Taste of Country Staff hasn't taken a day off since he/she was born in December 2010. Staff is an avid fan of country music and country music only although he/she has a soft spot for artists like Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson. Other interests include live music, cold beer, pizza at midnight and photos of country music babies.
Taste of Country Staff
See Who Welcomed Country Babies in 2016
Like flowers in spring, country babies bloomed all over in 2016. Naturally, the country stars who welcomed these tiny people are head over heels and eager to share their perfect productions with the world.
Album Spotlight: Charles Kelley, ‘The Driver’
Charles Kelley's The Driver album is a project that rewards commitment. There’s nothing as immediately infectious as many of his full-time band’s greatest hits. Instead, he’s hoping fans will dig deep into his lyrics.
The Showdown: Steven Tyler vs. Cam
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has won his way into another round of the Showdown, but he'll be facing his toughest competition yet. The rocker-turned-country singer's new single will go head-to-head with the latest from Cam today and over the weekend.
Steven Tyler, ‘Red, White & You’ [Listen]
Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler is back to prove his debut country single was not a fluke with "Red, White & You." The new song demonstrates a very different side to the rock icon's upcoming country album on Dot Records, an imprint of Big Machine.
Home Free Rest Easy at No. 1 on the ToC Top 10 Countdown
Home Free have a stronghold on that No. 1 spot.
You Think You Know Brantley Gilbert?
Brantley Gilbert is one of the most interesting and mysterious men in country music. The 'One Hell of an Amen' singer doesn't talk about his past much, preferring to write songs and sing about the events that led him to country music stardom. During this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?' we do the talking for him.
Dierks Bentley, ‘Somewhere on a Beach’ [Listen]
Dierks Bentley’s new single “Somewhere On a Beach” recalls his biggest hit from Riser. It’s fair to call the soulful country-blues song a sequel to “Drunk On a Plane.” The ballad details what happens once that plane lands.
Brett Eldredge and His Many Faces Aim to Make the Top 10 Video Countdown
Brett Eldredge has released the charming video for his newest single "Drunk on Your Love," and in it he plays a number of different roles.
Album Spotlight: Brothers Osborne, ‘Pawn Shop’
Brothers Osborne present a grungy mix of traditional country and country-rock songs on their debut album Pawn Shop. The 11-song project has Jay Joyce’s fingerprints all over it, but what stands out most is singer TJ Osborne’s coarse, sandpaper vocals.
Will Cole Swindell’s Touching ‘You Should Be Here’ Video Climb Our Countdown?
After a short hiatus for the holidays, we're back! It's a new year, and our resolution was apparently to change up the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown.
George Strait, ‘Cold Beer Conversation’ [Listen]
George Strait embraces aging during his new single “Cold Beer Conversation.” The title track from his 2015 album finds the singer sharing a table, a bottle of beer and a few laughs with a good friend.
Win a Jerrod Niemann Mike’s Hard Summer Prize Pack
Jerrod Niemann may never let go of summer, and if you win this Mike's Hard summer prize pack, you may not have to, either. Enter here to win a prize that includes an autographed CD and guitar from the "Blue Bandana" singer and some great gear from Mike's Hard.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Smoke Break’ [Listen]
Carrie Underwood’s new country single is called “Smoke Break,” and it’s a song her fans will line up to support. Those who thought the superstar was too polished to write and record a blue collar anthem are proven wrong on this first single from the upcoming Storyteller album.
Reba McEntire, ‘Until They Don’t Love You’ [Listen]
You’ll struggle to find a more musical song on the radio than Reba McEntire’s new single, “Until They Don't Love You.” The singer’s story takes a backseat to all that’s going on between verse, chorus and bridge. It’s an all-out jam.
Tim McGraw, ‘Top of the World’ [Listen]
Tim McGraw keeps it mellow with the first single from an upcoming project. “Top of the World” is a gentle way for the singer to describe his love to someone. McGraw uses a familiar metaphor to make it clear this woman couldn’t make him feel any finer.