Melinda Newman
Julianne Hough, ‘Rock of Ages': Multi-Talented Star Talks Tom Cruise, Baboons and Strip Clubs
Julianne Hough has come a far way from the 18-year old dancer who twirled her way into our hearts on "Dancing With The Stars" in 2007. The blond-haired, blue-eyed beauty quickly showed that she was far more than just a hoofer: in 2008 she released her debut album on Mercury Nashville Records and in 2011 starred in the remake of "Footloose...
Jason Aldean Sorry to See the Monumental ‘Party’ End
Jason Aldean just landed "Fly Over States," his fifth and final single from My Kinda Party, on top of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It's a fitting send-off for the 2010 album that catapulted the Georgia native to the ranks of country superstar and arena headliner...
Chris Young: Miranda Lambert Tour Filled With Dog Days
Chris Young's life has gone to the dogs while he's opening for Miranda Lambert.
The singer knew about Miranda's deep, abiding love for all four-legged friends, but he didn't know how many would be accompanying her on the road. "They rotate in and out," Chris tells The Boot...
Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground Meets Kids’ Special Needs
Zac Brown may be best known for his musical contributions, but he could add entrepreneur to his title. "There are 12 companies that I run, with a lot of help of other people," Zac tells The Boot.
Of the dozen different entities, the one foremost in Zac's mind is Camp Southern Ground, a non-profit camp south of Atlanta for, as Zac describes it, kids who are "mainstream, underprivileg
Thomas Rhett Tour Schedule Goes Into ‘Overdrive’
Thomas Rhett has been putting in his time on the road opening for acts including Blake Shelton, Pat Green and Brantley Gilbert. This summer, he'll open for Toby Keith on the Live in Overdrive tour.
The 22-year old, whose first single, "Something to Do With My Hands" is climbing the charts, has already learned the three things never to leave home without: "Clean underwear, clean sock
Gloriana ‘Kissed’ and Told
The members of Gloriana love it when their fans bring them gifts, but they may want to lay off the Doritos.
The trio's current song, "(Kissed You) Good Night," continues to rise up the charts, so The Boot couldn't resist asking Tom Gossin and Mike Gossin, who is joined in the group by Rachel Reinert, what they remembered about their first kisses...
Clay Walker, Arts Advocate and Future Record Label Partner?
Clay Walker will join actors Alec Baldwin and Melina Kanakaredes and fellow musical artist Ben Folds for Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (April 17).
The participants will discuss before the press and a number of members of Congress the importance of funding the arts and arts education...
Kip Moore, ‘Up All Night’ Already Headed in Good Direction
"Somethin' 'Bout an Isuzu" just doesn't have the same ring to it. Kip Moore, whose first single, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" is bumping against gold status signifying 500,000 downloads sold, talked about his first ride with The Boot. "It was an Isuzu that got passed down to me by my brother," he says...
Andy Gibson, ‘Wanna Make You Love Me’ Caused a Family Freakout
Andy Gibson, whose single, "Wanna Make You Love Me" has climbed into the Top 30 on the country chart, vividly remembers the first time he heard the tune on the radio.
"I was stuck in Los Angeles in downtown traffic," Andy tells The Boot...
Craig Morgan, ‘Rizzoli and Isles’ Is Next Chapter of Budding Acting Career
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Craig Morgan, whose song "This Ole Boy" continues to climb the Billboard Country Songs chart, has got his eye turned toward Hollywood.
Appearing on Lifetime Channel's drama "Army Wives" a few weeks ago has definitely ignited the acting bug in Craig...