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On this day December 10, 1996
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Faron Young, American singer and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s shot himself after apparently being depressed that the music industry had turned its back on him. He died in Nashville the following day. His hits included "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young." His ashes were spread by his family over Old Hickory Lake outside Nashville at Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's home while the Cashes were away. […]
MUSIC NEWS
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2019's Top 10 Country and Americana Albums
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 9:20 pm
The best country and Americana albums released in 2019 represent a nice cross-section of respected veterans, fresh mainstream faces and artists who'd rather be cool than popular. Continue reading […]
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Study: At All Times of Day, Country's Women Find Themselves Crowded Out of Airplay
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 8:04 pm
A follow-up to an April 2019 study shows more data proving that women's underrepresentation on country radio is large-scale and damaging to the genre. Continue reading […]
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2019 Kennedy Center Honors: Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett + More Assist With Tributes [PICTURES]
by The Boot Staff on December 9, 2019 at 7:17 pm
See photos from the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors. Continue reading […]
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Dolly Parton Surprises Bostonians at Christmas Tree Lighting Event [WATCH]
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Dolly Parton brought some surprise Christmas cheer to a tree lighting ceremony while in Boston for the opening of her new holiday musical. Continue reading […]
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Blake Shelton: 'We're Not Seeing the Last of' Gwen Stefani as 'The Voice' Coach
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 5:20 pm
Of course Shelton is sad to see Stefani not return as a coach on 'The Voice' for Season 18 -- but he's pretty sure she'll be back. Continue reading […]
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Shania Twain's Let's Go! Las Vegas Residency: 5 Reasons It's a Can't-Miss
by Courtney Carr on December 9, 2019 at 4:57 pm
Twain's new residency opened Friday night (Dec. 6), and the country star kicked things off with one heck of a party. Continue reading […]
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2019 in Review: Miranda Lambert Gets Married, Doug Supernaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis + More of February's Biggest Country Music Headlines
by Riane Konc on December 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm
To determine the five biggest stories of each month, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic. Continue reading […]
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Dustin Lynch Is Ready to Burn His Hometown to the Ground in New Song 'Momma's House' [LISTEN]
by Courtney Carr on December 9, 2019 at 3:49 pm
"Momma's House" tells a story of heartbreak in a unique -- and rather violent -- way. Continue reading […]
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The Boot News Roundup: 'Taylor Swift: Miss Americana' Documentary to Premiere at 2020 Sundance Film Festival + More
by Amy McCarthy on December 9, 2019 at 3:25 pm
A new Netflix documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at Swift's life will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Continue reading […]
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Linda Ronstadt Knocks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at 2019 Kennedy Center Honors Dinner
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 3:06 pm
The singer voiced her opinion of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to his face at the event. Continue reading […]
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30 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Earns First No. 1 With 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'
by Gayle Thompson on December 9, 2019 at 2:35 pm
Dec. 9, 1989, is a day that Brooks will undoubtedly never forget. Continue reading […]
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Jason Aldean 'Finishes What He Started' at First Las Vegas Concert Since 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Over the weekend (Dec. 6-8), Aldean played his first three full shows in Las Vegas, Nev., since the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting that began during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. Continue reading […]
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Jung Shackleton (Feat. Buck Meek), 'Proof of Life' [Exclusive Premiere]
by Amy McCarthy on December 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm
"I see all of your faces, and I see all of your light / And I see a lot of good times coming that give me proof of life ..." Continue reading […]
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Jake Owen Going Acoustic for 2020 Down to the Tiki Tonk Tour
by Angela Stefano on December 9, 2019 at 1:26 pm
Mark your calendars, Owen fans! Continue reading […]
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28 Years Ago: Roy Acuff Becomes First Country Artist to Receive a Kennedy Center Honor
by Gayle Thompson on December 8, 2019 at 5:11 am
On Dec. 8, 1991, Acuff received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, DC, becoming the first country artist to achieve the honor. Continue reading […]
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43 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson's 'A Star Is Born' Opens
by Annie Zaleski on December 8, 2019 at 5:06 am
