Like the tales of all good troubadours, the story of Old Crow Medicine Show starts with a lot of street-corner busking and a little bit of chance. The old-time influenced band formed in 1998. After assembling what would turn out to be a revolving cast of musicians in Ithaca, N.Y., the band set off for
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Luke Combs may be best known as a hit-making country superstar, but he’s no slouch in the comedy department: A hilarious Jimmy Kimmel Live! clip proves it. The video stars Combs as a faux-salesman for a store called Bass Amateur Shop, and, as Bass Pro Shop aficionados might guess, he’s selling fishing gear to people who
There was much to celebrate on the set of The Voice recently. Not only is the show filming for the upcoming fall season, but the cast had two birthdays to commemorate. Host Carson Daly and veteran coach Blake Shelton each celebrated birthdays in June. “Thank you to my @nbcthevoice family for celebrating my birthday &
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, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Maren Morris, +
Maren Morris is opening up about her grief and outrage surrounding a Friday morning (June 24) 6-3 ruling from the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision from 1973 that offered federal protection to abortion access. In light of Friday’s decision, states will be able to restrict or ban abortion at any
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday (June 25), and it was a big one: The couple have now been married for 16 years. “HAPPY SWEET 16 BABY,” Urban wrote on Instagram to celebrate the milestone, along with a recent snapshot of the happy couple hanging out outdoors in shades and
Charlie Daniels‘ luxurious tour bus is currently for sale, and the price has been significantly reduced for a custom-built motor coach that’s like a high-end home on wheels. The online listing states that Daniels’ Prevost Liberty bus was built in 1994, but the luxury touring vehicle has been updated extensively in recent years. The stunning motor coach
Alan Jackson … dancing fool? That’s not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when fans think about the usually somewhat reserved country superstar, but they might change their minds after they see his dance moves in a new video posted to social media. That’s right, we said “dance moves.” And not just any
Twenty years ago today, on June 25, 2002, the Dixie Chicks – the trio now known as the Chicks, made up of Natalie Maines, Emily Robison (now Strayer) and Martie Maguire – achieved a career milestone that only a few country artists have. It was on that date that their sophomore studio record, Fly, was certified diamond, for sales of 10
Brantley Gilbert has joined forces with country newcomer Jelly Roll for a brand new song called “Son of the Dirty South,” which mixes Gilbert’s signature hard-rock style with Jelly Roll’s rap background. Jelly Roll kicks off the song, immediately greeting listeners by rapping about some of the important elements of the country lifestyle, such as “Gravy,
Shania Twain made a last-minute cancelation of her Let’s Go to Vegas residency show that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 22. The country singer has been ordered to strict vocal rest after losing her voice and feeling under the weather. “I am sad to say that I woke up this morning feeling unwell and with
Luke Combs will release his third studio album, Growin’ Up, on Friday (June 24), and included on the project is a duet with Miranda Lambert called “Outrunnin’ Your Memory.” The song was a co-write between Combs and Lambert and is the only collaboration on his 12-track album. Although the artists eventually decided to collaborate on the tune vocally,
On his latest single “The Ship,” which The Boot is exclusively premiering today (June 23), celebrated singer-songwriter Andrew Combs explores the uncertainty of life, death and what comes after. “This is a song about losing a friend to an overdose,” Combs tells The Boot. “After on and off again sobriety, he finally lost his battle with addiction.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for a residency this fall. The eight-show run will begin in mid-October and feature a different opener each night. Announced by the Ryman Auditorium, the residency will kick off on Friday, Oct. 14, covering eight dates through Oct. 23. The specific dates are
A brand new collection of previously unreleased live recordings from Kris Kristofferson will transport listeners back to an unforgettable night of music at one of the most iconic honky-tonks in history. Kris Kristofferson Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15th, 1981, set for release on Sept. 2 via New West Records, includes 15 previously unreleased recordings
Chris Stapleton has shuffled three upcoming concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19. The country superstar turned to social media on Tuesday (June 21) to break the news to fans, saying he was “very sorry” to those who have already waited so long to see him live during the pandemic shutdown. Stapleton was scheduled to
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” — so goes the old American standard. Since then, those words have been emulated by enough country stars to fill up a theme park. Whether they’re cracking open a cold one, heading out to the beach or simply just laying out and soaking up the sun, country stars clearly
On Father’s Day (June 19), Jennifer Nettles opened up to fans about a personal family loss that she recently went through: Her father died just over a month ago. “I’m often private about certain sacred pieces of my life and I share them as, and if, I am ready,” the singer shared on social media,
Oak Ridge Boys‘ singer Joe Bonsall is sharing more about the severity of the medical problems he alluded to last week. The 74-year-old says he could have died. On Friday (June 17), Bonsall addressed concerns about his health, admitting he was not looking his best during shows the previous week. He also let fans know that
Loretta Lynn shared a remembrance of her dad to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday (June 19), posting a couple of family photos that date back nearly a century. Featured in the photographs is Lynn’s father, Melvin Theodore “Ted” Webb, and mother, Clara Marie. “I can’t ever explain enough how I loved him. He was the