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Carrie Underwood‘s newest Sunday Night Football theme song was just revealed. For the ninth straight year, the country singer opens NBC’s coverage with a video that finds her trading scenes with the NFL’s biggest stars. “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is the name of the official Sunday Night Football theme song, and it’s the

Twenty-two years ago today (Sept. 11, 1999) was a big day for Chely Wright: It was on that date that Wright earned her first No. 1 hit with “Single White Female,” which was written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Shaye Smith. “Single White Female” was the title track of Wright’s sophomore album for MCA Nashville. The

Even during a pandemic, September is the high season for Darryl Worley. From Labor Day weekend into early October, the country singer spends most of his Saturdays onstage reminding country fans about the terrorist attacks of 9/11. And this year, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, he’s been particularly busy.

Erin Grand‘s “Lonely Does” is mournful, but beautiful, and its music video matches that tone. The new clip is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to watch. Directed by Quinton Cook, Grand’s “Lonely Does” music video keeps things simple, raw and emotional. Viewers will see the singer’s friend, a talented dancer named Lizzie

Miranda Lambert turned to social media on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to remember the tragic events of that day, honoring the victims’ loved ones and first responders with a proudly patriotic picture. The country superstar posted a picture of the American flag waving at her farm on Saturday (Sept. 11), recalling

September 11, 2021 FEATURED, Music News Sydney Rapper The Masked Wolf Earns Himself A Billboard #1 In 2019 The Masked Wolf was relatively unknown with only a few tracks under his belt. Later that same year, he released a track called ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’…and that’s where things began to take off. Though he’d been

Carrie Underwood will sing the opening theme of NBC’s Sunday Night Football for a ninth straight year in 2021, but it hasn’t been easy for her or the network. Easily forgotten are the three years she riffed on a Miranda Lambert song in place of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.” Then, there was that

Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney was arrested Thursday morning just outside Nashville and charged with driving under the influence. Williamson County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest to Rolling Stone. Rooney, who lives in Nashville, was involved in a car accident shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday morning, when his vehicle collided with a tree

Lucie Silvas‘ “We Don’t Know We’re Living” is a reminder to savor each moment. Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and acclaimed singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun join Silvas on the piano ballad, released on Friday (Sept. 10). Throughout the song, Silvas, Carlile and Oladokun sing about special, beautiful moments that we don’t appreciate because we’re so caught up in

Of all musical genres, country perhaps owes the most to the generational transfer of “Family Tradition” (lookin’ at you, Hank!) Tales and tunes of all description get passed down from parents and grandparents over the years. From songs telling the stories of their predecessors to anthems of tribute for legacies handed down, country music is rich

Sept. 13 is National Grandparents Day, and no genre of music embodies the cross-generational traditions of strong family values better than country music. Our grandparents hail from a generation that has been recognized as the golden standard of what country music represents: honesty, integrity and hard work. From the Judds‘ classic “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the

Buffy Sainte-Marie, the Indigenous folk singer known for the story-of-life hit “The Circle Game,” wrote “Until It’s Time for You to Go” back in 1965. It’s a heartbreaker of a song about loving someone before you part ways forever, and it caught the ear of Elvis Presley, who released his own version in 1972. A

Colt Ford is releasing a great new video for his new single, “Keys to the Country,” and the new song features an impressive collection of special guest collaborators. TikTok breakout star Rvshvd joins Ford in the new video, which readers can watch below. Ford released “Keys to the Country” as his new single on Sept.

Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay and Zac Brown Band will headline a five-hour, 50-performance New Year’s Eve party in Nashville this winter. For the first time ever, this annual celebration will air on CBS. New Year’s Eve Live! Nashville’s Big Bash will also feature Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini and

Keith Urban‘s “Wild Hearts” is an ode to everyone who dares to do things their own way. He co-wrote the song with Eric Paslay, Old Dominion‘s Brad Tursi and Jennifer Wayne from Runaway June, and co-produced it with Mitch Furr. Actually, Urban has a co-writing credit on “Wild Hearts” for what he did after Paslay, Tursi and Wayne

