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Erin Enderlin puts a lighthearted spin on a timeless message of self-acceptance with her newest song, “Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey,” a track that points out that there’s no point in trying to please everybody you meet. “I’d rather be somebody’s shot of whiskey / Somebody’s rough around the edge / At least I can sleep

The Voice is coming back this fall. On social media, NBC announced that Season 21 of the show will premiere on Sept. 20. Kelly Clarkson and John Legend will both return to the show’s panel of coaches for another season, as will country superstar Blake Shelton — the only coach who has taken part in every

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.) The Georgia Thunderbolts, “Be Good to Yourself”

Parker McCollum‘s fiancée, Hallie Ray Light, is always supportive when it comes to his music — except when it casts her in the spotlight. On his 2020 EP Hollywood Gold, McCollum included a tribute song to his soon-to-be wife, “Hallie Ray Light,” a ’90s country-leaning track in which he croons “Well, I can tell pretty well / That you’re not the kind

British country singer and songwriter Sasha McVeigh‘s new single “God Bless This Mess” is uptempo, with energetic vocals and shredding guitars. Through descriptive visuals in the lyrics, she shows off the ability to laugh at herself and appreciate the good in all things, at all times — even French fries in your hair. “I’m very much

After a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy of Country Music’s Party for a Cause will return in 2021. The event will look a bit different than usual this year, though. For one thing, rather than taking place in Las Vegas, Nev., in April, ahead of the annual ACM Awards,

Three men were found dead and two more in critical condition from a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred this weekend at Michigan’s Faster Horses country music festival. According to the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office, the five males — all in their early 20s — were found unresponsive in their travel trailer Saturday afternoon on

Ricky Skaggs songs are some of the most beloved and most awarded in country music history. The singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has earned an astounding 14 Grammy Awards over the course of his career, which encompasses an early stint with bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley as well as appearances on a number of key albums from other

Dan + Shay‘s fourth studio album will arrive in August. The duo announced the record on Thursday evening (July 15), sharing its title track, “Good Things.” The song “Good Things” is reminiscent of the pop-rock band Fun, with layered vocals and an extremely poppy, even EDM-esque chorus: “When it’s late at night and you’re still wide

Before 2006, there was no Eric Church in country music. Take a listen to 2006’s Sinners Like Me, however, and it’s hard to imagine the genre without him. Church was Church from the very beginning. Even on his debut album, he wrote or co-wrote every song, swinging between rockin’ anthems and straightforward country melodies. Each song on Sinners

Tanya Tucker has canceled two concerts and rescheduled another for later this year after undergoing hip surgery earlier this week. The “Delta Dawn” country vocalist, whose comeback album While I’m Livin’ netted her two Grammy awards, shared the news on social media on Thursday night. “Hey Loves,” she wrote. “My hip has been giving me

Fifteen years ago today (July 18, 2006) was a significant day for Eric Church: It was on that date that Church’s freshman album, Sinners Like Me, was released on Capitol Nashville. Church co-wrote all 12 songs on his debut record, which spawned three Top 20 hits: “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines” and “Guys Like Me.” According

Earlier in 2021, when he announced plans to put out a double album in the fall, Cody Johnson promised fans that he’d share two new tracks per month leading up to the project’s release day. Now, he’s continuing to make good on that promise, putting out “God Bless the Boy (Cori’s Song)” and “Stronger” as

1 “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost” From: ‘God, Family, Country’ (2020) There’s simply no other track that could sit in this top spot. Morgan’s pain and grief are palpable in “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the exceptionally personal song he wrote and produced solo after the death of his 19-year-old

Erin Enderlin embraces the idea of not being able to please everyone in the new song “Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey,” which she released on Friday. It’s the first original music to appear from the Nashville singer-songwriter since 2019’s excellent full-length Faulkner County. Beginning with rhythmic strums of acoustic guitar, the stripped-down arrangement of “Somebody’s Shot

