Music

The country star’s stunning performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” from Super Bowl LVII gets an official release just in time for Independence Day Chris Stapleton delivered a monster rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl LVII earlier this year, bringing grown men to tears and giving even those who think the U.S. is in

Kelly Clarkson may be starting a new chapter post-divorce from Brandon Blackstock, but she hasn’t cut ties with former stepmother-in-law, Reba McEntire. During the June 27 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Clarkson confirmed that the split hadn’t changed the personal dynamic between the two artists. “Not at all,” she insists. “We were friends before [Blackstock and

In exclusive clip from The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd concert film, guitarist takes stage with Southern rock legends for last time before March 2023 death Lynyrd Skynyrd’s final show with Gary Rossington prior to the guitarist’s death is the focus of the upcoming concert film The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd, which captures the

A new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will spotlight the life and career of 2023 inductee Patty Loveless. On Aug. 23, Patty Loveless: No Trouble With the Truth will open to museum visitors, giving fans an intimate look at the Kentucky native’s path to country music stardom. Fans will get

America’s Got Talent returned on Tuesday (June 27), and country music was represented in the form of a young duo called Trailer Flowers. When Trailer Flowers first took the stage, they offered up a unique take on Luke Bryan’s ”Country Girl (Shake It for Me).” While the energy was high and the two women looked to be having

Country fans are already very familiar with Keith Urban‘s witty sense of humor and love for his fans, and this past week, he put both on full display during one of his shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. During his set, Urban knelt down on stage to talk to some fans in the front row. One

Brett Young‘s next album includes a song title that Tim McGraw fans — and frankly, all country music fans — will recognize. The “Dance With You” singer will close his eight-song project with a cover of McGraw’s “Don’t Take the Girl.” The song was a big hit in 1994, and Young says it’s one of

Brad Paisley has dropped a new summer tune, “So Many Summers,” and it’s packed with both tempo and powerfully relatable lyrics. Paisley co-wrote the song with Lee Thomas Miller and Ross Copperman, and the anthemic track serves as a timely reminder to fans to soak up every moment and appreciate the time spent with their

Dierks Bentley is sending another powerful cut from his tenth studio album, Gravel & Gold, to country radio. His new single “Something Real” focuses in on what really matters in life and the memories made along the way. Bentley co-wrote the song with Ross Copperman, Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley and Hardy, and the bold, energizing track serves as

Teddy Swims has dropped a new single called “Lose Control”, it’s taken from his forthcoming debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Theray (Part 1), out on Sept 15th. “Being in love can be like an addiction sometimes — always chasing the highs from the lows,” Swims says of the track. “It’s about losing yourself and losing control when

Tim McGraw has a candid conversation with his favorite liquor in his new song, “Hey Whiskey.” Here, McGraw personifies his favorite glass of whiskey as he chronicles the unwavering companionship it’s provided. Listeners first get introduced to the mean-spirited “whiskey” in the opening verse as McGraw recounts how it’s accompanied him through life’s milestones, trying

Lisa Marie Presley‘s final home was a spectacular estate in California, and pictures show an ultra-luxurious property that was a fitting residence for rock music royalty. As celebrity real estate Dirt.com reports, Presley spent the final years of her life in a 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom, 7,440-square-foot mansion in an exclusive area of Calabasas, Calif. She began

Before she was a Grammy Album of the Year-winning superstar known for the dreamy, deep Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves was an acclaimed singer-songwriter mixing traditional country style with modern flair. She’s never had much success at radio, but her major-label debut, 2013’s Same Trailer, Different Park, earned plenty of critical acclaim and awards show recognition. Anticipation was high, then,

Reba McEntire‘s tenure as a coach on The Voice hasn’t even begun yet, but the show has already confirmed that she’ll return for another season. McEntire is among the lineup of coaches set to join the show for Season 25, which will air in 2024. The show announced the Season 25 coaches on Thursday (June

Sylvester Stallone was one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood in 1984, fresh from the success of First Blood, the first of his Rambo films. Dolly Parton, meanwhile, was not only one of music’s biggest crossover superstars, but she had also starred in the movies 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in

