Cole Swindell

Cole Swindell may be a hit with the ladies, but he's still waiting for the right one!

Turning a personal tragedy into a hit record is tricky, and not just for all the normal reasons that it's difficult to make a song into a hit. Artists who write a great personal song may be hesitant to record it for months or years. Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes considers three powerful songs and three artists who dealt with the personal tragedies that inspired them in very different ways. 

Cole Swindell doesn't just want you to listen to his album -- the singer wants you to live it, and he's offering a prize pack to ensure the 'Cole Swindell' experience is complete.

Cole Swindell set out to make a well-rounded album that tells his story, and he succeeded. The 12 tracks on ‘Cole Swindell’ tread along familiar country themes, but don’t run ruts into any one in particular. It’s surprisingly easy to find yourself halfway through the album a second time without noticing.

Valentine's Day gifts don't need to cost a fortune, but many men end up spending a month's car payment or more anyway. Cole Swindell once tried to woo a girl with a high-priced gift. The problem was, he didn't have a girl in mind. And he had been drinking ...

Cabin fever has a firm grip on Mainers, so how about some hot, new country music to break that funk? February is featuring many exciting new releases. Here's what your ears can look forward to!