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Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner are going to be parents — again! Barrett shared the exciting news in a social media post on Mother’s Day (May 8), where she also revealed the baby’s gender. “My son,” she captioned her post, along with an emoji of a blue heart. “Another LIFE we get to love and

Ashley Judd penned a Mother’s Day op-ed in honor of her mother Naomi, the country legend who died April 30, the day before she and daughter Wynonna were scheduled for enshrinement in the Country Hall of Fame. “This Sunday is abruptly, shockingly, my first Mother’s Day without my mama,” Ashley wrote in USA Today.  “It

Plenty of country artists are the children of stars — and every so often, those children take to the stage to perform with their famous parents. Sometimes it’s a one-off, once-in-a-lifetime event, but occasionally, these parent-child combinations turn into lasting musical partnerships. From epic duets between Kelly Clarkson and her mother-in-law Reba McEntire to the decades-spanning

Multi-talented country newcomer Kailey Nicole has cut her teeth in several facets of the entertainment industry, including TV and film. But after a college education at the University of South California’s Music Business Program, she knew she had to pursue one of her biggest passions and dreams: singing country music. So, she made the move

Mickey Gilley, who shot to country stardom with a string of iconic hits and helped launch the Urban Cowboy craze of the 1980s, has died. According to a statement from his publicist, Gilley died “peacefully” on Saturday (May 7) in Branson, Mo., “with his family and close friends by his side.” The country legend had

Mickey Gilley, the smooth-voiced, piano-playing country crooner who helped popularize the “Urban Cowboy” movement of the Eighties, died Saturday in Branson, Missouri. He was 86. Gilley’s publicist confirmed the singer’s death. While Gilley had a run of success in the Seventies singing barroom-piano country ballads and rave-ups like “Room Full of Roses” and “Don’t the

Seventy-three years ago today (May 7, 1949), Hank Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with “Lovesick Blues.” The song, written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills, was first included in the 1922 musical Oh, Ernest. Emmett Miller and country singer Rex Griffin each recorded “Lovesick Blues,” in 1925 and 1939, respectively. Inspired by their recordings,

Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana, folk and everything in between. In every list, you’ll find picks from our contributing team that we think you’ll love. Keep reading to check out the latest installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks. Angel Olsen “Big Time” Angel Olsen fully embraces country music — something she’s flirted with

Willie Nelson has been forced to pause his current U.S. tour after an unnamed member of his band tested positive for COVID-19. The country star was scheduled to perform Friday night (May 6) at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tenn., just outside of Nashville. According to a post Nelson’s social media accounts, the concert has been rescheduled to June 19. Nelson’s

Ingrid Andress stopped by The Tonight Show to perform her recent single, “Good Person.” The thoughtful balled, which sees Andress questioning what it means to move through the world in a positive way, got an uplifting vibe thanks to a sunrise-themed backdrop. “Good Person,” released last month, was co-written by Andress with Steph Jones and

If Keith Urban pushed the boundaries of country music with his 2013 album Fuse, the country superstar broke straight through them like the Kool-Aid Man with 2016’s Ripcord. Urban’s ninth solo studio album, the record was released six years ago today, on May 6, 2016. Both Ripcord‘s lead single, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16,” and its second release, “Break

Midland enlisted the help of Jon Pardi for their aching new drinking song, “Longneck Way to Go.” For these men, there’s only one place to go to numb the pain of lost love, and that’s the bar. However, while the cold beers go down fast, it’s the hurt that doesn’t seem to want to budge.

GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist and songwriter Tove Lo returns with a new single and music video, ‘No One Dies From Love’. On Tuesday, the pop princess gave fans a taste of her forthcoming album as she released the music video for her brand new single, in which she falls in love with a robot.

