The Boot Staff
39 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 Hit
On Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."
41 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′
On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.
27 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Performs With KISS on ‘The Tonight Show’
On July 13, 1994, Brooks performed "Hard Luck Woman" with the rock band on 'The Tonight Show'.
Story Behind the Song: Dierks Bentley, ‘Home’
"The lyrics speak to the challenges we've had as a country, but hopefully the song leaves you feeling inspired and optimistic ..."
Top 10 Country Songs of Faith
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2019 CMA Awards: The Performers List
Here is a full list of 2019 CMA Awards performers.
Garth Brooks’ Favorite CMA Awards Memory Is Something No One Else Saw
The country star says his favorite memory from a previous CMA Awards ceremony is one from very early in his career -- and it's something that no one else saw.
42 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Hits No. 1 With ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’
On Aug. 25, 1979, Daniels earned his first No. 1 hit, with his single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."
42 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Earns Gold Single for ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’
On Aug. 21, 1979, Daniels earned a gold single for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," from his 'Million Mile Reflections' album.
32 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Reaches No. 1 With ‘Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That’
On Aug. 5, 1989, Parton soared to the top of the charts with her single "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That."
Old Dominion Perform ‘Make It Sweet’ at 2019 ACM Awards
Soundin' good, guys!