64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in Nashville64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in NashvilleOn March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 10 Country Songs of the 1980sTop 10 Country Songs of the 1980sJust like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the '80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Willie Nelson Gave His First Performance at Age Five — It Didn’t Go All That WellWillie Nelson Gave His First Performance at Age Five — It Didn’t Go All That WellIt's hard to believe that this legendary performer ever fell victim to stage jitters. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
36 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ Film Premieres36 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ Film PremieresOn Feb. 19, 1987, Nelson's movie 'Red Headed Stranger' premiered in Austin, Texas.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Top 10 Country Grammy Awards MomentsTop 10 Country Grammy Awards MomentsRemember when ...?Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Willie Nelson Gets his COVID-19 VaccinationWillie Nelson Gets his COVID-19 Vaccination"Getting your COVID vaccine is Willie cool!"Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
11 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]11 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]It doesn't have to be country to be country!Billy DukesBilly Dukes
All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]All the Country Stars Who Have Received Kennedy Center Honors [PICTURES]Twelve country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Dolly Parton Knew She Couldn’t Do a Christmas Album Without Willie NelsonDolly Parton Knew She Couldn’t Do a Christmas Album Without Willie NelsonShe couldn't celebrate without her buddy!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Top 10 Country Thanksgiving SongsTop 10 Country Thanksgiving SongsWe all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
These 10 CMA Awards Photos Will Send You Down Memory LaneThese 10 CMA Awards Photos Will Send You Down Memory LanePlenty of major CMA Awards moments have resulted in memorable snapshots -- when photographers caught the perfect shot. Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
‘Whiskey River’ Songwriter Johnny Bush Dead at 85: ‘A Jewel of a Man We Have Lost’‘Whiskey River’ Songwriter Johnny Bush Dead at 85: ‘A Jewel of a Man We Have Lost’A Facebook post described him as "a friend to everyone in the music business."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Dolly Parton Recalls Her Early Years With Willie Nelson [Watch]Dolly Parton Recalls Her Early Years With Willie Nelson [Watch]It's part of a 19 DVD set called 'Dolly: The Ultimate Collection.'Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Carter Confirms His Son and Willie Nelson Smoked Weed on White House Roof [Video]Carter Confirms His Son and Willie Nelson Smoked Weed on White House Roof [Video]Apparently, good ole Willie wasn't telling the story completely right...Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Hut, Hut, Hike! Country Stars Who Have Played Football [PICTURES]Hut, Hut, Hike! Country Stars Who Have Played Football [PICTURES]Some of country music's biggest names got out on the gridiron before they made it big in music.Hannahlee AllersHannahlee Allers
19 Country Music Stars With a Lot of Kids19 Country Music Stars With a Lot of Kids'Full House' can't compare to Willie Nelson's house. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Willie Nelson Is Remarkably Busy During the Coronavirus PandemicWillie Nelson Is Remarkably Busy During the Coronavirus PandemicThe legend would jump at the chance to safely play for fans, but he knows that chance won't come soon.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Willie Nelson Reveals He Passed on Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’ [Watch]Willie Nelson Reveals He Passed on Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler’ [Watch]Imagine how different things could have been. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Willie Nelson’s ‘We Are the Cowboys’ Is a Unifying Ode for Trying Times [Listen]Willie Nelson’s ‘We Are the Cowboys’ Is a Unifying Ode for Trying Times [Listen]What this year needs is a shot of Shotgun Willie.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp