The Boot Staff

The connection between a country music legend and the football icon is a surprising one.

Lively conversation, mindful reflection and a few helpings of good ol' gossip would add up to one perfect holiday.

Skaggs' songs are some of the most beloved and most awarded in country music history.

When your head gives a song more spins than your local radio station, that song becomes what's called an "earworm."

These country songs are the perfect Father's Day soundtrack.

On June 11, 1949, Williams made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

In the notoriously volatile entertainment business, no one can argue with having an education to fall back on.

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Yes, country stars are fun to follow on Instagram -- but so are their dogs!

On Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."

On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.

On July 13, 1994, Brooks performed "Hard Luck Woman" with the rock band on 'The Tonight Show'.