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Dylan Scott‘s latest single “New Truck” is a little surprising. For one, the song is relatively upbeat for being filled with heartbreak. Also, Scott doesn’t have much experience with relationships ending. “I’ve been with my wife since I was 15,” he reveals when asked by Taste of Country about a breakup that still stings. “So

Christmas came early 37 years ago for the Judds. It was on this day (Dec. 22) in 1984 that the mother-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, landed at the top of the charts with their hit single “Why Not Me.” “Why Not Me,” written by Harlan Howard, Sonny Throckmorton and Brent Maher, was the

Jesse Dayton spent Halloween onstage at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, playing Elvis Presley songs behind Glenn Danzig. It’s the kind of oddball convergence of personalities and styles that could only find its way to Dayton, an outspoken Texas singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has collaborated with everyone from Misfits Glenn to “Rhinestone Cowboy” Glen. “Glenn’s

Gwen Stefani aired the newest installment of her Live From the Orange Grove holiday series on Monday (Dec. 20), featuring a very special guest: Her country superstar husband, Blake Shelton. Stefani teased a celebrity cameo coming soon last week, when she first announced the series and shared the first installment. Live From the Orange Grove

There are two types of people: those who love winter, and those who loathe it. The former group will insist that outdoor sports and hot chocolate are worth the frozen fingers, while the latter set will contend that having to wear three layers of clothing just to go outside is not a good time. However,

Brothers Osborne will reissue their Grammy-nominated 2020 album Skeletons as a deluxe edition in early 2022. The new version, featuring three additional tracks, will be released Jan. 21. Among the newly added tracks is the duo’s single “Younger Me,” which was penned by the brothers and Kendell Marvel about singer TJ Osborne’s experiences as a

December 19, 2021 Exclusive Interview with LAUREN JAUREGUI on Her Debut Project ‘PRELUDE’ Lauren Jauregui former member of girl group Fifth Harmony, just released her first project as a fully independent artist, a seven-track EP titled Prelude, which showcases her talent as not just a singer but also a songwriter, a producer, and an artist in

Miranda Lambert is spreading some much-needed holiday cheer to shelter pets, thanks to her MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply. The singer recently made a massive Tractor Supply run, picking up pet food, toys and supplies for three animal shelters local to the Nashville area. In a video, the country superstar shows her haul: She takes

Happy anniversary to Alan Jackson! Forty-two years ago today (Dec. 15, 1979), Jackson wed his wife Denise (nee Jackson — no name change for her!), his high school sweetheart, at the Newnan Baptist Church in their hometown of Newnan, Ga. The Jacksons moved to Nashville after six years of marriage so that Alan Jackson could

In summer 2020, Gary Allan released a song that he fully expected would be a slam-dunk at country radio. “Waste of a Whiskey Drink” was a brooding mid-tempo anthem with all the boxes checked: a concise three-minutes-and-change runtime, polished production, a boozy buzzword in the title, and the red-hot solo artist Hardy as a co-writer.

A “new” song by Aaliyah has hit the airwaves, two decades after her death. “Poison,” which features singer-songwriter The Weeknd, was unveiled on Friday. It’s the late singer’s first release since her 2012 single ‘Enough Said’. The record serves as the first single from Aaliyah’s upcoming posthumous album, “Unstoppable,” which her uncle and former manager

James Cecil Dickens — better known as Little Jimmy Dickens — was a household name in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. The country singer and songwriter was as famous for his novelty songs and his fashion sense as he was for his stature (he stood 4’11” tall, hence his stage name). Dickens started as a

Garth Brooks is one of the most respected artist-songwriters in country music, and he’s written some of his own biggest hits. But his credits don’t stop there: Brooks has also turned out songs that other artists recorded, including some you probably had no idea about. In fact, it was another country music legend who gave

The massive Nashville mansion where Reba McEntire used to live is going to be the site of a 5-star luxury resort. In a press release, the venue, which is called the Estate at Cherokee Dock, announced that it is now under the management of Nashville-based Infinity Hospitality, who have new plans for what is currently a

