# The Boot — Country Music With a Kick!

> Country music news, videos, and audio with offline reading and background playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Townsquare Media, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boot/id1161490624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boot/id1161490624/reviews.md

## What is The Boot?

The Boot celebrates country music's biggest stars of yesterday and today through breaking news, artist exclusives and daily fan-engagement features. Hear the latest country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, watch new music videos, and get the scoop on what's going on with your favorite music stars.

Key Features: 
- Read the latest country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass and folk music news.
- Listen to new music and watch the latest music videos, premieres and concert highlights.
- Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and other topics.
- Share the latest news via Facebook and Twitter.
- Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing).
- Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls.
- Supports AirPlay feature for wireless streaming to your AirPlay-compatible device.

This is the latest version of the The Boot app, and we have many more features planned, so please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the Send Us Feedback link in the menu.

## Key features

- Country music news updates
- Artist exclusives and interviews
- New music and video premieres
- Offline article saving
- Background audio playback
- AirPlay wireless streaming

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boot/id1161490624/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update content

*2024-08-10*

I downloaded The Boot app and saw a calendar schedule from 2021.  Why are there no updates.  Great concept for an app, but the app does require a lot of help going forward.

## Frequently asked questions about The Boot

### What kind of music news does The Boot cover?

The Boot covers country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, and folk music news. It provides breaking news, artist exclusives, and daily fan-engagement features.

### Can I listen to music or watch videos with The Boot?

Yes, you can listen to new music and watch the latest music videos, premieres, and concert highlights directly within The Boot app.

### Does The Boot have ads?

Yes, The Boot contains advertisements. As a free application, it is supported by ads.

### Can I save articles to read later offline with The Boot?

Yes, The Boot allows you to save articles for reading later, supporting offline viewing. This feature is useful for catching up on news without an internet connection.

### What devices is The Boot available on?

The Boot is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to compatible devices.

### How often is The Boot updated?

The latest version of The Boot is 2.8.1, last updated on April 24, 2026. The developers plan to add many more features in future updates.

### What is the age rating for The Boot?

The Boot has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How can I share news from The Boot?

You can easily share the latest news from The Boot via Facebook and Twitter directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2026-04-24

Stability improvements and minor bug fixes

### 2.8.0 — 2026-01-19

- Improved reading experience in articles
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.7.1 — 2025-10-06

Stability improvements and minor bug fixes

### 2.7.0 — 2025-09-22

Stability improvements and minor bug fixes

### 2.5.3 — 2025-07-16

- Stability improvements and minor bug fixes
- Fixed an issue preventing some users from sending chat messages

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*