Colter Wall shared a message to fans on his social media pages today (Jan. 6) stating that he is taking time off the road for the foreseeable future after cancelling a string of shows booked for January and February. The Canadian country singer, known for his gravelly baritone voice, began by thanking his fans for
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Three of Chris Young‘s last four chart-topping singles have been duets, so it’s hard to blame him for trying for four of five, especially with a song as radio-ready as “At the End of a Bar.” This new collaboration with Mitchell Tenpenny is likely to be among the most played songs of 2022. He delivered
Billy Strings is extending his headlining tour once again into spring 2022. The 29-year-old Grammy Award winner has announced multiple tour dates in April and May, including two three-night residencies. The acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter will perform two consecutive nights at Santa Barbara Bowl along with two additional dates in California. He’ll stop in Nevada and Texas before performing three nights
Garth Brooks scored one of the biggest — and most controversial — hits of his career with “The Thunder Rolls,” but it had actually been previously recorded by another country star. Brooks wrote the song with Pat Alger, and released it as the fourth and final single from his second album, No Fences, on April 30, 1991.
Carly Pearce is a woman scorned, and she didn’t hold anything back during her appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night (Jan. 3). It was the kickoff musical performance of the year on the late-night show, and the reigning CMA Female Artist of the Year opted for her smoldering breakup song “Diamondback.” Watch her
Carly Pearce delivered high-powered ’90s fun with her version of Shania Twain‘s first-ever No. 1 hit, “Any Man of Mine,” during her set on New Year’s Eve Live! Nashville’s Big Bash. Performing from downtown Music City, Pearce delivered Twain’s classic as part of a medley alongside one of her own hits, “Hide the Wine.” The Big
The 64th annual Grammy Awards are set to take place on Jan. 31, but it’s possible that that date will get pushed back. According to Billboard, a source close to the Recording Academy says it’s “looking likely” that the Grammys will be postponed due to increasing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant. A spokesperson for
Seventy-two years ago today (Jan. 3, 1950) was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time: It was on that date that the famous Sun Studio — home of future recordings from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others – opened in Memphis, Tenn. Sam Phillips,
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
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