The Boot Staff

Underwood's first single from her debut album, 'Some Hearts', spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Top 10 spot on the Christian Songs chart (No. 4), a Top 20 spot on the Hot 100 (No. 20) and  Top 30 spot on the Adult…

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

"We all agreed that it was a song title that every single person in the world can relate to ..."

On Jan. 5, 1985, Strait was starting the new year on a high note.

Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.

In Bryan's house's the night before Christmas is filled with a unique meal ... and its effects.

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year -- at least according to Young.

Happy (Opry) anniversary to her!

On Dec. 17, 1994, Diffie received an early Christmas present.

The Boot counts down our picks for the 10 best Alabama songs.

Talk about an anniversary to remember!

On Dec. 4, 2004, Allan notched his third No. 1 single, "Nothing on But the Radio."