The Boot Staff

Did you know these country songs were actually co-written by Miranda Lambert?

There's nothing we look forward to more through the long winter months than the prospect of a nice, relaxing (and preferably tropical) vacation.

Grab the tissues ...

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.

Just like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the '80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride.

Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.

On March 5, 2004, Wilson released her debut single, "Redneck Woman," to radio.

On Feb. 16, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record.

Yearwood has made a second career out of her down-home expertise in the kitchen, but she didn't actually start testing her cooking skills until she moved from Georgia to pursue her musical dreams.

Lively conversation, mindful reflection and a few helpings of good ol' gossip would add up to one perfect holiday.