Willie Nelson and his son Micah dream of going out in a blaze in the new song “Die When I’m High (Halfway to Heaven),” a collaboration with the younger Nelson’s Particle Kid project. Released just ahead of Father’s Day, it’s a loving tribute to country icon Nelson. A gentle, lilting waltz, “Die When I’m High”
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Newcomer Bailey Zimmerman chronicles a relationship that’s barely staying afloat in his new song, “Rock and a Hard Place,” which he released on Monday (June 13) at the request of his fervent, rapidly-growing following on social media. The song details a relationship that started out strong — “We’ve been talkin ’bout forever / Since we’ve
Faith Hill was a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show recently, and the host was eager to share with her guest throwback photo she found. But it’s not only Hill who appears in the snap with a younger Clarkson — it’s also Shania Twain and Reba McEntire! As Clarkson recounts, she had attended one of Twain’s concerts with
Beyoncé’s social media channels as well as the official Twitter account of music streamer Tidal teased details of a new album. Tidal’s official account simply tweeted “Beyoncé RENAISSANCE July 29” along with an image that simply said; “act i Renaissance.” Currently the store on Beyoncé’s website is also offering preorders of Renaissance, including a CD, tee
Fifty-three years ago, on June 15, 1969, the TV show Hee Haw made its prime-time debut on CBS. Inspired by Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, Hee Haw focused on rural life and country music. Set in the fictitious Kornfield Kounty, the comedy and variety show was taped in Nashville, first downtown and then at the Opryland USA theme
Will Hoge once had a random encounter with John Prine in Nashville traffic that lodged in his memory. “I look over and Mr. Prine was next to me in his Cadillac, shades on, music loud enough you could kinda hear it through the window,” Hoge says in a statement. “He was just grinning, bobbing his
Fast-rising country newcomer Breland — who’s best known for collaborating with A-Listers like Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt — officially has an album on the way. He announced his full-length debut, Cross Country, during a stop on NBC’s Today With Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday morning (June 13). The album takes its name from Breland’s
Ty Herndon is opening up about an incredibly difficult chapter in his life that nearly culminated in him taking his own life. In a new interview, the country singer reveals that he relapsed in his longtime drug addiction in recent years and nearly ended up dying. The 60-year-old singer tells People he has struggled with
The news that Lainey Wilson is joining the cast of Yellowstone for its upcoming Season 5 just broke on Friday (June 10), but in a new interview, the country singer-turned-actor says she’s already been filming some of her scenes. “We are in the process of it right now,” Wilson tells Entertainment Tonight. “It’s going great,
Megan Thee Stallion was honored with the Webby Artist of the Year Award (presented by her Legendary co-star Law Roach) for her use of the Internet to blaze artistic trails and to advocate for Black women to be confident, respected and protected. Her 5-Word Speech was “Take bans off our bodies.” Webbys: You have so much to celebrate, you were
The Ryman Auditorium was filled to the brim on Wednesday, June 6, as country artists and fans packed in for Darius Rucker‘s 13th annual charity event, Darius & Friends. This year’s fundraising concert raised a record-setting $516,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proceeds from the show were combined with Rucker’s corresponding golf tournament and silent
WomenOutloud! feature photo @emmalov.music Emma’s career began by writing jingles for commercials and children’s television networks. By age 13, she was performing her songs at the Bitter End, on Bleeker Street, the oldest rock and roll club in New York City. In college, she met Jackson Foote in a writing class, and the two began writing songs
On June 8, 1974, Dolly Parton‘s “I Will Always Love You” started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts. It was the second chart-topper from her Jolene album — the title track also spent a week at No. 1 earlier in the year — and was certified gold in 2017. The lyrics
Toby Keith revealed to fans Sunday that he has spent the past half year battling stomach cancer. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Keith wrote on social media. “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax.” The singer
Chris Stapleton‘s songwriting skills are nearly as renowned as his souful, rafter-reaching vocal prowess, but for his fourth single off his Starting Over album, the country superstar reaches for a cover. “Joy of My Life” is Stapleton’s tender reinterpretation of Creedence Clearwater Revival country rocker John Fogerty’s song from 1997. While it may not be
