5 Debut Country Albums That Are Hidden Gems5 Debut Country Albums That Are Hidden GemsNot all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
LOOK: Country Stars and Their Famous RelativesLOOK: Country Stars and Their Famous RelativesThere are many country music stars who have equally famous relatives, many of whom are in the music industry as well.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
7 Unbelievable CMA Awards Winners (and 3 That Came Close!)7 Unbelievable CMA Awards Winners (and 3 That Came Close!)Who has more CMA Awards wins: country radio staple Chris Young, or the actor who played George on 'Seinfeld'? Billy DukesBilly Dukes
99 Years Ago: Hank Williams Is Born99 Years Ago: Hank Williams Is BornCountry legend Williams was born on Sept. 17, 1923.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Josh Turner Delivers Uplifting Live Gospel Classic, ‘I Saw the Light’ [Watch]Josh Turner Delivers Uplifting Live Gospel Classic, ‘I Saw the Light’ [Watch]Turner puts a modern and unexpected twist on the Hank Williams favorite, which will be included on his upcoming gospel album. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
40 Country Singers Who Died Too Soon40 Country Singers Who Died Too SoonIt's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They DieThe Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.The Boot StaffThe Boot StaffAmy McCarthyAmy McCarthyAngela StefanoAngela StefanoAnnie ZaleskiAnnie ZaleskiChuck ArmstrongChuck ArmstrongCourtney CarrCourtney CarrGayle ThompsonGayle ThompsonHannahlee AllersHannahlee AllersLiv SteckerLiv SteckerRiane KoncRiane Konc
62 Years Ago: Hank Williams Among First Inductees Into Country Music Hall of Fame62 Years Ago: Hank Williams Among First Inductees Into Country Music Hall of FameOn Nov. 3, 1961, Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]May they rest in peace ...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Tom Hiddleston Talks Hank Williams, Granger Smith Sings on ‘Kimmel Live’Tom Hiddleston Talks Hank Williams, Granger Smith Sings on ‘Kimmel Live’It was a big night for country music on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night (March 22), as both Granger Smith and actor Tom Hiddleston — who plays Hank Williams in the new documentary I Saw the Light — appeared on the late night show. Annie ReuterAnnie Reuter