April will shower country fans in the form of new music releases all month long. The Boot takes a look at the CDs, downloads and vinyl treasures in store in the coming weeks!
Train continues to find dream duet partners in Nashville. Fresh off the success of lead singer Pat Monahan's "Marry Me" collaboration with Martina McBride, Train has tapped Ashley Monroe to trade lead vocals on "Bruises," a sweet song about high school sweethearts who catch up after a decade apart -- and a decade of hard life lessons that they sweetly share with one another...
Brad Paisley is undeniably one of country's best songwriters and pickers, so it's no wonder that pop artist Mat Kearney was a little blown away when he got a call from Brad asking to write some tunes together. The singer/songwriter, who lives in Nashville and is currently opening for Train, admits he was a little intimidated at first writing with the country powerhouse, but says he was thrilled t
Martina McBride is no stranger to big production tours. However, this little lady has decided to bring her big voice to smaller, intimate venues across the U.S., in order to give her fans a difference experience. She kicked off the trek last week (April 12) in Panama City Beach, Fla...
Matthew McConaughey, Train's Pat Monahan and Shelby Lynne are the latest to be added to the 'We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash' concert April 20 in Austin, Texas. Matthew McConaughey will serve as host of the event, while Pat and Shelby join a long list of performers that includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie Dunn, John Hiatt, Shooter Jennings, Lucinda Willia
Country music stood proud at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night (February 13). From Lady Antebellum dominating with five wins to the 'Crazy Heart' soundtrack continuing its winning streak, the mother of all music awards shows gave credit where it was due...
David Nail has covered Train, but what he'd really love to do is collaborate with the pop-rockers. David recorded Train's 'I'm About to Come Alive' as the title track for his debut CD, and even joined the band onstage to sing the tune during their Nashville stop last year...