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Even Carrie Underwood eats too much at Christmas time. The famously fit country singer has dropped “Stretchy Pants,” a comedic pop-country song that celebrates the realities of over-indulging around the holidays. A portion of proceeds from the song will go to the Store, Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s not-for-profit grocery store for families

The night of the CMA Awards is one of the biggest in Nashville, when the stars align and everybody who is anybody in the country music scene is on hand to perform, present, receive an award or just enjoy the show. But it isn’t only Music City’s finest who show up: Sometimes, even the performance lineup interspersed with stars from across the

Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” gets an overhaul for the dancefloor with a new remix. A rare officially sanctioned update of Parton’s work, “Jolene (Destructo Remix)” was released Friday. Destructo, the producer/DJ guise of Gary Richards, builds on the rhythmic elements that made “Jolene” so compelling in its original form: the funky, minor-key guitar riff, the

When Little Big Town recorded “Better Man” in 2016, they made clear that Taylor Swift didn’t write the song for them. It was a song she had written and felt would be perfect for the quartet, and she was right. The group’s version became a No. 1 hit and won a CMA Award and a

November 12, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Tate McRae Debuts Music Video For The Single ‘Feel Like S–t’ Pop superstar Tate McRae has released a new single, titled “Feel Like Shit,” accompanied by a dance heavy music video. Directed by Sam Sulam, the music video features McRae performing a contemporary routine alongside actor and dancer Mason Culter. The

Forty-six years ago today, on Nov. 11, 1975, Reba McEntire‘s career as a country music singer officially began: It was on that date that the then-20-year-old signed her first recording contract, with Mercury Records. McEntire was already singing in a group, the Singing McEntires, with her brother Pake and sister Susie at the time she

Taylor Swift released her re-recorded version of Red late last night, a 30-track behemoth that includes the superstar’s first recordings of “Babe” and “Better Man,” originally cut by Sugarland and Little Big Town, respectively. But the highlight for many country fans is Swift’s collaboration with Chris Stapleton. Together, Swift and Stapleton tackle “I Bet You

Taylor Swift asked Chris Stapleton to help her flay an ex-lover during “I Bet You Think About Me,” her new country radio offering. The pop superstar leaves nothing unsaid as she gives a five-verse middle finger to this snob. Stapleton’s parts are rather muted, joining Swift for only select chorus and pre-chorus harmonies. Much like “Betty,” Swift’s last release

November 12, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Haywood Shares Her Love For The City That Never Sleeps On ‘New York’ Pop singer Leah Haywood has shared her brand new single ‘New York’, that details her love and her time in the big apple New York City. She took to Instagram to make her announcement and explain

Country music is filled with songs proclaiming love and devotion to the United States, but for many artists, their patriotism runs even deeper. Several artists – Jamey Johnson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, among others — spent time in the United States military prior to the start of their successful music careers. For some, like Willie Nelson, their

In addition to taking home his first Entertainer of the Year prize at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, Luke Combs also debuted a new song during the telecast. “Doin’ This,” an ode to making music regardless of any fame or riches, is out in studio form now with an accompanying video. The video acts as a

Contrary to popular belief, cowboys do cry…just ask Chancey Williams. “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve written,” Williams says of the very subject touched on in his new single, “Blame It on the Rain,” which premieres exclusively via Taste of Country. “Trent Willmon and I wrote it about how a lot of cowboys don’t

November 11, 2021 FEATURED, Music News As The Festive Season Approaches Meghan Trainor Releases ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’ [embedded content] Unwrapping a whole lot of joy, Meghan Trainor presents the much-anticipated Deluxe Edition of her holiday album, A Very Trainor Christmas [Epic Records], available as a digital exclusive now. Listen HERE.  Earlier this month she teased its arrival with the release of

The 55th annual CMA Awards will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. This year’s show, hosted by Luke Bryan, returns to Bridgestone Arena after the 2020 ceremony was moved to the nearby Music City Center with no fans in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eric Church and Chris Stapleton snagged the most CMA Awards

Since 2005, the civil rights nonprofit Color of Change has been at the forefront of campaigns to educate and influence the entertainment industry and corporate America to actively create anti-racist policies and practices. In 2019, they helped pressure RCA/Sony into dropping R. Kelly, and have been working with the Recording Academy on diversity initiatives ranging

