Matt Wickstrom is a Kentucky-based journalist with bylines at the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader, The Bluegrass Situation, Holler Country, Wide Open Country and Cowboys & Indians, among others.
Matt Wickstrom
Interview: Jeff Hanna Retraces the Steps That Led to New Album ‘Dirt Does Dylan’
The legendary band pay tribute to another music icon with their latest project.
The SteelDrivers, Katie Pruitt and More Bring Sweet Sounds to 2022 North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival [REVIEW]
Country music took center stage.
Top 10 Aaron Lee Tasjan Songs
Dive into our 10 favorite tracks from eclectic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Lee Tasjan.
Roxi Copland Reconciles With Her Roots in New Video for ‘I Come From Crazy’ [PREMIERE]
Austin, Texas based classically trained musician turned Americana artist Roxi Copland is sharing the new video for the title track from her new EP 'I Come From Crazy' today, and The Boot has the exclusive premiere.
Interview: Tenille Townes Reveals Her True Self on Stellar New EP ‘Masquerades’
Burgeoning singer-songwriter Tenille Townes talks about the new creative approach she took with her latest EP.
Top 10 Kelsey Waldon Songs
These ten songs prove why this Kentucky native's talents caught the ear of legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.
The 10 Best Acts We Saw at MerleFest 2022: Rissi Palmer, Tenille Townes, 49 Winchester + More
These artists stopped us in our tracks!
The Boot’s Weekly Picks: Arlo McKinley, Madeline Edwards + More
In need of some new music? Here are five songs from country, Americana and beyond that you need to hear.
Interview: Loney Hutchins on His Journey From Appalachian Poverty to the House of Cash and Beyond
Not many artists better encapsulate the "American Dream" better than Loney Hutchins Sr.
Interview: After a Long Hiatus, Miko Marks Returns to Speak Her Truth
In our exclusive interview, Miko Marks talks about her unexpected return to country music and how she's staying true to her roots.