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Ever since Miranda Lambert burst onto the country scene with her top-notch songwriting skills, crystal-clear vocals and enigmatic presence, she’s been one to watch. And she’s one of the best performers country music has, possessing confidence, sass and an all-out commitment to let her hair down and have a little fun. From emotionally charged songs such as

Talented singer-songwriter Will Payne Harrison taps into the all-too-relatable ache of a fresh emotional wound in his impressive new single “Goodbye, Sweetheart,” which is exclusively premiering at The Boot today. The Louisiana native puts his own modern spin on classic country’s trademark tear-in-my-beer-style balladry on the first cut from his upcoming album Tioga Titan, which is set

From under the stage rose the man in black — black hat, black pearl snap — grinning wildly and prepared to entertain 60,000-plus people. Garth Brooks wrapped his three-year-long stadium tour in Houston, Texas, on Saturday night (Aug. 6), and his excited energy was matched — and then some — by the crowd inside the

The year 2015 was pretty much the year of Chris Stapleton. About 15 years prior, in 2001, however, the singer-songwriter moved to Nashville and became known as a prolific tunesmith. Between 2008 and 2010, Stapleton was the frontman of the bluegrass group the SteelDrivers, and later, he founded the Southern rock group the Jompson Brothers. So much more was

When the busy shuffle of life comes to an unexpected stop, it can sometimes feel like life is moving in slow motion. Those moments of reflective pause are at the center of Shannen Moser‘s beautifully melancholy new track “Paint By Number.” The Philadelphia-based artist first shared the stunning tune and its accompanying music video on Monday (Aug. 8),

John Moreland can hardly remember writing many of the lyrics to his new album Birds in the Ceiling. That’s because in the early months of the pandemic, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter found himself settling into a new songwriting routine: After his wife went to sleep, starting around midnight, Moreland would light up a joint, turn the

Olivia Newton-John‘s heartfelt mix of country and pop took the music industry by storm in the mid-1970s. The multi-talented artist died Monday (Aug. 8) at the age of 73, leaving behind an impressive list of hits that connected with fans of all ages. Before she became a true pop sensation in the 1980s with hits like ”Physical”

Across a nearly 60-year career, Mel Tillis shined, first as a Nashville songwriter and later as one of country music’s top recording stars. The Florida native arrived in Nashville in the 1950s. He quickly became a favored songwriting partner of one of the decade’s biggest stars, Webb Pierce. Into the ‘60s, Tillis excelled among an absurdly

There’s been plenty of country songs written about Alabama, but there’s never been one quite like this. Scottish singer-songwriter Jordan Harvey embraces his infatuation with the South — and with one particular Southern girl — in his infectious and upbeat debut single, “Alabama Girl.” “God knows I’m a goner / Fell hard for a Southerner’s

Country trio Lady A have postponed dates for their 2022 Request Line Tour until next year. The trek was set to get underway with a pair of shows Aug. 13 and 14 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In an Instagram post, the group of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood addressed fans about having to

Over the past couple of years, Breland has made a name for himself as one of country music’s most in-demand collaborators: He’s worked with the likes of Sam Hunt, Mickey Guyton, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban, and his team-up with Dierks Bentley and Hardy, “Beers on Me,” was a No. 1 hit at country radio.

Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall have found the perfect blend of EDM and pop, to make some of the most infectious chart topping singles in pop music. ‘So Far So Good‘ is the fourth studio album by production duo the Chainsmokers. It was released on May 13, 2022. Unlike the duo previous projects, this album doesn’t feature any

Chris Stapleton spent years honing his craft as a performer and songwriter before exploding onto the mainstream country music scene as a solo artist following his performances of “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away” with Justin Timberlake at the 2015 CMA Awards. That collaboration exposed Stapleton and his critically acclaimed debut record Traveller to a

Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood are among the artists chosen to celebrate the music of Vince Gill on a new CMT special. CMT Giants: Vince Gill will premiere Friday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. ET. The 90-minute special will focus on the Grammy-winning artist’s career and recordings with one-of-a-kind renditions of his hits by friends

Naomi Judd‘s family have obtained a court order that temporarily seals the late country star’s death records from public release. NBC News reports that Judd’s husband, Larry Strickland, and her two daughters, the Judds singing partner Wynonna Judd and actor Ashley Judd, filed for injunctive relief in Williamson County, Tenn., on Monday (Aug. 1), asking