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. Carly Pearce knew opening stadium shows for Kenny Chesney might be intimidating, but there’s one part

Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, and Eric Church are among the all-star group of artists who wil interpret the music of country great John Anderson on the new album Something Borrowed, Something New: A Tribute to John Anderson. Produced by Dan Auerbach and Dave Ferguson, the project will be released Aug. 5 on Auerbach’s Easy Eye

In every important family moment, Mom deserves a spot at the head of the table — and a wedding celebration is no exception. Below, The Boot counts down 20 perfect song selections for the time-honored tradition of the mother-son dance, one of the most emotional parts of any ceremony. Whether your family goes all in on

Dolly Parton was named one of the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees on Wednesday (May 4), and after initially calling for her nomination to be withdrawn, the country legend has accepted the honor. She released a statement on social media on Wednesday afternoon, sharing that she is “honored and humbled” by the

In spite of Dolly Parton’s initial misgivings about accepting a nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the country music icon is officially going to become a member: Her name was among those in the Class of 2022 announced on Wednesday morning. “I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have

Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon is set to release her new album No Regular Dog on Aug. 12 via Oh Boy Records. “Sweet Little Girl,” the first single from the Shooter Jennings-produced project, features a rich, groovy soundscape that modernizes the gritty outlaw country sound of the 1970s. Lyrically, Waldon finds herself struggling to stay grounded as the days and miles keep passing her by. “I’m

 Recently christened “the best rapper alive” by GQ, Future proudly presents his anxiously awaited ninth full-length and the most anticipated album of 2022, I Never Liked You, today. Listen to I Never Liked You HERE via Freebandz/Epic Records. To celebrate the arrival of the record, The GRAMMY® Award-winning, diamond-certified icon just uncovered the event-level music video for “Keep It Burnin” [feat. Kanye West]. Watch the music video HERE. Bound to

Chris Janson and Travis Tritt are saddling up for a high-energy co-headlining tour this fall. The pair have announced an October-November trek they’re billing as the Can’t Miss Tour, which will hit arenas and amphitheaters across the South and Midwest. The fun kicks off Oct. 7 in Huntington, W. Va. “Excited to be out touring

The Born & Raised Music Festival will return for its second year in 2022, bringing a musical lineup that’s concentrated with Red Dirt, Texas country, and left-of-center country sounds. Presented by AEG, the festival sets up at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, from Sept. 16 to 18 and features headlining performances from

It’s that time of the year again, when students don caps and gowns, emotional parents take a million pictures, and best friends hug each other tight. Graduation time is unlike any other; there’s a sense of anticipation and hope for the future. Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, the horizon seems to brim with possibilities (and

Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao is a Cuban-born American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame  as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. While in Fifth Harmony, Cabello began to establish herself as a solo artist with the release of the collaborations “I Know What You Did Last Summer” with Shawn Mendes and “Bad Things” with Machine

Ray Charles was the fourth artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during Sunday night’s (May 1) Medallion Ceremony. A trio of performers saluted the legend, including Garth Brooks. In introducing Brooks, the HOF’s Kyle Young let the audience know that the singer soundchecks with his chosen selection, “Seven Spanish Angels.” So, Brooks didn’t

Where is she? Where is Naomi Judd? I’m sitting in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Wynonna and Ashley Judd are sitting up front with Wy’s son Elijah on one side and Wy’s husband and current musical partner, Cactus Moser, on the other. The program is beginning.

Tim McGraw, Wynonna Judd and Mac Wiseman are just a few of the country stars who claim May as their birth month. May flaunts so many special occasions — Mother’s Day, May Day, Cinco de Mayo (bring on the margaritas!), Memorial Day and even Star Wars Day (“May the 4th be with you!”) — but

Khalid has made his triumphant return to music with his new anthem, “Skyline.” The video accompanies the vibrant single which features Khalid and his friends enjoying carefree moments, dancing in a grounded hot air balloon and running through the hills. The visual is directed by Levi Turner and Cody LaPlant. “‘Skyline’ to me is a

On Sunday (May 1), judges Katie Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie took to the heart of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., to continue their journey in finding the next American Idol. The night’s two-hour telecast, fittingly dubbed “Disney Night,” saw the Top 10 finalists becoming the Top 7, which means fans are now inching