26 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Scores First No. 1 Hit With ‘(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing’26 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Scores First No. 1 Hit With ‘(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing’On April 5, 1997, Adkins scored his first No. 1 hit with "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," from his freshman album, 'Dreamin' Out Loud'.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
25 Incredible Country Songs Written by Bob McDill25 Incredible Country Songs Written by Bob McDillFrom "Don't Close Your Eyes" to "Gone Country," take a look at the top country hits written by 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Bob McDill.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Top 10 Chely Wright SongsTop 10 Chely Wright SongsFrom "Shut Up and Drive" to "Jezebel," revisit 10 of Chely Wright's best country tracks.Natalli AmatoNatalli Amato
52 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s ‘After the Fire Is Gone’ Hits No. 152 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s ‘After the Fire Is Gone’ Hits No. 1On April 3, 1971, Lynn and Twitty's debut single, "After the Fire Is Gone," landed at the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
67 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’67 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’On April 2, 1956, Cash recorded what would become one of his most famous songs.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
The Cadillac Three Travel Through Grief in ‘This Town Is a Ghost’ [LISTEN]The Cadillac Three Travel Through Grief in ‘This Town Is a Ghost’ [LISTEN]Frontman Jaren Johnston mourns the loss of his father in the band's powerful new track. Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
New Songs You Need to Hear This WeekNew Songs You Need to Hear This WeekDiscover these great new tunes from Robert Ellis, Day Dreems, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh and more.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
PREMIERE: Hear Camp Bedford’s Stunning Debut EP, ‘So Often and So Sweet’PREMIERE: Hear Camp Bedford’s Stunning Debut EP, ‘So Often and So Sweet’Get an early listen to burgeoning Brooklyn trio Camp Bedford's mystical debut EP ahead of its release on March 31.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Hard Hearted Woman’ Hannah Juanita Shows Her Softer Side With ‘Memory of You’EXCLUSIVE: ‘Hard Hearted Woman’ Hannah Juanita Shows Her Softer Side With ‘Memory of You’Hear the soaring, emotional new ballad from rising country talent Hannah Juanita.Matt WickstromMatt Wickstrom
LISTEN: Jason Isbell, 'Middle of the Morning'LISTEN: Jason Isbell, 'Middle of the Morning'In the latest cut from 'Weathervanes,' out June 9, Isbell and the 400 Unit face the dizzying frustrations of feeling isolated from normalcy. Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Top 10 Emily Scott Robinson SongsTop 10 Emily Scott Robinson SongsThe Boot counts down the singer-songwriter's best songs so far.Natalli AmatoNatalli Amato
6 Songs You Didn't Know Joe Diffie Wrote6 Songs You Didn't Know Joe Diffie WroteYou'll probably recognize a few of these.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Remembering Jeff CarsonRemembering Jeff CarsonTake a look back at the best songs from the 90s country hitmaker. Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Brandy Clark Reveals New AlbumBrandy Clark Reveals New AlbumHear the beautifully raw new track from Brandy Clark's upcoming self-titled album, out on May 19. Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig