Music

It’s the day before New Year’s Eve in Nashville, and Molly Tuttle is in a dressing room at the Ryman Auditorium, getting ready to open Old Crow Medicine Show’s annual year-end concerts later that night. Tuttle has played the Ryman stage in the past, but this time she does so with a prominent asterisk next

Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, known together as the country quartet Little Big Town, have been together since 1998. Their more than two decades of experience are filled with monumental moments. Little Big Town have released ten studio albums, several of which have been certified platinum by the RIAA. Their work includes No.

Today (Jan. 10), The Boot is excited to reveal “Burn These Bridges,” the title track from Justin Tipton and the Troublemakers’ upcoming record, set for release on March 10. The Texas-based talents have made a name for themselves in recent years with their gripping, organic mix of Southern rock, country, blues, folk and pop influences.

Set for a February release, country singer-songwriter’s Workin’ on a World was inspired by historical figures who changed the course of history In February, Iris DeMent will release Workin’ on a World, an album of love letters to the promise of a better future and to historical heroes like John Lewis, Jesus Christ, and Mahalia

An all-star roster of talent will come together to celebrate the life and music of actor, comedian and musician Leslie Jordan next month. On Feb. 18, Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan will be held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The one-night-only event will feature songs and stories from musicians who had

Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell were among the top singer-songwriters who took the stage for a special benefit concert at Nashville’s City Winery on Saturday (Jan. 7).  The inaugural Hello From the Hills fundraiser featured a roster of incredible acts, including Sierra Ferrell, Arlo McKinley and William Matheny. But the night’s true stars were the four

“We hope our fans are ready for more in 2023 because we are not done,” said the country trio, who will set up shop at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater The Chicks are hatching a residency. The country trio will descend upon Las Vegas’ Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for six nights this

Fletcher and Kelsea Ballerini have dropped the video and single for their song ‘Better Version’. “The video captures the unraveling of two different love stories, something Kelsea and I both really wanted to bring to life as we really connected on the real emotions of what closing a chapter feels like,” Fletcher told Rolling Stone. “And while

It’s been five years since Shania Twain treated fans to a new album filled with original material, but all that’s about to change. The history-making, genre-bending talent is set to release her highly-anticipated new album, Queen of Me, in just a few weeks. After wrapping up a massive Las Vegas residency, the release of a

Loretta Lynn‘s luxurious home in a small rural community outside Nashville has sold for just under $800,000, just three months after the iconic country singer’s death at the age of 90. Lynn’s former 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 3,409-square-foot home in a small town just west of Music City went up for sale for $799,000 earlier in 2022,

Dionne & Dolly would be the perfect stage name for a country-soul duo made up of Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton — a version of which isn’t too far off in the future. During a recent appearance on the Tamron Hall Show, Warwick revealed that she and Parton have recorded a gospel duet titled “Peace Like

In 2000, Chris Stokes launched a new group that included his cousin De’mario “Raz-B” Thornton, as well as Raz-B’s friends Jarrell “J-Boog” Houston and Dreux “Lil Fizz” Frederic. This being the year 2000, the group was first known as Y2K before Stokes changed their name to B2K (meaning “Boys Of The New Millennium”). Omarion, a

Some of the biggest names in country music are set to perform at RodeoHouston 2023. The annual livestock show and rodeo will kick off on Feb. 28, with an opening-day performance from Texas native Parker McCollum. Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band and Walker Hayes are among the mainstream country acts on

The country group returns with a new single before embarking on their headlining winter tour Old Dominion find a happy place to visit again and again in their newly released song “Memory Lane.” It’s the CMA-winning country group’s latest single, and first release since their August collaboration with Kenny Chesney on “Beer With My Friends.”

