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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)
![48 Years Ago: ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Is Released](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/wanted-the-outlaws-album-release.jpg?w=980&q=75)
48 Years Ago: ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Is Released
In 1976, some of Music City's most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music.
![Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans: Their Love in Pictures](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/01/kelsea-ballerini-morgan-evans-pictures.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans: Their Love in Pictures
It didn't take long for Kelsea Ballerini and Australian singer-songwriter Morgan Evans to realize that they were a match made in Heaven.
![POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Snow?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/11/Zac-Brown-Carrie-Underwood-Joe-Nichols.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Snow?
Whether you're currently walking in a winter wonderland or still crossing your fingers for a white Christmas, country music can provide your soundtrack.
![Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton, ‘Home’](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2015/06/BlakeShelton21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton, ‘Home’
Alan Chang and Amy Foster tell The Boot about writing "Home," sung by both Blake Shelton and Michael Buble.
![Sam Hunt’s Best Looks [PICTURES]](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/01/Sam-Hunt1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sam Hunt’s Best Looks [PICTURES]
Sam Hunt may be filled with musical talent, but part of his appeal comes straight from his 6 feet, 3 inches of confidence and sexiness.
![Top 5 Sam Hunt Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/06/sam-hunt-best-songs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 5 Sam Hunt Songs
Do y'all agree?
![POLL: What’s Your Favorite Trace Adkins Song?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/08/Trace-Adkins-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Trace Adkins Song?
Adkins has built a hugely successful country music career by recording great songs in a variety of different styles.
![Top 10 Country Thanksgiving Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/11/Brad-Paisley-Martina-McBride-Josh-Turner.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Country Thanksgiving Songs
We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
![POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Being Thankful?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/11/Thanksgiving.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Being Thankful?
The days around Thanksgiving are a good time of the year for each of us to reflect about what we're most thankful for in our lives.
![Country Stars Who Have Served in the Military](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Craig-Morgan-Willie-Nelson-Josh-Gracin.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Country Stars Who Have Served in the Military
Country music is filled with songs proclaiming love and devotion to the United States, but for many artists, their patriotism runs much deeper.
![POLL: What’s Your Favorite Miranda Lambert Song?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/02/Miranda-lambert.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Miranda Lambert Song?
Lambert has become one of the most successful artists in contemporary country music on the strength of her songs, which run the musical gamut.
![38 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert Is Born](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/11/miranda-lambert-birthday-date.jpg?w=980&q=75)
38 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert Is Born
Happy birthday, Miranda!