The Boot Staff

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

On Aug. 27, 2003, Urban's 'Golden Road' album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies.

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The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.

Gill had just begun a career-making hot streak when "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away" became his second straight No. 1 hit on Dec. 26, 1992.

Talk about an anniversary to remember!

Yearwood has made a second career out of her down-home expertise in the kitchen, but she didn't actually start testing her cooking skills until she moved from Georgia to pursue her musical dreams.

The days around Thanksgiving are a good time of the year for each of us to reflect about what we're most thankful for in our lives.

Lively conversation, mindful reflection and a few helpings of good ol' gossip would add up to one perfect holiday.