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Luke Combs shows off his mature side in his new song “Tomorrow Me,” the superstar’s first single from his third album Growin’ Up. The new project, which follows the “Better Together” singer’s 2019 album What You See Is What You Get, will be released June 24. Adorned by mandolin and steel, the midtempo tune sets

Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, with 22 million Americans celebrating clean air, land and water; now, though, the special day is now celebrated annually in 192 countries. In fact, according to the Earth Day Network (EDN), more than one billion people are involved the day’s activities, making it the “largest civic-focused day of action in the world.” In

Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana, folk and everything in between. In every list, you’ll 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. Kaitlin Butts “she’s using” Oklahoma born singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts tells the story of a friend

Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday (April 20) to perform their steamy duet “Never Say Never.” Clarkson also told the audience about some of their recent accolades — like Wilson being the reigning ACM New Artist of the Year and Swindell notching nine Platinum singles — before introducing their performance.

John Moreland finds himself full of big questions and remorse in “Ugly Faces,” the Oklahoma singer-songwriter’s first release from his new album. Birds in the Ceiling, the follow-up to 2020’s LP5, will be released July 22 via Old Omens/Thirty Tigers. “Ugly Faces” nods to some of the stylistic evolution Moreland demonstrated on LP5, putting a

Since the release of their debut album Pawn Shop in 2015, Brothers Osborne have quickly become one of the biggest duos in country music history. The Deale, Maryland natives played music from a young age, performing alongside their siblings and other family members. John Osborne headed out to Nashville to attend Belmont University, and younger brother T.J.

In March, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs released their sophomore album, External Combustion. The lead single from the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ guitarist and co-founder is a collaboration with Margo Price titled “State of Mind.” Campbell’s vocals recall those of Petty’s here, and Price says she knew immediately that the track was meant to

Thor is a Norse god. Hank Williams is a country music god. That’s about all the two larger-than-life figures have in common, or so it would seem. In 2014, their worlds seemed ready to collide in a fascinating way that would involve a crooked doctor, Steve Earle and (much later) Johnny Cash. What happened? The hot story

Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile are headlining the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. The weekend festival — now in its eighth year — is set for Sept. 24 and 25 in Franklin, Tennessee, a short drive south from Nashville. Other artists performing at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm include the Avett Brothers, Lake Street

Chris Thile, Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins have performed together as Nickel Creek for more than 30 years. The trio first met in 1989 in Southern California and released six albums between 1993 and 2014, though the first two are out of print and not available on streaming services. They took an extended hiatus in

Multi-talented Nashville musician Adia Victoria has shared her first new music since the release of her acclaimed 2021 record A Southern Gothic. ”Ain’t Killed Me Yet” was written as a companion piece to Lucille Clifton’s iconic poem “Won’t You Celebrate Me,” in which Clifton writes, “come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and

Jimmie Allen has long been open about the mental health challenges he has faced. In 2019, he revealed that he’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a young teen; the following year, he opened a dialogue with fans about how the COVID-19 pandemic had caused a number of his mental health issues to resurface. Now,

Orville Peck brought his uniquely emotive brand of cowboy-tinged country to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday evening, delivering a rendition of single “C’mon Baby, Cry” awash in the glow of numerous large-scale neon light installations. Backed by a full band and decked out in a genre-appropriate Nudie-inspired suit, the masked crooner was flanked by oversized cacti as he

Forty-four years ago, in April 1978, Willie Nelson released Stardust. An album of pop standards, it became the best-selling record of his career and cemented his status as a musical iconoclast; at the time, however, it wasn’t necessarily an obvious career move. In the late ’70s, Nelson was in the midst of a commercial hot

Suffolk, Virginia-born singer-songwriter Justin Golden embraces all facets of the blues on his debut album Hard Times and a Woman, due out on April 15. After joining his school band and playing saxophone from a young age, Golden later picked up a guitar and latched onto the blues while attending Longwood University in nearby Farmville, where he studied

