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When Shy Carter collaborated with Sugarland to write their 2010 single “Stuck Like Glue,” he brought bold ideas to the table. Like a drum loop, beat boxing, and a reggae rap breakdown performed by the duo’s Jennifer Nettles. At the time, such progressive production was considered country music heresy. “That was one of the first

Hardy‘s ”Give Heaven Some Hell” serves as a stirring tribute from the musician to anyone who’s lost a loved one. “Give Heaven Some Hell” is the latest number culled from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album, A Rock, which comes out on Sept. 4 via Big Loud Records. The song follows both “Boots” and “One Beer” in giving

The Chicks are reaping the rewards for their brave new album Gaslighter. Not only is the project the group formerly known as the Dixie Chicks’ first fresh effort in 14 years, but in an impressive debut, it opens in the No. 1 position on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. That feat comes after the Chicks moved 84,233 equivalent album units

In 2011, Heidi Newfield released “Stay Up Late” as a single. Written by husband and wife Jimmy Yeary and Sonya Isaacs, along with Ben Hayslip, the track is, the tunesmiths agree, “a little risqué,” but an awful lot of fun; in fact, they had a feeling that whoever heard the song first would wind up cutting

Maroon 5 released a new song and music video on Thursday night called ‘Nobody’s Love’, which asks for an end to the war on Marijuana. While the lyrics of Nobody’s Love aren’t overtly tied to marijuana by any means, the minimalist music video shows Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine singing the tune outside at night, while

Lucinda Williams was six weeks away from the release of Good Souls Better Angels when the World Health Organization sounded the alarm on COVID-19, officially deeming the outbreak a pandemic. Since then, the songwriter has barely left her new home in East Nashville. Even so, Good Souls Better Angels feels like an alt-country soundtrack to

Leave it to Lanco to give fans a wonderful love song. The “Greatest Love Story” band is giving fans another one with their new single “Save Me.” The multi-platinum country group, who made a name for themselves via the multi-week chart-topper, recently released “Save Me,” a declaration of sorts to their spouses. Written by frontman Brandon Lancaster,

Fifteen years ago today, on July 26, 2005, Jason Aldean made his mark on country music with the release of his eponymous freshman album. Jason Aldean‘s lead single, “Hicktown,” became a platinum-selling hit, while the project’s second single, “Why,” earned Aldean his very first first No. 1 song. The record’s third and final single, “Amarillo Sky,” also achieved

Eric Church has built one of the most devoted fanbases in country music because of his signature sound and edgy image. But the sunglass-wearing, no-holds-barred musician listeners now know and love didn’t fully come into his own until one pivotal point in his career. During February’s 2020 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Church discussed how the release

While his debut album ~how i’m feeling~ arrived back in March, just before the pandemic hit, Lauv returned Wednesday with a surprise quarantine EP called Without You. The four track project he wrote and produced with Amy Allen (Halsey, Selena Gomez), DallasK (Fifth Harmony) and Johnny Simpson (Christina Aguilera, Ava Max). In addition to the EP itself, Lauv

Caylee Hammack and Alan Jackson have released a cover of Don Williams’ 1981 hit “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” transforming the positive ballad into an equally optimistic duet. Both Hammack and Jackson are Georgia natives, and they recruited another fellow Georgian to produce the collaboration: Dave Cobb. The result is a smooth, classic-country

Caylee Hammack and Alan Jackson join forces to profess “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” with a serene cover of the Don Williams classic. The Georgia natives unite for the peaceful duet that sees them trading statements of sorrow and humility. The new rendition exudes a calming feeling, further exemplified by Hammack’s angelic vocals that open the

Nine years ago today, on July 26, 2011, Eric Church’s career was about to shift into overdrive: It was on that date that the singer released his third studio album, Chief, launching himself into a new level of success. Church co-wrote all but one of the songs on Chief, purposefully stepping outside of the box while

Before Jason Aldean the album, Jason Aldean the person was close to quitting country music. He had had more than one record deal fall through and didn’t know if his big break was going to come — and then, he was offered a deal with Broken Bow Records, then an indie start-up label, and the

(Photo Credit – Seth Charles) Orlando-based artist Talii has released the stunning official video for new single, “Good To Be Bad.” Watch the video now here.  Creating a mesmerizing scene of seductive choreography and electric female energy cloaked in a veil of spirituality, the video brings the song to towering new heights. Talii describes: “This video really brings the song to life! We wanted

The Allman Betts Band — the jam-rock group featuring Allman Brothers Band progeny Devon Allman and Duane Betts — covered their fathers’ “Midnight Rider” during their “Saturday Sessions” performance on CBS This Morning. Performing from the stage of Solana Beach, California’s Belly Up venue, the group — which also boasts Berry Duane Oakley, the son

Rascal Flatts call on their expansive fanbase to share “How They Remember You” in a new fan-centric video. The beloved trio of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, who announced a farewell four in January, after a 20-year career, have complied fan-submitted clips into a nostalgic video set to the track of their

Fourteen years ago today (July 25, 2006) was an important day for Jake Owen: It was on that date that the Florida native’s debut album, Startin’ With Me, was released. Startin’ With Me, released on RCA Nashville, includes two Top 20 singles: “Yee Haw” and “Something About a Woman.” Additionally, the record’s title track landed in

Taylor Swift‘s music video for her new song “Cardigan” is a green, vintage dreamscape. Readers can watch the clip, which dropped Friday morning (July 24) above. “Cardigan” compares a good relationship to a beloved piece of clothing: “When I felt like I was an old cardigan under someone’s bed / You put me on and said

Nottingham’s superstars, and BET Award nominees, Young T & Bugsey are back with another huge remix to their global hit, ‘Don’t Rush’  – this time in the form of a mega U.S remix featuring none other than superstar and legendary rapper Busta Rhymes. Listen Here. After the release of their huge Latin remix which featured the popular singer/songwriter Rauw Alejandro and equally huge remix with

“Country music also looks like this,” Mickey Guyton said when she shared a video clip of Nashville artist Reyna Roberts on Twitter back in June. Roberts, seated at the piano with poppy-red hair down her back, was covering Carrie Underwood’s “Drinking Alone,” and she matched the superstar note for note — and with enough unique

Jason Aldean is selling his Florida beach house for $2.95 million, but don’t worry, the country superstar and his family will still be able to spend quality time at the waterfront. Aldean has just purchased an even more expensive beach house in a different part of Florida. According to Realtor.com, Aldean and his wife, Brittany,

Johnny Cash‘s late-career comeback reached another peak on July 24, 2003: On that date, 17 years ago today, the music video for his remake of the Nine Inch Nails song “Hurt,” from American IV: The Man Comes Around, received six MTV Video Music Awards nominations. The MTV VMA nods for “Hurt” included a slew of technical

Carolina Story’s “Dandelion” offers listeners a bit of hope and encouragement in a hard time. Readers can press play above to hear the brand-new track, premiering exclusively on The Boot. Uptempo and folky, “Dandelion” is “a love letter urging people to keep hanging on, taking it one day at a time, to not lose that

[embedded content] Kacy Hill‘s incredible new album Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again has arrived. After originally being scheduled to release last month, it finally was released Friday. Of course, it features a number of the singer’s previously released tracks including “Everybody’s Mother,” Unkind,” “Porsche,” and “I Believe In You” featuring Francis and the

Luke Combs has rescheduled all of his remaining 2020 tour dates until 2021, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The “Lovin’ on You” singer was originally supposed to be headlining the What You See Is What You Get Tour through December. “Never in a million years did I think the show I played in Europe this