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Vince Gill songs are some of the best-written and most beloved of the last three-plus decades of popular music. The multi-talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has created a body of work that is nearly unmatched in the history of country music, in the process charting more than 40 singles and winning numerous CMA Awards and Grammys. Gill’s

Fifty-two years ago today, on April 12, 1971, John Denver‘s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was released as a single. The song is from his 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises. Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert originally started writing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” for Johnny Cash. But, when Denver learned of the track, he requested to

Granger Smith has announced plans to quit country music. After years in the music business, an alter ego called Earl Dibbles Jr. and 11 studio albums to his name, the singer has decided that he will hang up his artist hat and pursue a new career in ministry. Smith will conclude his music career with

Griffen Palmer “Unlearn” If you grew up in a broken family, Griffen Palmer‘s “Unlearn” will emotionally hit you like a ton of bricks. Powerfully encapsulating “three chords and the truth,” the midtempo tune spotlights Palmer’s struggle to reconcile his painful past with a beautiful reality. Because he grew up in a broken home with divorced

Jordan Davis is hitting the road for an extensive headlining tour in support of his new album, Bluebird Days. The Louisiana native will stop in 19 cities across the U.S. this summer and fall, beginning with a performance in Atlanta on Aug. 31. “It has been an amazing feeling to watch the way this new music has

Thirty-one years ago today (April 11, 1992) was a bittersweet day for Wynonna Judd. It was on that date that she earned her first No. 1 hit as a solo artist, with her debut single, “She Is His Only Need.” By the time “She Is His Only Need” hit the airwaves, Judd had already had plenty

Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain are two stars anchoring a new ACM Awards campaign called “What Country Music Means to Me.” The official pre-show campaign leading up to the awards show in May, “What Country Music Means to Me” features some of the genre’s biggest artists and most outside-the-box stars as they share their definition

Maren Morris was born and raised in Texas but she quickly found a place in Nashville as one of country music’s brightest stars. Though she’s a prolific writer whose songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson and more, Morris’ raw performing talent has continued to propelled her into the spotlight. Morris signed with Columbia in September

On April 9, 1969, Bob Dylan released his ninth studio album, Nashville Skyline. Like his previous studio album, 1967’s John Wesley Harding, the effort was produced by Bob Johnston, and leaned toward freewheeling country music. Those only familiar with Dylan’s folk- or rock-leaning output might be shocked by his clean-cut vocals — a sweet tenor with

Chances are good that 28 years ago today (April 10, 1995), George Strait had no idea how significant his plans for the day would become. It was on that date that Strait recorded “Check Yes or No” and “I Know She Still Loves Me,” both for his 1995 compilation album Strait Out of the Box. Strait

Alan Jackson listed his lakeside residence in Georgia for sale in 2017, and it was a steal … compared to some of his other residences, that is. The country icon put his lakefront home in Clarkesville, Ga., up for sale for $6.4 million, and while that’s pricey for most buyers, it’s nowhere near the $28 million the

Fifty-plus years later, Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline remains the crown jewel of his three-album stint in Music City. The record, released on April 9, 1969, edges out 1967’s John Wesley Harding and 1970’s covers-heavy Self Portrait. The folksier John Wesley Harding introduced the rock world to the future Jimi Hendrix hit “All Along the Watchtower,”

Thirty-two years ago today (April 9, 1991) was a day of celebration for Patty Loveless. It was on that date that Loveless earned her first gold album with her 1988 record Honky Tonk Angel. Patty Loveless Honky Tonk Angel album coverMCA Nashville Honky Tonk Angel was Loveless’ third album; it followed her self-titled freshman record, which was

Multi-award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne are back with three brand-new songs. Out now, the three-pack Nobody’s Nobody Sampler includes the title track, tender “Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day),” and the electrifying “Might As Well Be Me.” “Might As Well Be Me” is a scorching, hard-hitting anthem that celebrates positive changemakers and those willing to go

Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1971, John Prine amazed fans and critics alike with his ability to put the world in a song. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation, Prine’s ability to portray the truest aspects of life have been lauded by artists such as Bob Dylan and Jason Isbell, and

Ashley McBryde is known for sticking to her own path, even if it’s the road less traveled. That determined mindset is at the center of her new single “The Devil I Know,” out today (April 7).  Co-written by McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson, the slow-building track poetically explores the life choices she’s made —

Thirty-four years ago today (April 8, 1989), Keith Whitley earned his third consecutive No. 1 hit with his single “I’m No Stranger to the Rain,” from his Don’t Close Your Eyes album. The song followed both the title track of the album and Whitley’s big hit “When You Say Nothing at All” in reaching the top of the charts. Unfortunately, while

There’s nothing like a cold glass of beer — just ask any number of country artists. They’ve got plenty to say about whiskey and wine, too, but beer and country music have a special relationship. It’s almost impossible to choose the best country songs about beer, but we at The Boot have given it a shot. Is

George Strait won’t have to travel far to see fans this fall. The King of Country Music will perform back-to-back shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas — in his home state — on Nov. 17 and 18, 2023. The “Ace in the Hole” singer will be joined by Caitlyn Smith, who will be

Is it body positivity or are we just beating the booty-bullies to the finish line by making ourselves the butt of the joke? I’m doing it. I am finally calling out something that bothers the **** out of me in country music, and that is Dump Truck Country Marketing. Why is it that one of