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The 10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments of the 2010s
Here's a look back at the decade's biggest headlines ...
2019 in Review: George Strait Drops New Music, Chuck Wicks Gets Engaged + More of March’s …
The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from the year.
2019 in Review: John Denver’s Former Home Goes Up for Sale, Waylon Jennings’ Son Dies + Mo…
As we come to the close of 2019, The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from the first half of the year.
Country Music’s Top 10 Live Albums
There's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.
Top 10 Songs Written By Shane McAnally
Do you agree?
Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Lynn entered country music nearly 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Stephen Barker Liles + Jenna Michelle Kennedy — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Love and Theft's Barker Liles has been married to his wife, Jenna Michelle Kennedy, since Aug. 24, 2014 -- but if it were up to the musician, they would have tied the knot long before then.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Martina McBride
Think you're McBride's ultimate fan? Let's find out!
Cheers! 15 Country Stars Who Have Their Own Alcohol Brands
For some country artists, singing about alcohol isn't enough -- they sell it too.
Country Stars’ Side Hustles: 14 Artists Who Do More Than Sing
These country stars have cooking shows, clothing stores and more!
2019 in Review: Laine Hardy Wins ‘Idol’, Toby Keith Name-Drops + More of May’s Biggest Cou…
The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from 2019.
Lee Brice + Sara Reeveley — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Brice and wife Sara have a storybook romance -- just ask Brice.