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/CMT Awards 2012: Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith & Pistol Annies to Performhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/cmt-awards-2012-luke-bryan-eric-church/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/cmt-awards-2012-luke-bryan-eric-church/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/cmt-awards-2012-luke-bryan-eric-church/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images The 2012 CMT Music Awards just added even more heat to the stage. The network confirms exclusively with The Boot that they've recruited Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith and Pistol Annies to the show's list of performers. ... Read more

]]>cmt awardscmt music awardscmt music awards 2012CmtAwardsCmtMusicAwardsCmtMusicAwards2012eric churchEricChurchluke bryanLukeBryanThe Boot StaffTue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 ESTGloriana, 'A Thousand Miles Left Behind' Release Date Revealedhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/gloriana-a-thousand-miles-left-behind-release-date/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/gloriana-a-thousand-miles-left-behind-release-date/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/22/gloriana-a-thousand-miles-left-behind-release-date/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Jason Merritt, Getty Images Gloriana's sophomore album, A Thousand Miles Left Behind, has been a long time coming, and the group is proud to finally announce it will be released July 31. The highly-anticipated project follows their self-titled, ... Read more

]]>glorianagloriana a thousand miles left behindgloriana albumGlorianaAlbumGlorianaAThousandMilesLeftBehindThe Boot StaffTue, 22 May 2012 10:30:00 ESTToby Keith, Kristen Bell to Host CMT Music Awardshttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/toby-keith-kristen-bell-cmt-music-awards/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/toby-keith-kristen-bell-cmt-music-awards/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/toby-keith-kristen-bell-cmt-music-awards/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: (C) Arlene Richie/jpistudios.com/Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell ("You Again") will co-host the 2012 CMT Music Awards. This marks Toby's second time emceeing the event, as he and Pamela Anderson led the show ... Read more

]]>2012 CMT Music Awards2012CmtMusicAwardsCMT Music AwardsCMT Music Awards co-hostCMT Music Awards hostCmtMusicAwardsCmtMusicAwardsCo-hostCmtMusicAwardsHostKristen BellKristenBellToby KeithTobyKeithThe Boot StaffMon, 21 May 2012 11:15:00 ESTCarrie Underwood, Billboard Music Awards Performance of 'Blown Away' (VIDEO)http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/carrie-underwood-billboard-music-awards-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/carrie-underwood-billboard-music-awards-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/carrie-underwood-billboard-music-awards-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Getty Images for ABC "It's an honor to be in country music with her," Luke Bryan said upon introducing Carrie Underwood's performance at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. And Carrie certainly did country proud. The blond beauty performed the ... Read more

]]>billboard music awardsBillboardMusicAwardscarrie underwoodcarrie underwood billboard music awardsCarrieUnderwoodCarrieUnderwoodBillboardMusicAwardsThe Boot StaffMon, 21 May 2012 09:45:00 ESTBillboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift Named 'Woman of the Year'http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/billboard-music-awards-taylor-swift/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/billboard-music-awards-taylor-swift/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/billboard-music-awards-taylor-swift/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic Country music was well represented at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night (May 20) in Los Angeles, with Taylor Swift taking home the huge honor of Woman of the Year. "The first time I ever saw my song on the ... Read more

]]>billboard music awardsbillboard music awards 2012BillboardMusicAwardsBillboardMusicAwards2012taylor swifttaylor swift billboard music awardsTaylorSwiftTaylorSwiftBillboardMusicAwardsThe Boot StaffMon, 21 May 2012 08:40:00 ESTJerrod Niemann, 'Shinin' On Me' Video -- Exclusive Premierehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/jerrod-niemann-shinin-on-me-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/jerrod-niemann-shinin-on-me-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/21/jerrod-niemann-shinin-on-me-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Jeremy Cowart "And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring / But today, the sun, shinin' on me" Jerrod Niemann's infectious new single, "Shinin' On Me," is about living in the moment and concentrating on the positive, no matter how many ... Read more

]]>jerrod niemannjerrod niemann shinin on mejerrod niemann shinin on me videojerrod niemann videosJerrodNiemannJerrodNiemannShininOnMeJerrodNiemannShininOnMeVideoJerrodNiemannVideosshinin on meshinin on me videoShininOnMeShininOnMeVideoThe Boot StaffMon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 ESTLee Brice, 'Hard to Love' Videohttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/lee-brice-hard-to-love-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/lee-brice-hard-to-love-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/18/lee-brice-hard-to-love-video/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Curb Records Artist: Lee Brice Video: "Hard to Love" Why We Love It: Viewing this understated video is almost like taking a glimpse behind the curtain. Written by Ben Glover, Billy Montana and John Ozier, "Hard to Love" is considered by ... Read more