On Dec. 8, 1976, a remake of 'A Star Is Born' opened in theaters, starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand. Continue reading […]
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74 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Gayle Thompson on December 8, 2019 at 5:01 am
Dec, 8, 1945, was an historic day for country music. Continue reading […]
MUSIC NEWS
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2019's Top 10 Country and Americana Albums
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 9:20 pm
The best country and Americana albums released in 2019 represent a nice cross-section of respected veterans, fresh mainstream faces and artists who'd rather be cool than popular. Continue reading […]
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Study: At All Times of Day, Country's Women Find Themselves Crowded Out of Airplay
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 8:04 pm
A follow-up to an April 2019 study shows more data proving that women's underrepresentation on country radio is large-scale and damaging to the genre. Continue reading […]
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2019 Kennedy Center Honors: Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett + More Assist With Tributes [PICTURES]
by The Boot Staff on December 9, 2019 at 7:17 pm
See photos from the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors. Continue reading […]
-
Dolly Parton Surprises Bostonians at Christmas Tree Lighting Event [WATCH]
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Dolly Parton brought some surprise Christmas cheer to a tree lighting ceremony while in Boston for the opening of her new holiday musical. Continue reading […]
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Blake Shelton: 'We're Not Seeing the Last of' Gwen Stefani as 'The Voice' Coach
by Carena Liptak on December 9, 2019 at 5:20 pm
Of course Shelton is sad to see Stefani not return as a coach on 'The Voice' for Season 18 -- but he's pretty sure she'll be back. Continue reading […]
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Shania Twain's Let's Go! Las Vegas Residency: 5 Reasons It's a Can't-Miss
by Courtney Carr on December 9, 2019 at 4:57 pm
Twain's new residency opened Friday night (Dec. 6), and the country star kicked things off with one heck of a party. Continue reading […]
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2019 in Review: Miranda Lambert Gets Married, Doug Supernaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis + More of February's Biggest Country Music Headlines
by Riane Konc on December 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm
To determine the five biggest stories of each month, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic. Continue reading […]
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Dustin Lynch Is Ready to Burn His Hometown to the Ground in New Song 'Momma's House' [LISTEN]
by Courtney Carr on December 9, 2019 at 3:49 pm
"Momma's House" tells a story of heartbreak in a unique -- and rather violent -- way. Continue reading […]
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The Boot News Roundup: 'Taylor Swift: Miss Americana' Documentary to Premiere at 2020 Sundance Film Festival + More
by Amy McCarthy on December 9, 2019 at 3:25 pm
A new Netflix documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at Swift's life will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Continue reading […]
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Linda Ronstadt Knocks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at 2019 Kennedy Center Honors Dinner
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 3:06 pm
The singer voiced her opinion of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to his face at the event. Continue reading […]
-
30 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Earns First No. 1 With 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'
by Gayle Thompson on December 9, 2019 at 2:35 pm
Dec. 9, 1989, is a day that Brooks will undoubtedly never forget. Continue reading […]
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Jason Aldean 'Finishes What He Started' at First Las Vegas Concert Since 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting
by Bobby Moore on December 9, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Over the weekend (Dec. 6-8), Aldean played his first three full shows in Las Vegas, Nev., since the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting that began during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. Continue reading […]
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Jung Shackleton (Feat. Buck Meek), 'Proof of Life' [Exclusive Premiere]
by Amy McCarthy on December 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm
"I see all of your faces, and I see all of your light / And I see a lot of good times coming that give me proof of life ..." Continue reading […]
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Jake Owen Going Acoustic for 2020 Down to the Tiki Tonk Tour
by Angela Stefano on December 9, 2019 at 1:26 pm
Mark your calendars, Owen fans! Continue reading […]
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28 Years Ago: Roy Acuff Becomes First Country Artist to Receive a Kennedy Center Honor
by Gayle Thompson on December 8, 2019 at 5:11 am
On Dec. 8, 1991, Acuff received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, DC, becoming the first country artist to achieve the honor. Continue reading […]
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43 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson's 'A Star Is Born' Opens
by Annie Zaleski on December 8, 2019 at 5:06 am
On Dec. 8, 1976, a remake of 'A Star Is Born' opened in theaters, starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand. Continue reading […]
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74 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Gayle Thompson on December 8, 2019 at 5:01 am
Dec, 8, 1945, was an historic day for country music. Continue reading […]