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Martina McBride and Sara Evans joined forces recently to cover a country classic for the TV series Front and Center. Continue reading…
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Rascal Flatts Reveal They Fired Band Members to 'Evolve'
Rascal Flatts received an ACM Awards Vocal Group of the Year nomination this year, after being noticeably absent from the nominees list for the past several years. The trio, made up of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, felt the nod was proof that they were heading in the right direction — and that some tough choices they …
Read More »Zac Brown Says 'Jekyll + Hyde' Goes 'Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole'
The Zac Brown Band‘s newest album, Jekyll + Hyde, is set for release on April 28, and lead singer Brown is warning fans that the group delved into new territory with their latest set of tunes. Continue reading…
Read More »Garth Brooks on Changes in Country Music: 'Everybody That Comes After You Is a Punk'
Garth Brooks released his self-titled debut album in 1989, and over the past 26 years, the country icon has seen big changes in the genre. As country music becomes more mainstream, it could be easy for a seasoned artist to feel like new singers are losing track of their roots, but Brooks says that he welcomes change in the music industry. …
Read More »Artists Revealed for 2015 CMA Music Festival's Riverfront Stage
The 2015 CMA Music Festival has announced its Riverfront Stage lineup. More than 100 artists will perform free shows throughout the four-day annual event. Continue reading…
Read More »Little Big Town Voice Support for Tim McGraw's Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Show
When Tim McGraw agreed to perform a benefit concert for Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit organization that seeks to prevent gun violence and is led by family members affected by the tragic Sandy Hook school shooting, he certainly didn’t imagine the controversy it would cause. Opener Billy Currington dropped out after conservative website Breitbart.com posted a story titled “Country Singers Tim McGraw, Billy …
Read More »Montgomery Gentry, 'Folks Like Us' Album Preview: 'Two Old Friends' [LISTEN]
Good friendships are the subject of plenty of country songs, but it’s the longest-lasting friendships that are the subject of Montgomery Gentry‘s new tune, “Two Old Friends,” premiering today on The Boot. Continue reading…
Read More »59 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs in Las Vegas Debut
Fifty-nine years ago today (April 23, 1956) might be a day that Elvis Presley would have rather forgotten. It was on this day that the King of Rock and Roll made his debut in Las Vegas — but he quickly learned that his superstardom didn’t extend to Sin City. Continue reading…
Read More »News Roundup: Eric Church Discusses Fatherhood, Hear an Epic Carrie Underwood Mashup
The Boot rounds up today’s top stories from our news partners. Continue reading…
Read More »Neil Young, Lukas and Micah Nelson Announce Tour to Support New Album
Neil Young and Willie Nelson‘s sons, Lukas and Micah Nelson, are hitting the road together to support their new joint album, The Monsanto Years. Continue reading…
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