]]>hard to love videoHardToLoveVideolee bricelee brice hard to lovelee brice hard to love videoLeeBriceLeeBriceHardToLoveLeeBriceHardToLoveVideoThe Boot StaffFri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 ESTLiberty Hill Auction Includes Items From Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentleyhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/liberty-hill-auction-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/liberty-hill-auction-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/17/liberty-hill-auction-2012/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame Even if you can't get to Las Vegas to see Garth Brooks' intimate, one-man show in person, you can still capture a little of the magic and bring it home with you: The country superstar has donated a ... Read more

]]>garth brooksGarthBrooksliberty hillliberty hill auctionLibertyHillLibertyHillAuctiontim mcgrawTimMcgrawThe Boot StaffThu, 17 May 2012 15:45:00 ESTChris Young, 'Neon' Video - Behind-the-Scenes Exclusive Cliphttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/chris-young-neon-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/chris-young-neon-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/chris-young-neon-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Randee St Nicholas Chris Young's favorite color is neon; his favorite view is from a barstool. The country star's latest tune, "Neon," celebrates the good times and good music at the watering hole of your choice. Its accompanying video brings ... Read more

]]>chris youngchris young neonchris young neon videochris young videochris young videosChrisYoungChrisYoungNeonChrisYoungNeonVideoChrisYoungVideoChrisYoungVideosneonneon videoNeonVideoThe Boot StaffWed, 16 May 2012 11:20:00 ESTJosh Kelley, Katherine Heigl Reveal New Baby Girl's Namehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/josh-kelley-katherine-heigl-baby-name/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/josh-kelley-katherine-heigl-baby-name/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/16/josh-kelley-katherine-heigl-baby-name/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Kevin Winter, Getty Images Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl's new baby is named Adalaide Marie Hope, the actress' rep confirms to People magazine. The couple adopted the newborn last month, giving 3-year-old daughter Naleigh a little sister. ... Read more

]]>josh kelleyjosh kelley babyjosh kelley daughterjosh kelley katherine heiglJoshKelleyJoshKelleyBabyJoshKelleyDaughterJoshKelleyKatherineHeiglkatherine heiglkatherine heigl adoptkatherine heigl babyKatherineHeiglKatherineHeiglAdoptKatherineHeiglBabyThe Boot StaffWed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 ESTJake Owen Reveals Real Story Behind Run-In With Policehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jake-owen-police-steak-n-shake/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jake-owen-police-steak-n-shake/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/15/jake-owen-police-steak-n-shake/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Ethan Miller, Getty Images Jake Owen has apologized for his behavior following a run-in with police earlier this month in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. But the country singer still insists his actions didn't warrant all of the backlash that ... Read more

]]>jake owenjake owen apologyjake owen arrestedjake owen steak n shakeJakeOwenJakeOwenApologyJakeOwenArrestedJakeOwenSteakNShakeThe Boot StaffTue, 15 May 2012 12:10:00 EST2012 CMT Music Awards Performers Announcedhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/14/2012-cmt-music-awards-performers/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/14/2012-cmt-music-awards-performers/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/14/2012-cmt-music-awards-performers/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Christopher Polk, Getty Images It's a star-studded lineup for the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which will take place June 6 in Nashville. Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band are the first round of ... Read more

]]>2012 CMT Music Awards2012 CMT Music Awards performers2012CmtMusicAwards2012CmtMusicAwardsPerformersBrad PaisleyBradPaisleyCarrie UnderwoodCarrieUnderwoodCMT Music AwardsCMT Music Awards performersCmtMusicAwardsCmtMusicAwardsPerformersKenny ChesneyKennyChesneyLady AntebellumLadyAntebellumZac Brown BandZacBrownBandThe Boot StaffMon, 14 May 2012 12:30:00 ESTMoms in Music: Happy Mother's Day to Country's Supermoms!http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/13/moms-in-music-mothers-day/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/13/moms-in-music-mothers-day/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/13/moms-in-music-mothers-day/#commentsThe Boot: Getty Images "She's somebody's hero / A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee / A little kiss is all she needs / The keeper of the Cheerios / The voice that brings Snow White to life / Bedtime stories every night / And that smile lets her ... Read more

