29 Years Ago: Toby Keith Earns His First No. 1 Song29 Years Ago: Toby Keith Earns His First No. 1 SongOn June 5, 1993, Keith earned his first No. 1 song on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart, "Should've Been a Cowboy."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
20 Years Ago: Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett Release ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’20 Years Ago: Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett Release ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’On June 2, 2003, Jackson and Buffett teamed up to release the pint glasses-clinking ode "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Randy Travis’ ‘Storms of Life': All the Songs, RankedRandy Travis’ ‘Storms of Life': All the Songs, RankedDo you agree?Addie MooreAddie Moore
Brad Paisley’s ‘Who Needs Pictures': All of the Songs, RankedBrad Paisley’s ‘Who Needs Pictures': All of the Songs, Ranked'Who Needs Pictures' was Paisley's debut album.Addie MooreAddie Moore
17 Years Ago: Josh Turner’s ‘Your Man’ Goes Gold17 Years Ago: Josh Turner’s ‘Your Man’ Goes GoldOn June 1, 2006, Josh Turner's single "Your Man" was certified gold.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
8 Songs You Didn’t Know Ronnie Dunn Wrote8 Songs You Didn’t Know Ronnie Dunn WroteYou know him as one-half of Brooks and Dunn, but did you also know he's also the man behind these country tunes?Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Jessye DeSilva’s ‘Dysphoria’ Is a Empowering Reclamation of Identity [PREMIERE]Jessye DeSilva’s ‘Dysphoria’ Is a Empowering Reclamation of Identity [PREMIERE]The burgeoning singer-songwriter stands their ground in this powerful new track.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
10 Years Ago: Cassadee Pope Releases Her Debut Country Single, ‘Wasting All These Tears’10 Years Ago: Cassadee Pope Releases Her Debut Country Single, ‘Wasting All These Tears’On May 31, 2013, Pope released "Wasting All These Tears," her debut country single.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
31 Years Ago: Billy Ray Cyrus Hits No. 1 With ‘Achy Breaky Heart’31 Years Ago: Billy Ray Cyrus Hits No. 1 With ‘Achy Breaky Heart’On May 30, 1992, Cyrus' debut single, "Achy Breaky Heart," from his freshman album, 'Some Gave All', soared to the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
15 Songs You Didn’t Know Phil Vassar Wrote15 Songs You Didn’t Know Phil Vassar WroteYou know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
15 Years Ago: Darius Rucker Releases His Debut Country Single15 Years Ago: Darius Rucker Releases His Debut Country SingleOn May 27, 2008, Darius Rucker released his debut country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
34 Years Ago: Aliens Fly Kenny Rogers to ‘Planet Texas’34 Years Ago: Aliens Fly Kenny Rogers to ‘Planet Texas’It's so campy and bizarre!Addie MooreAddie Moore
Top 5 Jimmie Rodgers SongsTop 5 Jimmie Rodgers SongsFew things are certain in the history of country music, unless you’re talking about the early influence of Jimmie Rodgers. Addie MooreAddie Moore
Chancey Williams Ushers In a Good Time With ‘Paycheck Down’ [PREMIERE]Chancey Williams Ushers In a Good Time With ‘Paycheck Down’ [PREMIERE]Williams is ready to have a rollickin’ good time on his vibrant new song, premiering exclusively at The Boot.Jeremy ChuaJeremy Chua
Remembering Tom T. HallRemembering Tom T. HallTake a look back at the incredible songs written by Tom T. Hall that became hits for Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and more.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
21 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Hits No. 1 With ‘Drive (For Daddy Gene)’21 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Hits No. 1 With ‘Drive (For Daddy Gene)’On May 25, 2002, Jackson earned his 20th No. 1 hit with "Drive (For Daddy Gene)."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson