JUNO Award nominee and Canadian Folk Music Award winner Amanda Rheaume embraces her indigenous identity and the history of her ancestors on The Spaces In Between, her sixth studio album due out May 27 via Ishkōdé Records. Living on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory also known as Ottawa, Canada, Rheaume is a member of the Métis Nation and
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When Kane Brown described his next musical chapter as a “full country album,” he wasn’t kidding: His 2022 releases so far have been more traditionally-minded than anything he’s put out in recent years, and nowhere is that truer than in his newest single, “Like I Love Country Music.” Now, Brown gives his ’90s country-inspired boot
Mandy Moore releases her new full-length studio album, In Real Life, via Verve Forecast. Earlier this week Mandy performed the singles “Little Dreams” and “Four Moons” on TODAY, as well as the album’s title-track “In Real Life” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Mandy talked about the highly-anticipated upcoming finale of NBC’s “This Is Us” as well as her
Wynonna Judd has shared her first new music since the death of her mother and longtime creative collaborator, Naomi Judd. Released Tuesday (May 24), the country star teamed up with indie folk artist Waxahatchee for a moving new song called “Other Side.” The pair co-wrote the inspirational, slow-rolling tune with Judd’s husband and fellow musical talent Cactus
Wynonna Judd and Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield make surprising and superb duet partners on “Other Side,” a collaborative single that mark’s Wynonna’s first new music since the 2020 covers EP Recollections. It’s a lean arrangement that’s led off by a descending acoustic guitar progression and Cactus Moser’s drums, mellow enough to belie its breezy tempo. Wynonna
Accomplished singer, songwriter and violinist Amanda Shires is gearing up to share a brand new record this summer. Released today (May 24), “Hawk for the Dove” is the lead single from her upcoming seventh studio album Take It Like a Man, due out July 29 on ATO Records. Dark and sensual, “Hawk for the Dove” finds Shires focusing in on
A tidy description of Jelly Roll’s debut single “Son of a Sinner” is Shinedown meets Morgan Wallen. There’s an undeniable rock edge to his vocals, but that’s no consequence to the barroom story he’s telling. If he were alive, George Jones would approve of this kind of sadness. Jelly Roll — real name Jason DeFord —
Born in Flint, Mich., acclaimed singer-songwriter Miko Marks is an expert at persevering. She’s faced a range of struggles and challenges in her lifetime, from severe pollution poisoning the water in her hometown to systemic racism within the music industry. Marks channels all that she’s felt and learned from those experiences into her music, unafraid to speak up and create
Carrie Underwood’s new album Denim & Rhinestones arrives in June, and she’ll have an extensive headlining tour to celebrate it throughout this fall and winter. The “Denim & Rhinestones Tour” officially gets underway Oct. 15 in Greenville, South Carolina. With 43 dates currently scheduled, the trek will take noted hard rock fan Underwood to arenas
Nashville country rockers Teddy & The Rough Riders search for an escape amongst the troubles of modern life in their stellar new single “Livin’ in the Woods,” which The Boot is excited to exclusively premiere today. Mixing elements of swampy Southern rock, 70s psychedelia and old school honky tonk, the irresistible track firmly positions Teddy & The Rough Riders as
The winner of American Idol has officially been named! Country singer and fan-favorite Noah Thompson was crowned the Season 20 champion during Sunday night’s (May 22) three-hour star-studded grand finale, which aired live coast-to-coast on ABC. The highly anticipated announcement came mere seconds before the nail-biting episode came to a close. Thompson, who was presented with the
Keith Urban made his final appearance on The Ellen Show, which wraps for good May 26. Urban sat down with host Ellen DeGeneres to discuss his recent work and paused the interview to perform his 2016 single “Blue Ain’t Your Color” on guitar and vocals. Urban spoke with DeGeneres about learning earlier this year that
Emerging country artist Harper Grae yearns for a love that’s just out of reach on her new track ”Dying on the Vine.” The tale of intense yearning finds Grae struggling to follow her grandfather’s advice. “Granddaddy told me if you love them let them go,” she sings. “And if they come back it was meant to be.” Laden with
Fifty-two years ago today, on May 22, 1970, Merle Haggard landed at the top of the charts. It was on that date that Okie From Muskogee, the live album that Haggard released in December of 1969, hit No. 1. Okie From Muskogee features 20 tracks, including a number of Haggard’s most famous songs — “Mama Tried,”
Thirty years ago today, on May 19, 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus recorded “Some Gave All.” The song, which became the title track of Cyrus’ freshman album, was written by the singer and his first wife, Cindy Smith Cyrus. Before penning “Some Gave All,” the Cyruses spoke with a Vietnam War vet; the powerful tune includes lines such as “All
