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Country Stars Who Are Sober
Some of its biggest stars -- yes, even the ones who sing drinking songs -- are sober.
Everything We Know About Florida Georgia Line’s New Album, ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country’
It's coming in mid-February!
2018 in Review: Luke Combs Gets Engaged, Blake Shelton Inspires a Hallmark Movie + More of December’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
To determine the five biggest stories of each month of 2018, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic; the featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke.
FOR 12/18: Top 10 Randy Houser Songs
Randy Houser first appeared on the scene in 2008, with "Anything Goes," his first charting single. Since then, the baritone-voiced singer has released four albums, with his latest, Magnolia, forthcoming in 2019.
His four studio albums have resulted in a handful of No...
18 Swoon-Worthy Country Music Quotes About Love
Country music centers so strongly on storytelling, and one of its favorites stories to tell is a love story.
Top 10 Worst Pickup Lines in Country Music
In terms of lyrics that could definitely be re-purposed to hit on someone, country is full of the good, the bad and the ugly.
Top 10 Hank Williams Jr. Songs
Do you agree with our No. 1 pick?
2017’s 10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments
The Boot counts down the most unforgettable country music moments of 2017.
Top 10 Country Music Videos of 2017
The Boot counts down the best music videos of 2017.
Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting: What We Know About Shooter Stephen Paddock
Who was Stephen Paddock? Here's everything that's known so far about the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooter.
Top 5 Brantley Gilbert Songs
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Reba McEntire to Host 2017 ‘CMA Country Christmas’
Reba McEntire announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) that she will be hosting this year's 'CMA Country Christmas'.