]]>happy mothers dayHappyMothersDayjamie onealJamieOnealmoms in musicMomsInMusicmothers dayMothersDaymusic momsmusical momsMusicalMomsMusicMomsThe Boot StaffSun, 13 May 2012 11:00:00 ESTRascal Flatts, 'Changed' Theatre Event -- Behind-the-Scenes Videohttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/rascal-flatts-changed-theatre-event-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/rascal-flatts-changed-theatre-event-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/rascal-flatts-changed-theatre-event-video/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Big Machine Records It was a one-night-only event, and oh what a night it was! Rascal Flatts celebrated the release of their new album, Changed, with a documentary film that gives fans an inside look at the trio's lives on the road and at home. ... Read more

]]>rascal flattsRascalFlattsThe Boot StaffFri, 11 May 2012 14:55:00 ESTJoe Nichols, 'Backstory' Preview: Singer Opens Up to GAC About Alcoholism and Abusehttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/joe-nichols-backstory/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/joe-nichols-backstory/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/11/joe-nichols-backstory/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Show Dog-Universal Joe Nichols has been very open with the media about his struggles with alcohol addiction, but never on such a hugely candid scale. On this Saturday's (May 12) "Backstory," the country star reveals to GAC just how much his ... Read more

]]>joe nicholsJoeNicholsThe Boot StaffFri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 ESTJoanna Smith, 'We Can't Be Friends' (Live Performance Video)http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/10/joanna-smith-we-cant-be-friends-live-performance-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/10/joanna-smith-we-cant-be-friends-live-performance-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/10/joanna-smith-we-cant-be-friends-live-performance-video/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: RCA "Men and women can't be friends," Billy Crystal's character mused in the iconic film When Harry Met Sally. Joanna Smith agrees, especially when it comes to an ex! The Georgia native's poignant new single, "We Can't Be Friends," is all about ... Read more

]]>joanna smithJoannaSmithThe Boot StaffThu, 10 May 2012 11:15:00 ESTLady Antebellum, 'Wanted You More': Video From 'The Voice'http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/lady-antebellum-wanted-you-more-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/lady-antebellum-wanted-you-more-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/lady-antebellum-wanted-you-more-video/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Bennett Raglin, WireImage We'd certainly turn our big red chairs around for this. Lady Antebellum dazzled "The Voice" audience Tuesday night (May 8) with the live debut of their new single, "Wanted You More." Watch video of their performance ... Read more

]]>lady antebellumlady antebellum the voiceLadyAntebellumLadyAntebellumTheVoicethe voiceTheVoiceThe Boot StaffWed, 09 May 2012 11:45:00 ESTKristen Kelly, 'Ex Old Man' Video (Behind-the-Scenes)http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/kristen-kelly-ex-old-man-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/kristen-kelly-ex-old-man-video/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/09/kristen-kelly-ex-old-man-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Kristin Barlowe Kristen Kelly turns lemons into lemonade with her debut single, "Ex Old Man," which was inspired by her divorce. "This is the true story about the fact that I have an ex-husband and an ex-best girlfriend," says the Texas ... Read more

]]>ex old man videoExOldManVideokristen kellykristen kelly ex old mankristen kelly ex old man videoKristenKellyKristenKellyExOldManKristenKellyExOldManVideoThe Boot StaffWed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 EST'The Voice' Season 2 Winner Is Jermaine Paul From Team Blake!http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/the-voice-season-2-winner-jermaine-paul/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/the-voice-season-2-winner-jermaine-paul/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/the-voice-season-2-winner-jermaine-paul/#commentsFiled under:

The Boot: Getty Images Jermaine Paul is officially "The Voice," having won Season 2 of the hit NBC show Tuesday night (May 8). The R&B/soul singer, who was coach Blake Shelton's leading team member, triumphed over opera singer Chris Mann (Team ... Read more

]]>blake sheltonBlakeSheltonjermaine pauljermaine paul wins the voiceJermainePaulJermainePaulWinsTheVoiceteam blakeTeamBlakethe voicethe voice winnerTheVoiceTheVoiceWinnerThe Boot StaffTue, 08 May 2012 23:10:00 ESTCity of Hope Celebrity Softball Game 2012 Players Revealedhttp://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/city-of-hope-celebrity-softball-game-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/city-of-hope-celebrity-softball-game-2012/http://www.theboot.com/2012/05/08/city-of-hope-celebrity-softball-game-2012/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Boot: Frederick Breedon, Getty Images Batter up! The City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, which is the unofficial kickoff to CMA Music Fest, has revealed its famous players for this year's game. Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Brantley ... Read more

]]>carrie underwoodCarrieUnderwoodcity of hopecity of hope softball gameCityOfHopeCityOfHopeSoftballGameThe Boot StaffTue, 08 May 2012 11:30:00 EST