![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
![Tanya Tucker Was in Her Dad’s Car When She First Heard Herself on the Radio](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/tanya-tucker.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tanya Tucker Was in Her Dad’s Car When She First Heard Herself on the Radio
Tanya Tucker remembers hearing herself on the radio for the first time.
![Story Behind the Song: Billy Currington, ‘Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/01/104867026.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Billy Currington, ‘Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer’
Songwriter Troy Jones shares with The Boot the story behind Billy Currington's single "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer."
![Story Behind the Song: Zac Brown Band, ‘The Wind’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/02/zac-brown-band-snl.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Zac Brown Band, ‘The Wind’
Wyatt Durrette explains the inspiration for the Zac Brown Band song "The Wind."
![Joe Nichols Wanted to Cry, But Played It Cool, When Hearing Himself on the Radio for the First Time](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/05/joe-nichols-father.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Joe Nichols Wanted to Cry, But Played It Cool, When Hearing Himself on the Radio for the First Time
Joe Nichols remembers hearing himself on the radio for the first time.
![30 Years Ago: Garth Brooks’ ‘That Summer’ Hits No. 1](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/07/garth-brooks-that-summer-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
30 Years Ago: Garth Brooks’ ‘That Summer’ Hits No. 1
On July 3, 1993, Brooks earned his 10th No. 1 hit with "That Summer."
![Story Behind the Song: Hunter Hayes, ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/10/hunter-hayes-yesterdays-song-single.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Hunter Hayes, ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’
Hunter Hayes shares the story behind his hit "Somebody's Heartbreak."
![Jason Aldean Was at a Grocery Store When He First Heard Himself on the Radio](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/iheart-radio-jason-aldean.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jason Aldean Was at a Grocery Store When He First Heard Himself on the Radio
Jason Aldean remembers his first time on the radio.
![Top 10 Blake Shelton Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2011/06/Blake.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Blake Shelton Songs
Do you agree, Shelton fans?
![35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Signs With Capitol Records](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/06/garth-brooks-capitol-records.jpg?w=980&q=75)
35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Signs With Capitol Records
On June 17, 1988, Brooks signed with Capitol Records.
![Jake Owen Got Reflective When Hearing Himself on the Radio for the First Time](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/07/jake-owen-good-company.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jake Owen Got Reflective When Hearing Himself on the Radio for the First Time
Jake Owen remembers hearing himself on the radio for the first time.
![23 Years Ago: Brad Paisley Releases His Debut Album](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/06/brad-paisley-who-needs-pictures.jpg?w=980&q=75)
23 Years Ago: Brad Paisley Releases His Debut Album
On June 1, 1999, Paisley released his debut album, 'Who Needs Pictures', which had two No. 1 hits and sealed his place in country music.
![Miranda Lambert Sort of Thought Her First Time on the Radio Was Fake](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/12/miranda-lambert-grammys-reaction-2017.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miranda Lambert Sort of Thought Her First Time on the Radio Was Fake
Miranda Lambert remembers hearing herself on the radio for the first time.