Garth Brooks has a very clear vision for his new bar and restaurant coming to downtown Nashville’s Lower Broadway. In an April 15 press conference, the country star shared his hopes for the space. “I want the Chick-fil-A of honky-tonks,” Brooks says. “I want a place where you go, where you feel good, feel safe and everybody’s

By the end of 2019, Dave Alvin knew something was wrong. He’d spent 11 of the past 12 months on the road, and for the first time in his career, he no longer felt physically capable of keeping up his furious touring pace. “I started feeling like, ‘I don’t think I can do this anymore,’”

Charley Pride left behind a legacy as a groundbreaker within country music. The Mississippi native was also a baseball talent — he played with several Negro Leagues teams and tried out for some Major League Baseball squads, too — and was later signed to RCA Records by Chet Atkins himself. That record deal accelerated Pride’s career success, and

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Bragg teamed up with indie-folk artist Erin Rae for her latest release, “In the Light,” a stunning track that ruminates on what it means to truly see another person. Bragg and Rae gorgeously meld their voices on the track, which the two women also co-wrote together. In an Instagram post, Bragg applauds Rae’s

LeAnn Rimes was joined by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Brandy Clark on an episode of CMT Crossroads on Thursday night (April 14). The singers joined Rimes to honor her storied career, and each artist performed one of Rimes’ hits with her. In an especially spirited performance, McBryde joined Rimes for her 2007

Trixie Mattel does some multitasking in the video for “C’mon Loretta,” silencing a tennis court foe and paying homage to a country great in one fell swoop. The song appears on the drag star and songwriter’s upcoming double LP The Blonde & Pink Albums, due in June. A guitar-driven garage-pop tune in the vein of

Thirty-three years ago today (April 15, 1989), Dolly Parton served as both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. During the episode, in addition to her hosting and performance duties, the country legend also appeared in several sketches, including “Planet of the Enormous Hooters” and “Celebrity Restaurant.” “Oh, it really is great to be

Birmingham, Ala. natives Banditos recently announced their new record Right On, due out May 20, and have given listeners a sneak peek of what to expect with their lead single “Here Tonight.” Right On marks the band’s third career album and their first new music in four years, although the project was finished prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The band

Twelve years ago today (April 16, 2010) was a significant day for Alan Jackson: It was on that date the country music icon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his fate as a bona fide superstar. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” a humbled Jackson said during the ceremony. “I’ve had

Last July, Garth Brooks was forced to make a last-minute cancellation of his show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium when dangerous weather conditions rolled through just before he was supposed to go onstage. The possibility of rain and storms hung in the air for the country star’s first of two rescheduled Stadium Tour dates on Friday,

American Aquarium have shared more details about their upcoming album Chicamacomico, including a brand new single. Released today (April 15), “All I Needed” gives listeners a sneak peek of what’s to come from the band’s next LP, which is set for release on June 10 via Thirty Tigers. “All I Needed” explores the power of hearing a

Soulful singer-songwriter Tami Neilson joined forces with Willie Nelson for their moving new song “Beyond the Stars.” The track is the first single from Neilson’s upcoming record Kingmaker, which is set for release on July 15. “Beyond the Stars” taps into the painful feelings of longing to be with the one you’ve lost. Neilson and Nelson’s

CMT honored LeAnn Rimes‘ career and music on CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends, which aired Thursday night (April 14). Fellow artists Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Carly Pearce and Mickey Guyton joined Rimes on the show, and each artist performed Rimes’ hits with her. One of the highlight performances of the night featured Rimes and Guyton collaborating on

Ingrid Andress performs an intense spiritual and moral inventory in her new song “Good Person,” released with a video on Friday. The ballad co-written by Andress with Steph Jones and Sam Ellis is the first single from the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer’s follow-up to her debut album Lady Like. Andress addresses the titular “Good