ricky skaggs

On July 9, 1983, Skaggs soared to the top of the charts with his single "Highway 40 Blues," from his No. 1 'Highways & Heartaches' album.

Childers rounded up some of Lawrence County, Ky.'s finest musical exports for his Saturday night (Feb. 15) Ryman Auditorium show.

When did bluegrass and country music drift apart, and why do they remain separate genres?

The look on Michael Ray's face is PRICELESS.

"You've got these kids still in their 20s, and they're full of it. They just wanna play and play and play ..."

Feel better soon, Vince!

The Country Music Hall of Fame brought the instrument out of its display case for the special occasion.

The evening was full of surprise performers, but perhaps the most special appearance was from a 95-year-old instrument.

As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year.