The Boot Staff
24 Years Ago: LeAnn Rimes’ ‘Blue’ Goes Gold
On March 16, 1998, Rimes' debut single, "Blue," was certified gold, for sales in excess of 500,000 units.
Brad Paisley + Kimberly Williams Paisley — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
As a teenager in Glen Dale, W. Va., Paisley took a date to see the film 'Father of the Bride' and couldn't help but notice its lead actress ...
21 Years Ago: Brad Paisley Marries Kimberly Williams
On March 15, 2003, Paisley wed Williams at Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University, after a nine-month engagement.
24 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit
On March 6, 1999, Evans earned her first No. 1 hit with "No Place That Far," the title track from her sophomore album.
George + Nancy Jones — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
For most of his early life, Jones was a gifted artist with a drinking problem and self-destructive bent, but there's nothing like the love of a good woman to turn a guy around.
Kathy Mattea + Jon Vezner — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
This country couple owes their first meeting to a dead car battery.
49 Years Ago: TG Sheppard Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘Devil in the Bottle’
On Feb. 15, 1975, Sheppard's debut single, "Devil in the Bottle," hit No. 1.
Dan + Shay Deliver Powerful ‘Tequila’ Performance at 2019 Grammy Awards
"When I taste tequila ..."
Dolly Parton’s Best Songs Shine During All-Star Tribute at the 2019 Grammy Awards
Dolly Parton is the QUEEN!
23 Years Ago: The Chicks Hit No. 1 With ‘Cowboy, Take Me Away’
The song is on their album 'Fly'.
10 Worst Country Songs That Were Big Hits
When The Boot asked our readers, "What's the worst country song that, unbelievably to you, was a big hit?" the response was overwhelming!
24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards
On Jan. 17, 2000, Brooks was named the Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards.