Annie Zaleski

"Your empathy is going to be what guides you in how you play ... Don't react, respond."

Nineteen years ago today, on Feb. 22, 1990, Tritt released his debut album, 'Country Club'.

During the week of Feb. 15, 2014, "Drink a Beer" began its five-week reign atop the 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart.

To this day, the song lives on.

On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

As we hit the midpoint of 2018, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year so far.

Stapleton and Mike Henderson took home the trophy.

The Boot counts down the best country music albums of 2017 (so far).

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Garth Brooks, won Entertainer of the Year at the 2016 CMA Awards.