Buffy Sainte-Marie, the Indigenous folk singer known for the story-of-life hit “The Circle Game,” wrote “Until It’s Time for You to Go” back in 1965. It’s a heartbreaker of a song about loving someone before you part ways forever, and it caught the ear of Elvis Presley, who released his own version in 1972. A
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Colt Ford is releasing a great new video for his new single, “Keys to the Country,” and the new song features an impressive collection of special guest collaborators. TikTok breakout star Rvshvd joins Ford in the new video, which readers can watch below. Ford released “Keys to the Country” as his new single on Sept.
Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay and Zac Brown Band will headline a five-hour, 50-performance New Year’s Eve party in Nashville this winter. For the first time ever, this annual celebration will air on CBS. New Year’s Eve Live! Nashville’s Big Bash will also feature Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini and
Keith Urban‘s “Wild Hearts” is an ode to everyone who dares to do things their own way. He co-wrote the song with Eric Paslay, Old Dominion‘s Brad Tursi and Jennifer Wayne from Runaway June, and co-produced it with Mitch Furr. Actually, Urban has a co-writing credit on “Wild Hearts” for what he did after Paslay, Tursi and Wayne
With five each, Eric Church and Chris Stapleton tied for the most nominations at the upcoming 55th annual CMA Awards, set to take place November 10th in Nashville. The full list of CMA nominees were announced Thursday morning. Reigning Entertainer of the Year Church secured another nod this year in the event’s top category along
Jet Jurgensmeyer‘s new single “Compassion” is a reminder to treat others with the same kindness, empathy and understanding we’d like to be shown ourselves, and an acoustic rendition of the song puts the emphasis fully on that message. The new performance clip is premiering exclusively via The Boot; press play below to listen. Jurgensmeyer, still a
All that’s left of what once was is covered in dust in Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s “If I Didn’t Love You” music video. Directed by Shaun Silva and filmed at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the video jumps between Aldean onstage — where Underwood soon joins him to sing — and Aldean in an abandoned home, presumably where he lived
Allie Dunn‘s debut single, “Tom Petty,” pinpoints the moment a relationship a relationship falls apart. It’s a song on the radio that starts everything in motion — but there’s so much more underneath the surface. “”Tom Petty” is a song I hold close to my heart because it was the first song I ever co-wrote in
In mid-July, Ashley Monroe shared a frightening revelation with her fans: the singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer. She’s since started treatment, but the course of care has left her immune system compromised. With the Covid-19 pandemic still raging, Monroe has been extra careful about any time out in public. “I
Alt-country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless has shared two new songs, “You’re Leaving Me” and “Let’s Make Out.” They’re her first new music since the release of her 2020 album, Daughter, which earned praise from NPR Music, Pitchfork, Stereogum and more. “You’re Leaving Me” is introspective and plaintive, and was recorded during early sessions for Daughter in Chicago, Ill. As Loveless says,
Sometimes you don’t know how good you’ve got it — or how things differ around the world — until you leave. Michael Ray‘s song “Didn’t Know I Was Country” explores that theme through the lens of his hometown of Eustis, Fla. “I didn’t know I was country / Thank God I am,” Ray sings in the chorus,
September 3, 2021 SAWEETIE Hot Music Video in a Stunning Haus Of Pinklemonaid Swimsuit Saweetie is not afraid to put her jaw-dropping body in full view and her latest music video “HIT IT” is proof of it – exuding easy sexiness in a stunning Haus Of Pinklemonaid one-piece. The “Tap In” and “Best Friend” singer
Andrew Jannokos’ version of “The Dance” by Garth Brooks is as earnest as the original. The “Gone Too Soon” singer’s acoustic cover video — premiering exclusively on Taste of Country and The Boot on Tuesday (Sept. 7) — shows the one-time TikTok star’s ability to tell stories beyond his own. Of course fans that follow him
Austin City Limits has announced the first half of its new season. The 47th season of the long-running live-music series kicks off October 2nd with an hour devoted to Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram and their collaborative album The Marfa Tapes. Ahead of the premiere, ACL debuted Lambert, Randall and Ingram’s performance of
Fans of both Jimmie Allen and high school football can rejoice. The country star’s new song, “Big in a Small Town,” can be heard as the theme song for the new Netflix series Titletown High, which premiered on Friday (Aug. 27). “I grew up in a small town. Whether it’s football, a dream you have … everything you
Keith Urban has an inspiring message for anyone who’s been put down or told not to chase their dream. The country singer turned to Twitter to share a motivating throwback clip from 1983 that shows him as a shaggy-haired 16-year-old performing as a contestant on the Australian talent show, New Faces. After the performance, one of the judges,
By now, hopefully you’ve clocked out and are well on your way to enjoying a relaxing Labor Day weekend. Whether you’re planning a barbecue or just looking forward to sitting on the couch for the first football games of the year, some good tunes would definitely improve your holiday — and even better if those tunes
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Combs and Luke Bryan will perform at a Nashville concert to raise funds for victims of the catastrophic floods last month in Middle Tennessee. Loretta Lynn, who resides in one of the counties hardest hit by the flooding, is organizing the event, set for Monday, September 13th, at the Grand
Eddie Montgomery is ready to introduce himself as a solo artist, nearly four years since the death of his partner in Montgomery Gentry, Troy Gentry. “Alive and Well” is a deeply personal song that paints a clear picture of where Montgomery is in 2021. Written by the singer with Ira Dean and Chris Wallin, the triumphant new track is partly
Elvis Presley‘s former wife, actor Priscilla Presley, is opening up about some of the highs and lows of being married to such a high-profile figure. In a new interview, Presley says she was always “nervous” about his female fans — so much so that she went to some pretty extreme lengths to keep tabs on him.
September 5, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Friends Don’t Look At Friends ‘That Way’ According To Tate McRae Pop phenom Tate McRae has dropped a brand new single titled “that way (Remix)” featuring Jeremy Zucker. It’s certainly a song everyone can relate to when they sing lyrics like “I know what you mean when you act
They may be stars now, but some of country music’s most popular performers really paid their dues in their early days. From hawking T-shirts to working for a shop-at-home network, and even selling meat out of a truck, these country stars had to do what they had to do while they worked toward their big
Carrie Underwood and Dan + Shay have come together for their first collaboration. Their new recording, “Only Us,” is the latest track to be released from the soundtrack to the movie adaptation of Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. The in-film version of “Only Us,” performed by Dear Evan Hansen stars Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever,
Brantley Gilbert says he didn’t write a new song called “Gone But Not Forgotten” for the members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, last week, but he hopes it resonates with those needing to hear it. The singer dropped this unreleased track on his Instagram page on Saturday (Aug. 28), two days after 11
Reba McEntire is coming to Lifetime in a new Christmas movie this holiday season, and she shared a first look with her fans in a post to social media. The country superstar and actor turned to Instagram on Friday (Sept. 3) to share a new Lifetime commercial that first aired on Friday, advertising the network’s
September 4, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Celebrating 30 Years Of Naughty By Nature [embedded content] The Grammy Award winning, Platinum-album selling, New Jersey hip hop trio Naughty By Nature is celebrating thirty years since the release of their debut album. Since 1991 Treach, Vinnie and DJ Kay Gee have been creating hits and party anthems
Forty years ago today, on Sept. 4, 1981, George Strait released his debut album, Strait Country. The record was released on MCA Records. Three singles were released from Strait Country: “Unwound,” “Down and Out” and “If You’re Thinking You Want a Stranger (There’s One Coming Home);” both “Unwound” and “If You’re Thinking You Want a Stranger” landed
Singer-songwriter Yola has canceled two upcoming concert appearances after testing positive for Covid-19, according to a post on her social media. “Unfortunately Yola has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning,” the statement reads. “She is fully vaccinated, feeling ok with only mild symptoms at this time. However, she will no longer be able to perform
Scotty McCreery has released “Carolina to Me,” another song from his highly anticipated fifth album, Same Truck. The thoughtful track, which McCreery dropped on Friday (Aug. 27), follows his latest radio hit and first offering from the new LP, “You Time,” which is currently in the Top 10 and climbing on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Toning down a bit from
Everyone knows the feeling of waking up for a big day only to realize you’ve got a huge pimple, or your hair won’t cooperate. Well, for Keith Urban, his big day nemesis was a subconjunctival hemorrhage. “I wake up this morning, doing the Today show … big television moment, and I got this going on,”