The Boot Staff
Meet The Boot’s 2021 Artists to Watch
The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can brag that you knew about them first.
Story Behind the Song: Jimmy Wayne, ‘Just Knowing You Love Me’
"We all agreed that it was a song title that every single person in the world can relate to ..."
50 Country Albums Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
Whether you're a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens!
64 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin State Prison
On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.
131 Years Ago: The Ryman Auditorium Officially Opens
In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.
Chris Young Goes All-Out for Christmas
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year -- at least according to Young.
Trisha Yearwood Shares Her Favorite Thanksgiving Memories
Yearwood has made a second career out of her down-home expertise in the kitchen, but she didn't actually start testing her cooking skills until she moved from Georgia to pursue her musical dreams.
10 Country Stars We’d Love to Have at Our Thanksgiving Dinner Table
Lively conversation, mindful reflection and a few helpings of good ol' gossip would add up to one perfect holiday.
Top 5 Dierks Bentley Music Videos
Bentley's videos are some of the coolest in modern country music.
25 Things You May Not Know About Country Icon Reba McEntire
Whether she's making us laugh on TV, gracing the Broadway stage or designing her own clothing line, McEntire does everything with down-home wit and style.
Top 10 Pickup Lines in Country Music
Just turn on country radio, and you might get some advice for finding that special someone.
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Country Halloween Song?
Country music has songs for all occasions -- even Halloween.