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Thomas Rhett will spend summer 2022 on the road as he headlines his extensive Bring the Bar to You Tour. The trek will get underway June 17 with a two-night stint in Gilford, New Hampshire, at the Bank of NH Pavilion. Named for a song on Rhett’s upcoming sixth album, the 30-date Bring the Bar

Since releasing his first single, “Unwound,” in 1981, George Strait has become one of country music’s most iconic artists. Over the course of his incredible career, he’s racked up 60 No. 1 hits: more than any other performer in history. On top of that feat, Strait has sold over 100 million records worldwide, has been

With her 2021 album Changemakers, folk singer Crys Matthews truly established herself as a force to be reckoned with. While Matthews is well-traveled in folk and women’s music circles, her first showcase at last year’s increasingly diverse AmericanaFest will hopefully lead to growing connections in Americana and country music. Today, on the 49th anniversary of

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, a pair often referred to as the ”First Couple of Texas Country,” have announced that their relationship has come to an end. In a Jan. 21 post shared by Willis and Robison on their official social media pages, the couple reiterated their love and respect for one another, even as they part

Brothers Osborne flex their muscles on the wicked new song “Headstone,” one of three bonus tracks that appear on a deluxe edition of their 2020 album Skeletons. “Write that on my headstone,” singer TJ Osborne commands in the chorus, while his brother John lays down a meaty riff. It’s a ferocious rocker, one of the

Shaboozey “Tall Boy” If you’re looking for a perfected blend of alt-country and hip hop, look no further than Shaboozey‘s infectious new single “Tall Boy.” In the track’s music video, the Virginia native heads to Nashville’s oldest dive bar, the Springwater Supper Club, to let off some steam and throw a few back. He manages to take a

Award-winning songwriter and guitarist Molly Tuttle and her band Golden Highway are gearing up to release a brand new album. This morning (Jan. 20), Tuttle announced that her third full-length solo record Crooked Tree will be released on April 1. Golden Highway, her acclaimed band featuring mandolinist Dominick Leslie, banjoist Kyle Tuttle, fiddle player Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and

Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole, are expecting a baby boy. The couple shared the happy news on social media on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 20), with the mom-to-be noting that 2022 “may be the best year yet.” Nicole shared three photos from a maternity shoot with her followers, including a picture of the couple holding

Molly Tuttle showcases some of her bluegrass chops in a new performance video for “Crooked Tree,” the title track of the singer-guitarist’s new album. Set for release April 1, the project will mark Tuttle’s Nonesuch Records debut and feature contributions from Margo Price, Billy Strings, and Sierra Hull. “Crooked Tree” is a lively number driven

In 1992, Kentucky native John Michael Montgomery made his first mark on the country music scene with the release of his debut album Life’s a Dance. The record’s title track found widespread success, while his followup single ”I Love the Way You Love Me” quickly became his first No. 1 hit. The popularity of those songs

Norwegian quartet Silver Lining reflect on the long path that led to happiness and love in their stunning new single. “The Dream” is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to listen. Comprised of Stine Andreassen, Live Miranda Solberg, Bjørnar Ekse Brandseth and Halvor Falck Johansen, the group is a collection of some of Norway’s

It’s starting to feel as if Garth Brooks won’t lay his Stadium Tour to rest until he’s played in every single one. On Wednesday (Jan. 19), Brooks announced a show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Saturday, May 21. This show was formerly rescheduled, as Brooks was originally scheduled to play the venue on Oct. 9,

Like the call of that lonesome whippoorwill, Mason “Lil Hank Williams” Ramsey all but disappeared after releasing his EP Twang in 2019. Did he go back to the Illinois Walmart where he was first discovered? Fly off to Vegas to wild out? Grow up into full-size Hank? Finally, we have answers. Ramsey posted a rare

Dolly Parton‘s influence on country music is legendary. Songs such as “Islands in the Stream,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” will forever be played and loved, and no one can think about country music without picturing the buxom blonde and Country Music Hall of Famer. Parton’s music videos are also something to be

Brooklyn-based antifolk musician Linda Draper makes a scathing retort in the acoustic version of “Tether,” the closing track for her upcoming album Patience and Lipstick. “They keep speaking in their crooked tongues, trying to sell me the idea we’re all in this together,” she sings of disorganized media and political messaging in the face of

