Caroline Jones celebrates the journey in her new song “What a View.” Press play above to hear the brand-new track, premiering exclusively on The Boot. Written by Jones, who co-produced the track with Ric Wake, “What a View” is about the emotional, and physical, journeys that come with each and every relationship, both romantic and not. “What’s
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Front Country combine their acoustic instrumental prowess with a message to make an impassioned rock & roll anthem in “Amerikan Dream,” the group’s latest release from an upcoming third album. Titled Impossible World, it’s the band’s first album recorded in Nashville since the trio of Melody Walker, Adam Roszkiewicz and Jacob Groopman relocated to Tennessee from
Taylor Swift’s “Betty” is a brilliant piece of songcraft that — now that it has been released to country radio programers — brings a challenge. This new song from Folklore is atypical and long and a little confusing out of context. It asks those who quit following her career when she went pop to come to
Jason Aldean goes a long way toward creating a campfire mood during his Late Night With Seth Meyers acoustic performance of his 9 single “Got What I Got.” The performance aired Tuesday (July 28) on NBC, but it was filmed at Aldean’s home in Nashville. The crooner’s backing band dons mostly non-electric instruments for a toned-down version of the tune,
At the beginning of 2020, Rascal Flatts announced their impending retirement from country music, following a final tour. The band would have been over a month into their Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour by now — but as the novel coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States, the country trio had to cancel
Known for her hypnotic vulnerable delivery, elevated presentation that defies gender and genre alike, and inimitable je ne sais quo, Morgan Saint is making her grand return with the refreshing and intriguing HELP EP. This project follows her previously released EPs 17 HERO (2017) and ALIEN (2018) – both which quickly captured praise from the likes of i-D, WWD, Allure, Paper, V Magazine, Interview + more who commended her unique sound
In a peak Garth Brooks gesture, the “People Loving People” singer assembled four screens of Zoom attendees, from journalists to morning-show DJs, on Wednesday to announce that he’ll no longer compete for the CMA Awards’ top prize of Entertainer of the Year. Brooks has won Entertainer of the Year more than any other country artist,
Tyler Childers‘ new “Highway 40 Blues” cover features two key special guests: Ricky Skaggs, who made the song famous, and Larry Cordle, who wrote it. Press play below to listen. Originally released in 1983, as the third single from Skaggs’ Highways & Heartaches album, “Highway 40 Blues” hit No. 1 on the country charts: Skaggs’ fifth
Sam Hunt opens up about his 2019 arrest in a new interview, saying, “I take responsibility,” after being charged with DUI and having an open container in November. Police in East Nashville arrested Hunt in the early morning hours of Nov. 21 after responding to a report that a vehicle was driving the wrong way
How to return to the stage isn’t the only problem country singers are trying to solve during the coronavirus pandemic. LoCash‘s Chris Lucas is trying to figure out how to get his kid back in school. Lucas and wife Kaitlyn have one school-aged child, a 10-year-old boy named Caden. Additionally, the couple have 4-year-old Remi and
Japanese singer/songwriter MIREI possesses a truly transcendent voice, delicate and ethereal yet supremely skilled at channeling complex emotion. Born in Osaka and based in Tokyo, the 21-year-old artist now brings her magnetic vocal presence to Take Me Away – her new album which instantly affirms her rare talent for making dance-pop music with both heartfelt
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