Fifteen years ago today, on July 17, 2006, Kellie Pickler had one good reason to celebrate: It was on that date that the North Carolina native signed her first record deal, with BNA Records, only a few months after her elimination from American Idol. Pickler first stole America’s hearts while appearing on Season 5 of Idol. The

Sam Grow knows the cure for heartbreak: a night out with friends. And where better to get over an ex than Nashville’s famous Lower Broadway? Grow’s new “Whiskey Bound” music video — premiering exclusively on The Boot — chronicles a bar-hopping party in Music City. The Julian Mendoza-directed clip follows a group of revelers who spend a

Dustin Lynch has just released two new tracks that will get fans looking for a dance floor and someone to dance with. As his current single with MacKenzie Porter, “Thinking ‘Bout You,” continues to rise, the genuinely country “Not Every Cowboy” and “Pasadena” show off a tender side with effortless vocals and romantic stories. In “Not

Dan + Shay will release a new album, Good Things, on August 13th. The duo has previewed the release with the title track, “Good Things,” which is accompanied by a music video directed by Patrick Tracy. Good Things, produced by band member Dan Smyers, features 12 tracks, including “10,000 Hours,” a collaboration with Justin Bieber

Nine years ago today, on July 16, 2012, one of Florida Georgia Line‘s biggest dreams came true. It was on that date that the duo, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, inked their first major-label record deal, signing with Republic Nashville. Hubbard and Kelley began as church musicians, before realizing that they wanted

The Voice alumnae Casi Joy knows the power of our senses — specifically, to bring us right back to a moment we’d rather forget. In her new song “Senses Fail,” she’s back in the heartbreak that came after a relationship. “I guess it’s not time that I needed / I’ve lived half half my life since you

Aaron Lewis, frontman of the rock band Staind, has made a second home in country music throughout the last decade, but hadn’t had much chart success, until now. The musician is enjoying a No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart with “Am I the Only One,” his latest conservative-minded anthem that panders to rightist fears and

Nashville country-rock band the Wild Feathers have announced their first album of all-new material in three years. Alvarado arrives October 8th as the group’s first release for New West Records. Ahead of the Alvarado’s debut, the five-piece premiered the song “Ain’t Lookin’.” A hard-driving rock number, it opens with a snaking guitar lead and heavy

Laine Hardy performing new music from behind an acoustic guitar is a special thing. The singer and Season 17 American Idol winner dropped “Memorize You” in July and recently sang it live at the Taste of Country Nights studio. He didn’t write it (credit Eric Arjes, Michael Tyler and Steven Dale Jones for that), but he certainly

Matthew James Adkins doesn’t need a relationship — he’s learned to find the same highs by himself. His new song “Stoned on My Own,” premiering exclusively via The Boot, finds the singer-songwriter discovering the power he has to control his life and emotions. Adkins explains to The Boot that he’d had a slightly different version of the hook

After making a career in the military, Jamey Johnson transitioned to country music. His first single, “The Dollar,” debuted in 2005. Johnson’s songs haven’t done particularly well on the charts — “The Dollar” and “In Color” are his only two Top 20 hits — but the artist has earned a reputation for writing high-quality songs with

Ashley Monroe has revealed her diagnosis with a rare form of blood cancer in an Instagram post, writing about her ordeal and expressing her gratitude for the bright spots that have made a scary few months more bearable. The post was accompanied by a slide show of images featuring her husband John Danks and son

Parker McCollum‘s single “To Be Loved By You” began with a comment about his now-fiancée, Hallie Ray Light, and a stream-of-consciousness songwriting session on his tour bus, and ended in a writers’ room with songwriter extraordinaire Rhett Akins. The final lyrics, the singer says, are as they came out those days; in fact, Akins cautioned McCollum against

The Brothers Comatose know the pull of the road can sometimes equal the pull of home life. Their new song “Too Many Places” explores that conflict; an accompanying music video is premiering exclusively on The Boot. “”Too Many Places” is the result of a band and crew road-doggin’ for a long, long time and having the