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
Luke Bryan, ‘Strip It Down’ [Listen]
Luke Bryan hardly needed to pad his sexy resume, but “Strip It Down” is first-page material. The hot new love song from Kill the Lights is personal, romantic and spicier than a ghost pepper.
You Think You Know Alan Jackson?
Alan Jackson is country music's ultimate gentleman, but he's also country music's biggest rebel. How can he be both? Find out during this week's episode of You Think You Know Country?
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Dish Two Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Marriage takes a lot of work, especially when your lives are the focus of the public eye, like country star Carrie Underwood and her NHL husband Mike Fisher. They share a few of their secrets to a happy marriage, and one of them involves ... not being together.
Toby Keith Never Wanted to Record ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue’
There's quite a bit you don't know about Toby Keith!
Hunter Hayes, ’21’ [Listen]
Hunter Hayes may be introducing a more carefree time in his life with "21," the first single from an upcoming third studio album. Lyrically, he doesn't go as deep as some of the songs from Storyline. The concept and sound are easy to embrace.
You Think You Know George Strait?
George Strait was once told he wasn't country enough and kindly dismissed from a job. But that's just one of the surprising things you'll learn in this episode of You Think You Know Country?
You Think You Know Faith Hill?
Faith Hill has had some tough times, but she says the most difficult thing she ever went through involved YouTube. Do you know what she's talking about? Find out during this episode of You Think You Know Country?
2015 ACM Awards Winners – Full List
The Academy began rolling out 2015 ACM Awards winners before the big 50th anniversary celebration even began, with Florida Georgia Line and Dierks Bentley pocketing early prizes.
Win a Trip to See Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn in Las Vegas
This summer, three country legends will take the stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Reba McEntire is set to join Brooks & Dunn for a Sin City residency, and they want to see you there for one of the first shows. Enter here for your chance to win a flyaway to witness the trio together onstage.
You Think You Know Rascal Flatts?
When Rascal Flatts first met, things didn't go all that well. Sure, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox are cousins, so they were cool. But LeVox wasn't very kind to Joe Don Rooney. Then, something happened that set them on a course for superstardom. Do you know what it was?
Reba McEntire Takes Over Taste of Country
Taste of Country is your hub for all things Reba McEntire, starting this weekend. The singer's new Love Somebody album hits stores on Tuesday (April 14), but readers will be able to get the scoop on all 12 songs early!
Country Quickie: Kristian Bush Sings ‘Southern Gravity’ … No, Really — the Whole Album!
Kristian Bush's debut solo album, Southern Gravity, dropped on Tuesday (April 7) and he gave us a preview of every (yes, every!) song on the album. The singer pops up in this week's Country Quickie to discuss the album, give us a quickie preview, deliver a few innuendos and have some fun alongside host Nicki D.
Win a Boots on the Beach Vacation With Tyler Farr!
How does a Memorial Day weekend vacation to Jamaica with Tyler Farr, Chris Young and more sound? A half dozen of country's hottest starts will head south for the holiday, and you can too, as the "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" singer's guest.
Toby Keith, ’35 MPH Town’ [Listen]
Toby Keith’s “35 MPH Town” will be labeled as “realistic” by fans and “cynical” by those who don’t care for it. Music is in the eye of the beholder, but one thing is certain: it’s a story that will stir up opinions.
Blake Shelton, ‘Sangria’ [Listen]
Blake Shelton’s third single from Bringing Back the Sunshine is “Sangria,” a sexy, mid-tempo love song.
Now Batting for the Chicago White Sox: Luke Bryan?
Luke Bryan spent Monday afternoon (March 23) in Arizona, taking batting practice with the Chicago White Sox. So how'd he do? Well, umm ... he looked really good in baseball pants.