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Walker Hayes isn’t the only member of his family who’s found a bigger audience thanks to his viral hit song “Fancy Like.” His oldest daughter, Lela, helped her dad create the dance that goes with the track, and she’s getting noticed because of it. “She gets recognized all the time now, and she’s real cute

While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the “best guitarist ever” conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders. A guy or gal playing a guitar is the basis for most country music, so it makes sense that the genre would be littered with supremely talented

From the moment Jason Isbell first picked up a guitar, the singer-songwriter has been watching and learning from others. Growing up in Green Hill, Ala., a rural community not far from Muscle Shoals, Isbell often spent summers with his grandfather, a Pentecostal preacher who was also a musician. ”He could play fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin,” Isbell recalled.

Lauren Alaina didn’t waste any time after her run on American Idol. Just under five months later, she dropped her debut album, Wildflower; the record arrived on Oct. 11, 2011 — 10 years ago today. After her second-place finish to Scotty McCreery during the TV singing competition’s 10th season, Alaina signed with Universal Music Group (specifically, Mercury Nashville,

Jade Bird gets her upcoming Austin City Limits set off to a rockin’ start with her song “Headstart.” Her full performance will premiere on Saturday night (Oct. 9), but fans can get a sneak peek now on The Boot. The exasperatedly flirty “Headstart” comes from Bird’s newest album, Different Kinds of Light. In addition to releasing the

Reba McEntire isn’t ready to step back and reflect on all the years she’s hosted awards shows like the CMA Awards and ACM Awards. One day after the Country Music Association confirmed she won’t be brought back for 2021, the Hall of Fame singer sounded more like a woman looking for the next opportunity than a

“This was my favorite thing in 2019,” Jason Isbell said, greeting his band’s first audience of ShoalsFest 2021. “I was so looking forward to doing it last year. I know you had to jump through some hoops, but I’m glad you’re here and we’re here to have a good time.” Addressing a polarizing topic in

Blake Shelton‘s “Come Back as a Country Boy” is his third single in two years to be written by Hardy. Since 2019, Shelton has released several songs without the songwriter-turned-artist (full name: Michael Hardy) as a co-writer, but with this song, he returns to the metaphorical well. Hardy co-wrote “Come Back as a Country Boy” with Josh Thompson and

Sam Hunt is embracing the power of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and blissful nostalgia in the music video for his new single, “23.” The clip features three exhausted individuals winding down after a long day. They appear caught up in a life devoid of the spark of youth and young love, but this changes when each

Brad and Brett Warren — together known as the Warren Brothers — released several albums as a duo in the late 1990s and early 2000s; their 2000 single “Move On” was a Top 20 hit at country radio. These days, they’re known as ace songwriters, and have written for and with everyone from Tim McGraw and Faith

The day Justin Moore got married to his wife Kate in 2007, he didn’t just sign his marriage license; he also signed a record label contract. Ever since, it’s been a fast ride to the top for the two, who met as teenagers on their senior trip vacation in Panama City Beach, Fla. At a

The scope of country music expanded by leaps and bounds as the 1970s progressed — much in the same way as rock ‘n’ roll did during the 1960s. As the decade started, genre stalwarts such as Charley Pride, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard dominated the top of the charts. But as the ’70s wore on,

Trisha Yearwood has shared hundreds of recipes over the years, both on her Food Network television show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and in her three cookbooks. She still has some favorites up her sleeve, though, including in her forthcoming fourth cookbook, Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends & Family. During a recent interview, Yearwood shared that her chicken

For someone who was, at the time of our interview, due to have her first baby in two weeks — in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and while promoting an album, no less — RaeLynn seemed incredibly calm. She was all smiles, in an oversized denim shirt and understated glam, when she sat down over

Dalton Domino‘s new song ”Wasn’t Her Own” has some extremely 21st-century roots. The Texan is part of a songwriting group text, through which he was presented a challenge: Domino had to write a song using three phrases: “a glass of wine,” “steel-toed boots” and “oven mitts.” Listeners will, indeed, hear all three as details in “Wasn’t Her

Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a sweater, a mug of coffee (pumpkin spice or not!) … and a good country song. From songs about small-town football teams to songs about harvesting crops to songs about mourning lost summer loves, The Boot is counting down the best country songs about fall. The tunes on

Breland‘s debut song, “My Truck,” came about after a long day in the studio. He was writing with friends when the lyrics and melody came to him, so he immediately recorded a demo — and he always knew the song wasn’t meant for anybody else. His instincts were right: The country-meets-trap song spoke to the hearts

The Voice is a great showcase for country singers. Since it premiered in April of 2011, the show — which features country music’s own Blake Shelton as one of its all-star coaches — has discovered a number of new country talents, due in no small part to Shelton’s efforts. Artists coached by Shelton on The Voice have

North Carolina native Eric Church released his debut album, Sinners Like Me, in 2006, with Capitol Nashville; it’s now certified gold. He dropped Carolina in 2009, and it eventually earned a platinum certification. Chief, from 2011, is certified three times platinum; The Outsiders, released in 2014, and 2015’s Mr. Misunderstood are certified platinum. He’s the real deal, and fans know it. Church’s songs are

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 country radio stations nationwide. Producer Amber co-hosts the show with him every night from 7PM to midnight. Together, they play the best new country music and interview today’s top stars, including Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban,