Music

Stunna Girl, the 22-year-old upstart known for the #RUNWAYCHALLENGE that swept TikTok off its feet last year, debuts a new single today, “Lil Boy Cash,”. Armed with a hunger that has moved her career along quickly in its early stages, Stunna Girl flies through “Lil Boy Cash” with the presence of someone that’s been here

In “7500 OBO,” a woman is making Tim McGraw sell his beloved truck — but not because she’s still around. Instead, the country superstar’s got to part with his ride because of the memories it holds. Laced with melancholy pedal steel and fiddle, “7500 OBO” finds McGraw sharing all the great things about his pickup

Since writing “Woodstock” inside a New York City hotel room, Joni Mitchell’s counterculture anthem has been covered repeatedly throughout the last 50 years, most famously with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s electrifying version on Déjà Vu.  Now, a folky rendition by Bonnie Raitt has been unearthed, recorded at a March 27th, 1971, performance at Syracuse

Kane Brown is selling his house outside of Nashville, and pictures show a gorgeous house situated on a beautifully manicured piece of prime real estate. Brown and his wife, Katelyn, have listed their home in an exclusive neighborhood in Franklin, Tenn., an affluent rural suburb of Nashville, for $910,000. According to Realtor.com, Brown purchased the

Caylee Hammack‘s debut album is heavy with heartbreak songs but a delicate, nuanced vocal about family might best tell her story, and your story. “Sister” is the song the “Family Tree” singer says was the most difficult to get through at every stage of creation. “I cried like a little girl when I wrote it, to be

Substance and accessibility: They’re often considered opposing forces when it comes to pop music, making it all the more impressive when a band like Scenic Route to Alaska so effortlessly delivers ample doses of both. The Edmonton-based indie pop trio have dropped two acclaimed LPs that weave memorable melodies and catchy vocals through compelling, musically-rich

Nickelback turn a country classic into a blistering rock song with their new cover of the Charlie Daniels Band‘s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The band’s version of the song, which arrived on Friday (Aug. 14), features fellow Canadian Dave Martone, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based guitarist. A single from the Charlie Daniels Band’s 1979 album Million

For a reason that can only be described as “It’s 2020,” Nickelback have released a cover of the Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Ostensibly a tribute to Daniels, who died in July, everyone’s favorite (sic) Canadian rock band strips the fiddle from both the song and its narrative, transforming the protagonist

Americana star Margo Price turned Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s buzzed-about new collaboration “WAP” into a sultry slow jam for a recent The Daily Show segment. The singer-songwriter’s performance was part of an effort to break down the double standards women face in politics, music and elsewhere. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have faced plenty

On his 2008 album Sunset Man, James Otto released “Where Angels Hang Around,” a touching ballad he co-wrote with Monty Criswell. After Criswell proposed an idea, he and Otto had to put themselves in someone else’s position to pen the song. Below, Otto shares the story behind “Where Angels Hang Around,” in his own words. That song

Rising star Camryn Quinlan’s talent shines through in everything she does whether it’s creating her own original music or performing as a member of Acapop! KIDS. The young singer-songwriter was born and raised in New York with a love of music and dreams of taking her talents on-stage. At just 13-years old, Camryn has already proven the immeasurable power

The Band of Heathens are gearing up to release a new studio album this fall, but they’re giving fans an early peek at one of the project’s tracks. The band’s new “South By Somewhere” music video premieres exclusively at The Boot. Justin McWilliams directed the “South By Somewhere” video, which is framed as a movie preview that

A group of black musicians and music-industry professionals are set to have a public discussion about race in the world of Americana music. The panel, titled “Black Equity in Americana: A Conversation,” will take place over Zoom on Thursday, August 20th, at 4 p.m. ET. Participating in the conversation will be the Nashville blues singer

Nine years ago today (Aug. 13, 2011) was a devastating day for Sugarland, their fans and the country music community: It was on that date that the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, moments before the duo was scheduled to perform, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. On the evening of Aug. 13, opening

Rodney Atkins and his wife, Rose Falcon, are selling their lavish home outside of Nashville, and pictures show a house that’s fit for a top country music hitmaker. Atkins and Falcon lived together in an exclusive gated neighborhood called Valhalla in Brentwood, an affluent Nashville suburb that is home to a number of country music

Hot new Hip Hop artist Ridgio, the brainchild of artist Derek Towner, is set to explore a new world of sound for 2020. His latest release comes in the form of “We Made It” , which is currently out via all digital platforms now. For Ridgio his passion for music started young which helped to

Liz Longley‘s “Send You My Love” takes inspiration from her life as a touring artist. The singer-songwriter’s new track premieres exclusively on The Boot; press play below to listen. “”Send You My Love” is about my attempts at staying connected to those I love while on tour,” Longley tells The Boot. “Call you up from a hotel room

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital aims to fill the void of an empty summer with a new online festival. Music Gives: Together #forStJude assembles musicians and chefs for a virtual fundraiser in support of the Memphis medical institution, streaming Thursday afternoon on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. While country music has a rich history of

Luke Bryan showcases his charming hometown, his loving family and his frantic life in the spotlight in the music video for his new song “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.” It’s the title track of his seventh studio album, released Friday (Aug. 7). The three-and-a-half-minute video includes a slew of cameos from many people with

When Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman decide to get away from Nashville, they sure do it in high style. The celebrity power couple have just purchased a condominium in one of the most exclusive areas of New York City, in a famous building that is staggeringly luxurious. Variety reports that Urban and Kidman just paid

On the heels of the VERZUZ TV celebration of his illustrious 15-year career in the game, Rick Ross delivers a soul stirring new record, “Pinned to the Cross,” which he debuted directly following last night’s Verzuz battle with 2 Chainz. The song features supporting vocals from 20-year-old singer Finn Matthews and production from Fuse of 808 Mafia, as

Dan + Shay have announced the rescheduled dates of their headlining tour. Originally set for 2020, the trek was scuttled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Arena Tour, as it’s dubbed, will now kick off September 9th, 2021, in Greenville, South Carolina. The tour stretches into early December, with stops in New York, Chicago, Salt

Cody Johnson describes his new single “Dear Rodeo” as his love letter to the rodeo — a sport he chased doggedly before finding love, a family and a calling on country music stages. Ultimately Johnson decided he wasn’t good enough to make a living riding bulls, but you hear his remorse across each word of the

Reality show pioneer Simon Cowell may be currently laid out recovering from a serious and frightening bike accident in which he broke his back — but he can rest easy knowing that one of his very first champions has his back. Kelly Clarkson, who famously won the first season of American Idol under Cowell’s sharp judging eye, is

Twenty-nine years ago today, on Aug. 10. 1991, Vince Gill became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry, only seven years after he moved to Nashville. He was inducted by Roy Acuff. During his Opry induction ceremony, Gill sang ”When I Call Your Name,” the title track of his third studio album, with tears in his

Up and coming singer-songwriter, Sasha Sloan released her new single, “Lie.” The new song was written by Sasha along with King Henry and Emi Dragoi and produced by King Henry. “Lie” tells the story of denial and fallout of a failed relationship. “Lie” is the first single taken from Sasha’s debut album Only Child coming this

Amanda Shires has been hosting the livestream series Iso Lounging, often with her husband, Jason Isbell, from their home outside Nashville during quarantine. (Having a stained-glass backdrop at your disposal is pretty convenient if you’re a musician who wants to stage cool-looking shows in lockdown.) This past weekend, the couple brought on keyboardist Peter Levin

Jay Allen knows that the right person can make you feel like a rockstar. The country newbie honors the woman who has him thinking he’s Superman in his new single “Cool.” In Allen’s new song, love has him feeling way cooler than he is: like “a certified big-city gangster … with a grill made of 24-karat gold” and

Eleven years ago today (Aug. 10, 2009), Brooks & Dunn shocked and saddened fans all over the world by announcing their split, after more than 20 years together. “After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it’s time call it a day,” Kix Brooks and