From the Vault

Over the course of the last few years, Trace Adkins' mainstream profile has increased significantly, due in no small part to his appearances on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' as well as his film work.

Randy Houser is one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in country music right now, but a few short years ago he was a songwriter looking for his first shot as a recording artist.

Billy Currington‘s music has often been a mix of different musical influences, with a dose of R&B in his country. But at one time the ‘Hey Girl’ singer thought he might take that a step further.

What a difference a few years can make. Jason Aldean is one of the biggest stars in country music today, and the tour in support of his current album, 'Night Train,' has been selling out stadiums. But that wasn't always the case.

It's probably just as well that Taylor Swift didn't keep her word in 2008. In this week's From the Vault, we re-visit an interview Swift gave The Boot upon the release of her 'Fearless' album in which she talks about the possibility of getting tattooed.

Blake Shelton is one of country music's most recognizable mainstream crossover stars -- but that wasn't always so. In the latest installment of our From the Vault series, we take a look back at an interview Shelton gave The Boot in 2008, upon the release of his 'Startin' Fires' album.

We've been going through our interview archives here at The Boot for a new feature called From the Vault. This new series will present some of the very best interviews from the past eight years, taking a look back at some of the things your favorite country stars have said in the past that might -- or might not -- have been borne out over time.

Billy Currington's music has often been a mix of different musical influences, with a dose of R&B in his country. But at one time the 'Hey Girl' singer thought he might take that a step further.