Lainey Wilson has released the first single from the follow-up to her 2021 album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. Titled “Heart Like a Truck” it’s a ballad as sturdy as its title and it comes with a cinematic video. “Heart Like a Truck,” written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, and Dallas Wilson and produced by Jay Joyce,
Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line has released “5 Foot 9,” his highly anticipated debut single as a solo artist. The heartfelt song opens with gentle steel accents and an acoustic guitar accompaniment as Hubbard reflects on the simple things in life. Sonically, it’s reminiscent of a stripped-down offering from bands like Mumford & Sons
Cody Johnson is striking while the fire is hot. After his first No. 1 hit “‘Til You Can’t” was certified Platinum, the country singer has added 22 additional Cody Johnson & Friends Tour dates to his 2022 calendar. Johnson opened the year with a slate of shows alongside Easton Corbin and Ian Munsick. After selling
Patsy Cline songs are some of the most essential in the history of country music. Though she died at the tragically young age of 30, she left behind a recorded legacy that is almost unmatched in the country genre. Cline’s rich contralto voice, along with her exceptional vocal phrasing and strong song choices, have made
Tyler Hubbard has extolled the joys of country living in myriad ways as the lead singer of Florida Georgia Line, scoring hits with country-pop juggernauts like “Cruise,” “This Is How We Roll,” and “’Round Here.” For his solo debut “5 Foot 9,” Hubbard gets in touch with his softer side and thanks his maker for
Out today (May 20), Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters‘ “I Suppose” is a synth-peppered country stomp from their upcoming album Heavy Denim, set for release on July 15. “I Suppose” explores the feelings of being a creative type who never works up the nerve to relocate away from their hometown like many others like them do. In Dittmeier’s
Carrie Underwood digs deep into her love for the stylistic elements of traditional country on her new song, “She Don’t Know.” The Underwood, David Garcia and Hilary Lindsey-penned track will delight longtime fans who have adored Underwood’s earlier, more country-leaning offerings. “She Don’t Know” is delivered in the first person as Underwood assumes the identity
As she indicated during the public memorial service for her mother Naomi Judd last weekend, Wynonna Judd plans to move forward with the duo’s originally scheduled tour dates in 2022. She’ll have some assistance: Martina McBride, Faith Hill, and Trisha Yearwood will join the tour when it kicks off Sept. 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana and everything in between. In each list, music fans will find picks from our contributing team that we think you’ll love. Keep reading to check out the latest installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks. Valerie June “Fade Into You” Valerie June brings a little twang
On May 19, 1979, the Bellamy Brothers earned their first country No. 1 hit with the song “If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me.” Written by David Bellamy, the song is a rather brazen lyrical come-on, set to easygoing country-rock music that shows off the brothers’ familial harmonies
The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new group of inductees for 2022. Rock & roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted in the Veteran category, neotraditionalist Keith Whitley will join the Hall in the Modern category, and former RCA Records executive will become a member in the Nonperforming category. Brooks &
Fifty-five years ago today, on May 17, 1967, Glen Campbell had a career-changing day, although he likely wasn’t aware of it at the time. It was on that date that the singer recorded “Gentle on My Mind,” which was the title track of his August 1967 album. “Gentle on My Mind” was written by John
Nearly 50 years since the release of their iconic Will The Circle Be Unbroken album, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are looking back on not only their legacy, but that of another iconic, history-making singer-songwriter with their latest project. The reconfigured Dirt Band honor the life and musical catalog of Bob Dylan with their latest effort Dirt
Sean “Diddy” Combs AKA LOVE announces his official return to music and first single as a lead solo artist with his debut performance of “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller. The single available now for pre-order. Diddy’s role as Host, Executive Producer and Performer at the Billboard Music Awards sets the stage of what’s to
Happy 70th birthday to George Strait! The singer was born on this day (May 18) in 1952. Strait was born in the small town of Poteet, Texas, just south of San Antonio, to parents John and Doris. His father was a math teacher and also owned a 2,000-acre ranch, where Strait and his siblings —