Joe Guercio, the musical director and conductor of Elvis Presley’s band from 1970 until the legend’s death in 1977, died Jan. 4 at the age of 87. Continue reading…
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Keith Urban Ready To Kick Off New Season Of American Idol
Keith Urban returns to the judges’ table when the new season of American Idol premieres Wednesday (January 7th). You’ll see a few changes to the show, such as when the Idol hopefuls head to the West Coast. “We sent over 200 people through to Hollywood, then we narrowed it down, of course, and then even further down to get to …
Read More »Garth Brooks Announces Concerts in Colorado
The holidays meant time off for Garth Brooks, but now that the new year is here, he’s back to announcing more World Tour stops — and the latest city to be added is Denver, Colo. Continue reading…
Read More »Eric Church Talks Pushing Boundaries, Being Spontaneous on Tour
Eric Church is crossing the globe on his Outsiders World Tour, and only one thing is certain each night — expect the unexpected. Continue reading…
Read More »25 Things You May Not Know About Country Icon Reba McEntire
A true renaissance woman, Reba McEntire has parlayed a singing career into a global entertainment empire. 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. Continue reading…
Read More »News Roundup — Tim McGraw + Faith Hill Sell Land, Grand Ole Opry Honors Little Jimmy Dickens
The Boot rounds up today’s top stories from our news partners. Continue reading…
Read More »Hank Williams, Jr., Remembers Little Jimmy Dickens: 'The Angel Band Has Added Another Frontman'
The country music community continues to mourn the loss of country music icon Little Jimmy Dickens, who passed away on Jan. 2. Hank Williams, Jr., shared his feelings on the death of the Grand Ole Opry star in a touching tribute for Nashville’s Tennessean. Continue reading…
Read More »Eric Church on George Strait: 'There's a Commonality in Our Career Paths'
Eric Church was only four years old when George Strait had his first Top 10 single, ‘Unwound,’ in 1981. But in spite of the age gap between the two artists, Church says he has a lot in common with the King of Country. Continue reading…
Read More »Carrie Underwood Reaches No. 1 With 'Something in the Water'
Carrie Underwood has reached No. 1 on the country charts with her latest single, ‘Something in the Water.’ Continue reading…
Read More »Brantley Gilbert, 'Just as I Am' — 2014 Album of the Year
Congratulations, Brantley Gilbert! The Boot’s readers have selected his May 2014 release, ‘Just as I Am,’ as 2014’s Album of the Year. Continue reading…
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