Sam Alex

In addition to his work on-air, Sam Alex has been spotted on red carpets for many different awards shows and interviewed some of your favorite celebrities, from Will Ferrell to Taylor Swift. Originally from Chicago, Sam now lives in Nashville with his wife and son. If you ever see him on lower Broadway, get him a pina colada and some BBQ chicken pizza ... they're his favorites!

Garth Brooks’ ‘Stubborn’ Daughter Launching Music Career: ‘She’s Gonna Have to Do This On Her Own’

"She's so stubborn. I don't know where she gets that from," he says with a laugh.

Kane Brown Recalls Fan Encounter at His Home That Left Him Rattled

You can't be too careful these days.

Morgan Wallen Got the Call to Open for Luke Bryan ‘Out of Nowhere’

Did he see this coming? Absolutely not!

How an Unknown Newcomer Ended Up on Keith Urban’s ‘Graffiti U’ Album

So how did Kassi Ashton end up on his Graffiti U album?

Jason Aldean’s Baby-Proofing His Tour Bus for Family Life on the Road

The singer wasn't in a position to bring his older children on tour with him when they were babies, but things are different now with son Memphis.

Jason Aldean’s Daughter Wants to Play Music, But Not Like Dad

As it turns out, Aldean's oldest daughter has something a little more rockin' in mind!

Chris Young Plans to Take His Puppy on the Road — Eventually

The singer's adorable pooch is going to get bus trained!

Garth Brooks Wanted George Strait to Cut ‘Friends in Low Places’

"Friends In Low Places" could have been one of George Strait's biggest hits.

Morgan Evans Recalls Proposal to Kelsea Ballerini: ‘She Was Making Pancakes’

Morgan Evans says proposing to Kelsea Ballerini is the most romantic thing he's ever done, but it wasn't exactly an elaborate fairytale.

Aaron Watson Falls Back on Personal Experience to Help Heal After Las Vegas

Aaron Watson had friends near the Route 91 Harvest Festival stage and he played the Las Vegas fest one year ago to the day of last Sunday's shooting. It's real for him, but tragically he can recall an experience and a conversation that helps him with grief.

Reba McEntire Reveals New Details of Upcoming ABC Drama

Reba McEntire is readying her acting chops. In a new interview with Taste of Country Nights, the country singer revealed new details on her upcoming one-hour drama slated for ABC.

Rascal Flatts Joke About Getting to Know the Untouchable Kelsea Ballerini on Tour

Rascal Flatts will be busy this summer. The trio are out on the road for their Rhythm and Roots Tour with Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Lane. They say it'll be a "great summer" — well, as long as they actually get to know their tourmates.

After His Big ACM Awards Win, Jason Aldean’s Night Got Even Better

Jason Aldean won the Entertainer of the Year award at the 2016 ACMs on April 3, and his good fortune stuck around during the afterparty in Las Vegas.

Cam Spills How She Found Out About Her Grammy Nomination

Cam is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 2016 Grammy Awards, but she didn't learn the good news in a traditional way, like from a formal letter or a visit to the Grammy website, she tells Taste of Country Nights.

Jennifer Nettles Dishes on New Music to Come in 2016

If 2015 was a year of big changes for Jennifer Nettles, then 2016 will be a year of big debuts. She's got new music coming out in the form of a new album titled Playing With Fire, which she dished about during a visit to the Taste of Country Nights booth before the CMA Awards.

Granger Smith Spills His Most Embarrassing Halloween Costume

Granger Smith hasn't always been proud of his Halloween costume choices — in fact, one year, he admits he really embarrassed himself. Smith recently came to the ToC Nights Studio and got real with us about that awful costume from his past.

Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Shares How He’ll Spend His ‘Break’

Lady Antebellum are planning a few months off, and Dave Haywood says he's looking forward to relaxing ... and getting back to work. Sure, it seems like the two ideas conflict each other, but when you hear him explain what he's got planned, it all makes sense.

Dustin Lynch May Cry if ‘Hell of a Night’ Hits No. 1, and He’s Not Too Shy to Admit It

Dustin Lynch is a tough country man, but he's not too tough to admit that he cries. The singer stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to chat about his new single, "Hell of a Night," opening up about the possibility of it topping the charts and what that might do to him.

Luke Bryan Reveals His Wife’s Saucy Birthday Tradition

Luke Bryan will celebrate his birthday in St. Louis on Friday (July 17). His Kick the Dust Up tour will be packing the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre for a second straight night, but that doesn't mean he'll be without family on his special day. Wife Caroline will be there, and if tradition holds, the singer can expect a gift he won't be able to share with fans ...

Confident or Cocky? Jake Owen Insists ‘I Don’t Ever Lose at Anything’

Jake Owen spits out No. 1 songs like dip, wins awards like parting gifts and opens huge tours like he's brushing his mane. He's also one of the sexiest men in country music, and he makes that look easy, too. If it seems like all this star does is win (have you seen his wife and daughter?!), that's because it's true.