Best of 2018

A death, a secret, an arrest, a close call and a confession that brought tabloid attention — they all make this list of country music news stories that had us saying O-M-G.

The best selling songs of 2018 weren't all feel good songs.

Is Chris Stapleton slipping?

Cutest Couple? Best Comeback? They're all here ...

Many of country's most well-known artists spoke out this year.

Did we get it right? Did we get it all wrong?

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.

Best wishes, y'all!

The definition of country music has never been more loosely interpreted. Welcome to 2018.