Music

Sixty-one years ago today, on Oct. 15, 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry.Lynn, who was only 28 years old at the time of her debut, was so nervous that she admits she doesn't remember much of her first performance on the hallowed stage: “The first memory I have of the Grand Ole Opry was, when I went out to sing, I remember patting my foot, and that’s it,” she recalls. “I don’t remember even singing. Now, I was so excited, I don’t remember singing, but I remember...

Hotties need time off, too. Megan Thee Stallion is poised to experience a career highlight this weekend when she hosts (and performs on) Saturday Night Live, but she’s also dealing with some major material losses after her house was broken into Thursday night. On Friday, following a TMZ report that more than $300,000 worth of property was stolen from her Los Angeles home while she’s in New York City, Megan addressed the break-in and announced that she’s “really gotta take a break.” “Material things can be replaced but I’m glad...

Genre-bending duo Lucius will appear on Saturday's (Oct. 15) episode of Austin City Limits, but we're giving The Boot and Taste of Country readers an exclusive first look at their performance.Lead members Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig will take the stage in support of their acclaimed fourth album Second Nature, which they released in April. The project was produced in collaboration with longtime pals Brandi Carlile and Dave Cobb, who helped remold and elevate the duo's blend of striking harmonies and artistic elements plucked from futuristic pop, folk, country and retro...

ATLANTA — The rapper Yak Gotti got into a fight with another inmate in Fulton County jail on October 8, sheriff’s office officials confirmed Friday afternoon.  Yak Gotti – real name Deamonte Kendrick – emerged from the fray relatively unscathed, his mother Tasha Kendrick said. “He beat that boy’s ass,” she told Rolling Stone. Kendrick is in jail without bond on murder, gang and racketeering charges in the sprawling indictment against the YSL collective that also has superstar rappers Jeffery “Young Thug” and Sergio “Gunna” Kitchens behind bars. Neither Young...

It's been a big year for Scotty McCreery musically, but nothing could top what's coming next: Fatherhood. The country singer and his wife, Gabi, are expecting their first child together, a son, and McCreery can't stop thinking about it."It's constantly on my mind," he tells People. "I'm so excited. I'm so nervous. I'm so everything. Every feeling that's out there, that's what I'm feeling right now."Couple the baby news with his smash hit "Damn Strait" and you've got one happy former American Idol winner."I've known since February that I'm gonna be...

Poker Face "The whole project just feels more mature and elevated," Beer teases of her upcoming LP If there’s one thing Madison Beer knows how to do, it’s slay. On Friday, the singer released her single “Showed Me,” which flaunts the singer’s sexier, sultry side. In the track’s accompanying video, she puts that sultriness to work as she defeats an underground poker star at his own game. The Lauren Dunn-directed music video captures Beer as she arrives at a mansion party and is introduced to a mystery man, a “billionaire...

All eyes and ears will be on Kenny Chesney at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in 2023. The eight-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has been named the featured guest for "The Artist Interview."The "You and Tequila" singer will sit down for an exclusive interview in front of a live audience during the annual event in Nashville. His interview is scheduled for March 14 and promises to be an in-depth conversation about his career and what's on the horizon."#CRS2023 attendees are in for a treat," CRS shares on social media. "The...

Las Babies Activas "As women, we have this opportunity to show the world what female empowerment can allow us to reach in the industry," Chesca tells Rolling Stone You can count on Chesca, Villano Antillano, and Corina Smith to hype each other in the club “cuando suena el trá.” On Thursday, the trio released their sexy and self-empowering collaboration “Activa,” along with a colorful video, shot in the middle of an extravagant house party. Chesca opens the song up with a confident verse and sings about amping up her girls...

Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, are celebrating 10 years of marriage on Wednesday (Oct. 12). The country singer took to social media to mark a decade of wedded bliss and celebrate his bride on a special date.The video he shared is a compilation of clips featuring Lauren. We see all stages of their romance, from dating to marriage on Oct. 12, 2012, their adoption process, pregnancies, tours and more. There are some romantic moments between the husband and wife and plenty of goofy ones that showcase their sense...

M.I.A. has decided to compare a conspiracy theorist lying about the massacre of innocent children to promoting the Covid vaccine. On Wednesday, after a jury decided that Alex Jones will have to pay the families of the children who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School nearly $1 billion in damages after spreading lies that the shooting never happened, M.I.A. shared that celebrities, too, should pay for promoting vaccines. “If Alex jones pays for lying shouldn’t every celebrity pushing vaccines pay too?” she tweeted. If Alex jones pays for lying shouldn’t...

Luke Bryan looked back on Season 19 of American Idol and what Willie Spence was capable of as he paid tribute to the late singer on Wednesday (Oct. 12)."He could change the mood instantly when he started singing," Bryan shares.Spence died at age 23 on Tuesday after the Jeep Cherokee he was driving veered off of I-24 near Chattanooga, Tenn., and struck a vehicle that had stopped on the shoulder. His stunning death came just hours after he reminded his half-million followers on social media why he was so dynamic....

'Doctors' Orders' "I am following doctors’ orders," singer says after "dehydration and low amounts of nutrition" reportedly sends her to hospital Brandy told fans she is “getting the rest I need” after a medical scare Tuesday reportedly sent the singer to the hospital. According to TMZ, Brandy suffered a possible seizure Tuesday afternoon at her home in Los Angeles; paramedics were called to Brandy’s residence, and she was then transported to a nearby hospital. While Brandy didn’t confirm that she had suffered a seizure, she addressed the incident on social...

Shane McAnally is one of the most prolific and talented songwriters working in country music today. If you (somehow) haven't heard his name, you've definitely heard his work: The frequent collaborator with Kacey Musgraves, Kenny Chesney, Brandy Clark and Sam Hunt has notched dozens of songwriting- and production-related awards nominations, from Grammys to ACM Awards.It's tough to narrow down the McAnally's greatest hits, but below, The Boot has compiled a set of 10 songs that showcase some of his best work. Read on to see our rankings ... or to just have your...

End of the Road “I have gone from feeling bad, to worse, to terrible," the singer confirmed Regina Spektor has canceled the rest of her tour dates for 2022, citing a “bad case of Covid.” In a lengthy Instagram post, the singer explained she has lost her voice and has “gone from feeling bad, to worse, to terrible.” “After being so careful and miraculously avoiding it for over 2.5 years, I came down with a bad case of Covid,” Spektor wrote. “I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets and...