Happy New Year. While 2021 was largely a continuation of the dumpster fire that was 2020, we did have some high points… Perhaps none higher than the reunification of Turnpike Troubadours. Set to play back to back shows at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre next year, in addition to a number of other shows that
Month: December 2021
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
Country singer Kellie Pickler and songwriter beau Kyle Jacobs planned an elaborate Nashville wedding … then decided they didn’t need pomp and circumstance to say “I do.” So, they eloped to Antigua in the Caribbean, sealing their marriage at sunset on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) in 2011. “He makes me feel so, so great about myself.
The night before Nashville’s Big Bash New Year’s Eve Celebration on CBS, three performers have dropped out, with COVID-19 safety protocols cited as the reason. Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band and Elle King won’t be playing the show at Bicentennial Mall on Friday (Dec. 31). Lady A will take the stage instead. Of the trio of
Carly Pearce; Album Cover Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce – 29: Written in Stone When Carly Pearce released 29 in early 2021, it quickly became a frontrunner as one of the year’s best projects. The seven-song EP was so acclaimed that it earned Pearce a nomination for Album of the Year at the
Zac Brown Band have canceled their scheduled appearance at Nashville’s New Year’s Eve party after the group’s namesake singer tested positive for Covid-19. Brown previously contracted the virus in September, forcing the country music band to scrap a string of shows. “Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. While we were very excited to
Justin Moore has been singing into a microphone for awhile. And since COVID started, he’s been honing his skills talking into a microphone with his podcast, The Justin Moore Podcast. Well now he’s going to be spending a lot more time talking into a microphone. It was recently announced that Justin would be co-hosting a new
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
Ray Stevens has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve show in Nashville in the midst of a personal crisis. The country legend’s team turned to social media on Wednesday (Dec. 29) to announce that Stevens’ wife, Penny, has reached “end-of-life stage” after a protracted illness. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we
The year 2001 was a year of change and transition for country music. Many of the year’s biggest releases came from a combination of new and emerging acts like Jessica Andrews and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, alongside established artists from the 90s like Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn. Sonically, the mainstream hitmakers of the genre largely
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
Suzy Bogguss was one of the 1990s’ most distinctive country music voices. After making her debut in country music at the end of the 1980s, she earned eight Top 20 hits, including the No. 2 song “Drive South,” during the early half of the decade. Beginning with 1989’s Somewhere Between, Bogguss released eight country music studio albums before
Share 0 Tweet 0 The American South has always been known for so many things: their scrumptious food, their good-old country music, their heartwarming hospitality, and more importantly, their love for history and strong family bonds. And another thing that you can’t overlook when it comes to the South is their lesser-known talent which is
As 2021 draws to a close, Amazon Music’s Emily Cohen is reflecting on a year of great music and is proud of the role her company has played in supporting the rise of talented newcomers like Niko Moon, Gabby Barrett, Anne Wilson and Morgan Wade as well as continuing to create opportunities during the pandemic
The next season of the Netflix self-improvement series Queer Eye premieres Dec. 31 and takes the cast to Texas to continue their mission of encouragement and empowerment. Texas native Miranda Lambert has recorded a new song called “Y’all Means All” for the series, a snippet of which can be heard in the show’s teaser. While
Two of the best voices in country music on one incredible song? Sign me up. Way back in 2006, a couple Carolina boys, Randy Travis and Josh Turner, got together for a performance of Josh’s hit “Your Man,” and hell if it isn’t just perfection. Seriously though, they really are two of the most distinctive
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
Kenny Chesney is taking the news of John Madden’s death as hard as anyone in country music. The 85-year-old NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning (Dec. 28). In 2010, prior to the release of his Boys of Fall documentary, Chesney spoke briefly about his relationship with Madden prior to filming.
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
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
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