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
Best of Country Music 2014: A Top 10 of the Year’s Best Moments
The best songs, albums, photos, videos and news events are lined up in this Top 10 of everything great about country music 2014. You'll find one tragedy, but even that's been turned into something sweet. Watch to see what Taste of Country staff named the very best moment of the whole year.
Kenny Chesney, ‘Christmas in Blue Chair Bay’ [Listen]
Kenny Chesney has brought Christmas back to the islands. ‘Christmas in Blue Chair Bay’ is his first holiday recording in over a decade, and it captures the same sense of chill his 2003 album did.
2014 CMA Awards Winners – Full List
The first 2014 CMA Awards winner were announced on Wednesday morning, with top nominees Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert securing one win apiece.
You Think You Know Garth Brooks?
Friends, teachers, classmates ... everyone agrees that young Garth Brooks was pretty popular with the ladies before he got married and became famous. In this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?' you'll learn what intimate activity the country legend compares being on stage to, and how long his first crack at Music City greatness lasted.
Win a Jake Owen Signed CD, Custom Bobblehead + Backpack!
Jake Owen's latest single is climbing the charts, and to celebrate, he is offering fans the chance to win an autographed CD and two custom pieces of swag!
Win a Trip to See Tim McGraw and Keith Urban at the 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival!
Tim McGraw and Keith Urban are headlining the 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival in Hunter, N.Y. and they're hoping you'll come see them perform their hits. You don't even need to worry about the cost of getting there. Enter here for your chance to win a trip for two to Hunter Mountain next June!
Easton Corbin, ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ [Listen]
After two spicy singles, Easton Corbin returns to a straight-forward love song for his next radio release. ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ is the sort of timeless tune Corbin began his career with.
You Think You Know the CMA Awards?
Country music's most important night brings excitement, energy and decades of history. From changes in how the show is broadcast to changes in the actual CMA Awards trophy, only the categories themselves have remained consistent ... mostly. Click to learn everything you need to know about the Country Music Association Awards!
Win a Kenny Chesney Autographed Guitar, CD and Custom Football Helmet
Kenny Chesney is back with 'The Big Revival,' and it's a big one, indeed. In honor of his latest No. 1 album, the superstar wants to give one lucky reader an autographed copy, plus a No Shoes Nation custom football helmet and an autographed guitar!
Win a Flyaway to Nashville to Spend New Year’s Eve With Lady Antebellum!
What could be better than spending your New Year's Eve in Nashville watching Lady Antebellum? One very lucky winner and a guest could be doing just that for the Jack Daniel's Bash on Broadway. Enter here for your chance to fly to Music City to ring in the New Year, Lady A style!
You Think You Know Brad Paisley?
Brad Paisley is one of the biggest country stars of the millennium, and you may think you know all there is to know about this superstar and CMA Awards host. But did you know he almost failed guitar class in college? And do you know about the super, super sad breakup that led to him meeting wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley?
Album Spotlight: Kenny Chesney, ‘The Big Revival’
If you’re a big picture kind of guy (or gal), Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Big Revival’ project may not be for you. The 11 songs on the singer's new album celebrate the little moments in life that at the time mean nothing, but later mean everything.
Top 10 Tim McGraw Songs
Choosing just a handful of songs for our Top 10 Tim McGraw Songs list is both easy and incredibly difficult.
Win an Autographed Copy of George Strait’s Live ‘Cowboy Rides Away’ Album!
George Stait's ‘The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium’ album is a 20-track release celebrating the legend's farewell from the road. It's available in stores now, but Strait wants to give one lucky Taste of Country reader an autographed copy!
You Think You Know Florida Georgia Line?
Florida Georgia Line seemingly came out of nowhere when 'Cruise' became a radio hit in 2012. Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard exploded onto the scene and were quickly rubbing elbows with Luke Bryan and rapper Nelly. But overnight success? Hardly. Find out the unlikely place these two got their start in this edition of 'You Think You Know Country.'
Win a Trip to See Garth Brooks in Chicago!
Garth Brooks kicks off his world tour in Chicago next week, and he wants to see you in the crowd. Enter here to win a once-in-a-lifetime flyaway to see the country legend live.