73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on ‘Louisiana Hayride’73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on ‘Louisiana Hayride’On Aug. 7, 1948, Williams made his first appearance on the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
10 Essential Albums for Your Country Music Education10 Essential Albums for Your Country Music EducationWhether you're a lifelong fan or a country music newbie, there's always something to learn and someone new to discover.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Top 10 Sad Love Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Sad Love Songs in Country MusicGrab the tissues ...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Record Store Day Black Friday 2019: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansRecord Store Day Black Friday 2019: 5 Must-Buy Releases for Country + Americana FansAs we do every year, we want to share the records we're especially excited about for Record Store Black Friday, which is set for Nov. 29.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
8 Unbelievable CMA Awards Winners (and 3 That Came Close!)8 Unbelievable CMA Awards Winners (and 3 That Came Close!)Who has more CMA Awards wins: country radio staple Chris Young, or the actor who played George on 'Seinfeld'? Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Country Music’s Top 20 Opening LyricsCountry Music’s Top 20 Opening LyricsYou know the old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"? Well, that's just as true in music as it is in life!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
40 Country Singers Who Died Too Soon40 Country Singers Who Died Too SoonIt's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
74 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on the Grand Ole Opry74 Years Ago: Hank Williams Debuts on the Grand Ole OpryOn June 11, 1949, Williams made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton