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The Voice Season 22 returned on Monday (Oct. 10) with the first pairing of the season as contestants faced off in the grueling Battle Rounds. This round had each coach bringing on an advisor to help guide their teams who were readying their next performance. Veteran coach Blake Shelton enlisted fellow country star Jimmie Allen to offer

Dropkick Murphys singer Ken Casey was walking the booths and stalls of the Great Allentown Fair before his band’s show that night on the Grandstand Stage when he started to feel increasingly uneasy. The leader of the Boston band known for their Irish-influenced punk rock and vocal support of workers’ rights saw more than a

Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1971, John Prine amazed fans and critics alike with his ability to put the world in a song. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation, Prine’s ability to portray the truest aspects of life have been lauded by artists such as Bob Dylan and Jason Isbell, and

Breakout singer and songwriter Mimi Webb has released her new single “Ghost of You” – listen HERE via EPIC Records. The power-pop track posits Mimi’s rich vocals over hypnotic melodies that build into an anthemic chorus and contrast with lyrics that describe being haunted by a past love. The song was written by Mimi Webb and Phil Plested and produced by Stuart

Rising star Lainey Wilson will receive a special honor as part of the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony: She has been named this year’s Breakout Artist of the Year. Following in the footsteps of past honorees in the category such as Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton and Ashley McBryde, Wilson is being recognized for

Loretta Lynn, the beloved singer and songwriter whose seven-decade career broke down barriers for women in country music, died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. Lynn’s publicist confirmed her death to Rolling Stone. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill romance found its kindling when Hill joined McGraw’s tour as an opening act in 1996. After more than two decades together, the performances that they share in the studio and live onstage just seem to get better and better, and their relationship remains rock solid. Together, the husband and wife have

Kid Cudi – “Ignite The Love”, “Willing To Trust (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)”, “New Mode”: These three tracks appear on Kid Cudi’s brand new album ‘Entergalactic’, the singers 8th studio album. The album was released alongside its visual component, an adult animated special of the same name, exclusively on Netflix. John Legend – “Nervous”: Award-winning American singer,

There weren’t many moments during Keith Urban‘s Friday night (Oct. 7) Speed of Now Tour stop in Nashville where the country hitmaker took one of his songs as recorded on his 11 studio albums and presented it to the crowd without interference. The twists and turns of a nearly 30-song set list helped his two-and-a-half hour show pass quickly.

Even though 91-year-old troubadour Ramblin’ Jack Elliott didn’t feel like getting out of bed this morning, there was a gig to play. Another chance to dust off his cowboy hat, grab the guitar case, and make it to the show on time. “I didn’t know if I could play at all this morning. I spent

Twenty-seven years ago today (Oct. 8, 1994), Toby Keith was undoubtedly raising a glass to toast to his success. It was on that date that the singer earned his second No. 1 hit, with the song “Who’s That Man.” PolyGram/Polydor Nashville “Who’s That Man,” which Keith wrote by himself, was the debut single from Keith’s sophomore album, Boomtown.

The Young Fables “She Was Mine” The Young Fables have released their brand new album, Pages, which features the poignant standout track, “She Was Mine.” Penned by the pair Laurel Wright and Wes Lunford alongside Dean Fields and Mitch Dane, the plaintive ballad is a heartfelt chronicle of Wright’s heartbroken spirit after losing her sister.

Thirty-eight years ago, on Oct. 8, 1984, Anne Murray was the queen of the CMA Awards. The singer won Album of the Year for her 1983 album A Little Good News, with the disc’s title track also winning Single of the Year. But the two awards aren’t the only things that Murray was celebrating at the annual

The 2017 Tarrytown, New York, show took place just 12 days before Lynn suffered a stroke On April 22, 2017, Loretta Lynn took the stage at the Tarrytown Music Hall, a small theater outside New York City. Lynn, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, had celebrated her 85th birthday a week earlier

