73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
38 Years Ago: Randy Travis Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut38 Years Ago: Randy Travis Makes His Grand Ole Opry DebutOn March 7, 1986, Travis made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
5 Debut Country Albums That Are Hidden Gems5 Debut Country Albums That Are Hidden GemsNot all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
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
Top 10 Hank Williams SongsTop 10 Hank Williams SongsDo you agree with our picks? Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
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
62 Years Ago: Hank Williams Among First Inductees Into Country Music Hall of Fame62 Years Ago: Hank Williams Among First Inductees Into Country Music Hall of FameOn Nov. 3, 1961, Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]May they rest in peace ...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
Here’s the Real Reason the Grand Ole Opry Won’t Reinstate Hank WilliamsHere’s the Real Reason the Grand Ole Opry Won’t Reinstate Hank WilliamsIt's nothing personal.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Top 10 Sad Love Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Sad Love Songs in Country MusicGrab the tissues ...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
5 Takeaways From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 35 Takeaways From Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary, Episode 3The music would never be the same again. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Laine Hardy’s Country Roots Show With Hank Williams ‘Jambalaya’ Cover on ‘American Idol’Laine Hardy’s Country Roots Show With Hank Williams ‘Jambalaya’ Cover on ‘American Idol’The 18-year-old from Livingston, La. performed the classic country song as his second American Idol finale performance. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Record Store Day Black Friday 2018: 5 Country Music Releases to BuyRecord Store Day Black Friday 2018: 5 Country Music Releases to BuyThere are tons of releases that will grace the shelves of your favorite stores for Record Store Day Black Friday this year, and we pick some of our favorites.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Remember When Hank Williams Was Fired From The Grand Ole Opry?Remember When Hank Williams Was Fired From The Grand Ole Opry?It's one of the most legendary rifts in country music history.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
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
Top 10 Pickup Lines in Country MusicTop 10 Pickup Lines in Country MusicJust turn on country radio, and you might get some advice for finding that special someone.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
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They DieThe Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.The Boot StaffThe Boot StaffAmy McCarthyAmy McCarthyAngela StefanoAngela StefanoAnnie ZaleskiAnnie ZaleskiChuck ArmstrongChuck ArmstrongCourtney CarrCourtney CarrGayle ThompsonGayle ThompsonHannahlee AllersHannahlee AllersLiv SteckerLiv SteckerRiane KoncRiane Konc
Do You Know These Country Stars’ Real Names?Do You Know These Country Stars’ Real Names?Some of the biggest country stars have a pretty big secret -- they aren't who you think they are!Hannahlee AllersHannahlee Allers