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One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Vandoliers‘ new single “Every Saturday Night” hits a little harder. The song is a wistful look back at youth, but also an apt description of how many feel about life before social distancing and face masks. “”Every Saturday Night” is about the value of hindsight, and not appreciating what we’ve

Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. (Check out last week’s best songs.) Riley Downing, “Deep Breath” The

From playing in hometown bars to commanding the attention of thousands at stadium shows, Jason Aldean‘s career has been a wild ride. For starters, Aldean’s 2005 self-titled debut album almost never happened. After two failed record deals, Aldean gave himself six months to find success in Nashville before moving back to Georgia. Thankfully, Aldean’s dreams

Jason Aldean might be one of the biggest names in country music today, but it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the “Hicktown” singer. The now-superstar was signed, and then released from two different record companies before finding a home at Broken Bow Records. Aldean learned to play guitar from his dad, with whom he spent

Eric Church has words to the wise in his new song, “Never Break Heart.” Penned by Church and Luke Dick, the bluegrass-leaning song (tinged with a twinkling banjo) finds the singer encouraging the listener to walk fearlessly through life with a heart that’s open to the elements. “Don’t let fear steal your brave heart /

Willie Nelson will have a new book on shelves this summer. Willie Nelson’s Letters to America is an inspiring collection of letters from the Red Headed Stranger to his readers about what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Letters to America will be published by Harper Horizon on June 29th. According to a release,

Alan Jackson was a dozen studio albums into his successful country music career when he decided to do something he’d never done before: release a gospel album. Precious Memories — what turned out to be the first of two projects by the same name — arrived 15 years ago, on Feb. 28, 2006. Jackson had previously

On Feb. 27, 2021, RaeLynn Woodward and her husband, Josh Davis, are celebrating four years of wedded bliss. The couple originally met in 2012, in church, and although they certainly felt a spark, they didn’t jump into a serious relationship right away. “We went to this wedding, our friend’s wedding, a couple weeks later and

An impending jail sentence sets the scene for a final 24 hours of debauchery-filled freedom in Koe Wetzel‘s new “Good Die Young” music video. The Texas star makes the most of the time, that’s for sure. “Bud, you’re about to go to prison for a very long time. You’ve got 24 hours. What the hell

Elle King and Miranda Lambert have teamed up for the exhilarating new duet “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” which marks the former tourmates’ second recorded collaboration after the CMA-winning cover of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.” King wrote the uptempo “Drunk” with Martin Johnson (who also produced the track) and it was

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman made the news after a confrontation took place with another patron when they attended the opera in Australia in January, and in a new interview, the country superstar explains why another opera-goer got so upset that he “whacked” Kidman with his program, causing a major scene. The couple made headlines

If the country music community truly values authenticity, then they’ll rally behind Ashlie Amber. Don’t flinch when you see her mohawk. Don’t drop your jaw when you see the singer-songwriter’s full figure in revealing swimsuits on Instagram. If the color of her skin has you making assumptions about her style of music, reset your expectations. The Colorado-raised, Las Vegas-based chanteuse

Miranda Lambert and Elle King are at the center of a raucous wedding in the music video for their new collaboration, “Drunk (and I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” The twosome travel back to 1986, to King’s imaginary wedding day. King and Lambert kick off the special day with a cigarette and beer next to an old truck

Brandy Clark has recruited Lindsey Buckingham for an updated take on the country singer’s “The Past Is the Past,” off the upcoming deluxe edition of her 2020 LP Your Life Is a Record. Buckingham both produces and plays guitar on the new version of the track. “A few years ago, Lindsey heard a demo of

“Cross Country,” singer and rapper Breland‘s latest single, is a mission statement of sorts: Its lyrics tell his story and profess his individuality. If you didn’t already know, he’s here to shake things up. Over a lush melody that’s at once hip-hop, pop and country, Breland introduces himself to listeners: “Jersey made / I was born

The 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up on Sept. 16, 2020 — about five months later than the show’s usual April date due to the novel coronavirus pandemic — and if you’re wondering how the voting process for the ACM Awards works, The Boot has got you covered. From eligibility dates

Caitlyn Smith has lived in Nashville for about a decade now, and in that time, she’s seen plenty of change: Parking lots and empty land have become new hotels, apartment buildings and shopping options. Numerous cranes dot the city’s ever-changing skyline, and multi-story, artist-branded bars sit alongside iconic honky-tonks on Lower Broadway. Plenty of others

“You hear Georgia when I open my mouth/don’t make no difference what I’m talking about,” Charlie Starr sings in the very first line of Blackberry Smoke’s new song “You Hear Georgia,” laying bare the focus of the group’s new album — an ode to their home state also titled You Hear Georgia. Due May 28th,

Trisha Yearwood has been diagnosed with COVID-19, a statement from the country star and her husband, Garth Brooks, revealed on Wednesday (Feb. 24). Brooks, meanwhile, remains negative for the virus. Brooks and Yearwood were already quarantined because someone within their “inner circle” tested positive for COVID-19 around Feb. 11. They were tested about one week

Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced Luke Bryan and other artists to pause their touring plans, the country star planned what little time off the road he could get around family obligations. For example, he moved some tour dates around to be at his nephew Til’s senior-year football games, the superstar shared during an artist Q&A at

Blackberry Smoke have announced the release of You Hear Georgia, a new album that also celebrates the band’s 20th anniversary. The record is due out on May 28, and it’s deeply connected to the Southern rock band’s regional roots. The 10-track LP is the band’s first since 2018’s Find a Light, which reached No. 3 on the Top Country

Thomas Rhett will return to the concert stage in front of a live audience for three socially-distanced shows at Billy Bob’s, the Fort Worth, Texas, honky-tonk. Rhett’s full-band gigs are set for May 6th through 8th and follow five shows by Miranda Lambert at the venue. “Man, it feels good to say this,” Rhett wrote

Blake Shelton and his fellow The Voice coaches are bringing the ’80s back in a new promo video for the show’s upcoming 20th season. The musical quartet — Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas — covered Rick Astley’s “Together Forever” and its totally ’80s music video in fairly spectacular fashion. Between Shelton’s slightly-too-big suit, Legend’s

Singer-songwriter Brit Taylor will never forget Valentine’s Day 2021: Her longtime boyfriend, Adam Chaffins, proposed during a livestream performance that evening. When Chaffins suggested that he accompany Taylor during her livestream, “I didn’t think much about it,” Taylor tells The Boot, explaining, “Neither of us has ever been big ‘Valentine’s Day people.'” However, leading up

Dale Watson‘s forthcoming new album, The Memphians, is unlike anything he’s done before. The all-instrumental record takes its cues from its title city, Memphis, Tenn., with the Ameripolitan singer-songwriter finding his inspiration in the southern city’s culture and history, and in the guitar greats of decades past. In particular, the song “Deep Eddy” — premiering exclusively

Emmy Award-winning actor and suddenly internet-famous personality Leslie Jordan has announced plans for Company’s Comin’, a collection of gospel tunes recorded in Nashville with a few high-profile guests. The first release from the project, due out April 2nd, is Jordan’s version of “Angel Band” featuring Brandi Carlile. Produced by Travis Howard and Danny Myrick, Jordan’s

The last time country fans heard from Chase Bryant, he was apologizing for letting success go to his head. It’s now clear that there was much more to the story. The “Little Bit of You” hitmaker is opening up about his attempted suicide, the miracle that saved him and his last three years, in hopes he

Luke Bryan says his phone blew up when one of his commercials for the underwear brand Jockey aired during the 2021 Super Bowl in early February. The ads feature the country superstar and his wife Caroline, and spotlight the couple’s playful relationship. But if not for a suggestion from Bryan, they may have looked a

Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. (Check out last week’s best songs.) Amy Shark featuring Keith Urban,

Kenny Chesney‘s “Knowing You” is a reflection on those he’s met along the way. Readers can press play above to hear the reminiscent new single. A simple acoustic guitar line and a bit of pedal steel back Chesney throughout “Knowing You” as he reminisces about a certain someone throughout the verses. He’s nostalgic, but without