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Top 10 Trace Adkins Songs
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2019 in Review: George Strait Drops New Music, Chuck Wicks Gets Engaged + More of March’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
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 + More of January’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
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.
Top 10 Tanya Tucker Songs
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5 Reasons We Still Love Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines
Twenty-two years ago, Garth Brooks pivoted at the height of his fame to do something ... uh, let's call it "unexpected."
Top 5 Roger Miller Songs
The self-styled "King of the Road" was known for his love of novelty songs and his ability to turn a quick phrase.
Top 10 Rodney Atkins Songs
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2019’s Country, Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass Tours
There's nothing like live music. And if you're a fan of a good live show, then 2019 was a great year for you.
Cheers! 15 Country Stars Who Have Their Own Alcohol Brands
For some country artists, singing about alcohol isn't enough -- they sell it too.
Top 5 Aaron Tippin Songs
A purveyor of neo-classical country firmly rooted in tradition, Tippin has had a busy and successful career.