Fifty years ago today (Dec. 24, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Glen Campbell. It was on this day that the country crooner made his debut appearance with the Beach Boys, filling in for an ailing Brian Wilson at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas. Continue reading…
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10 Country Christmas Classics
Does anything say “Hello, Christmas” better than listening to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash or Martina McBride while you open presents or enjoy some eggnog with family or friends? I think not. So as you take time to wind down and get in the holiday spirit, I gift you with a few of my picks for… Read more »
Read More »Rascal Flatts, 'Bless the Broken Road' — Story Behind the Song
Bobby Boyd, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band‘s Jeff Hanna and Marcus Hummon co-wrote ‘Bless the Broken Road’ in 1994. NGBD were the first to record the tune, that same year, for their ‘Acoustic’ album; Hummon released his own version of the song on his 1995 album, ‘All in Good Time.’ But ‘Bless the Broken Road’ really became a hit when Rascal …
Read More »A $5 Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert Concert
These are some things that just don’t happen. Like $5 concert tickets for a country show. Big stars playing tiny rooms. Getting two big stars for the price of one. And watching the show with a crowd smaller than some people’s Christmas dinner guest list. And yet those things did happen. All at once. On… Read more »
Read More »News Roundup — Randy Houser, Blake Shelton Share Holiday Traditions
The Boot rounds up today’s top stories from our news partners. Continue reading…
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