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    Tim McGraw, 'Grown Men Don't Cry' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Songwriter Tom Douglas talks with The Boot about the inspiration he and and co-writer Steve Seskin ... Read More »

    Jason Aldean, 'Big Green Tractor' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Singer-songwriter David Lee Murphy, who had his own hits with 'Dust on the Bottle' and 'Party ... Read More »

    Josh Thompson, 'Beer on the Table' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Newcomer Josh Thompson talks to The Boot about his breakout hit, 'Beer on the Table,' which he wrote ... Read More »

    Blake Shelton, 'Hillbilly Bone' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    The Boot talks with songwriter Luke Laird about the Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins duet, 'Hillbilly ... Read More »

    Carrie Underwood, 'Before He Cheats' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins talk about the day they wrote Carrie Underwood's 2006 No. 1 smash, ... Read More »

    Eric Church Keeps His Outlaw Boots On

    Eric Church wants to keep his songs honest, even if that means some will hang the 'Outlaw Country' ... Read More »

    Rascal Flatts, 'My Wish' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele talks to The Boot about the No. 1 hit for Rascal Flatts, 'My Wish,' ... Read More »

    Trace Adkins, 'I'm Tryin'' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele talks to The Boot about the inspiration behind Trace Adkins' 2001 ... Read More »

    Katie Armiger Kisses and (Almost) Tells

    Katie Armiger is riding the airwaves with her new single 'Kiss Me Now,' the first release from her ... Read More »

    Jamey Johnson, 'High Cost of Living' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    James Slater talks to The Boot about 'High Cost of Living,' which he co-wrote with Jamey Johnson. ... Read More »

    Josh Turner, 'Why Don't We Just Dance' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    The Boot talks with Jonathan Singleton, Jim Beavers and Darrell Brown, co-writers of Josh Turner's ... Read More »

    Zac Brown Band, 'Chicken Fried' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Zac Brown, reveals to The Boot how he and co-writer Wyatt Durrette came up with the smash hit that ... Read More »

    Tim McGraw, 'Southern Voice' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Bob DiPiero and Tom Douglas sat down with The Boot to talk about how they came to write Tim McGraw's ... Read More »

    Toby Keith, 'American Ride' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Dave Pahanish and Joe West have known each other 20 years, beginning in Pittsburgh, Pa and ... Read More »

    Rascal Flatts, 'Here' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Songwriter Jeffrey Steele sat down with The Boot to talk about Rascal Flatts' No. 1 hit, 'Here.' ... Read More »

    Steel Magnolia, 'Keep on Lovin' You' - Story Behind the Lyrics

    Singer-songwriter Trent Willmon sat down with The Boot to talk about Steel Magnolia's debut hit, ... Read More »