Ask anyone who has met her: There is nothing quite like seeing the iconic Dolly Parton in the flesh. But seeing her all dolled up in her holiday best as an animated character is pretty great, too. In the music video for her new song “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas,” Parton joins an animated version
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“Charley Pride had to be the best every time he stepped in front of a microphone. It was his burden and his gift.” When asked what makes Pride’s 1971 release “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” one of country music’s timeless anthems, Rissi Palmer — another groundbreaking Black country performer — answers with a definitive statement.
Charley Pride’s death on Saturday from complications of Covid-19 resulted in an outpouring from artists including Dolly Parton, Maren Morris, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart. Stuart also honored Pride regularly while he was living, inviting the country legend on his RFD-TV show more than any other artist. After Pride’s death, Stuart and his wife, singer
The Chicks have given an internet thumbs up to Taylor Swift‘s “No Body, No Crime,” an enthralling murder-mystery number that finds its place among the tracklist of Swift’s most recent album, Evermore. Swift surprise-released the new set, a spiritual sequel to this summer’s Folklore, on Friday (Dec. 11). As pointed out by Uproxx, the song,
Andrew Jannakos released his first official music video on Friday (Dec. 11), and the TikTok star-turned-Sony Nashville signee is giving The Boot’s readers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new clip. Flip through the gallery below for a peek at what went on on set. Directed by Justin Key and produced by Taillight
As the second wave of the pandemic hits us hard and the world shifts as we try and shape ourselves to fit, a song I originally came across near the beginning of this isolation called Invisible Stranger rings out. The strength of the song as well as the relevance hit almost as hard as the
One of the most-beloved groups in country music, Alabama have a history spanning more than 40 years of hits. Randy Owen, Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry, along with former member Mark Herndon, have charted more than 60 singles – covering everything from the blue-collar worker to romance and heartbreak – making them one of the most successful (and longest-lasting) bands in
Pioneering country music legend Charley Pride, who died Saturday at 86 from complications related to Covid-19, was as equally influenced by blues and gospel music as he was country music. Although his biggest crossover hit, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” was nominated for a 1971 Grammy, the two trophies he won that year were for
Dangit, Chris Bandi! You gotta warn a guy about songs like “Would Have Loved Her” in advance. The piano-led ballad leaves you reaching for tissues before the chorus wraps, and then he starts a second verse that should come with a sign that reads “Game Over.” “Would Have Loved Her” is a time-stopper told best with a stripped-down performance like the one he gives
Darius Rucker was among the many country singers who turned to social media to react to the unexpected news of Charley Pride‘s death on Saturday (Dec.12), calling his friend “one of the finest people I know.” According to a statement from his publicist, Pride died in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, at the age of 86,
Ten years ago today (Dec. 13, 2010) was an unforgettable day for the Band Perry: It was on that date that the sibling trio, made up of Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry, landed at the top of the charts with their single “If I Die Young.” “If I Die Young,” which was the second single from TBP’s eponymous
Charley Pride, the pioneering black country singer known for such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” and “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” has died in Dallas, Texas, from complications related to Covid-19, according to his publicist. He was 86. Born in Sledge, Mississippi, in 1934, Pride picked cotton, played baseball in the Negro
Dierks Bentley channels The Office‘s Dwight Schrute and other memorable TV and movie icons in his inspired new music video for “Gone,” the latest single from the ever-entertaining country singer. The clip betrays the tune’s heartbroken vibe in a vibrant display of technicolor daydreams. While the song tells of a disappointed lover ruminating on their
Charley Pride has died. According to a press release from his representative, the country legend died on Saturday (Dec. 12) in Dallas, Texas of complications from COVID-19. He was 86 years old. Born in Sledge, Mississippi, on March 18, 1934, Pride became country music’s first Black superstar and the first Black member of the Country
