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20 Best Morgan Wallen Songs — Hits Every Fan Should Know by Heart

1 day ago | theboot.com | Jess Rose

It's hard to believe Morgan Wallen's debut single in country music is a decade old. "Spin You Around" was his first offering under Panacea Records in 2015, and it doesn't make this list of Wallen's best songs. The now-superstar made an attempt to break into the music industry in 2014 as a contestant on Season 6 of The Voice. Although he originally selected Usher to be his coach, he was later picked up by Adam Levine and eventually eliminated in the playoffs.
Neil Young, John Mellencamp to Play Willie Nelson's 40th Farm Aid

1 day ago | theboot.com | Allison Rapp

Willie Nelson's 40th Farm Aid will feature returning performers and cofounders Neil Young and John Mellencamp. The festival will take place on Sept. 20 in Minneapolis. Other artists slated to participate include Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), Margo Price, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles and Madeline Edwards. Additional performers are expected to be announced at a later time.
WATCH: We Finally Got to Meet One of Brad Paisley's Teenage Kids

1 day ago | theboot.com | Jess Rose

When Brad Paisley got a call from one of his sons during one of his shows, he wasn't going to let it go to voicemail. Like any good dad would, he answered just in case it was an emergency. Spoiler alert: It was not an emergency. "Hang on, my son is calling me on my phone right now," Paisley told the audience at his Saturday (May 10) show. "He really is.""Hey, I'm in the middle of the concert," he says into the phone in video the star later shared on social media (below). "Can you hear me?
PICS: See Country's Best Dressed on the 2025 ACM Awards Red Carpet

5 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

Country music was looking good on the 2025 ACM Awards red carpet. Early pictures show stars like Carly Pearce and Dasha, but the biggest stars know to come closer to showtime. Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Riley Green, Alan Jackson, Crystal Gayle and Keith Urban are a few stars expected to attend.
WATCH: New 'Duck Dynasty' Reboot Trailer Is Here

6 days ago | theboot.com | Carena Liptak

The first taste of Duck Dynasty: The Revival is officially here. In a new trailer, each main character joining the new Duck Dynasty cast taps in, breaking through an oversized poster of themselves. Finally, the family assemble for a slow-motion group walk through a field. "Pretty cool," Willie Robertson says at the end of the clip, turning to his daughter Sadie Robertson Huff. "Yeah," she agrees.
Lainey, Miranda + Reba Share Their Hearts During ACM 'Trailblazer' Debut

6 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

Three generations of country superstardom collided at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 8), when show host Reba McEntire joined forces with Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson for a performance of their new song, "Trailblazer."Wilson opened the performance, and one by one, Lambert and McEntire walked out onstage with their own verses about their musical heroes.
BREAKING: Back to Back! Lainey Wilson Crowned Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards

6 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

Lainey Wilson did it again. The "4X4XU" singer won the ACM Awards this year, taking Entertainer of the Year once again. Laine "freaking" Wilson (as presenter Blake Shelton called her) looked stunned to hear her name. She stood up and hugged fiancé Duck Hodges before accepting the award, her third of the night and fourth total for these ACMs.Earlier, Wilson won Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. She also won Artist-Songwriter of the Year, which was presented pre-show.
Lainey Wilson Keeps Her Female Artist of the Year Reign at ACMs

6 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

For the third year in a row, Lainey Wilson has won the trophy for Female Artist of the Year at the ACMs.Just before her name was called, five previous winners of the award walked onstage to announce the nominees in a new and touching way. Each gave a special speech to the artists, celebrating their accomplishments and encouraging them to continue. Martina McBride started things off for Kelsea Ballerini, before Gretchen Wilson praised Ella Langley.
Brooks & Dunn, Cody Johnson Join Forces for an Epic ACMs Moment

6 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson came together and rocked the stage at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 8). Johnson hit the stage solo first, performing an acoustic rendition of "The Fall" before welcoming Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn to the stage. They joined him for a scorching performance of their 2003 smash hit, "Red Dirt Road," drawing an ecstatic response from the industry crowd.
BREAKING: Lainey Wilson's 'Whirlwind' Wins Album of the Year at the ACM Awards

6 days ago | theboot.com | Sterling Whitaker

Lainey Wilson won Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 8) for her 2024 project Whirlwind. This award is presented to the recording artist behind the winning project, as well as its producer and record label. "There is been some good music coming out of Nashville this year, and I'm so proud to be a part of this generation of country music. There is a little bit of everything," she said from the stage. "This record means the world to me," she added.