Happy (Opry) anniversary to Faith Hill! It was on this day (Dec. 18) in 1993 that she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Hill’s appearance on the renowned stage came only two months after she released her debut album, Take Me as I Am; her first single, “Wild One,” was steadily climbing up

As the spread of the Omicron variant reignites fears about another wave of Covid outbreaks in the U.S., the ongoing pandemic continues to throw a wrench into the normal operations of touring artists in the country and Americana sphere. Billy Strings and Brett Eldredge both canceled shows this week — in Nashville and Chicago, respectively

Brett Young really shot for the stars when he was recording his new Christmas album, which finally came together after a series of breaks went his way. Speaking with Taste of Country ahead of the CMA Awards, Young says that it is common for him to release one Christmas song in a given year. In

Twenty-seven years ago today, on Dec. 17, 1994, Joe Diffie received an early Christmas present: It was on that date that his single “Pickup Man,” from his Third Rock From the Sun album, landed at the top of the charts, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks. “Pickup Man,” written by Howard Perdew and Kerry

It’s been a year of transition for many artists as plans delayed by the initial COVID-19 outbreak finally came together. As a result, music fans were treated to a wave of incredible releases by artists both established and new. There was something for every type of country music fan this year, with releases that mixed pop

This month’s inaugural AmericaFest 2021, a multi-day conference presented by Turning Point USA, has a predictably heavy-duty lineup of controversial speakers and politicians ready to gin up conservative outrage: Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the usual suspects. But the event, set for Dec. 18 to 21 at the Phoenix Convention

Soon after being named winners of Season 21 of The Voice, sibling trio Girl Named Tom offered a heartbreaking update on their father’s cancer battle. The group — Caleb, Joshua and Bekah Liechty — previously revealed their dad’s terminal cancer diagnosis during the Battle Rounds of The Voice, singing Glen Campbell‘s “Wichita Lineman” in his

Twelve years ago today, on Dec. 16, 2009, Lady A (then known as Lady Antebellum) had one million reasons to celebrate: It was on that date that the trio’s single “Need You Now,” released on Aug. 24 of that same year, earned platinum status. “Need You Now” was the title track of Lady A’s sophomore album, written by bandmates Dave

The Way Down Wanderers’ latest album More Like Tomorrow is a journey: The Peoria, Illinois, band blends string music with art-rock dramatics and boasts two lead singers in brothers-in-law Collin Krause and Austin Krause-Thompson. When they harmonize, it’s halfway to a religious experience. But the five-piece — rounded out by drummer John Merikoski, bassist John

Billboard released its year-end round-up of the top-selling country artists by album sales for 2021, and many of the genre’s A-listers made the Top 10. Fans won’t be surprised to see Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan on the list: They all put out big-ticket albums this year. Shelton and Aldean released Body Language

Eighteen years ago today (Dec. 15, 2003), Keith Urban earned platinum status (signifying sales in excess of one million units) for his self-titled debut album. Keith Urban, which was released in 1999, was Urban’s first solo project since performing as part of the band the Ranch. The country star released the eponymous disc on Capitol Nashville, and

Harper Grae takes a pause to reflect on past relationships in “I Think About You.” The track’s stunning new music video is premiering exclusively today on The Boot; press play below to listen. Sometimes the smallest things can transport you back to a long passed moment in time. Grae’s latest single, “I Think About You,” acknowledges those little

Dan + Shay brought a sense of holiday cheer to The Tonight Show with a heartfelt performance of their recent single “Officially Christmas.” Surrounded by Christmas decor and dressed in tuxedos, the pair and their live band offered a festive atmosphere as they declared, “It’s officially Christmas/ and I’m officially yours.” The duo released “Officially

Wendy Moten from Team Blake performed twice on Monday night (Dec. 13) during night one of the Season 21 finale on The Voice. Vying for a chance to win the top prize, she took the stage to sing Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know.” Dressed in a glittery outfit, Moten, 57, was the epitome of