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The Boot contributor Deborah Evans Price is the author of 'The CMA Awards Vault,' which gives readers unprecedented access to the annual Country Music Association Awards, regarded as 'Country Music's Biggest Night.' The coffee table sized book traces the history of the awards show from its beginning in 1967, when it was broadcast on radio, through the glitz and glamor of last year's festivities a

On Monday night (September 20), several country hit makers, musicians and fans attended the Academy of Country Music's 4th Annual ACM Honors to recognize special awards recipients and off-camera winners from this year's ACM Awards. The sold-out bash, held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, was hosted by Lee Ann Womack, The event kicked off with Luke Bryan presenting Industry awards to spec

Acclaimed songwriter Don Schlitz knows how to make an audience feel like the ultimate music insider gossiping with their lifelong buddy. Take his show September 9 at the Station Inn in Nashville when many show-goers seemed to have a vague idea that this was the guy who wrote or co-wrote so many hits they know and love -- 'The Gambler,' made famous by Kenny Rogers, 'He Thinks He'll Keep Her,' recor

Kenny Rogers is the latest in a long line of iconic artists being honored for his decades-long career. Kenny was honored with the American Eagle Award, presented by the National Music Council this week at a special ceremony at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City...

Kenny Rogers' upcoming TV special is adding a bit more star power to an already glittering lineup! Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker and Billy Currington join Smokey Robinson, Chris Isaak and Sheena Easton as the latest additions to 'Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years...

John Rich's Tweet about his performance with Kenny Rogers and Wynonna this past weekend in San Antonio says it all: "Holy smokes! Just KILLED IT in San Antonio with Wynonna and Kenny Rogers!!! 'Lady,' 'Love Can Build A Bridge' ... major highlight of my career...

Wynonna has been busy in the studio working on her next album, which will feature a couple of special guests, including her mother, Naomi Judd. The pair went in with their longtime producer, Don Potter, last week, and were "making memories," Wy shared on her Twitter page...

Kenny Rogers will mark 50 years in the music business with a star-studded television special. He made the big announcement prior to his show at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center Thursday night (Feb. 4). Kenny loved the concept of the special, but made a few adjustments to the way it was presented...

The Boot helps fans find wallet-friendly deals on new music! PEOPLE magazine has an overflowing country playlist this month with new free music from Sarah Buxton ('American Daughters'), Jimmy Wayne ('Just Knowing You Love Me'), James Otto ('Groovy Little Summer Song'), Allison Moorer ('The Broken Girl'), Joe Nichols ('The Shape I'm In'), Dolly Parton ('Jolene' -- live), Steve Azar ('Sunshine') and

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, it's time for country stars to get their Christmas tours underway. This year, the list of those spreading holiday cheer includes everyone from Sara Evans to Kenny Rogers to the Oak Ridge Boys. The Boot gives fans a rundown of some shows sure to put you in the spirit...