Taste of Country Staff
Win a Trip to See Jerrod Niemann at a Show of Your Choice – 12 Days of Jerrod Giveaway
On the 12th day of Christmas, Jerrod Niemann asked you to pack your bags, grab a friend and catch a flight to one of his 2014 concerts!
ToC Encore: Can Jamie Lynn Spears Become a Country Star? [Watch]
Jamie Lynn Spears has the song, but her biggest challenges are still in front of her. The singer admits convincing a skeptical country music audience she's sincere will take some diligence. She won't have to look far to find an artist who has faced similar obstacles and flourished ... and one that flopped.
Win an Autographed Copy of Lady Antebellum’s ‘Golden’
Doing some last minute Christmas shopping? How about some last minute Christmas winning? Nab a copy of Lady Antebellum's 'Golden' album, signed by all three members of the trio, by entering this ToC contest.
Brantley Gilbert, ‘Bottoms Up’ [Listen]
Country bad boy Brantley Gilbert finds that sweet spot between rowdy and romantic with his new single 'Bottoms Up,' the first from his upcoming sophomore album for Valory Music Co. Mid-tempo or 'rock-lite' is how one could describe this track, but the word "chill" best illustrates the mood the Georgian was going for.
Chris Young, ‘Who I Am With You’ [Listen]
Chris Young's second single from the 'A.M.' album is similar to 'Aw Naw' in that it takes something he's done well across his first three studio albums and turns up the volume. 'Who I Am With You' is a big, soaring love ballad. It's a stark contrast to more intimate lovers from previous records.
Bid on a Guitar With 70+ Stars’ Signatures to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Taste of Country is hoping to make one lucky country fan's dream come true this holiday season, which in turn will help a lot of special kids in need. Taylor Swift, Eric Church and Luke Bryan are just three of the A-list country superstars who've signed this acoustic guitar, which is up for auction right here. It will go to the top bidder, with all of the money raised to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Win a Signed Jerrod Niemann Drumstick + More – 12 Days of Jerrod Giveaway
On the 9th day of Jerrod Niemann's Christmas giveaway, the 'Drink to That All Night' singer gave to you ... one signed drumstick, one Jerrod Niemann T-shirt and a Dehydration Nation membership. That's his fan club, and your opportunity to score all sorts of great freebies and exclusives.
Kellie Pickler, ‘(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man With the Bag’ [Listen]
Kellie Pickler's 'Santa Baby' is one of the best country Christmas songs of all time, and she tries that style once again in '(Everybody's Waitin' for) The Man With the Bag,' her latest holiday recording. The versatile singer seems as comfortable weaving around her jazzy horn ensemble as she does the mandolins and acoustics that make up her best country cuts.
Win a Pair of Sony Headphones – 12 Days of Jerrod Giveaway
Christmas music has never sounded so good. Let Jerrod Niemann be in charge of the audio this year, with a new pair of Sony Headphones from the 'Drink to That All Night' hitmaker. That's the Day 7 prize of this 12 Days of Jerrod giveaway.
Best Tweets About the 2013 American Country Awards
For a second straight week, Twitter proved to be as entertaining as a major television event starring major country music stars. That's not a knock on Tuesday night's (Dec. 10) 2013 ACAs, there were just some really funny things being said by fans and people who were somewhat less than thrilled. We took out the vitriol and set up a list of all the best -- but mostly harmless -- tweets sent during the Fox broadcast.
