Nicole Kidman is leaning on family and work following her divorce from Keith Urban. The actress is staying positive and focused on what comes next. Continue reading…
Country Music News – Taste of Country
Author: alaskaadmin
A fan’s name nearly made things awkward for Keith Urban — but his reaction had the crowd laughing, and then melting. Continue reading…
Country Music News – Taste of Country
![<a href="https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/kevin-costner-horizon-lawsuit-update/" target="_blank">Kevin Costner Lawsuit: Judge Allows 8 Claims to Proceed [Report]</a>](https://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2025/10/attachment-toc-site-promoinside-14-2.jpg?format=natural)
Kevin Costner is still facing serious legal trouble. A judge has tossed two claims in a stunt performer’s lawsuit — but eight others are moving forward. Continue reading…
The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Luke Bryan’s mom has no boundaries. Continue reading…
The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Nicole Kidman is leaning on family and work following her divorce from Keith Urban. The actress is staying positive and focused on what comes next. Continue reading…
The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Bailey says he now has the smile of his dreams. Continue reading…
The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
A fan’s name nearly made things awkward for Keith Urban — but his reaction had the crowd laughing, and then melting. Continue reading…
The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Ella Langley is back with another certified hit, bringing all the old-school country vibes with her new track, “Choosin’ Texas.”
The buzzed-about single finds Langley crooning about a lost love. She reflects on the moments she thought he was falling for her and for Tennessee, only to realize his heart still belongs to Texas – and to another girl.
“She’s from Texas I can tell by the way/ He’s two steppin round the room/ And judgin by the smile that’s written on his face / There’s nothin I can to do/ It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see / A cowboy always finds a way to leave / Drinkin Jack all by myself/ He’s choosin’ Texas I can tell,” she sings on the chorus.
The multi-platinum, chart-topping, award-winning artist co-wrote the track alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor. Langley and Lambert also co-produced with Ben West, and Lambert can be heard providing background vocals throughout the song.
“I had the amazing opportunity to sit down in a room with Miranda, Luke, and Joybeth on a writing retreat about a year ago,” Langley recalled. “We wrote a bunch of songs together, but the second one really stuck with me. Miranda, being from Texas, started telling us one of her wild stories about drinkin’ and doing something ridiculous, and I said, ‘Well, she’s from Texas, I can tell.’ As soon as I said that, we all just looked at each other like —yep, that’s it! That’s the next song. She’s from Texas, the girl he went with. And I thought well…you know I love a song like that.”
Lambert added, “Ella may have grown up in Alabama, but she has a rowdy, fiery side that us Texas women recognize and respect. She’s an artist through and through, and it was important to me to let her artistry shine through at every stage of the process, from co- writing to co-producing. I’m so proud of how “Choosin’ Texas” does that, and can’t wait to see the world continue to get to know Ella through this song.”
Ella first gave fans a taste of “Choosin’ Texas” back in February at her Nacogdoches, TX, show, and last night she brought it back to life on stage in Houston as part of a special run of Texas performances this weekend. She’s nearing the end of her SOLD-OUT Still Hungover Tour, with remaining stops in Helotes, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Athens, GA; Chattanooga, TN; Starkville, MS; and wrapping things up with a two-night finale at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium on November 6 and 7.
With “Choosin’ Texas,” Langley proves once again why she’s a standout artist, with the kind of talent that promises a long, lasting career.
The post Ella Langley Returns With ‘Choosin’ Texas,’ Channeling Old-School Country Heartbreak appeared first on Country Now.
Country Now
George Strait is set to return to Clemson, South Carolina’s Memorial Stadium (known as “Death Valley”) for a special, one-night-only event on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
This special in-the-round concert will feature the King of Country Music alongside country superstar and fellow Texas native Cody Johnson and special guest Wyatt Flores.
It’s a historic occasion, marking the first concert at Memorial Stadium since 1999 when George Strait last took the stage there.
“Going back to Death Valley for the first time in more than 25 years feels pretty special. Can’t wait to see you, Clemson,” Strait shared in a statement.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night filled with timeless hits and new favorites, performed center stage in the round.
Strait teased the announcement on social media earlier this week when he shared a “2026 announcement” by sharing a tour poster from the George Strait Country Music Festival, which included Strait alongside now-superstars Tim McGraw, The Chicks, Kenny Chesney, Jo Dee Messina, and more.
Later, “Death Valley” shared a teaser, leading fans to believe a concert announcement was on the horizon.
