The Boot http://www.theboot.com The Boot en-us Copyright 2013 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Mindy McCready Committed to Treatment Facility After Children Taken by Child Services -- Reporthttp://www.theboot.com/2013/02/07/mindy-mccready-committed-children-taken/http://www.theboot.com/2013/02/07/mindy-mccready-committed-children-taken/http://www.theboot.com/2013/02/07/mindy-mccready-committed-children-taken/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Angela Weiss, Getty Images Mindy McCready's problems continue to snowball. Sources tell E! News that the troubled country star's two children have been taken by child services. A judge has since ordered that McCready be committed to a ... Read more

]]>Mindy McCreadymindy mccready child servicesmindy mccready committedmindy mccready mental healthMindyMccreadyMindyMccreadyChildServicesMindyMccreadyCommittedMindyMccreadyMentalHealthCameron MatthewsThu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:00 ESTSheryl Crow, Lance Armstrong: Singer Speaks Out on Ex-Fiancé's Doping Confessionhttp://www.theboot.com/2013/01/22/sheryl-crow-lance-armstrong-doping/http://www.theboot.com/2013/01/22/sheryl-crow-lance-armstrong-doping/http://www.theboot.com/2013/01/22/sheryl-crow-lance-armstrong-doping/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: David Livingston, Getty Images Sheryl Crow is speaking out on her ex-fiancé Lance Armstrong's recent doping controversy. The hot Hollywood couple split back in 2006 after dating for three years -- just as her cycling beau reached the ... Read more

]]>lance armstrong dopinglance armstrong sheryl crowLanceArmstrongDopingLanceArmstrongSherylCrowsheryl crowsheryl crow lance armstrongsheryl crow lance armstrong dopingSherylCrowSherylCrowLanceArmstrongSherylCrowLanceArmstrongDopingCameron MatthewsTue, 22 Jan 2013 09:40:00 ESTPunch Brothers' Chris Thile Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Granthttp://www.theboot.com/2012/10/03/punch-brothers-chris-thile-macarthur-genius-grant/http://www.theboot.com/2012/10/03/punch-brothers-chris-thile-macarthur-genius-grant/http://www.theboot.com/2012/10/03/punch-brothers-chris-thile-macarthur-genius-grant/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Nonesuch Keeping a secret isn't easy, but Punch Brothers frontman Chris Thile had no choice. While traveling with his parents in Kentucky, the singer received a call that would change his life -- except that he ignored it. The ringing ... Read more

]]>Chris ThileChrisThileMacArthur Genius GrantMacarthurGeniusGrantPunch BrothersPunchBrothersCameron MatthewsWed, 03 Oct 2012 11:45:00 ESTIn House With Jana Kramerhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/10/02/in-house-with-jana-kramer/http://www.theboot.com/2012/10/02/in-house-with-jana-kramer/http://www.theboot.com/2012/10/02/in-house-with-jana-kramer/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Noam Galai, AOL Jana Kramer is feisty. Within seconds of meeting the brunette beauty, she was interviewing us! The country songstress visited our AOL Music headquarters in New York City while on tour with Brad Paisley, and she was just as ... Read more

]]>brad+paisleybradpaisleyjana kramerjana kramer interviewJanaKramerJanaKramerInterviewtaylor+swifttaylorswiftCameron MatthewsTue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:00 ESTJohn Rich and Clay Aiken Engage in Twitter Feudhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/08/30/john-rich-clay-aiken-racist-twitter/http://www.theboot.com/2012/08/30/john-rich-clay-aiken-racist-twitter/http://www.theboot.com/2012/08/30/john-rich-clay-aiken-racist-twitter/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images Former "Celebrity Apprentice" rivals John Rich and Clay Aiken have engaged in a nasty Twitter spat. Earlier this week, the former "American Idol" runner-up took to Twitter to discuss the Republican National Convention, posting a ... Read more

]]>big and richBigAndRichclay aikenclay aiken racistClayAikenClayAikenRacistjohn richjohn rich clay aiken twitterJohnRichJohnRichClayAikenTwitterCameron MatthewsThu, 30 Aug 2012 10:50:00 ESTLauren Alaina Cancels Shows Due to Vocal Problemshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/08/03/lauren-alaina-cancels-shows/http://www.theboot.com/2012/08/03/lauren-alaina-cancels-shows/http://www.theboot.com/2012/08/03/lauren-alaina-cancels-shows/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Gett Images for CMT Touring is a tough business, and Lauren Alaina knows it. The 2011 "American Idol" runner-up has been ordered by her doctor to take off the next few shows due to throat issues. "My doctor is putting me on vocal rest so I ... Read more

]]>lauren alainaLauren Alaina Cancels ShowsLauren alaina throat problemsLaurenAlainaLaurenAlainaCancelsShowsLaurenAlainaThroatProblemsCameron MatthewsFri, 03 Aug 2012 09:50:00 ESTKristin Chenoweth Injured on the Set of 'The Good Wife'http://www.theboot.com/2012/07/12/kristin-chenoweth-injured-the-good-wife/http://www.theboot.com/2012/07/12/kristin-chenoweth-injured-the-good-wife/http://www.theboot.com/2012/07/12/kristin-chenoweth-injured-the-good-wife/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Kevin Mazur, Getty Images Kristin Chenoweth was taken to a New York-area hospital Wednesday afternoon after being struck in the head by lighting equipment on the set of CBS's "The Good Wife." CBS Television Studio has since released the ... Read more

]]>Kristin Chenowethkristin chenoweth hurtKristin Chenoweth Injured on the Set of The Good Wifekristin chenowth injuredKristinChenowethKristinChenowethHurtKristinChenowethInjuredOnTheSetOfTheGoodWifeKristinChenowthInjuredthe good wifethe good wife kristin chenowethTheGoodWifeTheGoodWifeKristinChenowethCameron MatthewsThu, 12 Jul 2012 09:00:00 ESTChris Young Narrowly Escapes Burning Tour Bushttp://www.theboot.com/2012/07/05/chris-young-tour-bus-fire/http://www.theboot.com/2012/07/05/chris-young-tour-bus-fire/http://www.theboot.com/2012/07/05/chris-young-tour-bus-fire/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Frazer Harrison, Getty for ACM Touring is a tough business, and country singer Chris Young can prove it. Just last week, the "Neon" crooner had a close call when his tour bus almost burst into flames. According to Country Weekly, Chris and ... Read more

]]>chris youngChris Young FireChris Young TourChris Young Tour BusChris Young Tour Bus FireChrisYoungChrisYoungFireChrisYoungTourChrisYoungTourBusChrisYoungTourBusFireTour Bus FireTourBusFireCameron MatthewsThu, 05 Jul 2012 09:12:00 ESTGlen Campbell, 'A Better Place' -- Video Premierehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/06/13/glen-campbell-a-better-place-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/06/13/glen-campbell-a-better-place-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/06/13/glen-campbell-a-better-place-video/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Surfdog Glen Campbell's long and luminous career is coming to an end, as the 76-year-old will retire after wrapping up his Goodbye Tour later this year. To celebrate his legacy, the superstar entertainer has released his final and fitting ... Read more

]]>a better place glen campbellABetterPlaceGlenCampbellglen campbellglen campbell a better place videoglen campbell josh hommeGlenCampbellGlenCampbellABetterPlaceVideoGlenCampbellJoshHommejosh homme glen campbellJoshHommeGlenCampbelllast glen campbell videoLastGlenCampbellVideoCameron MatthewsWed, 13 Jun 2012 11:00:00 ESTDoc Watson in Critical Condition After Falling at Homehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/25/doc-watson-critical-condition/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/25/doc-watson-critical-condition/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/25/doc-watson-critical-condition/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Chris Graythen, Getty Images WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson is in critical condition Friday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week. A spokeswoman at Baptist ... Read more

]]>Doc WatsonDoc Watson Critical ConditionDoc Watson hospitalDoc Watson HospitalizedDoc Watson illDoc Watson SickDocWatsonDocWatsonCriticalConditionDocWatsonHospitalDocWatsonHospitalizedDocWatsonIllDocWatsonSickCameron MatthewsFri, 25 May 2012 09:25:00 ESTTaylor Swift Peaks on Forbes List, Follows With $4 Million Donationhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/taylor-swift-country-music-hall-of-fame/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/taylor-swift-country-music-hall-of-fame/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/taylor-swift-country-music-hall-of-fame/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic Just after coming in at No. 11 on the Forbes' Top 100 Most Influential Entertainers list, Taylor Swift is dropping a ton of cash in Nashville. Don't worry though, it's for a great cause! The 22-year-old singer has ... Read more

]]>4 million taylor swift4MillionTaylorSwiftcountry music hall of fameCountry Music Hall of fame and MuseumCountryMusicHallOfFameCountryMusicHallOfFameAndMuseumdonation taylor swiftDonationTaylorSwiftforbesforbes listforbes taylor swiftForbesListForbesTaylorSwifttaylor swifttaylor swift 4 milliontaylor swift donationtaylor swift education centertaylor swift forbesTaylorSwiftTaylorSwift4MillionTaylorSwiftDonationTaylorSwiftEducationCenterTaylorSwiftForbesCameron MatthewsThu, 17 May 2012 16:30:00 ESTIn House With Robin Meadehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/robin-meade-video-interview/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/robin-meade-video-interview/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/robin-meade-video-interview/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Gino DePinto, AOL Robin Meade is easily recognized as the host of HLN's "Morning Express" but she's also been making headlines in Nashville, 250 miles from her Atlanta home, working on a country-music career. In this exclusive video interview, ... Read more

]]>Brand New Day Robin MeadeBrandNewDayRobinMeadeCountry Music Robin MeadeCountryMusicRobinMeadeHLNHLN Robin MeadeHlnRobinMeaderobin meadeRobin Meade Brand New DayRobin Meade Country MusicRobin Meade HLNRobin Meade InterviewRobin Meade musicRobin Meade SingingRobin Meade VegetarianRobinMeadeRobinMeadeBrandNewDayRobinMeadeCountryMusicRobinMeadeHlnRobinMeadeInterviewRobinMeadeMusicRobinMeadeSingingRobinMeadeVegetarianVegetarian Robin MeadeVegetarianRobinMeadeCameron MatthewsThu, 03 May 2012 17:30:00 ESTHank Williams Jr. and Justin Timberlake Bond Over Hunting, May Record Song Togetherhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/hank-williams-jr-justin-timberlake/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/hank-williams-jr-justin-timberlake/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/03/hank-williams-jr-justin-timberlake/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Webster and Assoc. Tennessee-born entertainer Justin Timberlake hasn't forgotten his country roots. The "Sexy Back" singer/actor recently took fiancé Jessica Biel, business partner Trace Ayala and mom Lynn to a Hank Williams Jr. concert. ... Read more

]]>hank williams jr justin timberlakehank williams jr.HankWilliamsJr.HankWilliamsJrJustinTimberlakeJustin Timberlakejustin timberlake hank williams jrJustin Timberlake Hank Williams Jr. CollaborationJustinTimberlakeJustinTimberlakeHankWilliamsJrJustinTimberlakeHankWilliamsJr.CollaborationCameron MatthewsThu, 03 May 2012 11:30:00 ESTBilly Ray Cyrus' Mother Ruth Ann Casto Hospitalizedhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/04/10/billy-ray-cyrus-mother-hospital/http://www.theboot.com/2012/04/10/billy-ray-cyrus-mother-hospital/http://www.theboot.com/2012/04/10/billy-ray-cyrus-mother-hospital/#commentsThe Boot: Jason Merritt, Getty Images Billy Ray Cyrus' mother, Ruth Ann Casto, is in critical care after being hospitalized over the Easter weekend. "Please say a prayer for my Mom 'Ruthie,'" the country singer tweeted on Sunday. "She is in critical ... Read more

]]>bill ray cyrusBillRayCyrusbilly ray cyrus interviewbilly ray cyrus mombilly ray cyrus motherbilly ray cyrus twitterBillyRayCyrusBillyRayCyrusInterviewBillyRayCyrusMomBillyRayCyrusMotherBillyRayCyrusTwitterhillbilly heartHillbillyHeartmiley cyrusMileyCyrusruth ann castoRuthAnnCastoRuthie CastoRuthie CyrusRuthieCastoRuthieCyrusCameron MatthewsTue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:00 ESTKellie Pickler, 'American Idol': Singer Performs 'Where's Tammy Wynette' (VIDEO)http://www.theboot.com/2012/04/06/kellie-pickler-american-idol-wheres-tammy-wynette/http://www.theboot.com/2012/04/06/kellie-pickler-american-idol-wheres-tammy-wynette/http://www.theboot.com/2012/04/06/kellie-pickler-american-idol-wheres-tammy-wynette/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Getty Images for 'American Idol' Kellie Pickler returned to 'American Idol' last night for a rousing performance of 'Where's Tammy Wynette.' As The Boot previously reported, the country star announced that she would hit the stage that made her ... Read more

]]>American Idolamerican idol kellie picklerAmericanIdolAmericanIdolKelliePicklerkellie picklerkellie pickler american idolkellie pickler wheres tammy wynetteKelliePicklerKelliePicklerAmericanIdolKelliePicklerWheresTammyWynettetammy wynetteTammyWynettewhere is tammy wynetteWhereIsTammyWynettewheres tammy wynettewheres tammy wynette american idolwheres tammy wynette kellie picklerWheresTammyWynetteWheresTammyWynetteAmericanIdolWheresTammyWynetteKelliePicklerCameron MatthewsFri, 06 Apr 2012 11:10:00 ESTIn House With Craig Morgan: 'This Ole Boy' Talks Acting Aspirations & Sentimental Songshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/03/29/craig-morgan-in-house/http://www.theboot.com/2012/03/29/craig-morgan-in-house/http://www.theboot.com/2012/03/29/craig-morgan-in-house/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Gino DePinto, AOL Craig Morgan is a natural in front of the camera, probably because he's had a lot of practice throughout his 12-year, multifaceted career. As the Tennessee native walks into our AOL Music studios in New York City, he carries ... Read more

