Fans got quite the end-of-year surprise from Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) when the couple revealed the newest addition to their family: Baby girl Kodi Jane, who was born a day earlier (Dec. 30.) Katelyn and Brown — who are already parents to two-year-old Kingsley — made the
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Dolly Parton is among the many friends, fans and fellow entertainers who turned to social media to tribute Betty White, who died on Friday morning (Dec. 31) at the age of 99. In a post on Saturday morning (Jan. 1), Parton says White “will live forever.” “While watching the news last night I learned of
The wife of Country Music Hall of Fame singer and songwriter Ray Stevens has died. Penny Jackson Ragsdale died on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), shortly before midnight. Ragsdale’s death comes two days after the singer alerted his fans that her time was short. In a note on Facebook, the 82-year-old canceled his New Year’s
Kane Brown and his wife of three years, Katelyn, revealed a new family member to close out 2021. The couple welcomed a baby girl, Kodi Jane, and introduced her on social media on Friday night (Dec. 31). She is the Browns’ second daughter — big sister Kingsley Rose was born in 2019. Now two years
Canadian country artist Ryan Lindsay and New York folk artist Lizzie No have teamed up for a breathtaking version of Lindsay’s powerful tune “You, Me and the Mountains.” The live, off the floor version and its accompanying music video are premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to listen. The raw, intimate performance was recorded in Orange Lounge
2022 is shaping up to be a busy year in the world of country music. Many artists are planning tours and new albums, and it appears that Maren Morris is throwing her hat into the ring. The “My Church” singer posted a video on Instagram on Dec. 23, teasing fans that something new is coming
Jon Randall has always been the kind of person who goes all-in when he finds something he likes. “I’m one of those people, obnoxiously so, that when I find something I love, I won’t shut up about it until everybody knows — whether it’s food, a restaurant, tequila, whatever it is,” the singer-songwriter tells Taste of
Vince Gill is a prolific singer-songwriter in his own right, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be plying that side of his craft as a member of the Eagles any time soon. In a new interview, the country icon says the legendary country-rock group have no plans to record new music with the current lineup
Mickey Guyton is excited to share a new side of her artistry and her heart with fans as she prepares her next country project. The 2022 Grammy Award-nominated singer isn’t going to simply repeat what worked in 2021. Remember Her Name was released in September 2021 and heralded for its social importance and the artistic courage Guyton
Garth Brooks was among the artists who took the stage at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors to pay musical tribute to Billy Joel. An enthusiastic crowd, including Joel himself, welcomed Brooks to the hallowed stage for the third time on Dec. 29, 2013. The country superstar had previously honored George Jones and Loretta Lynn at the Kennedy
Bluegrass and banjo legend J.D. Crowe has died. In a post shared to his Facebook fan page, Crowe’s family announced the news of his passing at the age of 84 on Friday (Dec. 24). “This morning at around 3 a.m., our dad, JD Crowe, went home,” they wrote. “Prayers needed for all during this difficult time.” Crowe’s son,
The music video for “Come Back as a Country Boy” is Blake Shelton to a tee. Not only is it filled with everything a good ol’ country boy loves, it combines two of Shelton’s greatest passions: His ranch and Marvel, apparently. “I knew I wanted to do something authentic to me,” the country star reveals in a
Maddie & Tae are pausing their current touring plans, including the dates on their upcoming CMT Next Women of Country Tour: All Song No Static run. Bandmate Taylor Kerr — who is pregnant — has been placed on doctor-ordered bedrest. The duo broke the news on social media on Monday (Dec. 27), assuring fans that postponing their
Miranda Lambert has one more new song in store for fans this year, and it’s a team-up with the Season 6 premiere of reality TV series Queer Eye. The country superstar revealed on Sunday (Dec. 26) that her new track, “Y’all Means All,” is debuting when the first episode of the season airs on Dec.
Martha Earnhardt, the mother of NASCAR Hall of Fame member Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and grandmother of another racing great, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., has died. She was 91 years old. According to a statement from Kelley Earnhardt-Miller, who is her granddaughter and also co-owns JR Motorsports with Earnhardt, Jr., Martha died on Christmas Day (Dec. 25.)
Vince Gill had just begun a career-making hot streak when he released “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” as the second single from his sixth studio album, I Still Believe in You. The song became his second straight No. 1 hit on Dec. 26, 1992 — 29 years ago today. Several of the songs
With big families and big feasts (and maybe a big fight or two), country stars celebrate the holidays just like we do. Family, friends and hot buttered rum (us too, Jake Owen!) are among country artists’ favorite Christmas traditions — as are some pretty unique ones! Luke Bryan and his family celebrate Christmas Eve with
Twenty-two years ago today (Dec. 25, 1999) was a Christmas to remember for Faith Hill: It was on that date that the singer landed at the top of the country charts with her hit single, “Breathe;” the song stayed in the No. 1 spot for an astonishing six weeks. “Breathe,” written by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar,
When both of your parents are country music superstars with busy touring schedules, it can be tricky to find time to do all of the Christmastime activities that make the holiday season special. Despite their hectic calendars, though, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood always make time for a tradition that makes it feel like Christmas in
Fifty-seven years ago today (Dec. 24, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Glen Campbell: It was on that date that the country crooner made his debut appearance with the Beach Boys, filling in for an ailing Brian Wilson at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas. Both Campbell and the Beach Boys were in the