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
Win a Signed Guitar and Copy of Krystal Keith’s ‘Whiskey and Lace’
Krystal Keith has released her first solo album!
Win a Flyaway Trip to See Josh Abbott Band Live at Billy Bob’s!
It'll be a two-night party to kick off the new year in Texas next month!
2014 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The 2014 Grammy nominees were announced Friday night (Dec. 6) during a concert broadcast live out of Los Angeles.
See Male Country Stars’ Yearbook Photos [Watch]
Sure they act tough now, but the yearbook photos of country music's biggest male stars prove they were all little boys at one time. In this video you'll see a smiling Eric Church, Zac Brown without the beanie, Toby Keith in a suit and so much more.
Album Spotlight: Danielle Bradbery, ‘Danielle Bradbery’
Danielle Bradbery's self-titled debut album is packed with innocent love songs aimed at a younger audience. The collection doesn't offer many surprises -- instead, the Texas teen does what she does best. Her most dedicated fans will be delighted by this debut.
Danielle Bradbery Named ToC’s Hottest Country Star of 2013
Sixteen artists were eligible, a few hundred thousand fans weighed in and one young woman was chosen. Danielle Bradbery beat out superstars like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert to be named the Taste of Country Hottest Country Star of 2013!
Album Spotlight: Will Hoge, ‘Never Give In’
Will Hoge approaches each of the 11 songs on his 'Never Give In' album with an urgency not common in mainstream country music. Something more than simple passion is driving him -- it's an unrelenting need to share his stories and experiences.
Brad Paisley, ‘The Mona Lisa’ [Listen]
Brad Paisley once again proves that the number of ways to say "you're beautiful" are infinite. On 'The Mona Lisa,' the singer again shows that his songwriting skills are only bested by his guitar playing.
Kip Moore, ‘Young Love’ [Listen]
Wait, only two verses? Kip Moore's new single 'Young Love' is a more traditional arrangement than his previous hits, but that doesn't mean it's generic. With this warm ballad, the 'Hey Pretty Girl' hitmaker proves his sharp storytelling is the rule, not the exception.
Prices Lowered for Tropical Nights: Boots in the Sand Getaway Packages
Prices for the country music getaway of a lifetime have been slashed. Effective immediately, fans of Dierks Bentley, Jana Kramer, Billy Currington and Brantley Gilbert (plus sunshine, the beach and relaxation) can take in this Mexican vacay for under $1,000 per person -- a 33 percent discount!
Album Spotlight: Lady Antebellum, ‘Golden (Deluxe Edition)’
The deluxe edition of 'Golden,' Lady Antebellum's fourth studio album, includes three previously unreleased songs plus three acoustic versions of well-known hits. All six fit within the context of the original 12 tracks. 'Golden' is still the most organic album the trio has released to date.
Thomas Rhett, ‘Get Me Some of That’ [Listen]
Stirring popular sayings of the day into a fluid melody is certainly one proven way to score a country hit. Thomas Rhett is hoping that formula works for 'Get Me Some of That,' the new single from his debut 'It Goes Like This' album.
Win a Pair of Wrangler Jeans Signed by Jason Aldean
It's a fact: Jason Aldean looks fine in denim.
Jason Aldean, ‘When She Says Baby’ [Listen]
Almost everything Jason Aldean touches turns to gold, and his new single 'When She Says Baby' will likely be no different. Very few of the singer's releases since 'Hicktown' in 2005 have failed to sell at least 500,000 singles. He has his finger on the pulse of what mainstream country audiences are craving.
Billy Currington, ‘We Are Tonight’ [Listen]
Billy Currington's new single 'We Are Tonight' tells a country roads, truck bed love story. That's not an original narrative in 2013, but his emphatic, soulful style allows the title track from his new album to become a refreshing, anthemic party song that will still sound good sober.
2014 Taste of Country Music Festival Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale
Early bird tickets to the 2014 Taste of Country Music Festival are now on sale. It's your first chance to score space on the mountain to witness Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Dierks Bentley and many more rocking out on stage during the three-day music and camping festival, June 13-15, 2014.