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The Boot: Rick Diamond, Getty Images Father's Day is Sunday (June 19), and many of your favorite country artists will be celebrating. The Boot compiled thoughts and stories on fatherhood from Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Trace ... Read more

]]>brad paisleyBradPaisleycarrie underwoodCarrieUnderwoodFathers DayFathersDayKeith UrbanKeithUrbantim mcgrawTimMcgrawtrace adkinsTraceAdkinsDonna HughesFri, 17 Jun 2011 11:00:00 ESTBlake Shelton's Chart-Topping 'Honey Bee' Is a 'No-Brainer'http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/blake-shelton-honey-bee-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/blake-shelton-honey-bee-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/blake-shelton-honey-bee-charts/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Amazon Blake Shelton's 'Honey Bee' flies to the top of both the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard country singles charts this week. Taylor Swift's 'Mean' is No. 2 on both charts, followed by last week's No. 1 song, Keith Urban's 'Without ... Read more

]]>Blake SheltonBlakeSheltonDonna HughesMon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:00 ESTSara Evans to Spend Special Day Helping Alabama Rise Againhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/sara-evans-bama-rising-concert/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/sara-evans-bama-rising-concert/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/sara-evans-bama-rising-concert/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Sara Evans took part in the CMT Tornado Relief Concert in May to help raise money for the victims of the destructive tornadoes that ravaged the southeast, and this week, she will participate in the sold-out 'BAMA ... Read more

]]>Sara evansSara Evans Bama RisingSaraEvansSaraEvansBamaRisingDonna HughesMon, 13 Jun 2011 14:30:00 ESTJake Owen Gets 'Closer' to Keith Urbanhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/jake-owen-keith-urban-tour/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/jake-owen-keith-urban-tour/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/13/jake-owen-keith-urban-tour/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Frederick Breedon IV, Getty Images Jake Owen has toured with superstars such as Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney, and now, the 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' singer is about to embark on the Get Closer 2011 World tour with Keith ... Read more

]]>Jake OwenJakeOwenKeith UrbanKeith Urban 2011 tourKeithUrbanKeithUrban2011TourDonna HughesMon, 13 Jun 2011 08:30:00 ESTBrad Paisley Promises a 'Wetter & Wilder' Time on New Tourhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/10/brad-paisley-h2o-tour-wetter-wilder/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/10/brad-paisley-h2o-tour-wetter-wilder/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/10/brad-paisley-h2o-tour-wetter-wilder/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Arista Brad Paisley returned to the road last month with the second installment of his H20 tour, this one dubbed 'H20 II: Wetter and Wilder,' playing to more than 35,000 folks. For fans who caught his show last year, just think bigger, better, ... Read more

]]>Brad PaisleyBrad Paisley H20 II World TourBradPaisleyBradPaisleyH20IiWorldTourDonna HughesFri, 10 Jun 2011 16:05:00 ESTKeith Urban's 'Without You' Serenades the Top of the Chartshttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/08/keith-urban-without-you-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/08/keith-urban-without-you-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/08/keith-urban-without-you-charts/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Peter Kramer, AP Keith Urban's 'Without You' has climbed to the top of both the Mediabase/Country Aircheck and Billboard country charts this week. On both charts, Brad Paisley's 'Old Alabama' falls to No. 2, followed by Blake Shelton's 'Honey ... Read more

]]>Keith UrbanKeith Urban Without YouKeithUrbanKeithUrbanWithoutYouDonna HughesWed, 08 Jun 2011 08:00:00 ESTTrace Adkins Urges Fans to Help Storm Victims, Not Himhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-donations/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-donations/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-donations/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images Following the news of the devastating electrical fire that destroyed his Brentwood, Tenn., home on Saturday, Trace Adkins has received an overwhelming outpouring of support from concerned friends and fans. He is asking them to ... Read more

]]>Trace AdkinsTraceAdkinsDonna HughesTue, 07 Jun 2011 18:00:00 ESTTrace Adkins' House Fire Blamed on Electrical Issuehttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-cause/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-cause/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/07/trace-adkins-house-fire-cause/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: www.traceadkins.com The cause of the fire that destroyed Trace Adkins' Brentwood, Tenn. home on Saturday (June 4) was apparently caused by an overheated or loose electrical connection in a power strip in the singer's garage, according to what ... Read more

]]>Trace AdkinsTraceAdkinsDonna HughesTue, 07 Jun 2011 00:10:00 ESTBrad Paisley & Blake Shelton Prep for Pranks on the Roadhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/06/brad-paisley-blake-shelton-tour-pranks/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/06/brad-paisley-blake-shelton-tour-pranks/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/06/brad-paisley-blake-shelton-tour-pranks/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images Brad Paisley kicked off his H20 II: Wetter & Wilder World tour in Virginia Beach, Va., Friday night (June 3), and while his dual personality as master prankster hasn't surfaced as yet, he'll be ready when the time strikes. The ... Read more

]]>Blake SheltonBlakeSheltonBrad PaisleyBrad Paisley H20 II World TourBradPaisleyBradPaisleyH20IiWorldTourDonna HughesMon, 06 Jun 2011 12:30:00 ESTTrace Adkins' Home a 'Total Loss' After Firehttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/04/trace-adkins-house-fire/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/04/trace-adkins-house-fire/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/04/trace-adkins-house-fire/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Mark Humphrey, AP Trace Adkins' home in Brentwood, Tenn., south of Nashville, burned to the ground on Saturday (June 4). The house was a total loss, however no one was hurt. The country singer's wife, Rhonda, was returning home from running ... Read more

]]>Trace AdkinsTrace Adkins house fireTraceAdkinsTraceAdkinsHouseFireDonna HughesSat, 04 Jun 2011 20:00:00 ESTBlake Shelton Warns His Temporary L.A. Neighborshttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/03/blake-shelton-los-angeles-home-the-voice/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/03/blake-shelton-los-angeles-home-the-voice/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/03/blake-shelton-los-angeles-home-the-voice/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Damian Dovarganes, AP Blake Shelton is spending more and more time on the West Coast, thanks to his duties as a coach on the NBC hit series, 'The Voice.' Instead of forking out a ton of cash for extended hotel stays, he decided to rent a house ... Read more

]]>Blake SheltonBlakeSheltonThe VoiceTheVoiceDonna HughesFri, 03 Jun 2011 12:00:00 ESTSara Evans Recalls Hair-Raising Experience at First Fan Fairhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/sara-evans-cma-music-fest/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/sara-evans-cma-music-fest/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/sara-evans-cma-music-fest/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Sara Evans began her singing career at a very early age, and while she has many fond memories of the annual CMA Music Festival, previously known as Fan Fair, one particular moment stands out for the country songbird. ... Read more

]]>sara evansSaraEvansDonna HughesWed, 01 Jun 2011 10:45:00 ESTBrad Paisley's 'Old Alabama' Reigns Over Country Chartshttp://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/brad-paisley-old-alabama-country-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/brad-paisley-old-alabama-country-charts/http://www.theboot.com/2011/06/01/brad-paisley-old-alabama-country-charts/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Getty Images Brad Paisley's 'Old Alabama' remains at the top of the Billboard country chart for a second week in a row, while the song climbs to No. 1 on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week. Keith Urban's 'Without You' is No. 2 on ... Read more

]]>brad paisleyBrad Paisley Old AlabamaBrad Paisley songBradPaisleyBradPaisleyOldAlabamaBradPaisleySongDonna HughesWed, 01 Jun 2011 10:00:00 ESTRonnie Dunn Inks His Status as 'Singer in a Cowboy Band'http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/31/ronnie-dunn-cowboy-tattoo/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/31/ronnie-dunn-cowboy-tattoo/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/31/ronnie-dunn-cowboy-tattoo/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Ronnie Dunn has embarked on a new solo career, releasing his hit single, 'Bleed Red,' and hitting the road without his former duo partner. He spent more than 20 years in the studio and on tour with Kix Brooks, and ... Read more

]]>Ronnie DunnRonnieDunnDonna HughesTue, 31 May 2011 10:00:00 ESTCountry Stars Take Time to Remember on Memorial Dayhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/05/30/memorial-day-country-music/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/30/memorial-day-country-music/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/30/memorial-day-country-music/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic.com Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer. While most people see it as a way to relax, unwind and cookout with friends and family, enjoying the first full days of warmth and sunshine, the meaning ... Read more

]]>Donna HughesMon, 30 May 2011 10:00:00 ESTSara Evans Juggles 'The Barker Bunch'http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/28/sara-evans-jay-barker-children/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/28/sara-evans-jay-barker-children/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/28/sara-evans-jay-barker-children/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Sara Evans took the last few years off to adjust to life with husband Jay Barker in Birmingham, Ala., and integrate his four children with her three. Now back on the charts, in stores and on the road, Sara is ... Read more

]]>jay barkerJayBarkerSara EvansSaraEvansDonna HughesSat, 28 May 2011 11:30:00 ESTSexiest Country Music Videoshttp://www.theboot.com/2011/05/27/sexy-country-music-videos/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/27/sexy-country-music-videos/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/27/sexy-country-music-videos/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Country music reflects real life, with most of the songs being about lovin' and leavin,' falling in love, falling out of love ... and sex! The accompanying videos to the latter theme are enough to make you fan the flames of desire in your own life. ... Read more

]]>Alan JacksonAlanJacksonBilly CurringtonBillyCurringtonChris YoungChrisYoungDierks BentleyDierksBentleyFaith HillFaithHillKeith UrbanKeithUrbanRascal FlattsRascalFlattsSexiest Country VideosSexiestCountryVideosShania TwainShaniaTwainTim McGrawTimMcgrawDonna HughesFri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 ESTHillary Scott, Sara Evans Celebrate 'A Little Bit Stronger'http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/26/hillary-scott-sara-evans-a-little-bit-stronger/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/26/hillary-scott-sara-evans-a-little-bit-stronger/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/26/hillary-scott-sara-evans-a-little-bit-stronger/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Getty Images/FilmMagic Both Sara Evans and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott were feted at a party at the Nashville hot spot, Cabana, on Wednesday night (May 25) to celebrate the multi-week No. 1 success of 'A Little Bit Stronger.' While Sara ... Read more

]]>Hillary ScottHillaryScottSara Evanssara evans a little bit strongerSaraEvansSaraEvansALittleBitStrongerDonna HughesThu, 26 May 2011 13:00:00 ESTBlake Shelton Witnessed Deadly Tornado That Hit Oklahomahttp://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/blake-shelton-oklahoma-tornado-concert/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/blake-shelton-oklahoma-tornado-concert/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/blake-shelton-oklahoma-tornado-concert/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Kevin Winter, Getty Images Blake Shelton is gearing up for his duties as co-host -- along with his friend Reba McEntire -- of two tornado relief benefit concerts this week. The pair of sold-out shows are taking place Wednesday (May 25) and ... Read more

]]>Blake SheltonBlake Shelton Tornado BenefitBlakeSheltonBlakeSheltonTornadoBenefitDonna HughesWed, 25 May 2011 15:40:00 ESTLady A Reveal Their Choice for Nashville's Next Big Starhttp://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/lady-antebellum-friends/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/lady-antebellum-friends/http://www.theboot.com/2011/05/25/lady-antebellum-friends/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Rick Diamond, Getty Images Just a few short years ago, the members of Lady Antebellum knew what it was to be a new act working to get their debut single played on the radio. Now, you can't change the dial without hearing one of their tunes, ... Read more

]]>Lady AntebellumLadyAntebellumDonna HughesWed, 25 May 2011 13:25:00 EST