The Boot Staff

The connection between a country music legend and the football icon is a surprising one.

Do you agree?

Take a listen to 10 of our favorite new tracks from country, Americana and beyond.

There's nothing like the love of a good woman to help an outlaw tame his demons.

On Oct. 8, 1984, Murray was the queen of the CMA Awards.

"She's the most perfect human being that I've ever encountered ..."

On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.

Need a romantic ballad to put you in the mood? Looking for just the right hit to crank up the heat? From sultry slow-burns to five-alarm infernos, there's a sexy country song for every situation.

The two have a rather unorthodox love story, but it's one with a very happy ending.

Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.