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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

As a rule, Reba McEntire stays out of politics. But when Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a bill intended to restrict drag performances in certain counties in the stage, the singer was “disappointed,” she admits in a recent interview with the L.A. Times. “I wish they would spend that time and energy and money

In the 27 years that have passed since Jo Dee Messina‘s bold and infectious debut single “Heads Carolina, Tails California” first made its mark on the genre, the country star has traveled through many chapters of life. Although she’s never fully stepped away from country music, Messina’s everyday life looks much different than during the

It would seem that country stars Travis Tritt and John Rich aren’t big fans of Bud Light’s decision to feature transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney in a campaign. Following the decision to partner with Mulvaney, the two famous country music singers both announced they’re done with the popular beer brand. Tritt tweeted he would remove all

To say Tanya Tucker is a trailblazer in country music would be an understatement. Since making her debut in 1972 with the now-classic track “Delta Dawn,” the singer has released an impressive 25 studio albums and amassed a long list of awards and recognitions, including six No. 1 hits and dozens of charted singles through the 1970s,

You know you’re a legend when you get name-checked — and Merle Haggard‘s name comes up in quite a few country songs. From newer artists such as Jake Owen to legends in their own right such as George Jones, many country artists share something in common: a love for “the Hag.” Jones’ 1985 record Who’s Gonna Fill Their

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan

It’s been a big week for Tanya Tucker: Just days after being announced as a Country Music Hall of Fame class of 2023 inductee, the Texas native is ready to share more new music with fans. Sweet Western Sound, due out on June 2 via Fantasy Records, will serve as Tucker’s twenty-sixth studio album. The

In 2022, country, Americana, bluegrass and folk fans were treated to landmark releases from legendary acts and burgeoning new artists. As we move into 2023, listeners have plenty of upcoming albums to look forward to in the months ahead. Some of this year’s most highly-anticipated records highlights include upcoming projects from Jason Isbell & the

In 1999, Montgomery Gentry signed their first record deal. Between then and when Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, 2017, the duo released eight studio albums. Although the majority of their songs came from outside songwriters, Gentry and duo partner Eddie Montgomery did occasionally help co-write their material; Gentry specifically co-wrote eight of the songs that

Reba McEntire‘s tour stop at the Hollywood Bowl turned into a Reba cast reunion. Melissa Peterman, Steve Howey and JoAnna Garcia Swisher showed up to take in McEntire’s performance, and they brought their own Reba! Peterman — who played Barbra Jean Booker Hart on the beloved sitcom — shared several moments of the former castmates’

Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers and Wilco have been tapped to headline this year’s Rebels & Renegades Music Festival. Set for Oct. 6-8, the annual event will return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif., for three days of performances from acts on the fringes of country music, Americana, folk, bluegrass and beyond. The festival’s

Although you may not know Bob McDill by name, country fans across the globe have fallen in love with his brilliantly written songs since the early 1970s. Born on April 4, 1944, in Beaumont, Texas, McDill embraced his love for music as a young child up through his teen years, even forming his own band

Thirty-eight years ago today (April 4, 1985) was an historic day for the Judds: It was on that date that the mother-and-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, earned their first gold album, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with Why Not Me. Why Not Me was the Judds’ first full-length album; they had

Chely Wright may be one of the most underrated country music artists to emerge from the genre’s 90s heyday. For many, she is known for her No. 1 hit, “Single White Female,” but Wright’s discography — and career — is much richer than just one song. Born Oct. 25, 1970, in Kansas City, Mo., Wright was raised

The Country Music Association created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961, to recognize both creatives and key music business players within the country music industry. In the 60 years since, the CMA’s Hall of Fame Panel of Electors — an anonymous group of voters appointed by the CMA Board of Directors — has voted in country