The Boot Staff

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades.

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year -- at least according to Young.

It's that time of the year: Creepy crawly spiders are adorning front porches, makeshift graveyards inhabit front lawns, and jack-o-lanterns light up the night sky.

Country legend Williams was born on Sept. 17, 1923.

On Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes.

On Aug. 23, 2003, Adkins was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

On Aug. 19, 2003, Bentley's eponymous major-label freshman album was released on Capitol Records.

Whether you're a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens!

Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.

Vince Gill recalls hearing himself on the radio for the first time.

We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.