Mike Thomas hit Music City in 2004, headstrong and full of ideas of how he wanted to make country music. Unfortunately, Nashville wasn’t ready for him — until now. On his new song “Tryin’ Ain’t Enough,” Thomas marries the grit of Americana storytelling with the undeniable catchy groove of country radio. Thomas took a break from music for
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The Voice will be pulling “double” duty in 2024 — double chairs, that is. A social media post from the NBC reality singing show shared the announcement, showing a graphic of what the special chair will look like. At the bottom of the double seat, the banner that usually reads “I Want You” on the
Priscilla Presley’s revealing memoir Elvis and Me made headlines upon its release in 1985. Later this year, that intimate retelling of her relationship with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll will arrive at a movie theater near you. Set for release this October, Priscilla will give fans an intimate look at the pair’s life together, from their first
Another country hopeful has entered the America’s Got Talent competition. During Tuesday night’s (June 20) episode of the entertainment competition show, audiences were introduced to singer and songwriter Dani Kerr. The country singer from North Carolina hit the stage complete with fringe, hat, boots and her guitar. She alluded to feeling a little anxious about
America’s Got Talent returned on Tuesday (June 20) for another night full of auditions. One of those auditions impressed judge Howie Mandel so much that he automatically advanced the group to the live shows. What impressed Mandel? A highly synchronized artistic dance number presented by Murmuration. Murmuration is a large dance group comprised of 65 members
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this fall for his seventh career residency. On Oct. 12, the celebrated singer-songwriter will kick off an eight-night stretch of headlining dates, each featuring a different opening act. Isbell is continuing his tradition of platforming some of his close creative collaborators and
Eric Church has been named the 2023 Artist-in-Residence for the Country Music Hall of Fame. As part of the program, he’ll give two special shows at the Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater. These shows will be specially designed and curated by Church himself, creating a one-of-a-kind live experience for attendees. In a statement
Tanya Tucker is mourning the loss of a beloved member of her family. The singer’s horse, Ginnin Jessie, has died. Tucker shared a photo of herself and Ginnin Jessie — a chestnut horse with a white diamond on his forehead — to social media when she shared the sad news with fans. In the snapshot,
Reigning ACM “Group of the Year” and CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” Old Dominion, will unveil a brand new EP entitled Memory Lane (Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville) on June 23, 2023. Photo: Mason Allen Pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE. Old Dominion recently set the stage for their new EP with the single “I Should Have Married You,”
Paramount Network now airing full season of 1883: A YELLOWSTONE ORIGIN STORY with extended featurettes starting this Sunday, June 18th at 8PM ET/PT The full season of the award-winning limited series, 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story, will air weekly on Paramount Network and simulcast on CMT beginning Sunday, June 18 at 8PM ET/PT with a
In March 1990, Doug Stone took his first steps into the country music world with the release of his self-titled debut album. His lead single, “I’d Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),” became a massive success, hitting the Top 5 on Billboard‘s Country Songs chart and positioning him as one of the most intriguing new artists of
Country music fans first got to know Joey + Rory in 2008, when the husband-and-wife duo appeared on the CMT singing competition Can You Duet, but they were making music — and being adorable together — for years before their third-place finish on the show and their subsequent signing with Sugar Hill Records. Rory Feek and Joey
When Tyler Hubbard first introduced himself to fans as a solo artist with his Dancin’ in the Country EP, the singer says he was adamant about not enlisting any special guests for duets. Now, as he starts to find his footing as a solo act, he says he’s more open to the idea of collaboration.
Legendary singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is sharing a sweet new music video for his classic track “You’re Supposed to Be Feeling Good,” just in time for Father’s Day. Premiering exclusively at The Boot today, the visual companion to Crowell’s song, which Emmylou Harris recorded for her beloved 1976 studio album Luxury Liner, spotlights a colorful collection
Carly Pearce‘s new song “We Don’t Fight Anymore” will be lauded for its vocal power, but the songwriting is what gives her Chris Stapleton collaboration life. She’s found the space between obvious and often-used themes of love and hate, right and wrong. With “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (rate the song below), Pearce, Shane McAnally and
If there was one country artist who maintained artistic integrity, stuck to his roots, and remained steadfast in his love for the old-school country sound and storytelling, it would be Randy Travis. Travis arrived in Music City in 1982, just around the height of the Urban Cowboy era. Named after the John Travolta-featured film, the
As a queer family, Brooke Eden and her wife Hilary Hoover have faced some additional roadblocks on their journey to family planning. The couple are definitely hoping to be parents — they’ve even begun the process of freezing their eggs so they’re ready to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF) when the time is right. However,
Eric Church is investing some big bucks behind his home state’s NBA team. The country star is among a group of buyers finalizing a deal to buy a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets from former star player Michael Jordan. The news was revealed in a press release on Friday (June 16), confirming the sale
Dierks Bentley‘s Seven Peaks Music Festival is a no-go for 2023, but the country star has something new up his sleeve for Labor Day weekend. It’s unclear why the annual three-day event won’t be returning to San Luis Valley, Colo., for what would have been its fourth year, but Bentley confirmed the news with a video
Thirty-five years ago today was a pivotal day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date (June 17) in 1988 that Brooks signed with Capitol Records, launching one of the most successful music careers of all time. Before his first record deal, Brooks played in clubs all over his native Oklahoma, earning the attention of entertainment