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.
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You Think You Know Blake Shelton?
Blake Shelton's journey to superstardom was long and arduous. The singer and 'The Voice' coach's career didn't really begin to take off until he made one very, very difficult decision. Learn all about Shelton's rise to fame and find out why he once quit singing in this edition of 'You Think You Know Country.'
Cassadee Pope and Drew Baldridge Break This Week’s ToC Top 10
Sorry we're running late, but we've got changes! The Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown had a little bit of a shift this week.
Album Spotlight: Frankie Ballard, ‘El Rio’
Frankie Ballard absolutely accomplishes what he set out to do with El Rio, his third studio album.
The Showdown: Gary Allan vs. Mickey Guyton
Sorry, Chris Young. Gary Allan's fans turned out to vote overwhelmingly for his new song in the Showdown, giving him a big win over Young's latest.
The Showdown: Chris Young vs. Old Dominion
Chris Young has done it again. He's the Showdown champion for another week, and will face a challenge from Old Dominion today and over the weekend.
Will Jason Aldean Break Home Free’s No. 1 Streak on the ToC Top 10?
The Taste of Country Top 10 Countdown didn't change a lot this week, but there is one huge new videos that want your votes. Jason Aldean may give the Top 10 Countdown the shakeup it needs now that "Lights Come On" is out.
The Showdown: Josh Turner vs. Chris Young
What an amazing run for Josh Turner. The baritone country traditionalist has landed another very decisive victory with his new single ... but he'll be facing a very tough challenge from Chris Young today and over the weekend.
Can Cam’s Moving ‘Mayday’ Video Join Our Top 10 Countdown?
Cam's video for "Mayday," in which she portrays legendary pilot Amelia Earhart, is the newest clip that wants your vote in our Top 10 Video Countdown. Will Cam fans step up to the plate and put her in next week's lineup?
Top 10 Memorial Day Songs
Country music has the power to help us heal a broken heart and cope with some of life's unfair circumstances. In this list of the Top 10 Memorial Day songs, we spotlight the tender lyrics in songs like 'Some Gave All' that honor those that have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Attention Taste of Country Festival-Goers: Bad Campers Wanted for New Video Series!
Taste of Country, the largest online source of country music news, is casting participants for a new short documentary series taking place at the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, New York, from June 10-12.
The Showdown: Joe Nichols vs. Josh Turner
Cole Swindell's winning streak has come "Undone," thanks to the new single from Joe Nichols. Nichols won the most recent Showdown, and will face a challenge from Josh Turner today and over the weekend.
Album Spotlight: Blake Shelton, ‘If I’m Honest’
Blake Shelton is a gifted storyteller, but the best songs on If I’m Honest reveal his own scars.
Home Free’s ‘Good Ol’ Country Harmony’ Video Tops the ToC Top 10
Home Free have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in our Taste of Country Top 10 Countdown this week in absence of their biggest competitor, Scotty McCreery. A few new videos have been added to the poll to shake things up, while we've said goodbye to a few others.
Cole Swindell, ‘Middle of a Memory’ [Listen]
Cole Swindell stands all alone wondering what could have been in his new single “Middle of a Memory.” The ballad from the You Should Be Here album describes what happens when the spark of love is rudely interrupted.
Album Spotlight: Cole Swindell, ‘You Should Be Here’
Cole Swindell gets his heart broken — or at least wounded — on many songs from You Should Be Here, his second studio album.
Country Artists Who’ve Died in 2016
2016 has already been a difficult one for music, and it's not over yet. This year we've said a tearful goodbye to several country singers, songwriters and musicians.