Carly Pearce had a major surprise up her sleeve when she took the stage to perform at Nissan Stadium during Day 2 of the 2022 CMA Fest in Nashville. Pearce surprised the crowd by bringing out Wynonna Judd, who joined her to perform the Judds classic, “Why Not Me.” Pearce performed her current single, “What
Forty-three years ago today (June 9, 1979) was a big day for Kenny Rogers: On that date, the singer soared to the top of the charts with his single “She Believes in Me,” from his album The Gambler. “She Believes in Me,” which was written by Steve Gibb, tells the story of a songwriter who soldiers
Accomplished singer-songwriter Kendell Marvel has shared “Put It in the Plate,” the groovy, cutting lead single from his upcoming new album Come On Sunshine, due out on Sept. 23. Penned by Marvel and Dee White, “Put It in the Plate” is the Illinois native’s searing response to televangelists who focus more on filling their pockets than practicing what they preach. “Money
Season 20 American Idol runner-up HunterGirl joined Season 19 winner Chayce Beckham on stage during CMA Fest on Friday (June 10). Moments later, Season 20 winner Noah Thompson turned up. The two men performed a version of Beckham’s song “23,” a rolling, acoustic, lyrical showcase he debuted on Idol in 2021. The Apple Valley, Calif., native was amid
Wynonna Judd and her husband, Michael Scott “Cactus” Moser, have been through a lot in their years of marriage. When they said “I do” on June 10, 2012, they didn’t know the devastating event that would take place just a couple of months later — but they emerged stronger from it. Judd and Moser (formerly of Highway 101
Miranda Lambert appeared on The Tonight Show Wednesday to deliver a sultry rendition of “Actin’ Up,” while backed by a full band. The playful number appears on the country superstar’s latest album, Palomino. “Actin’ Up,” which Rolling Stone called “a swaggering slice of woozy country-rock,” name-drops a wide variety of pop culture icons ranging from Elvis to Tiger
Oh to Be That Free, the fourth album from country singer-songwriter Michaela Anne, begins with an admission of selfishness: “It feels good to not think of anybody else / Not even you,” Anne sings on “I’m Only Human,” the album’s plainspoken opener. The rest of the album finds Anne struggling to balance her own desires with the needs
CMA Festival is back for 2022, and there are some great pictures to prove it. Downtown Nashville was filled with stages singing country music on Thursday (June 9), and as always the day was capped with some epic performances at Nissan Stadium. Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band and more closed Day 1 of
Pop star Demi Lovato is a thing of the past. The singer has unleashed a new grunge era with her latest single, “Skin of My Teeth,” on which she makes lyrical references to their former drug addiction and struggle with mental health. It’s taken from her forthcoming album Holy Fvck. On Thursday, Lovato appeared on
Illinois native Brett Eldredge first burst onto the country scene with the release of his 2013 debut record Bring You Back. The album spawned three No. 1 hits, ”Don’t Ya,” “Beat of the Music” and “Mean to Me,” and kicked off a career that’s lasted nearly a decade. Eldredge kept the momentum going with the release
Paul Cauthen boasts about having Benjamins to burn in “Fuck You Money,” an outrageous, tongue-in-cheek song on his latest album, the wildly entertaining Country Coming Down. And when he called from New York earlier this spring, it was obvious he’d taken the title to heart. The Tyler, Texas, country singer flew to New York on
Easton Corbin “Hey Merle” Easton Corbin saddles up with a rollicking neo-traditional new song, “Hey Merle.” A spirited ode to the iconic Merle Haggard, this catchy and euphoric number finds Corbin turning his eyes to the country elder statesman for advice, all while seamlessly weaving in the titles of his biggest hits. “Hey Merle, did your Mama cry on
Breakout country duo The Kentucky Gentlemen are set to release their debut EP, The Kentucky Gentlemen: Vol. 1, on July 22. Today (June 9), the talented siblings are giving The Boot readers an exclusive first listen to their romantic new track “Love Language.” 27-year-old twins Brandon and Derek Campbell moved to Nashville nearly a decade ago, but 2022 has
Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Camila Cabello’s Official Live Performance of “Lola” featuring Yotuel off her new album, Familia. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. “Lola” featuring Yotuel follows Camila’s previous Official Live Performances of “Bam
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser — the country music world has a lot of BFFs. No wonder the genre has so many great best friend songs. It only makes sense: After all, it’s our buddies who are there for us
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