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
Gary Allan, ‘Hangover Tonight’ [Listen]
The good vibes Gary Allan was soaking in on Set You Free have carried over to the first single from his next album. “Hangover Tonight” is the most carefree love song in a decade.
2015 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List
The 2015 Grammy Awards winners have been announced, with some of country's hottest stars taking home big categories on Music's Biggest Night.
Frankie Ballard, ‘Young & Crazy’ [Listen]
‘Young and Crazy’ may be the most biographical single from Frankie Ballard’s ‘Sunshine & Whiskey’ album. The singer admits his wilder years have slowed him down, even if he was living life at full speed.
Win a Trip to See Tim McGraw and Keith Urban at the 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival!
Tim McGraw and Keith Urban are headlining the 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival in Hunter, N.Y. and they're hoping you'll come see them perform their hits. You don't even need to worry about the cost of getting there. Enter here for your chance to win a trip for two to Hunter Mountain next June!
Easton Corbin, ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ [Listen]
After two spicy singles, Easton Corbin returns to a straight-forward love song for his next radio release. ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ is the sort of timeless tune Corbin began his career with.
Get Martina McBride’s Zucchini-Tomato Tart Recipe and Win a Signed Copy of Her Cookbook!
Martina McBride is a whole lot more than just an incredible voice. She's also a talented chef -- and she wants to one lucky ToC reader to have a signed copy of her brand new cookbook.
Album Spotlight: Kenny Chesney, ‘The Big Revival’
If you’re a big picture kind of guy (or gal), Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Big Revival’ project may not be for you. The 11 songs on the singer's new album celebrate the little moments in life that at the time mean nothing, but later mean everything.
Win a Trip to See Garth Brooks in Chicago!
Garth Brooks kicks off his world tour in Chicago next week, and he wants to see you in the crowd. Enter here to win a once-in-a-lifetime flyaway to see the country legend live.
You Think You Know Miranda Lambert?
You may claim to be Miranda Lambert's biggest fan, but we've dug up a few tidbits about the sexy singer that may surprise you! You Think You Know Country? covers everything from the star's homelessness to her early fashion woes -- some rare Lambert trivia.
Chase Bryant, ‘Take It on Back’ [Listen]
Chase Bryant's new song, 'Take It on Back' hits on some of the most classic themes in country music, in a totally new way. This country newcomer has found a way to combine classic country and modern rock to create a song that sounds just like something that will make fans want to instantly roll down their windows and blast from their car stereo.
Brett Eldredge, ‘Mean to Me’ [Listen]
If Brett Eldredge is trying to become country music’s next great romantic, it’s working. ‘Mean to Me’ is his follow-up to back-to-back No. 1 hits. Make it three straight love songs for this Midwestern Romeo.
Sam Hunt, ‘Leave the Night On’ [Listen]
'Leave the Night On' -- Sam Hunt's first single on MCA Nashville -- brings a new sound to country radio.
Hunter Hayes, ‘Storyline’ – Everything You Need to Know in 30 Seconds or Less
Hunter Hayes' second studio album hits stores on Tuesday (May 6), and if you're on the fence about picking it up because you're not sure what to expect from 'Storyline,' this is your 30-second solution. But listen closely, or you're going to miss a few important details.
Scotty McCreery Named Country’s Sexiest Male
The fans have spoken and Scotty McCreery is the hottest male in country music.
2014 ACM Awards Best Dressed Pictures
Blues and deep reds were popular amongst the best dressed at the 2014 ACM Awards on Sunday night.
2014 ACM Awards Worst Dressed Pictures
Men dominate the 2014 ACM Awards Worst Dressed list. Someone needs to work with these guys to make a few adjustments, because each is really not that far away from drifting down the red carpet unnoticed at worst. There is one female star on our list of fashion felons. Four of these five makes one mistake, while one becomes the first person to make both Best and Worst lists.
ToC Encore: Country Duets and the Trouble They Create
There have been some wonderful country duets in recent years. Collaborations between Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson come to mind, but these songs (and others like 'Highway Don't Care') take some serious coordination.
Lee Brice Reveals St. Jude Means Even More to Him Following Birth of His Boys
Lee Brice is a longtime supporter of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The ‘I Don’t Dance’ singer lit up when asked to talk about what the Memphis-based medical campus means to him. He admits it means something different now that he has two little boys at home.
Dan + Shay Left St. Jude Inspired to Help Any Way They Can
Country newcomers Dan + Shay had their St. Jude baptism in January during the 25th annual Country Cares seminar. Hundreds of radio and country music industry personnel join a few dozen artists and label representatives each year to learn about the latest in care and research at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Then, they get to meet some of the patients.
ToC Encore: Turning Personal Tragedy Into Hit Records
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.