Blanco Brown is giving fans a sneak preview of what to expect from his newly-launched headlining tour with a very special performance video, premiering exclusively at The Boot today. Earlier this week, the genre-bending talent kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, which will stop in cities across the U.S. through December. To mark the

Emily Ann Roberts is back with her first new music in two years. Released today (Oct. 7), “Whole Lotta Little” is a spirited, uplifting ode to the simple things in life. Penned by Roberts, Trent Willmon and Jeremy Spillman, the boot-scootin’ track reminds us to celebrate the small successes and little moments that bring joy

Evan Paul hosts Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, a weekly country music interview podcast that focuses on the music. Follow wherever podcasts are found, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating and review. ​​​​​​​​​​​This show is part of the Townsquare Media On Demand network. Let me start off by saying that I love interviewing Russell Dickerson. He is always a ball of energy

5 Seconds of Summer have finally returned with their fifth studio album entitled, 5SOS5. This album not only marks a new era for the band, but they are also showcasing a new sound. It’s also the first time the band has released a record independently since their EP ‘Somewhere New’. The Australian band consisting of members Luke

Ashley McBryde will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The Grammy-nominated country singer and songwriter was surprised by Garth Brooks on Thursday morning with an invitation to join the 97-year-old radio show. McBryde was in New York, doing an interview with Gayle King and CBS This Morning in support of her new

An Oklahoma native with a voice to prove it, Kaitlin Butts is one of country music’s most exciting emerging songwriters. Butts released her debut album, Same Hell, Different Devil, in 2015. Since then, the singer-songwriter has continued to hone her craft, releasing a series of singles (including her most popular track to date, “Marfa Lights”) and a seven-track album, What

Emily Nenni has accrued an organic, fired-up fanbase over the past few years through her live performances on the road and in Nashville’s beloved bars like Bobby’s Idle Hour, Robert’s Western World and Santa’s Pub where she’s a vital part of the honky-tonk scene. Her 2017 record, Hell of a Woman, and the string of releases that followed

Loretta Lynn left an immeasurable impact on every corner of the music industry she touched. From her pioneering work as a songwriter who wrote about the stigmatization of divorced women and the importance of access to birth control, to her status as one of the leading figures of Kentucky’s impressive and longstanding musical output, Lynn’s

The Memphis rock band’s latest album Should’ve Learned by Now is due in February Lucero give a heavy dose of punk-rock attitude in the new song “One Last F.U.,” the Memphis band’s first offering from their new album. That project, Should’ve Learned by Now, is due Feb. 24 and follows the 2021 album When You

Twenty years ago today, on Oct. 5, 2001, the sitcom Reba debuted on the WB network. Reba, which starred Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, Joanna Garcia and Melissa Peterman, centered around McEntire’s character, Reba Nell Hart, who lived across the street from her ex-husband and his new wife. Her teenage daughter Cheyenne (played by Garcia) revealed in the

The world is mourning the loss of Loretta Lynn after the country music veteran died Tuesday morning (Oct. 4) while asleep at home in Tennessee. While many will miss her music and legacy, Dolly Parton will miss the person — someone who has been like family to her from the beginning. The “9 to 5” singer

“She was a cantankerous little pistol…friendly and sweet,” Underwood said of meeting the icon backstage at the Grand Ole Opry Like so many great country-music stories, the first meeting between Carrie Underwood and Loretta Lynn took place backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. Unlike so many great country-music stories, this one actually begins with a

Loretta Lynn has caused plenty of controversy over the course of her storied career in country music, including having — by her count — 14 songs banned from the radio. Arguably none of those caused a bigger stir, however, than her 1975 release, “The Pill,” which celebrates birth control and all the freedom it offers to

Americana singer-songwriter Nikki Lane lit up the stage during her Oct. 1 appearance on CBS This Morning. Readers can press play above to see her perform the title track from her latest album Denim & Diamonds, which was released on Sept. 23. The South Carolina native stopped by the CBS studio to perform the track, along with new album cuts “First