With five each, Eric Church and Chris Stapleton tied for the most nominations at the upcoming 55th annual CMA Awards, set to take place November 10th in Nashville. The full list of CMA nominees were announced Thursday morning. Reigning Entertainer of the Year Church secured another nod this year in the event’s top category along

Jet Jurgensmeyer‘s new single “Compassion” is a reminder to treat others with the same kindness, empathy and understanding we’d like to be shown ourselves, and an acoustic rendition of the song puts the emphasis fully on that message. The new performance clip is premiering exclusively via The Boot; press play below to listen. Jurgensmeyer, still a

All that’s left of what once was is covered in dust in Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s “If I Didn’t Love You” music video. Directed by Shaun Silva and filmed at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the video jumps between Aldean onstage — where Underwood soon joins him to sing — and Aldean in an abandoned home, presumably where he lived

Allie Dunn‘s debut single, “Tom Petty,” pinpoints the moment a relationship a relationship falls apart. It’s a song on the radio that starts everything in motion — but there’s so much more underneath the surface. “”Tom Petty” is a song I hold close to my heart because it was the first song I ever co-wrote in

In mid-July, Ashley Monroe shared a frightening revelation with her fans: the singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer. She’s since started treatment, but the course of care has left her immune system compromised. With the Covid-19 pandemic still raging, Monroe has been extra careful about any time out in public. “I

Alt-country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless has shared two new songs, “You’re Leaving Me” and “Let’s Make Out.” They’re her first new music since the release of her 2020 album, Daughter, which earned praise from NPR Music, Pitchfork, Stereogum and more. “You’re Leaving Me” is introspective and plaintive, and was recorded during early sessions for Daughter in Chicago, Ill. As Loveless says,

Sometimes you don’t know how good you’ve got it — or how things differ around the world — until you leave. Michael Ray‘s song “Didn’t Know I Was Country” explores that theme through the lens of his hometown of Eustis, Fla. “I didn’t know I was country / Thank God I am,” Ray sings in the chorus,

September 3, 2021 SAWEETIE Hot Music Video in a Stunning Haus Of Pinklemonaid Swimsuit Saweetie is not afraid to put her jaw-dropping body in full view and her latest music video “HIT IT” is proof of it – exuding easy sexiness in a stunning Haus Of Pinklemonaid one-piece. The “Tap In” and “Best Friend” singer

Andrew Jannokos’ version of “The Dance” by Garth Brooks is as earnest as the original. The “Gone Too Soon” singer’s acoustic cover video — premiering exclusively on Taste of Country and The Boot on Tuesday (Sept. 7) — shows the one-time TikTok star’s ability to tell stories beyond his own. Of course fans that follow him

Austin City Limits has announced the first half of its new season. The 47th season of the long-running live-music series kicks off October 2nd with an hour devoted to Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram and their collaborative album The Marfa Tapes. Ahead of the premiere, ACL debuted Lambert, Randall and Ingram’s performance of

Fans of both Jimmie Allen and high school football can rejoice. The country star’s new song, “Big in a Small Town,” can be heard as the theme song for the new Netflix series Titletown High, which premiered on Friday (Aug. 27). “I grew up in a small town. Whether it’s football, a dream you have … everything you

Keith Urban has an inspiring message for anyone who’s been put down or told not to chase their dream. The country singer turned to Twitter to share a motivating throwback clip from 1983 that shows him as a shaggy-haired 16-year-old performing as a contestant on the Australian talent show, New Faces. After the performance, one of the judges,

By now, hopefully you’ve clocked out and are well on your way to enjoying a relaxing Labor Day weekend. Whether you’re planning a barbecue or just looking forward to sitting on the couch for the first football games of the year, some good tunes would definitely improve your holiday — and even better if those tunes

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Combs and Luke Bryan will perform at a Nashville concert to raise funds for victims of the catastrophic floods last month in Middle Tennessee. Loretta Lynn, who resides in one of the counties hardest hit by the flooding, is organizing the event, set for Monday, September 13th, at the Grand

Eddie Montgomery is ready to introduce himself as a solo artist, nearly four years since the death of his partner in Montgomery Gentry, Troy Gentry. “Alive and Well” is a deeply personal song that paints a clear picture of where Montgomery is in 2021. Written by the singer with Ira Dean and Chris Wallin, the triumphant new track is partly