Eleven years ago today, on Aug. 6, 2011, the Oak Ridge Boys fulfilled a lifelong dream when they were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Their induction came more than 70 years after the original version of the quartet (then known as the Oak Ridge Quartet) first appeared on the hallowed stage. “We’ve always been a friend

Emily Nenni was born in California and is based in Nashville, but the foundation of her new song, “On the Ranch,” was built in Colorado. In 2020, Nenni was working at a restaurant and as she came face-to-face with the pandemic upending life as she knew it, she wanted to run away. “I was fortunate

John Anderson is going to sea. The “Seminole Wind” country singer is joining Outlaw Country Cruise 7 as a headliner opposite Lucinda Williams, the Mavericks, and Steve Earle & the Dukes. It’s the latest in a string of Anderson news, as the 67-year-old gears up for the release of Something Borrowed, Something New: A Tribute

Vince Gill and Amy Grant‘s daughter, Corrina, joined Gill live on stage during his performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday night (Aug. 4), and she broke down in tears during an emotional performance of his song in tribute to her mother, “When My Amy Prays.” Gill is performing a 4-night run

Twenty-seven years ago today, on Aug. 5, 1995, Alan Jackson had a big reason to celebrate: The singer earned his 11th No. 1 hit with his single “I Don’t Even Know Your Name.” Alan Jackson I Don’t Even Know Your Name cover artArista loading… “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” was the fifth and final

Indie pop superstar Ben Rector, best known for his songs “Brand New” and “Love Like This,” has teamed up with Thomas Rhett for a new thought-provoking ballad, “What Makes a Man.” The heart-rending stunner, which Rector write solo, finds both singers reflecting on the essential values that define men. Rector opens the song with a

Kelsea Ballerini has an appreciation for “The Little Things,” which the country singer-songwriter denotes in her newest song. Ballerini released the track, which appears on her upcoming album Subject to Change, on Friday. A breezy, uptempo tune with bright acoustic guitar strums, “The Little Things” seems to be geared for those sunny, car windows-down listening

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. I don’t think I will get an invite to Brooke Eden‘s upcoming wedding, but if I did, I would need

Ben Burgess “Tears the Size of Texas” Hit songwriter and emerging artist Ben Burgess melds authentic western storytelling with traditional country instrumentation on his latest song, “Tears the Size of Texas.” Co-written with Josh Kerr and produced by Joey Moi, the organic, pedal steel-driven tune chronicles the highs and lows of Burgess’ fictional love life. In

San Francisco Bay area duo Effie Zilch conjure up Stevie Wonder and Dr. John vibes on their latest single “Ship Has Sailed,” which is premiering exclusively at The Boot today (Aug. 4). The deceptively upbeat soundscape accompanies a serious message about our collective action, or lack thereof, to combat climate change — and the dwindling time we have left

Shania Twain and Hillary Lindsey are among the newest musicians elected to the Nashvillle Songwriters Hall of Fame. The incoming members will be formally inducted at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Oct. 30 at Nashville’s Music City Center. The Canadian-born Twain dominated the second half of the Nineties, not just in country music

Luke Combs and his wife Nicole have been hitched for two years! The pair each took to social media individually to mark the occasion and gush about their partner, with the superstar calling his wife — a new mother to the couple’s child — an “angel.” “Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I got

Dierks Bentley is no stranger to collaborations in his over-a-decade-long career. Whether it’s on the commercial country fare or Bluegrass projects, Bentley isn’t afraid to explore the magic that brews when talented artists come together — and his catalog of duets proves that. A Phoenix, Ariz., native, Bentley first launched on the scene in 2003

Following her mainstage set at FloydFest last weekend, in front of a raucous crowd of thousands, singer-songwriter Morgan Wade takes a seat on a couch backstage. Between sips of coffee, a slight grin emerges on her face when asked what the performance meant to her. “I grew up about three miles from here,” the 27-year-old

Twenty-three years ago today (Aug. 3, 1999) was a bittersweet day for the friends and family of Patsy Cline. It was on that date that the singer was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in honor of her many career achievements. Cline died tragically on March 5, 1963, when she was only