The Boot Staff

Country artists have a reputation for penning lyrics that tell tough stories, but one of the hardest things that some stars have to go through isn't always covered in the biggest hits: band breakups.

What if another country star were to fill one of the coaching spots?

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.

From seasoned legends to tween newcomers, the country music pool diversified hugely in the first decade of the 2000s -- not only in demographics but also in sound.

On July 29, 1989, McEntire earned her 13th No. 1 single with "Cathy's Clown," which was originally recorded by the Everly Brothers.

Whether she's making us laugh on TV, gracing the Broadway stage or designing her own clothing line, McEntire does everything with down-home wit and style.

Vote for the country star you'd most like to see perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

One is America's favorite sport, and the other is America's favorite music. So it's no surprise that there are some great country songs about football.

On Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."

Country singer Pickler and songwriter beau Jacobs planned an elaborate Nashville wedding, then decided they didn't need pomp and circumstance to say "I do."

Trace Adkins recalls hearing himself on the radio for the first time.

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time to crank up the holiday tunes, pour a tall glass of ... er, eggnog, and get in the spirit of the season.