David Ball

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The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

David Ball tells The Boot about 'Thinkin' Problem,' which he co-wrote with Allen Shamblin. The song would not only go on to become a smash hit for David in 1994, peaking at No. 2, it also earned him a Grammy nomination.
This is a barroom song, and I came up through the clubs...

The Boot talks to songwriter Wood Newton (pictured left) about 'Riding With Private Malone,' the 2001 hit he co-wrote with Thom Shepherd for David Ball.

Thom Shepherd and I met on Matthew Gillan's show on WSM radio. I was impressed with his songwriting...