![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)
![Story Behind the Song: Montgomery Gentry, ‘Back When I Knew It All’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2008/07/montgomery-gentry-back-when-i-knew-it-all-lyrics.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Montgomery Gentry, ‘Back When I Knew It All’
Songwriter Phil O'Donnell tells The Boot about co-writing Montgomery Gentry's "Back When I Knew It All."
![12 Years Ago: Brooks & Dunn Announce Their Split](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/08/brooks-and-dunn-split-2009.jpg?w=980&q=75)
12 Years Ago: Brooks & Dunn Announce Their Split
On Aug. 10, 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced that they were splitting up, after more than 20 years as a duo.
![Story Behind the Song: Sugarland, ‘All I Want to Do’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2012/10/Sugarland.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Sugarland, ‘All I Want to Do’
Jennifer Nettles talks about Sugarland's single "All I Want to Do."
![POLL: What’s Your Favorite Zac Brown Band Song?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/07/Zac-Brown.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s Your Favorite Zac Brown Band Song?
A readers' poll to determine the most popular song from the Zac Brown Band.
![Story Behind the Song: Brad Paisley, ‘Anything Like Me’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/04/brad-paisley-2016-world-tour1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Brad Paisley, ‘Anything Like Me’
Songwriter Chris DuBois shares the story behind Brad Paisley's "Anything Like Me."
![Top 10 Feuds in Country Music](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2009/08/Natalie-Maines-Toby-Keith.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Feuds in Country Music
Folks in country music like to play nice with each other. But there are times when, as Waylon Jennings once sang, something's got 'em "feudin' like the Hatfields and McCoys."
![Story Behind the Song: Lee Greenwood, ‘God Bless the USA’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/05/Lee-Greenwood1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Lee Greenwood, ‘God Bless the USA’
Lee Greenwood shares the story of his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA."
![POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Fire?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/11/Martina-McBride-Garth-Brooks-Miranda-Lambert.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Fire?
A readers' poll to determine the best country song about fire.
![POLL: Who’s Your Favorite Country Singer From ‘The Voice’?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/08/Danielle-Bradberry-Gwen-Sebastian-RaeLynn.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: Who’s Your Favorite Country Singer From ‘The Voice’?
Which former 'The Voice' contestant is your favorite?
![Story Behind the Song: Tim McGraw, ‘Kristofferson’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Tim-McGraw1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Tim McGraw, ‘Kristofferson’
Tim McGraw shares the story behind his song "Kristofferson."
![Blake Shelton’s Best Tweets](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Blake-Shelton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blake Shelton’s Best Tweets
Shelton is one of country music's most infamous tweeters.
![Top 10 Zac Brown Band Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/08/Zac-Brown-Band.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Zac Brown Band Songs
Since their major label debut in 2008, the Zac Brown Band have built an enormous career on the strength of some of the most unique, standout songs in contemporary country music.