Adding fuel to the fire, Strait and Johnson shared photos on Thursday of Clemson jerseys with their last names on them, essentially confirming the news without actually saying it.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.
In 2024, George Strait performed only a select few stadium shows, including a record-breaking concert at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. That event, George Strait: The King at Kyle Field, drew an astonishing 110,905 fans, making it one of the largest single-ticketed concerts in U.S. history.
Following that historic night, Strait limited his 2025 appearances to just five major shows, performing in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Foxborough, and Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
In addition to his upcoming performance at Clemson, Strait’s legendary career continues to be honored. This December, he’ll be celebrated at the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Early next year, he will also be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing his lasting influence as both a performer and songwriter whose music has shaped generations of country artists and fans alike.
The post George Strait Announces One-Night-Only Death Valley Concert With Cody Johnson appeared first on Country Now.
Country Now
Thomas Rhett has just dropped a new collaboration that fans didn’t see coming. This time, he stepped outside of his genre to team up with Niall Horan for a fresh take on “Old Tricks.”
Rhett originally dropped the song with Blake Shelton for his About A Woman (Deluxe) project, but after getting a sense of Horan’s genuine appreciation for a good country song, he knew they needed to put their vocals to the test in the studio together. Horan dropped a teaser that this collaboration was coming when he posted a video to TikTok on October 1 of him strumming his acoustic guitar and singing along to the tune casually on his couch.
He wrote, “Love this song by my pal Thomas Rhett and my Voice dad, Blake Shelton.”
The following post, he shared a video of him giving his best attempt to capture the cowboy look.
“Heard Thomas Rhett hosted a Blake Shelton lookalike contest. Is it too late to audition?”
The news finally broke with another clever clip that featured string of text messages between the trio of country superstars. In the messages, Rhett was seen informing Shelton that since he wasn’t available to shoot content for their collaboration, they found a “really good stand in.”
Horan then jumped in to say “Blake! Did you hear TR and I have a song coming out together?”
@thomasrhett Couldn’t say no to this. Old Tricks with @Niall Horan ♬ Old Tricks – Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan
Shelton cleverly recalled back to his days on the singing competition show, The Voice, and hilariously responded, “Let me get this straight, first you steal my last chance at a win on The Voice and now you’re stealing my song? Unbelievable.”
It turns out this cross-genre experience is something that has been a long time coming as Rhett explained he and the former One Direction band member have been friends for “six or seven years now.”
Speaking on how Horan came to sing on the new version of “Old Tricks,” Rhett further explained, “Anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song. I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere Niall goes, ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on “Old Tricks.”’ I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would’ve thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words.”
“With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it,” he added.
Horan explained that the first time he heard “Old Tricks,” he was “instantly hooked.” So when the opportunity arose to join forces with Rhett on a new version, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse.
“I’ve known Thomas Rhett for years now, and every time we’re in the same city, we end up catching up like no time’s passed. I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it’s a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down,” Horan shared. “It felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”
Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton also have a longstanding friendship, making him a great first choice to record the tune with. Penned by Rhett alongside Andrew Haas, Ian Franzino, Jim Beavers, John Ryan and Julian Bunetta, “Old Tricks” offers the perfect laid back, two stepping beat in both versions.
The main difference is the “After All The Bars Are Closed” singer is now intertwining his vocals with Horan’s signature sound that effortlessly fits into the country music scene. Together, they share the same story about the reality of getting older and realizing their younger selves might’ve been their peak.
Suddenly, they’ve come to the conclusion that the hangovers hit harder, and recovery overall takes longer in this stage of life. Rhett’s duet partner then jumps in with his own perspective, pointing out that the moves that once impressed girls in the past don’t seem to work like they used to.
While the story is generally the same, a few of the lyrics are changed up to better fit Horan’s life, such as in the line “Like sayin’, “Huntin’ with the boys is a business trip” which finds the Irish artist singing, “Like sayin’ golfin’ with the boys is a business trip.”
The release of About A Woman (Deluxe) adds nine new songs to Thomas Rhett’s original project, making for a total of 25 tracks.
Now that Rhett has wrapped up his Better In Boots tour, he will enjoy some much-needed downtime for the remainder of the year. It was recently announced that fans will be able to catch him performing in the UK in 2026 as a supporting act on Luke Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.
Fans can also catch Niall Horan on The Voice every Monday and Tuesday.
The post Thomas Rhett Taps Niall Horan For New Version Of ‘Old Tricks’ appeared first on Country Now.
Country Now