New Year, New Music: 2022’s Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Album ReleasesNew Year, New Music: 2022’s Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Album ReleasesFind out which of your favorite artists are sharing new music in 2022...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
5 Songs You Didn’t Know Keith Whitley Wrote5 Songs You Didn’t Know Keith Whitley WroteMany of the songs Keith Whitley penned but never got the chance to record earned a second chance.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Country Stars With July BirthdaysCountry Stars With July BirthdaysHappy birthday this month to these country stars!Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
51 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Becomes the First Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards51 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Becomes the First Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA AwardsOn Oct. 16, 1972, Lynn became the first woman to win a CMA for Entertainer of the Year.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Songs Inspired By World TragediesCountry Songs Inspired By World TragediesCountry singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.Riane KoncRiane Konc
Where Were You on 9/11? Country Stars RememberWhere Were You on 9/11? Country Stars RememberCountry stars share their memories of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Toby Keith’s ‘American Soldier': More Than a Post-9/11 Show of PatriotismToby Keith’s ‘American Soldier': More Than a Post-9/11 Show of Patriotism"American Soldier" is an example of how country music storytelling often champions the extraordinary sacrifices of ordinary people.Bobby MooreBobby Moore
Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days: Country Artists Who Draw Inspiration From Their GrandparentsTell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days: Country Artists Who Draw Inspiration From Their GrandparentsSure, some of these artists have won Grammys -- but the best kind of "grammy" is the kind that makes you home-baked chocolate chip cookies. Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
10 Reasons to Celebrate Johnny Cash’s Legend10 Reasons to Celebrate Johnny Cash’s LegendHe's is nothing less than a national treasure and an absolute legend in not just the country genre but music as a whole.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
18 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry18 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole OpryOn Aug. 23, 2003, Adkins was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on ‘Louisiana Hayride’73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on ‘Louisiana Hayride’On Aug. 7, 1948, Williams made his first appearance on the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
60 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Hits No. 1 With ‘I Fall to Pieces’60 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Hits No. 1 With ‘I Fall to Pieces’On Aug. 7, 1961, Cline earned her first No. 1 hit with "I Fall to Pieces," from her 'Patsy Cline Showcase' album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
20 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live Performance20 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live PerformanceOn July 5, 2003, Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
5 Country Collaborations That Prove Siblings Make the Best Bandmates5 Country Collaborations That Prove Siblings Make the Best BandmatesRemember when these siblings sang together? Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Top 10 Country Songs About PetsTop 10 Country Songs About PetsCountry stars love their furry friends!Bobby MooreBobby Moore
18 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’18 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
74 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show Debuts74 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show DebutsOn April 3, 1948, the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride' premiered.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
29 Years Ago: Travis Tritt Joins the Grand Ole Opry29 Years Ago: Travis Tritt Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Feb. 29, 1992, Tritt became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
30 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Is Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame30 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Is Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameOn Jan. 15, 1992, the Man in Black was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
56 Years Ago: Charley Pride Becomes First Black Singer to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry56 Years Ago: Charley Pride Becomes First Black Singer to Perform at the Grand Ole OpryJan. 7, 1967, was an historic day for country music ...Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson