The Boot http://www.theboot.com The Boot en-us Copyright 2012 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/Lady Antebellum Surprised by Marching Band at Hometown Showhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/lady-antebellum-marching-band-augusta/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/lady-antebellum-marching-band-augusta/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/lady-antebellum-marching-band-augusta/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Jeff Bottari, AP On Tuesday night (May 22), during the first of two hometown shows at James Brown Arena in Augusta, Ga, Lady Antebellum had an unscheduled musical guest show up on stage. In the middle of the group's set, the Lakeside High ... Read more

]]>lady antebellumLady Antebellum marching bandLady Antebellum Own the Night tourLadyAntebellumLadyAntebellumMarchingBandLadyAntebellumOwnTheNightTourStephen L. BettsWed, 23 May 2012 15:20:00 ESTCarrie Underwood, 'Blown Away' Album Is No. 1 for Third Weekhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/carrie-underwood-blown-away-album-sales/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/carrie-underwood-blown-away-album-sales/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/carrie-underwood-blown-away-album-sales/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Arista In spite of a 55 percent drop in sales this week, Carrie Underwood's Blown Away remains at the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart for the third consecutive week. The album, which sold another 54,000 copies this week, ... Read more

]]>album salesAlbumSalescarrie underwoodcarrie underwood blown awayCarrieUnderwoodCarrieUnderwoodBlownAwaychartsKenny ChesneyKenny Chesney welcome to the fishbowlKennyChesneyKennyChesneyWelcomeToTheFishbowlwillie nelson heroesWillieNelsonHeroesStephen L. BettsWed, 23 May 2012 12:45:00 ESTJerry Douglas 'Traveler' Album Features All-Star Cast of Musical Friendshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/jerry-douglas-traveler-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/jerry-douglas-traveler-album/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/23/jerry-douglas-traveler-album/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Amazon Although he's a gifted multi-instrumentalist, Jerry Douglas has become world-renowned for his mastery of the resonator guitar a/k/a the Dobro. In fact, James Taylor told Guitar Player magazine that Jerry Douglas is "the Muhammad Ali of ... Read more

]]>alison krauss and union stationAlisonKraussAndUnionStationBela FleckBelaFleckDr. JohnDr.JohnEric ClaptonEricClaptonJames TaylorJamesTaylorJerry DouglasJerry Douglas Traveler albumJerryDouglasJerryDouglasTravelerAlbumkeb moKebMomarc cohnMarcCohnMumford And SonsMumfordAndSonsOmar HakimOmarHakimPaul SimonPaulSimonStephen L. BettsWed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 ESTMary Chapin Carpenter, 'Chasing What's Already Gone' -- Exclusive Song Premierehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/mary-chapin-carpenter-chasing-whats-already-gone/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/mary-chapin-carpenter-chasing-whats-already-gone/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/mary-chapin-carpenter-chasing-whats-already-gone/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The Boot: Rounder Records On June 12, Mary Chapin Carpenter is set to release what is potentially the most poignant, deeply personal album of her career. Ashes and Roses, her fourth for Zoë/Rounder Records (including a 2008 holiday release), is the ... Read more

]]>mary chapin carpentermary chapin carpenter albumMaryChapinCarpenterMaryChapinCarpenterAlbumStephen L. BettsTue, 22 May 2012 14:30:00 ESTGeorge Jones in Nashville Area Hospital Undergoing Testshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/george-jones-hospital/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/george-jones-hospital/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/george-jones-hospital/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Rick Diamond, Getty Images Country music legend George Jones was admitted into a Nashville area hospital on Monday, according to a statement his publicist, Kirt Webster, issued Monday afternoon (May 21). Jones, 80, will undergo testing and ... Read more

]]>George jonesgeorge jones hospitalGeorgeJonesGeorgeJonesHospitalStephen L. BettsMon, 21 May 2012 16:45:00 ESTLisa Marie Presley, New Album 'Storm & Grace': T Bone Burnett Helps Get Her Groove Backhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/lisa-marie-presley-new-album-storm-and-grace-t-bone-burnett/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/lisa-marie-presley-new-album-storm-and-grace-t-bone-burnett/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/lisa-marie-presley-new-album-storm-and-grace-t-bone-burnett/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Rick Diamond, WireImage With her first album since 2005, Lisa Marie Presley has plenty to say -- and the daughter of Elvis Presley chose famed producer T Bone Burnett to help her say it. Generating some of the best reviews of her career, Storm ... Read more

]]>lisa marie presleylisa marie presley storm gracelisa marie presley t bone burnettLisaMariePresleyLisaMariePresleyStormGraceLisaMariePresleyTBoneBurnettStephen L. BettsMon, 21 May 2012 16:15:00 ESTBlake Shelton, Miranda Lambert Wedding Anniversary Goes to the Dogs (and Cats and Horses)http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/blake-shelton-miranda-lambert-wedding-anniversary/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/blake-shelton-miranda-lambert-wedding-anniversary/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/blake-shelton-miranda-lambert-wedding-anniversary/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic A year ago this week, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were married on a Texas ranch with dozens of their famous friends in attendance. More importantly, perhaps, the couple's cherished dogs also participated in the ... Read more

]]>blake sheltonBlake Shelton and Miranda LambertBlake Shelton and Miranda Lambert petsBlakeSheltonBlakeSheltonAndMirandaLambertBlakeSheltonAndMirandaLambertPetsmiranda lambertMirandaLambertStephen L. BettsFri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 ESTGrand Ole Opry for Sale? Gaylord Entertainment Weighs Options as 'Poison Pill' Expireshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/grand-ole-opry-sale-gaylord/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/grand-ole-opry-sale-gaylord/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/grand-ole-opry-sale-gaylord/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images for the Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry, a Nashville institution since its founding in 1925, and a stage show which will feature Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Carrie Underwood and many more in the coming weeks, could soon be up ... Read more

]]>gaylord entertainmentGaylord Entertainment saleGaylordEntertainmentGaylordEntertainmentSalegrand ole opryGrand Ole Opry saleGrandOleOpryGrandOleOprySaleStephen L. BettsFri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 ESTKris Kristofferson Concerts to Support United Farm Workershttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/kris-kristofferson-concerts-united-farm-workers/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/kris-kristofferson-concerts-united-farm-workers/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/kris-kristofferson-concerts-united-farm-workers/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Maria Chavez Singer-songwriter, actor and activist Kris Kristofferson will play a series of six concerts across California in June, donating his performances to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the United Farm Workers (UFW). The Kris ... Read more

]]>kris kristoffersonKris Kristofferson tourKrisKristoffersonKrisKristoffersonTourunited farm workersUnitedFarmWorkersStephen L. BettsFri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 ESTNeil Young and Crazy Horse, 'Clementine' -- Exclusive Video Premierehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/neil-young-and-crazy-horse-clementine-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/neil-young-and-crazy-horse-clementine-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/neil-young-and-crazy-horse-clementine-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Danny Clinch For Americana, Neil Young's first album with the band Crazy Horse in nearly nine years, the singer-songwriter revisits classic American folk songs and delivers the tunes, which encompass familiar protest songs, murder ballads and ... Read more

]]>Clementineneil youngneil young and crazy horseneil young and crazy horse americanaNeilYoungNeilYoungAndCrazyHorseNeilYoungAndCrazyHorseAmericanaStephen L. BettsFri, 18 May 2012 10:00:00 ESTDonna Summer Remembered for Country Music Connectionshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-country-music-nashville/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-country-music-nashville/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-country-music-nashville/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Donna Summer titled her 2003 autobiography "Ordinary Girl." And although the singer-songwriter, who lost her battle with cancer on May 17 at just 63 years old, was often referred to as the Queen of Disco, she ... Read more

]]>Dolly PartonDollyPartonDonna SummerDonnaSummerHarlan HowardHarlanHowardreba mcentireRebaMcentireStephen L. BettsThu, 17 May 2012 15:00:00 ESTGlen Campbell Takes Alzheimer's Disease Fight to Capitol Hillhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/glen-campbell-alzheimers-disease-capitol-hill-washington-dc/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/glen-campbell-alzheimers-disease-capitol-hill-washington-dc/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/glen-campbell-alzheimers-disease-capitol-hill-washington-dc/#commentsThe Boot: Charles Dharapak, AP In a call to action for the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease, legendary musician Glen Campbell visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday (May 15). The iconic entertainer, who disclosed his battle with the disease in 2011, ... Read more

]]>Glen CampbellGlen Campbell Alzheimers DiseaseGlen Campbell Washington D.C.GlenCampbellGlenCampbellAlzheimersDiseaseGlenCampbellWashingtonD.c.Stephen L. BettsThu, 17 May 2012 13:25:00 ESTLittle Big Town Ride for a Cure Revs Up for T.J. Martell June 10http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/little-big-town-ride-for-a-cure-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/little-big-town-ride-for-a-cure-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/little-big-town-ride-for-a-cure-2012/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images for ACM Little Big Town will return as hosts for the 2012 Ride for a Cure on Sunday, June 10. It's the group's sixth consecutive year hosting the event, with proceeds benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation. Registration will ... Read more

]]>lauren alainaLaurenAlainaLittle Big TownLittle Big Town Ride for a Cure 2012LittleBigTownLittleBigTownRideForACure2012Love and TheftLoveAndTheftRide for a CureRideForACureStephen L. BettsThu, 17 May 2012 11:50:00 ESTDoug Dillard Dead: Bluegrass Banjo Great Dies at 75http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/doug-dillard-dead/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/doug-dillard-dead/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/doug-dillard-dead/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Boot: Redferns Banjo player and TV performer Doug Dillard, who gained fame for his appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show" with musical group the Dillards (known on the TV series as the "Darlings") has died following a lengthy illness. A family ... Read more

]]>Doug DillardDoug Dillard deadDougDillardDougDillardDeadStephen L. BettsWed, 16 May 2012 22:30:00 ESTThompson Square Add Puppy to Their Familyhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/thompson-square-puppy/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/thompson-square-puppy/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/thompson-square-puppy/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images for Country Thunder It's a girl -- with a cold little nose and black fur -- for married duo Thompson Square, Shawna and Keifer Thompson! The pair shot a video on their bus to introduce the new addition to their family, a cute ... Read more

]]>Thompson SquareThompson Square puppyThompsonSquareThompsonSquarePuppyStephen L. BettsWed, 16 May 2012 16:50:00 ESTLady Antebellum, 'Red Solo Cup' Cover With the Warren Brothers (VIDEO)http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/lady-antebellum-red-solo-cup-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/lady-antebellum-red-solo-cup-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/lady-antebellum-red-solo-cup-video/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Larry Marano, Getty Images On just about any Friday night, we'd guess that red Solo cups are lifted up across the country as folks kick off the weekend. But in Tampa, Fla., last Friday night (May 11), Lady Antebellum took the concert stage with ... Read more

]]>Lad Antebellum Red Solo Cup coerLadAntebellumRedSoloCupCoerLady AntebellumLadyAntebellumToby KeithTobyKeithWarren BrothersWarrenBrothersStephen L. BettsTue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 ESTJason Aldean 'Fly Over States' Soars to the Top of the Chartshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jason-aldean-fly-over-states-chart/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jason-aldean-fly-over-states-chart/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jason-aldean-fly-over-states-chart/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: James Minchin III Jason Aldean's tally of No. 1 songs has increased to nine, with "Fly Over States" having just reached the chart pinnacle. Most impressively, the tune is the fifth consecutive single from the country-rocker's My Kinda Party ... Read more

]]>Jason AldeanJason Aldean Fl Over StatesJason Aldean No. 1 songsJasonAldeanJasonAldeanFlOverStatesJasonAldeanNo.1SongsStephen L. BettsTue, 15 May 2012 15:15:00 ESTAlabama, 'Christmas in Dixie' at Center of Australian Lawsuithttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/alabama-christmas-in-dixie-lawsuit/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/alabama-christmas-in-dixie-lawsuit/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/alabama-christmas-in-dixie-lawsuit/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Country supergroup Alabama has found themselves involved -- albeit somewhat indirectly -- in an unusual legal battle over a song that was a seasonal hit for them 30 years ago. In 1979, a tune called "On the Inside," ... Read more

]]>Alabamaalabama Christmas in Dixie lawsuitAlabamaChristmasInDixieLawsuitAllen CaswellAllenCaswellAustraliaPrisoner TV showPrisonerTvShowStephen L. BettsTue, 15 May 2012 13:05:00 ESTCountry Music Hall of Fame Welcomes David Nail, Jana Kramer for 'Hot Nights'http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/12/country-music-hall-of-fame-david-nail/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/12/country-music-hall-of-fame-david-nail/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/12/country-music-hall-of-fame-david-nail/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Evan Agostini, AP One of Nashville's hot spots is getting hotter! The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is gearing up for Hot Nights at the Hall this summer. The popular concert series for museum members returns June 5 with a performance by ... Read more

]]>Country Music Hall of fame and MuseumCountryMusicHallOfFameAndMuseumDavid NailDavidNailHot Nights at the Hall concert seriesHotNightsAtTheHallConcertSeriesjana kramerJanaKramerLove and TheftLoveAndTheftStephen L. BettsSat, 12 May 2012 11:00:00 ESTRicky Skaggs Joins Gospel Music Hall of Famehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/ricky-skaggs-gospel-music-hall-of-fame/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/ricky-skaggs-gospel-music-hall-of-fame/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/ricky-skaggs-gospel-music-hall-of-fame/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Mark Humphrey, AP Country, bluegrass and gospel music legend Ricky Skaggs will add another honor to a long list of career achievements when he is inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August 14. The ceremony will take ... Read more

]]>Aretha FranklinArethaFranklinricky skaggsRicky Skaggs Gospel Music Hall of FameRickySkaggsRickySkaggsGospelMusicHallOfFameStephen L. BettsFri, 11 May 2012 17:30:00 EST