The Boot Staff

While her popularity is practically unrivaled, there are still a lot of fun facts that even Hill's most loyal fans may not know about the Jackson, Miss., native.

May they rest in peace ...

Songwriter Troy Jones shares with The Boot the story behind Billy Currington's single "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer."

Shania Twain's songs are some of the most popular in country music history.

Messina songs have a lot of attitude.

Josh Thompson recalls hearing himself on the radio for the first time.

Craig Morgan recalls hearing himself on the radio for the first time.

If you're cut from the cloth of those that just don't like country music, we understand -- kind of.

Remakes, also commonly known as cover songs, go all the way back to the earliest days of popular music and have stretched across myriad musical genres.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or a country music newbie, there's always something to learn and someone new to discover.