Annie Zaleski
Dolly Parton’s ‘I Will Always Love You': Why the Iconic Breakup Song Endures
On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You" started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts.
John Osborne + Lucie Silvas — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Osborne and Silvas are a musical power couple who came together thanks to (what else?) music.
Top 10 Darius Rucker Songs
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Carly Pearce + Michael Ray — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
The whirlwind romance of Pearce and Ray is the stuff of modern fairytales.
21 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still the One’ Hits No. 1
On May 2, 1998, "You're Still the One" hit No. 1 on the country singles chart.
11 Years Ago: Lady Antebellum Release Their Debut Album
Has it been a decade already?!
Travis Tritt + Theresa Nelson — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
The idea that country's bad boy was settling down was a surprise to many — including Tritt himself.
16 Years Ago: Darryl Worley’s ‘Have You Forgotten?’ Hits No. 1
On April 5, 2003, Worley's "Have You Forgotten?" was in the top spot on the country charts.
Who Is Kalie Shorr? 5 Things You Need to Know
Good luck trying to pin down the influences of Shorr, who's quickly become one of the most promising country artists in Nashville.
26 Years Ago: Toby Keith Releases His Debut Single, ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
In February of 1993, Keith released his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy."
26 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Settles With the IRS
On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.
2018 in Review: Carrie Underwood’s ACMs Performance, Chris Stapleton’s Twins + More of Apr…
To determine the five biggest stories of each month, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic; the featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke.