Devin Dawson‘s Pink Slip EP finds the singer-songwriter broadening his sound and style through six songs, including the cheeky, beat-heavy “Range Rover,” a song about a relationship that failed because she was in it for the status, not the love. Throughout the song’s three-ish minutes, Dawson name-checks Keith Whitley and Lee Greenwood over a plinky, trap-esque beat
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Singer-songwriter Ray Fulcher may appear to be living the high life in his song “I Got It All,” but as its newly released music video reveals, that’s not quite the full story. The clip is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play above to watch. Fulcher is hanging out in a dream world in his “I
No one can dispute the artistic, humanitarian, and philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton. Her $1 million donation last spring to Vanderbilt University to develop a Covid vaccine has all but helped save the world. But a recent proposal to honor the Sevierville, Tennessee, native with a statue on the capitol grounds in Nashville is premature.
Hugh X. Lewis, the country singer-songwriter who wrote numerous charting hits of the 1960s, has died at the age of 90, according to Music Row. His death was announced on Tuesday (Jan. 17), though he died on Dec. 29, 2020. Born on Dec. 25, 1930, Lewis was a Kentucky native who worked in coal mines early in
She’s not just one of country music’s most legendary divas; no, Reba McEntire is a renaissance woman, who has sung, danced and acted her way into the hearts of millions of fans over the years. From a gun-slinging cowgirl to the voice of a cow, from a coma survivor to a small-town deputy, and, most recently,
Avenue Beat, the all-women trio that shot to viral stardom with a hilariously irreverent anthem about the disappointments of 2020, are kicking off the new year with a fresh dose of poppy energy. “Woman,” their latest tune, shows the outfit’s power goes well beyond complaining. Indeed, unlike the relatable bemoaning of the TikTok sensation “F2020,” “Woman” takes Avenue Beat’s
There’s been a thread of Christian spirituality running through Carrie Underwood’s work since the beginning, whether explicitly as in “Jesus, Take the Wheel” or more ambiguously in “See You Again.” In March, Underwood will devote an entire album to her faith as she sings her favorite Christian hymns on My Savior, arriving March 26th. The
Glenn Frey carved out one of the most important careers in modern music history before his death at the age of 67. The Eagles singer, songwriter and guitarist died on Jan. 18, 2016 — five years ago today — leaving behind a vast musical legacy. Born in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 6, 1948, Frey grew
Throughout a career that has spanned nearly three decades, Garth Brooks has provided no shortage of memorable moments — especially in his live shows. Over the years, Brooks has brought (sometimes hundreds of thousands of) country music fans together — even during his “retirement.” In fact, when Brooks performs for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday
Hunter Hayes debuted his new song “The One That Got Away” on Good Morning America on Thursday (Jan. 14). It’s a song about moving on and freedom, he says. The “Wanted” hitmaker’s new digital single is a part of Red Sky (Part II), his upcoming album on LP Entertainment. It follows the 2019 album Wild Blue
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Louisiana country singer Willie Jones is releasing his poignant new song “American Dream,” recorded during the midst of Black Lives Matter protests this past summer. “Proud to be a black man/Living in the land of the brave and the free,” Jones sings during the song’s chorus. “Yeah
Jason “Rowdy” Cope, co-founder of the country-rock band the Steel Woods, has died. His bandmates shared the sad news on social media on Saturday (Jan. 16). Cope was 43 years old. His bandmates did not offer any further details about his death, simply marking the news “with a broken and heavy heart.” “We are writing this
On this day, 35 years ago (Jan. 17, 1986), Reba McEntire fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. McEntire’s induction was part of a big milestone for the Opry: The Oklahoma native became an official member of the revered organization during a televised special honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s 60th anniversary.
Kip Moore‘s ”How High” celebrates that euphoric feeling a good love can bring. The country star released the new song early Friday morning (Jan. 15). Written by Moore with Bobby Terry, Luke Dick and Westin Davis, “How High” features a twinkling melody, unique from any of Moore’s previous work. That’s not to say it’s completely out of
Willie Nelson was a young country music and western-swing fan when he heard Frank Sinatra on the radio for the first time. “Though he was a million miles from western swing, he had a sweet swing of his own,” Nelson wrote in his book It’s a Long Story: My Life. “There was a tenderness to
Twenty-one years ago today (Jan. 17, 2000), Garth Brooks kicked off the new millennium on a high note: It was on that date that the singer was named the Artist of the Decade for the 1990s at the American Music Awards, proving that his star power crossed all genres. “I’d like to dedicate this award
Happy birthday to Ronnie Milsap! The singer was born on Jan. 16, 1943, in Robbinsville, N.C. While Milsap has led an extraordinary life, his humble beginnings were anything but promising. Almost completely blind since birth due to a congenital disorder, Milsap was abandoned by his biological mother and raised by his grandparents until the age
Danielle Bradbery lost her dear grandmother just over eight years ago. But to this day, the country singer finds herself surrounded by reminders of her spirit — from the tattoos she sees in the mirror, to the sound of her grandmother’s voice in her head, which, thankfully, has never left her. “I remember her voice like
On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden outlined a stimulus plan that included, among other things, increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Later the same night, Blake Shelton’s auspiciously titled new song “Minimum Wage” was released to the public — not surprisingly, it doesn’t attempt to unpack the vital issue of income inequality in
Morgan Wallen celebrated his new album, Dangerous, with a performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night (Jan. 12). The full show is now available for fans to watch and relive. Wallen’s 75-minute set opened with “Sand in My Boots,” “Somebody’s Problem” and other cuts from the 30-song double album, released on Jan. 8. The No.
Devin Dawson last released a single in 2018, but his voice hasn’t been wholly absent from country radio since then. In 2019, “God’s Country” — a song he wrote with Hardy and Jordan Schmidt — became a massive hit for Blake Shelton; in 2020, he, Hardy and Lauren Alaina celebrated a No. 1 single with “One
Florida Georgia Line‘s “Life Rolls On” is a peppy, feel-good reminder of the circle of life. The country duo shared the new song, the title track of their fifth studio album, on Friday (Jan. 15). “As long as my heart’s beatin’ and these old lungs keep breathin’ / The highs and the lows, yes and
On Wednesday morning, Willie Nelson, 87, fired up his car at his Spicewood, Texas, ranch and headed to a drive-up clinic in nearby Cedar Park to receive his Covid-19 vaccination shot. “We’re lucky,” Nelson’s wife Annie tells Rolling Stone. “We made sure that [he] wasn’t cutting anybody — in fact, the healthcare workers were kind
Twenty-nine years ago today (Jan. 15, 1992) was an unforgettable day for Johnny Cash: It was on that date that Cash was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, proving that his music defies genre limits. Lyle Lovett inducted Cash during 1992’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, explaining that the
Not every celebrity chooses to keep politics and their public life separate. While many will only privately support presidential or local political candidates, others will loudly bang the drum, so to speak, for or against someone in particular. In fact, at least one country superstar seemingly turned tweeting messages against a specific politician into a full-time job. Flip through the
Maren Morris and Canadian singer-songwriter JP Saxe sing a songwriter’s love song in “Line By Line,” their new duet, released on Wednesday (Jan. 13). The two co-wrote the song with Jimmy Robbins. In “Line By Line,” Morris and Saxe admit, “There are things that I sing that I’ll never have the confidence to say” — for example,
Hiss Golden Messenger seek “shelter in the storm” on their new song “Sanctuary,” which the North Carolina band released Wednesday. “Feeling bad, feeling blue/Can’t get out of my own mind,” frontman M.C. Taylor sings on the track. “But I know how to sing about it.” “This song is, as far as I can tell right
Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs were presented the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 13). The ceremony is said to have taken place soon after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach the president for a second time. While a representative for Keith simply declined to comment on the matter
In November of 2020, Florida Georgia Line member Tyler Hubbard was living on his tour bus, which was parked in his driveway, quarantined from his family after testing positive for COVID-19. Reflecting on the values he was raised with, his faith and people’s tendency to judge others too quickly sparked the idea for a song that
A little more than four years ago, Tim McGraw stood onstage at the 2016 CMA Awards, a week before the presidential election, and pleaded for compassion with his performance of “Humble & Kind.” On Wednesday, country music’s mild-mannered unifier returned with “Undivided,” another feel-good call for empathy featuring Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, who also