The Boot Staff

The King of Rock and Roll remains a vital influence on artists the world over, and the mythology surrounding him has grown to epic proportions.

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…

"We all agreed that it was a song title that every single person in the world can relate to ..."

On Jan. 1, 2010, the singer-songwriter kicked off the new year by starting a 1,700-mile walk, called Meet Me Halfway, to raise awareness about youth aging out of the foster care system.

On Jan. 1, 1994, Hill started off the new year on a high note.

On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.

Dec. 25, 1999, was a Christmas to remember for Hill.

It didn't take long for Kelsea Ballerini and Australian singer-songwriter Morgan Evans to realize that they were a match made in Heaven.

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.

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

"The song just fell out in, like, 15 minutes ..."