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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)
![Top 10 Patriotic Country Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/07/lee-greenwood-cheryl-wright-billy-ray-cyrus-patriotic-songs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Patriotic Country Songs
Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.
![Story Behind the Song: Dixie Chicks, ‘Silent House’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2008/03/dixie-chicks-silent-house-lyrics.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Dixie Chicks, ‘Silent House’
Natalie Maines explains to The Boot about how the Dixie Chicks song "Silent House" came to be.
![POLL: What’s Your Favorite George Strait Song?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2010/05/George-Strait.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s Your Favorite George Strait Song?
A readers' poll to determine the best George Strait song.
![Story Behind the Song: Darius Rucker, ‘Come Back Song’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2010/09/darius-rucker-come-back-song.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Darius Rucker, ‘Come Back Song’
Darius Rucker tells The Boot about writing "Come Back Song" with Casey Beathard and Chris Stapleton.
![POLL: What’s the Best Country Wedding Song?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/11/GeorgeStrait-Shania-Twain-Kenny-Chesney.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s the Best Country Wedding Song?
Vote for the best wedding song in country music.
![Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2012/10/country-stars-who-died-young.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Country Singers Who Died Far Too Young [PICTURES]
May they rest in peace ...
![Top 10 Chris Stapleton Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/02/chris-stapleton-best-songs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Chris Stapleton Songs
What would you add?
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POLL: Who Is Your Favorite ‘American Idol’ Country Singer?
Who's your favorite?
![Top 10 ‘American Idol’ Country Singers](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/09/Carrie-Underwood-Scotty-McCreery-Kree-Harrison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 ‘American Idol’ Country Singers
Do you agree?
![POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Being Broke?](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/10/Alan-Jackson-Ronnie-Dunn-Tim-McGraw.jpg?w=980&q=75)
POLL: What’s the Best Country Song About Being Broke?
A readers' poll to determine the best country song about being broke.
![Story Behind the Song: Justin Moore, ‘If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2011/04/justin-moore-if-heaven-wasnt-so-far-away.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Justin Moore, ‘If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away’
Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch and Brett Jones tell The Boot about writing Justin Moore's "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away."
![21 Years Ago: Toby Keith Hits No. 1 With ‘How Do You Like Me Now?!’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/03/toby-keith-how-do-you-like-me-now-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
21 Years Ago: Toby Keith Hits No. 1 With ‘How Do You Like Me Now?!’
On March 18, 2000, Keith soared to the top of the charts with his single "How Do You Like Me Now?!" from his album of the same name.