Twenty-two years ago today (Dec. 12, 1998), Faith Hill struck chart gold. It was on that date that her single “Let Me Let Go” soared to No. 1. Vince Gill offers guest vocals on “Let Me Let Go,” and also appears in its dramatic video. The song was written by Dennis Morgan and Steve Diamond, who admit that
“Lovin’ a music man’s ain’t always what it’s supposed to be,” Journey’s Steve Perry sang in “Faithfully.” In his new song “Doing Life With Me,” Eric Church echoes that sentiment as he lists off all the burdens his loved ones had to carry as he pursued country music stardom. “It ain’t easy putting up with/a
Eric Church‘s newest release, “Doing Life With Me,” is a sweet, acoustic love song: to everyone who’s stuck by him through thick and thin. The country superstar premiered the track on Friday (Dec. 11). Written by Church with Casey Beathard and Jeffrey Steele, “Doin’ Life With Me” proclaims Church’s gratitude for those who love him,
What remains a dream for most, Andrew Imbesi, 22, proves that generating a sustainable Independent Music Career is viable even with today’s obstacles. He has spent his entire life determined to be a leader and ambassador for equality within his space, he is endlessly researching data that will propel him and the musicians he works
Dolly Parton‘s 1974 fan-favorite “Jolene” has inspired hundreds of cover performances from artists of every background, genre and description in the decades since its release. But the country superstar says that someday, she’d like to hear another performer do a version of her song that’s massive and successful in its own right, and she’s got
Twenty-one years ago today (Dec. 11) was a big day for Brad Paisley: It was on this day in 1999 that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with the song “He Didn’t Have to Be,” from his debut album, Who Needs Pictures. Paisley co-wrote “He Didn’t Have to Be” with his longtime friend and frequent
There are guys in country music who struggle to be funny, and then there’s Dierks Bentley. In his new video for “Gone,” the singer earns easygoing, natural laughs by gamely casting himself as doomed TV characters. He’s a Game of Thrones knight incinerated by a dragon, a MacGyver hero who snips the wrong time-bomb wire,
Carly Pearce wants to show fans that breakups aren’t sexy. In fact, they’re usually “Messy.” A clip of a new song released to social media on Thursday (Dec. 10) finds Pearce singing that “moving on is messy.” “It ain’t always gonna be a clean break / And it’s okay / Whatever it takes, these days
Dolly Parton may simply play an angel in her recent Netflix holiday special, Christmas on the Square, but the legendary country queen is a real-life angel to the 9-year-old actor she saved from an oncoming car on the set of the cheery movie. Indeed, young Talia Hill says Parton saved her life. The youngster and her two
Hip Hop Superstar Twizm Whyte Piece will be interviewing Chris Manning, the host and producer of NBA2KTV, on Sunday December 13th, 2020 at 11 PM EST on FCR247.com . Chris Manning is a passionate and accomplished marketing professional who thrives on creativity and enhancing brand strategies. Content Is King: Background in Digital Brand Strategy, Brand
Can you guess the most-played country songs of 2020? It sure has been a bang-up year for country music, despite the lack of live concerts because of the coronavirus pandemic. Country fans still logged plenty of listening time, and 10 tunes have emerged as the most-played country songs of the year. That’s how Billboard laid
Caylee Hammack is joined by Everclear’s Art Alexakis for a new rendition of the Nineties alt-rock smash “I Will Buy You a New Life” released on Wednesday. The collaboration comes on the heels of Alexakis’ surprise appearance in the Justin Clough-directed video for Hammack’s single “Just Friends.” Hammack’s rendition of the 1998 hit stays mostly
Cody Weaver explores vices (his and others’) in his new song “Cope.” He’s premiering the accompanying music video — a performance-based clip with a slow-mo-like effect — exclusively with The Boot; press play above to watch. Weaver’s new music video begins by following the artist, literally, from the sunlight into darkness, as he enters a shed with
From Athens, GA, it’s Chris Blake and James Branton of Ashes to Omens talking about their new release “War Cry” and their self-titled debut that stayed #1 for 13 months on the rock charts! They also talk about the lead singer overcoming thyroid cancer and their other release “The Conflict Within”! Check out their amazing
Cody Johnson and Reba McEntire take a walk down memory lane in the music video for their duet version of Johnson’s single “Dear Rodeo.” During the clip, both country singers take turns walking the empty annals of a rodeo arena, remembering the careers that they had to say goodbye to. The video was filmed at the
It’s pretty rare for any artist to have huge success right out of the gate, but Miranda Lambert is one of the few. The country superstar earned a gold album certification from the RIAA for her debut album, Kerosene, in 2005. Lambert first came to national attention when she competed on Nashville Star in 2003, ultimately