Leah Haywood can do no wrong when it comes to music. After releasing a brilliantly crafted new album ‘Pressure On My Heart’ last year, she’s back with a new track called ‘Stressed Out’. It teams her up with Jarrod Allen and Lenno, which I hope means this is all leading to another new record. In

Kelsea Ballerini is joining pop singer Fletcher for a cinematic music video for their duet, “Better Version.” The tune finds the singers in the throes of heartbreak, as they imagine their ex-love moving on with someone new and that new partner getting the “better version” of their ex. The music video showcases the raw emotion

Since it was established in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has become a pivotal thread weaved within the country music community. Since it first hit the airwaves as the WSM Barn Dance, the radio program has evolved into one of the most recognizable entities within the genre. Many country music hopefuls speak of their dreams to

Queen of Me, the country star’s first album in six years, arrives on Feb. 3 A month before the release of Shania Twain’s new album Queen of Me, the country star puts a ‘pep’ in her fans’ step with her latest single, “Giddy Up!” “The saying ‘Let’s Go Girls!’ is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment

With over 100 million records sold worldwide, 60 No. 1 hits and three CMA Entertainer of the Year awards to his name, George Strait has certainly earned his “King of Country” nickname. Even at 69 years old, his influence on country music remains strong, and he himself remains relevant to the genre. The singer was

The Eagles aren’t done yet. The legendary rock band (including Vince Gill) have announced a new batch of tour dates featuring the iconic Hotel California album. Six additional Hotel California Tour dates have been tacked on to the 2023 calendar, bringing the total to 12, plus one non-tour show in California on Feb. 17. The

When Justin Townes Earle died at 38 in 2020, the Americana world was robbed of one of its brightest talents, a songwriter able to distill sadness, aspiration, and an undercurrent of alienation into vibrant, well-crafted folk songs. On Wednesday night in Nashville, those songs were brought back to vivid life during a year-delayed tribute concert

Got the post-holiday blues? Shania Twain is back with another uplifting and energizing anthem tailor-made to boost your serotonin levels. Released today (Jan. 5), the country superstar’s new single “Giddy Up!” is a catchy, lighthearted track that echos the joy of her biggest career hits while leaning into the pop-focused sound at the core of

Dolly Parton is no stranger to teaming up with fellow musical legends, and in 2023, she’s continuing that trend with an epic, cross-genre collaboration with soul-pop star Dionne Warwick. Warwick shared the news in a sit-down interview on the Tamron Hall Show, explaining that it all started when Parton pitched her a song to record.

Like Pearl Jam for the TikTok age, country/Americana star Zach Bryan is taking aim at the live-events behemoth Ticketmaster. The singer-songwriter immortalized his intense dislike for the company by titling his new live album All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live at Red Rocks) and surprise-releasing it last month, along with a vow to limit his

On Jan. 4, 1969, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Parton’s Opry honor came after the musician released three albums in 1968: Just Because I’m a Woman, her second solo album (and first full-length for RCA Records), and two duet albums with Porter Wagoner, Just Between You and Me and Just the

It’s been less than a year since Muscadine Bloodline released their acclaimed record Dispatch to 16th Ave., but the country duo already have a new project ready to share. Due out on Feb. 24, Teenage Dixie features 16 tracks thematically centered around coming of age amongst the deep-rooted traditions and folklore of Southern culture. “Teenage

1 “That’s All Right” Elvis Presley The 1954 recording session that produced “That’s All Right,” Presley’s debut single and first major hit, actually wasn’t the first time Presley had set foot in Sun Studio. He first checked in for studio time a year earlier, in 1953, to record a two-sided disc of “My Happiness” and

Little Jimmy Dickens stood just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, but the magnitude of his contribution to country music was positively giant. Though the Grand Ole Opry star passed away on Jan. 2, 2015, his impact is still felt today — and the sweet memories of Dickens’ time onstage will not soon be forgotten. The singer made audiences laugh thousands of

Blake Shelton‘s time on The Voice is coming to an end after its upcoming Season 23. However, he hasn’t ruled out a return to the reality singing competition in the future. The country singer says he would happily come back for one reason: To mentor Team Gwen Stefani. “Oh my god, I’d be honored to

One-hundred and thirty-one years ago, in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was completed. Although it was known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle at the time, the venue set a precedent in Nashville as a place for music and entertainment. Conceived and created by Thomas Ryman, the Ryman Auditorium was originally intended as a permanent location for