]]>craig morgancraig morgan in housecraig morgan interviewcraig morgan this ole boyCraigMorganCraigMorganInHouseCraigMorganInterviewCraigMorganThisOleBoyCameron MatthewsThu, 29 Mar 2012 17:00:00 ESTPunch Brothers' Chris Thile Embraces 'Relative Incompetence'http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/17/chris-thile-interview-punch-brothers-whos-feeling-young-now-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/17/chris-thile-interview-punch-brothers-whos-feeling-young-now-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/17/chris-thile-interview-punch-brothers-whos-feeling-young-now-album/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Danny Clinch Punch Brothers frontman Chris Thile has the demeanor of a world-class pitcher. While upon the mound of his Brooklyn, N.Y., progressive bluegrass outfit, he clutches his mandolin, fingers across the frets like the stitching of a ... Read more

]]>bluegrasschris thileChrisThilenickel creekNickelCreekPunch BrothersPunchBrothersCameron MatthewsFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:30:00 ESTJason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson Grammys 2012: Duo Perform 'Don't You Wanna Stay' (VIDEO)http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/jason-aldean-kelly-clarkson-grammys-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/jason-aldean-kelly-clarkson-grammys-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/jason-aldean-kelly-clarkson-grammys-2012/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The Boot: AP Photo, Matt Sayles Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson brought sexy back to the 54th annual Grammy Awards with their chart-topping 'Don't You Wanna Stay.' The pair performed a rocking rendition of their Grammy-nominated duet at a night that has ... Read more

]]>2012 grammies2012 grammy2012 grammy awards2012 grammy performances2012 grammy performers2012Grammies2012Grammy2012GrammyAwards2012GrammyPerformances2012GrammyPerformersgrammiesgrammy 2012grammy awardsgrammy awards 2012grammy performancegrammy performerGrammy2012GrammyAwardsGrammyAwards2012GrammyPerformanceGrammyPerformergrammysgrammys 2012grammys performers 2012Grammys2012GrammysPerformers2012Jason AldeanJason Aldean Kelly ClarksonJasonAldeanJasonAldeanKellyClarksonkelly clarksonKellyClarksonthe 2012 grammysthe grammy awards 2012the grammy performances 2012the grammysThe2012GrammysTheGrammyAwards2012TheGrammyPerformances2012TheGrammysCameron MatthewsSun, 12 Feb 2012 21:35:00 ESTLevon Helm Grammys 2012: The Band Drummer Wins Best Americana Albumhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/levon-helm-grammys-2012-best-americana-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/levon-helm-grammys-2012-best-americana-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/levon-helm-grammys-2012-best-americana-album/#commentsThe Boot: Douglas Mason, Getty Images Levon Helm's 'Ramble At The Ryman' has won Best Americana Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. The former the Band singer and drummer had won the same prize for the Grammy's inaugural Americana award in 2010 for ... Read more

]]>Cameron MatthewsSun, 12 Feb 2012 18:37:00 ESTThe Civil Wars 2012 Grammys: Duo's Double Grammy Wins for 'Barton Hollow'http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/the-civil-wars-barton-hallow-best-country-duo-folk-album-grammys-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/the-civil-wars-barton-hallow-best-country-duo-folk-album-grammys-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/02/12/the-civil-wars-barton-hallow-best-country-duo-folk-album-grammys-2012/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

The Boot: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic The Civil Wars' 'Barton Hollow' is the winner of Best Folk Album at the 2012 Grammys, with its title track also winning Best Country Duo or Group Performance. "I just lost a bet. I bet a man a bottle of whiskey this ... Read more

]]>2012 grammies2012 grammy2012 grammy awards2012 grammy winner2012Grammies2012Grammy2012GrammyAwards2012GrammyWinnerCivil WarsCivilWarsGrace PotterGracePottergrammiesgrammy 2012grammy awardsgrammy awards 2012grammy winnersgrammy winners 2012Grammy2012GrammyAwardsGrammyAwards2012grammysgrammys 2012Grammys2012GrammyWinnersGrammyWinners2012Jason AldeanJason Aldean Kelly ClarksonJason Aldean With Kelly ClarksonJasonAldeanJasonAldeanKellyClarksonJasonAldeanWithKellyClarksonkelly clarksonKellyClarksonKenny ChesneyKenny Chesney Featuring Grace PotterKennyChesneyKennyChesneyFeaturingGracePotterthe 2012 grammysthe civil warsthe grammy award winnersthe grammy awards 2012the grammysThe2012GrammysTheCivilWarsTheGrammyAwards2012TheGrammyAwardWinnersTheGrammysThompson SquareThompsonSquareCameron MatthewsSun, 12 Feb 2012 17:52:00 EST