Former Grand Ole Opry drummer Jerry Ray Johnston, whose son Jaren Johnston followed him into the music business as the singer and guitarist in the Cadillac Three, has died. According to his obituary online, Johnston died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at the age of 65 in the rural Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn., after

Ingrid Andress joined forces with Sam Hunt for an emotional rendition of their collaborative tune “Wishful Drinking” on The Late Show. The duet, featuring Hunt on guitar, tells the story of a couple trying to mend a broken relationship. “With every sip I’m getting closer/ To thinking that we ain’t really over,” the country stars crooned

Nine years ago today, on Jan. 18, 2013, George Strait launched what was supposed to be his farewell tour, the The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. The trek followed the country icon’s September 2012 announcement that he would be retiring from touring, but not from making music. “I always had it in the back of my mind, when I turned

In the words of Jonathan & Friends on their YouTube channel: “We flipped the Windows XP boot up sound into a song. A tribute to my favorite operating system of all time using the official windows media player visualizer. Long live windows XP ❤️” Emma Lov takes lead vocals on the infectious pop track, that

Meghan Linsey is officially off the market. The former Steel Magnolia singer and her fiancé, Tyler Cain, eloped to Hawaii, tying the knot on Sunday (Jan. 16), according to People. The couple had been engaged since June 2019, but didn’t share any of their wedding plans ahead of time. As it happens, Linsey and Cain themselves didn’t

Dallas Frazier, the country songwriter behind enduring hits like “Elvira” and “Beneath Still Waters,” died Jan. 14, his family announced on Facebook. He was 82. Born Oct. 27, 1939, in Spiro, Oklahoma, Frazier, like many other Oklahomans of his generation, was raised in California after his family relocated to Bakersfield. Frazier’s musical career began before

1. “Guitar Town” From Emmylou Harris’ ‘At the Ryman’ (1992) The title track and second single from Earle’s debut studio album, “Guitar Town” became a hit for the then-rising singer-songwriter in 1986. The song also helped win Earle two Grammy Awards, Best Country Song and Best Country Male Vocalist, in 1987. “Guitar Town” helped launch Earle’s career

John K has kicked off 2022 with a bang, the RIAA-certified platinum singer/songwriter John K unveiled a brand-new single entitled “A LOT”. The WYNNE produced track sees John teaming up again with songwriter Steph Jones, with who he co-wrote his hit single “if we never met.” In “A LOT,” he ponders the dissolution of a relationship as a head-nodding clean guitar

Morgan Wallen made a surprise appearance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night, joining Lil Durk for a performance of their collab “Broadway Girls.” Lil Durk was performing as part of MLK Freedom Fest, a multi-artist rap concert ahead of Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Following a brief introduction by Durk — in

Jay Barker issued a statement on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 16) after being arrested early Saturday morning on felony assault charges. Barker has been married to country singer Sara Evans since 2008, although new reports indicate the marriage was dissolving. Taking to Instagram, Barker, 49, shares that he’s “humbled beyond words by the support I have received from

Ronnie Milsap is one of the most successful country artists in history, especially from a charts standpoint: In a career that dates back to 1963, he’s earned an impressive 35 solo No. 1 hits in the U.S. A Grand Ole Opry member as of Feb. 6, 1976 — and a 2014 Country Music Hall of

Katy Perry definitely wanted to leave fans with something to remember with her video for ‘When I’m Gone’. The singer posted some behind-the-scenes pics from the video shoot, in the series of snaps Perry shows off some of the costumes from the high-fashion visual, opening with a provocative topless snap in which she’s only wearing

Ralph Emery, a radio and TV personality whose steady voice and buttoned-up likeness were synonymous with country music, has died. According to a statement from his family, Emery died Saturday at a Nashville hospital. He was 88. Along with being a DJ at Nashville radio stations like WSIX and the legendary WSM, the home of

Sara Evans‘ husband, Jay Barker, was arrested in Nashville on Saturday morning (Jan. 15) and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. As of late Saturday afternoon, he was being held on a 12-hour domestic violence hold. The 49-year-old former college football player is currently the host of a mid-day show on Tide 100.9,

Luke Bryan‘s first gold single saw him collaborating with one of country music’s most successful groups. The singer-songwriter worked with the members of Lady A on “Do I,” which scored him his first gold single on Jan. 15, 2010, 11 years ago today. Bryan co-wrote “Do I” with Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley of Lady