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Lessons Learned, the latest album by “Bluegrass Music’s Youngest Old-Timer” Ronnie Reno, earned the #1 spot on AirPlay Direct Global Radio Indicator Bluegrass/Folk chart for March. Released on March 17, the album received 890 downloads, signifying that Bluegrass radio is pleased with Reno’s debut album on Rural Rhythm Records and his first project in over a decade. Lessons Learned is …
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Bonnaroo Spotlight: Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas
Detroit based Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas are making their Bonnaroo debut and will be hitting the farm fresh off tour dates with J Roddy Walston and the Business and Social Distortion. Their latest release, “Secret Evil” is an interesting mix of retro rockabilly and soul, straight forward pop and ballads. Should be a great high energy show.
Read More »NRA Country Has Big Week In Nashville
NRA Country and Country Music took center stage on the streets of downtown Nashville over the weekend as tens of thousands of fans were treated to over 25 hours of free concerts from more than 30 favorite country music acts. Country legend Hank Williams, Jr., Colt Ford, and Sunny Sweeney lit up lower Broadway Friday (4/10) night for the 5TH …
Read More »Alan Jackson To Release First Album In Three Years
Alan Jackson will release, Angels and Alcohol, his first studio album in three years of all new music on Friday, July 17. Jackson wrote seven of the ten tracks on the album including the self-penned track. Angels and Alcohol, his 15th studio album, comes 25 years after his debut landmark album Here In The Real World. Since the release of …
Read More »Rascal Flatts Grateful To Be Nominated Again
Rascal Flatts is no stranger to winning awards, but admittedly, over the last few years, they’ve been disappointed to be left out of the nominations. “A few years ago I even stopped wakin’ up lookin’ at the nominations because it had just become so normal for us to not be in there anymore,” says Jay DeMarcus. When they got the …
Read More »Steven Tyler Signs With Big Machine
Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta and Steven Tyler sign the record deal for Tyler’s project on Dot Records. After a flurry of speculation in recent weeks, Big Machine Label Group officially signed iconic songwriter and prolific singer Steven Tyler to its artist roster. The Aerosmith frontman previously confirmed the release of a solo album during a …
Read More »31 Years Ago: Toby Keith Marries Tricia Lucas
Thirty-one years ago today (March 24, 1984) was a happy day for Toby Keith. It was on this day that Keith wed Tricia Lucas, when he was just 22 years old. Continue reading…
Read More »The Steel Wheels, 'Worn Wool, Soft Leather' Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Americana band the Steel Wheels are premiering their new music video for “Worn Wool, Soft Leather” exclusively on The Boot. Continue reading…
Read More »News Roundup: Miranda Lambert and Danielle Bradbery Cover the Dixie Chicks, Kenny Chesney Paid to Keep Taylor Swift Off His Tour
The Boot rounds up today’s top stories from our news partners. Continue reading…
Read More »How Did Tom Hanks Inspire George Strait's 'Blue Clear Sky'?
George Strait‘s No. 1 hit “Blue Clear Sky” was released in March of 1996 as the first single and title track from Strait’s triple-platinum album. Although the song and record Blue Clear Sky are now synonymous with Strait, they were inspired by one particular movie star: Tom Hanks. Continue reading…
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