Country Songs Inspired By World TragediesCountry Songs Inspired By World TragediesCountry singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.Riane KoncRiane Konc
53 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Hits No. 1 With ‘Folsom Prison Blues’53 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Hits No. 1 With ‘Folsom Prison Blues’On July 20, 1968, Cash hit No. 1 on the country charts with a live version of "Folsom Prison Blues."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
15 Sweet Times Country Artists Brought Their Kids to Work [PICTURES]15 Sweet Times Country Artists Brought Their Kids to Work [PICTURES]When you're a country star, you can celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day any day!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
65 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut65 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Makes His Grand Ole Opry DebutOn July 7, 1956, Cash made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry -- and met his future wife, June Carter. Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
18 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live Performance18 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live PerformanceOn July 5, 2003, Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Top 10 Patriotic Country SongsTop 10 Patriotic Country SongsCountry music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Jason Isbell Channels Johnny Cash for His ‘The Ice Road’ Soundtrack Cover [LISTEN]Jason Isbell Channels Johnny Cash for His ‘The Ice Road’ Soundtrack Cover [LISTEN]Isbell is one of several artists contributing to the soundtrack for the new Netflix film 'The Ice Road'.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
The Carter Family: A History of the First Family of Country MusicThe Carter Family: A History of the First Family of Country MusicCountry music would sound way different, if it existed at all, without the original Carter Family trio. Bobby MooreBobby Moore
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s ‘Keep on the Sunny Side’ Honors Country Music’s Original Family [Exclusive Premiere]Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s ‘Keep on the Sunny Side’ Honors Country Music’s Original Family [Exclusive Premiere]"Keep on the Sunny Side" is one of the earliest songs in the country music canon. Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Top 10 Country Songs About FireTop 10 Country Songs About FireThe Boot counts down our picks for the 10 best country songs about fire.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff