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The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
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Justin Moore ‘Couldn’t Have Hand-Picked a Better Place’ to Hear Himself on the Radio for the First Time
Justin Moore remembers hearing his music on the radio for the first time.
![54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/03/merle-haggard-the-fightin-side-of-me-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’
On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.
![25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/03/trisha-yearwood-grand-old-opry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On March 13, 1999, Yearwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
![Top 10 Girl Power Country Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2012/03/Loretta-Lynn-Miranda-Lambert-Dolly-Parton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Girl Power Country Songs
Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.
![Story Behind the Song: Keith Anderson, ‘I Still Miss You’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/12/keith-anderson-birthday.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Keith Anderson, ‘I Still Miss You’
Keith Anderson talks to The Boot about his single "I Still Miss You."
![Kix Brooks Didn’t Let His First Time on the Radio Go to His Head](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/10/cma-vanderbilt-childrens-hospital-donation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kix Brooks Didn’t Let His First Time on the Radio Go to His Head
Kix Brooks recalls hearing himself on the radio for the first time.
![Story Behind the Song: Jack Ingram and Patty Griffin, ‘Seeing Stars’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/06/2016-americanafest-performers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Jack Ingram and Patty Griffin, ‘Seeing Stars’
Jack Ingram tells The Boot the story behind his song "Seeing Stars," a duet with Patty Griffin.
![25 Years Ago: Brad Paisley’s Debut Single Is Released](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/02/brad-paisley-who-needs-pictures-song.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Brad Paisley’s Debut Single Is Released
On Feb. 22, 1999, Paisley released his debut single.
![18 Years Ago: Toby Keith Hits No. 1 With ‘American Soldier’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/toby-keith-inauguration-2017.jpg?w=980&q=75)
18 Years Ago: Toby Keith Hits No. 1 With ‘American Soldier’
On Feb. 21, 2004, Keith earned his 13th No. 1 hit.
![POLL: Which Country Star Would You Like to Spend Valentine’s Day With?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/02/country-stars-valentines-day.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: Which Country Star Would You Like to Spend Valentine’s Day With?
Vote for the country star you'd like to spend Valentine's Day with.
![POLL: Which Country Star Should Perform a Super Bowl Halftime Show?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/02/Garth-Brooks-Carrie-Underwood-Luke-Bryan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: Which Country Star Should Perform a Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Vote for the country star you'd most like to see perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
![11 Years Ago: Lady A Release ‘Need You Now’ Album](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/lady-antebellum-need-you-now-album.jpg?w=980&q=75)
11 Years Ago: Lady A Release ‘Need You Now’ Album
On Jan. 26, 2010, 'Need You Now' debuted.