Hank Williams

Here's a little nugget you 'll love by the boot.com: You know the old saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Well that's just as true in music as it is in life! Very few songs really grab the listener from line one, so we commend those that do with this countdown of the best opening lyrics in the history of country music.

The late Johnny Horton recorded the song, The Battle Of  New Orleans in 1959.  Even though many previous artists had recorded the song, penned by Jimmie Driftwood; it would be Johnny's version that most will remember. He took the song to the top of the Billboard  Hot 100 that same year.  It was a hit on both the country and pop charts, and it even reached #16 in Britain, despite being banned by th

Don't have a date for Valentine's Day? Just turn on the radio, and you might get some advice for finding that special someone. Yes, country music is known for tales of love and heartbreak, but something's gotta happen to spark all that romance. For some, it begins with a pickup line. The Boot counts down the best pickup lines in country music, mixing the clever with the cleverly cheesy.