The Boot Staff

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."

As a teenager in Glen Dale, W. Va., Paisley took a date to see the film 'Father of the Bride' and couldn't help but notice its lead actress ...

On March 12, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record for "White Liar," from her 'Revolution' album.

The song is on their album 'Fly'.

On Jan. 31, 1993, Brooks sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, but not without controversy.

On Jan. 29, 1988, Travis earned his first double-platinum album, for 'Always & Forever'.

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

Underwood's first single from her debut album, 'Some Hearts', spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Top 10 spot on the Christian Songs chart (No. 4), a Top 20 spot on the Hot 100 (No. 20) and  Top 30 spot on the Adult…

On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."