The Boot Staff

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy" -- so goes the old American standard.

Do you agree?

"It's the stories of our life ..."

On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."

Did you know all of this?

Sorry in advance for making you cry ...

Some of your favorite country bands have seen their lineups shuffle and change over the years ...

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

The days around Thanksgiving are a good time of the year for each of us to reflect about what we're most thankful for in our lives.

On June 15, 1969, the TV show 'Hee Haw' made its prime-time debut on CBS.

Jason Aldean once called Nashville "Hollywood with a touch of twang," and rocker Shawn Mullins deemed Los Angeles "kind of like Nashville with a tan," so it's only natural that the stars from each city would intermingle -- personally and professionally.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or a country music newbie, there's always something to learn and someone new to discover.