson posted a video of himself performing the song, along with its lyrics, on Instagram Sunday, saying he’d written the song the night before.
Fast-rising country newcomer Bailey Zimmerman has just unveiled an emotional and all-too-relatable music video for his latest song, “Rock and a Hard Place.” The heart-racing visual vividly depicts what happens when a couple is on the verge of a breakup. Zimmerman, who acts as the fictional protagonist, is still in love with his wife, but
Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce are off to the races. They have been revealed as the headliners for the Grand Ole Prix show at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 7. The show is a special version of the famous Grand Ole Opry, and it will take place outdoors in Downtown
She’s a singer, she’s a dancer, and she knows how to entertain a crowd. Kellie Pickler became a name in country music after her sixth-place finish on American Idol‘s fifth season, and her Southern charm and infectious personality have made her a favorite in the genre. Pickler, a native of North Carolina, has released four records,
Sometimes when you hit bottom, there’s nothing left to do but open yourself up to anything and everything. That’s where Billy Keane found himself when he wrote his latest song, “It’s Okay to Lose Your Way.” “I wrote the song from a place of significant turmoil and change in my life — an impending divorce,
Accomplished singer-songwriter Valerie June‘s latest project will shine a new light on some of her favorite tracks from other iconic artists. June’s upcoming EP, Under Cover, is set for release on Aug. 26 via Fantasy Records. The eight-track project features an eclectic mix of songs hand-selected by the Tennessee native. Listeners will hear June’s versions of Gillian
When you think of the country music royalty of the 1990s, a few queens should come to mind. One of them is Lorrie Morgan. Over the course of her multi-decade career, Morgan has evolved and matured in the public eye. From her debut single in 1979 — released a full decade before her debut album, 1989’s Leave the
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Maren Morris, +
Lorrie Morgan is one of the 1990s queens of country music. From her debut single in 1979 — released a full decade before her debut album, 1989’s Leave the Light On – to her most recent album, 2017’s collaboration with Pam Tillis, Come See Me and Come Lonely, Morgan has racked up 40 Billboard-charting songs. Throughout her
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday (June 25), and it was a big one: The couple have now been married for 16 years. “HAPPY SWEET 16 BABY,” Urban wrote on Instagram to celebrate the milestone, along with a recent snapshot of the happy couple hanging out outdoors in shades and