The Boot Staff

Country music is filled with songs proclaiming love and devotion to the United States, but for many artists, their patriotism runs much deeper.

On March 16, 1998, Rimes' debut single, "Blue," was certified gold, for sales in excess of 500,000 units.

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Vote for the country star who you think would make the best Santa Claus.

Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades.

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On Sept. 13, 2009, Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards for "You Belong With Me" was infamously interrupted by Kanye West.

Have you ever wondered what your favorite country singer looked like when he or she was pint-sized?

Since 2013, Carrie Underwood has sung the 'Sunday Night Football' theme -- but, as fans know, she isn't the first country star to perform the tune.