The Boot

Carrie Underwood Engaged?

Linda Laird — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:20:00 EST

The Boot: The Ottowa Sun newspaper is reporting that hockey star Mike Fisher popped the question over the weekend ... and his girlfriend of over a year, Carrie Underwood, said yes. The rumors started swirling Sunday when a so-called "family friend" of ... Read more

Ronnie Milsap, Trace Adkins 'Ride' Encounters Legal Detour

Linda Laird — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:20:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: 'My First Ride,' a single by Ronnie Milsap featuring Trace Adkins, is having a bumpy ride these days, thanks to a cease and desist order from Capitol Records [Trace's label], claiming they had no knowledge of the song and further demanding the ... Read more

Mindy McCready Denies Leaking Kari Ann Peniche Tape

Linda Laird — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: Mindy McCready claims she has nothing to do with the leak of a racy home video featuring married actors Eric Dane ('Grey's Anatomy') and Rebecca Gayheart ('Nip/Tuck') with former beauty pageant queen Kari Ann Peniche. "I did not want to be dragged ... Read more

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Go Public

Linda Laird — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian may not be admitting to an affair, but they are no longer meeting in secret. The singer and actor, who met while co-starring in a made-for-TV movie, were spotted together Thursday playing golf in Valencia, Calif. LeAnn ... Read more

More Than 100 Arrested at Kenny Chesney Concert

Linda Laird — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

Filed under: Concert News

The Boot: Police cracked down hard on alcohol offenders at Saturday's New England Country Music Festival in Foxboro, Mass., in an effort to prevent a tragedy similar to what happened at the event last year. More than 300 people were detained and more than 100 ... Read more

Lady Antebellum's Lady Spotted With Miley Cyrus' Ex

Linda Laird — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Photo of the Week

The Boot: OK, gossip mongers -- men and women can just be friends. But the tabloids are all abuzz today with news that Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott was spotted out with Miley Cyrus' ex-boyfriend, former 'Nashville Star' contestant (and part-time underwear ... Read more

LeAnn Rimes Affair Rumors Resurface

Linda Laird — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

The Boot: Eddie Cibrian's wife has left him, and she says LeAnn Rimes is to blame. "Eddie and I have decided to take some time apart," Cibrian's wife of seven years, Brandi Glanville, tells Us Weekly magazine. "I want to do what is best for our children. Eddie ... Read more

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo Split Up

Linda Laird — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:00 EST

The Boot: Jessica Simpson was dumped the day before her birthday, reports PEOPLE magazine. The pop turned country singer is said to be "heartbroken" over the end of her almost two-year relationship with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. The two reportedly ... Read more

LeAnn Rimes Accused of Being a 'Stalker'

Linda Laird — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

The Boot: The drama continues in the alleged affair between LeAnn Rimes and her 'Northern Lights' co-star, Eddie Cibrian. While LeAnn has refused to directly address the rumors, Eddie has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. Now, the actor's wife is speaking out. ... Read more

Who's Country's Hottest Hunk?

Linda Laird — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Boot: PEOPLE magazine had a hard time narrowing down their 'Country's Hottest Guys' list this year, and they've certainly heard from you about who they left off. So, the magazine want fans to be in on the process for choosing next year's list, and voting ... Read more

Martina McBride Plays Musical Cupid

Linda Laird — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Country News, Movies and TV

The Boot: Martina McBride will perform a private concert at Hollywood's House of Blues this Monday, May 25, with only two people in the audience! That lucky party of two will be Jillian Harris and one of twenty single suitors vying for her affections on ABC's ... Read more

Trace Adkins, Emily West, Craig Morgan Sing for Troops

Linda Laird — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Concert News

The Boot: Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan and Emily West are three of likely many country stars honoring Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 16. Trace and Emily are teaming up for a free concert at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas, ... Read more

Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley Receive Global Award

Linda Laird — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Awards, Country News

The Boot: Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn and Dierks Bentley were presented with CMA International Artist Achievement Awards on Wednesday in Sydney, Australia, where they're currently on tour together. This special CMA trophy is given to ... Read more

Reba McEntire Credited for 'Popification' of Country

Linda Laird — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: Reba McEntire, pop crossover? The country queen is being lauded (or blamed?) by the LA Times for the "popification of country music over the last two decades." In a review of Reba's performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival over the ... Read more

Kris Kristofferson's Wife Remembers Toby Keith Incident

Linda Laird — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: The tables are turning yet again in the whole Ethan Hawke / Kris Kristofferson / Toby Keith brouhaha. Hawke wrote an article in Rolling Stone magazine detailing an alleged encounter between the two country stars backstage at Willie Nelson's 2003 ... Read more

LeAnn Rimes Refuses to Discuss Alleged Affair

Linda Laird — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: "My personal life has taken its ups and downs," said a chipper LeAnn Rimes on 'The Today Show' Monday morning. The country singer visited New York's NBC studios Monday to promote her new book, 'What I Cannot Change.' She explained to 'Today' host ... Read more

Billy Bob Thornton Booed in Canada

Linda Laird — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EST

Filed under: Alt-Country, Concert News

The Boot: Billy Bob Thornton's behavior at a Canadian radio station has come back to haunt him. According to the Toronto Star, The Boxmasters singer/songwriter was booed on stage at their show in Toronto Thursday night. The performance came the night after the ... Read more

John Rich Sues 'Nashville Star' Contestant

Linda Laird — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: John Rich has filed a lawsuit against former 'Nashville Star' contestant Jared Ashley, claiming defamation. Rich says the aspiring country singer falsely claimed during a radio interview that Rich hit him in the face. The country mogul says what ... Read more

Billy Bob Thornton Acts Out During Radio Interview

Linda Laird — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Alt-Country, OMG!

The Boot: If you're going to call Billy Bob Thornton an actor, don't do it to his face. The Oscar winner is now concentrating on his music career, as a singer, songwriter and drummer for country-rockers The Boxmasters. So, when Thornton visited Canada's CBC ... Read more

Pat Green Reveals 'Frightening' Encounter with Kenny Chesney

Linda Laird — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Humor, Pranks

The Boot: Brad Paisley may be known as the biggest prankster out on the road, but Kenny Chesney is apparently right on his tail. Pat Green, who has opened for Chesney on numerous tour dates, can certainly attest to that. So, when Green called into Chicago's US ... Read more