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Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute CD Honors Band’s Country Roots
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute CD Honors Band’s Country Roots
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute CD Honors Band’s Country Roots
Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of country-rock's most influential acts, is getting an all-star tribute from a new crop of artists clearly walking in the shoes of the phenomenally successful Florida band. Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson and Uncle Kracker are among the musicians who have recorded tracks for 'Sweet Home Alabama -- The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd,' due out July 20 and available exclusive
New Country Music Releases — June 2010
New Country Music Releases — June 2010
New Country Music Releases — June 2010
Here at The Boot we like to ensure that our readers are kept up-to-date with the very latest in new country music. Each month we'll post a list of the new country music releases for that month to save you the trip to the record store. Check back every month for more new music listings...
11 Questions With Hank Williams, Jr.
11 Questions With Hank Williams, Jr.
11 Questions With Hank Williams, Jr.
It's a well-known fact that you don't ask Hank Williams, Jr. a question if you don't want an honest answer. The Boot caught Hank while he was spending time at his place in Paris, Tenn., reflecting on the tragic loss of his friend, NFL great Steve McNair, as well as on a happier subject -- his new album, '127 Rose Avenue...
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Ean Evans Dies
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Ean Evans Dies
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Ean Evans Dies
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans passed away this week after losing "a valiant battle with an aggressive form of cancer," according to a statement issued Wednesday by the band. A southern rocker by birthright (raised in Georgia before moving to Mississippi), Evans joined Skynyrd in 2001, following the death of original bassist Leon Wilkeson...
Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist Dies at 56
Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist Dies at 56
Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist Dies at 56
Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell passed away in his home in the suburbs of Jacksonville, Fla., early Wednesday morning. He was 56 years old. According to local newspaper the Florida-Times Union, Powell called 911 himself, but following CPR from rescue workers, was pronounced dead at 1:52 AM...
Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrate New Year’s Twice
Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrate New Year’s Twice
Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrate New Year’s Twice
Trace Adkins and Lynyrd Skynyrd will ring in 2009 by both playing two New Year's Eve shows -- in two different cities. The country hitmaker and the Southern rock legends will appear first in Pikeville, Kentucky, on December 31. Then they'll head west (and even travel back in time by crossing from the Eastern to the Central time zone) to usher in the new year in Nashville...