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The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
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The First Time Phil Vassar Heard Himself on the Radio, He Thought It Was a Dream
Phil Vassar recalls hearing his music on the radio for the first time.
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She’s Got a Way With Words: Dolly Parton’s Best Quotes
She's got a way with words!
![Country Music’s Nastiest Breakups](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2018/01/GettyImages-56180001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Country Music’s Nastiest Breakups
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.
![Top 10 Dolly Parton Duets and Collaborations](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2012/01/dolly-parton-best-collaborations.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Dolly Parton Duets and Collaborations
We love a Dolly duet!
![Top 10 Dolly Parton Songs](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2012/01/Dolly-Parton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Dolly Parton Songs
Do y'all agree?
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24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards
On Jan. 17, 2000, Brooks was named the Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards.
![Top 10 Judds Lyrics](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2011/04/the-judds.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 10 Judds Lyrics
The best of the Judds lyrics, counted down.
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Crystal Gayle: Hearing Myself on the Radio for the First Time Was ‘a Huge Thrill’
Crystal Gayle remembers hearing herself on the radio for the first time.
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POLL: What’s Your Favorite Oak Ridge Boys Song?
A readers' poll to determine the favorite song by the Oak Ridge Boys.
![43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/12/dolly-parton-9-to-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′
On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.