Country great’s 151st album arrives in September and includes “You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago” Willie Nelson will reinterpret some of his classic songs with a group of world-class pickers on his new album Bluegrass. The project, which marks the 90-year-old country legend’s 151st (or so) album release, arrives Sept. 15 and is

The Voice will be pulling “double” duty in 2024 — double chairs, that is. A social media post from the NBC reality singing show shared the announcement, showing a graphic of what the special chair will look like. At the bottom of the double seat, the banner that usually reads “I Want You” on the

For over 30 years, Kathy Mattea has defined the role of a country traditionalist. Her 15 straight Top 10 hits released between 1986 and 1991 suited the airwaves at the time while pointing a mainstream audience to folk and bluegrass greats. As country music changed over the years, Mattea gravitated back toward her West Virginia

America’s Got Talent returned on Tuesday (June 20) for another night full of auditions. One of those auditions impressed judge Howie Mandel so much that he automatically advanced the group to the live shows. What impressed Mandel? A highly synchronized artistic dance number presented by Murmuration. Murmuration is a large dance group comprised of 65 members

The annual eight-night event emphasizes LGBTQ talent Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s annual residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium will return this October. For the third year in a row the singer-songwriter, who just released the new album Weathervanes, will play eight nights at the legendary venue, with each show featuring a unique artist in

Tanya Tucker is mourning the loss of a beloved member of her family. The singer’s horse, Ginnin Jessie, has died. Tucker shared a photo of herself and Ginnin Jessie — a chestnut horse with a white diamond on his forehead — to social media when she shared the sad news with fans. In the snapshot,

If there was one country artist who maintained artistic integrity, stuck to his roots, and remained steadfast in his love for the old-school country sound and storytelling, it would be Randy Travis. Travis arrived in Music City in 1982, just around the height of the Urban Cowboy era. Named after the John Travolta-featured film, the

Dierks Bentley‘s Seven Peaks Music Festival is a no-go for 2023, but the country star has something new up his sleeve for Labor Day weekend. It’s unclear why the annual three-day event won’t be returning to San Luis Valley, Colo., for what would have been its fourth year, but Bentley confirmed the news with a video

Thirty-five years ago today was a pivotal day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date (June 17) in 1988 that Brooks signed with Capitol Records, launching one of the most successful music careers of all time. Before his first record deal, Brooks played in clubs all over his native Oklahoma, earning the attention of entertainment

Country singer turned ‘Rockstar’ also trades verses with Heart’s Ann Wilson on “Magic Man” cover In 1980, Dolly Parton was ruling the pop and country charts with “9 to 5” while Judas Priest were “Breaking the Law” and the members of Mötley Crüe weren’t even wearing leather. At that point in time, none of those

Jo Dee Messina is listing her 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 4,995-square-foot Southern estate in Georgia for $3 million, and pictures show a private, serene retreat that’s a perfect mix of classic Southern architecture and luxury living. Custom built in 2016, Messina’s home in an upscale rural community outside of Atlanta sits on five carefully-landscaped acres, and the

Legendary singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is sharing a sweet new music video for his classic track “You’re Supposed to Be Feeling Good,” just in time for Father’s Day. Premiering exclusively at The Boot today, the visual companion to Crowell’s song, which Emmylou Harris recorded for her beloved 1976 studio album Luxury Liner, spotlights a colorful collection

Single marks Pearce’s first new music since the 2021 album 29: Written in Stone Carly Pearce gets an assist from Chris Stapleton in her devastating new ballad “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” The track marks the Grand Ole Opry member’s first new music since the release of her third album, 2021’s 29: Written in Stone. [embedded

Jordan Davis officially is a dad of three! Just in time for Father’s Day, he and his wife Kristen have welcomed a son, Elijah Patrick. Back in February, with a playful video talking about “knocking up” his wife, Davis shared that their family was growing. Davis broke the news of the baby’s arrival to the

On June 15, 1963, Buck Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song “Act Naturally.” A clever take on feeling down on your luck, the song stars a narrator who feels he’s so good at being heartbroken, he’d make a natural star actor: “They’re gonna put me in the movies,” Owens sings in “Act Naturally.”