The Boot Staff

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

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The crossover between the gridiron and Music Row has been heavily trafficked over the years.

Womack's songs are some of the most traditional-sounding in contemporary country music.

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It was their roots that first brought the country singer and the Oscar-winning actress together.

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"I think I was actually talking about my relationship with my dad ..."

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