Where you see Gwen Stefani, you’ll usually find Blake Shelton, because the newlyweds — both stars in their own right — love performing together. Naturally, Shelton couldn’t resist swinging by Stefani’s last show during her Las Vegas residency to send her off in style. Stefani played the 57th run of her Just a Girl residency at the Zappos

The very first CMA Awards took place in 1967, which means this year, the Country Music Association will crown its 54th Entertainer of the Year. But which artist was the first to take home the prestigious award? That honor belongs to Eddy Arnold, a pioneer of the “Nashville Sound.” Nicknamed the “Tennessee Plowboy,” Arnold had

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ryan Culwell longs for a fresh start in his powerful new single “Let’s Go Crazy,” premiering exclusively on The Boot. The expertly-penned track finds the Texas native examining the world through the eyes of a protective parent and worried husband, ready to risk it all to give his loved ones a simpler and more content

The CMA Awards will more or less return to its usual form for its 55th year. After a 2020 edition that was held in a different location and without an audience, the annual event will be broadcast once again from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and fans will be in the seats. Even so, some things may

The 11 nominees for the 2022 CRS New Faces of Country Music concert have nearly a dozen No. 1 hits between them. Walker Hayes, Gabby Barrett and Jameson Rodgers are among the hitmakers seeking country music industry votes for next February’s show. Voting for full-time music industry personnel begins at the Country Radio Seminar website on Nov. 15

In 2019, independent country duo Honey County released “Country Strong,” a song that not only made waves in the country music industry, but also affected them deeply on a personal level. The track was a tribute to the victims of two mass shootings: 2017’s Route 91 Harvest Festival, in which 58 people lost their lives and more than 800 others

Season four of Paramount Network’s drama Yellowstone premiered on Sunday with Kevin Costner leading the powerful Dutton family through its trials. The Duttons will get their own origin story in the upcoming prequel 1883, which stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott, and Billy Bob Thornton. The teaser for the new show also aired on

The holiday season is always joyful and bright with the warmth of family, friends and coming together. Carrie Underwood knows that, and celebrates the feeling with her new album, “The Gift.” And we have a GIFT for you to make the holidays even better with the chance to win a $5,000 Amazon shopping spree. This could

November 7, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Multi-Platinum Superstar Lauren Jauregui Releases Her Debut Project ‘PRELUDE’ Photo Credit: Amanda Charchian A new chapter begins today for artist and songwriter Lauren Jauregui with the release of her highly anticipated debut solo project, PRELUDE – out now via her own label Attunement Records, under exclusive license to AWAL

Seventeen years ago today (Nov. 4, 2004), Keith Urban achieved a major career milestone. It was on that date that the New Zealand-born singer earned gold and platinum status, signifying sales in excess of 500,000 and one million copies, respectively, for his album Be Here. Be Here, Urban’s fourth solo release, also became his first

Adam Shoenfeld was 14 years old when he wrote his first song. “The title of the song was actually inspired by my girlfriend at the time,” the accomplished Nashville guitarist chuckles during a recent interview with The Boot. “I have come to realize that the songs that are more true to my heart are easier

Lainey Wilson made her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing her single “Things a Man Oughta Know.” Joined by her live band, Wilson unveiled the twanging anthem with sincere emotion as she crooned, “How to know when it’s love/How to stay when it’s tough/How to know you’re messing up a good thing/And

Carrie Underwood‘s husband Mike Fisher says he stands with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and supports the right to choose what goes into his body, especially as it pertains to the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, he calls the firing of a person over their medical choice “un-American and unacceptable.” The former NHL player’s statement on Instagram comes in response to criticism of

If it weren’t for sad love songs, country music just wouldn’t be the same. Whether reliving sweet memories or bidding a bitter farewell, the saddest love songs are universal, sharing emotions to which we can all relate. And the best (or worst?) of them are those we can’t quite make it through without shedding a

The latest single from Greensky Bluegrass serves as a moving tribute to love, life and those who stand by our side through it all. “Grow Together,” which is premiering exclusively today at The Boot, came together organically after vocalist and mandolinist Paul Hoffman found himself entering an exciting new phase of his life. “This is the