Annie Zaleski

Good luck trying to pin down the influences of Shorr, who's quickly become one of the most promising country artists in Nashville.

In February of 1993, Keith released his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy."

On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.

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.

Isbell and Shires are two of Nashville's most celebrated musicians — and a married couple whose relationship is widely revered.

When Rucker first met his future wife, Beth Leonard, he was still flying high with Hootie & the Blowfish, and she was working at VH1.

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On Oct. 4, 1978, Wynette was reportedly abducted from the parking lot of the Cain-Sloan Department Store in the Nashville neighborhood of Green Hills.

Which country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk artists have been on tour in 2018?

Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.

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On Aug. 31, 1993, Brooks released his fifth studio album, 'In Pieces'.