Taste of Country Nights

An author in Kentucky says that Dolly Parton secretly recorded a 15-song album inspired by her book — and sent them to her a few years ago, no strings attached.

Luke Bryan's got a new album coming, and he's spilling who in his family would accidentally leak it.

Dolly Parton wrote a prayer disguised as a song the day after 9/11, turning grief into something that still moves people today.

Drew Baldridge just got an exclusive peek at Luke Bryan's world, and it went way beyond the concert stage.

Vince Gill may be one of the most revered artists in country music, but silly pranks are still happening backstage at his shows.

Luke Bryan and Luke Combs haven't announced any plans to perform at the 2026 CMAs, but we've got a theory they're planning something.

Max McNown's Grand Ole Opry debut nearly didn't happen. His car broke down in the wrong parking lot, and he was sweating through his pearl snap shirt waiting for a tow.

Stella Lefty's 'Boston' almost became a dance track. The faster version was so bad that she's hoping nobody ever hears it.

Luke Bryan's dropping a new album September 18th, and his own kids basically couldn't care less about hearing it early.

Carrie Underwood remembers Dolly Parton as more than a musical legend, but as someone who showed the world how to stay gracious no matter what.

Scotty McCreery keeps his backstage demands refreshingly simple. A PB&J sandwich, cold beer, and oatmeal basically cover it.

Kenny Chesney's new song came straight from a 'Ted Lasso' pep talk about never letting the past haunt you.

Luke Bryan opened up about what Dolly Parton meant to him, wishing he'd had just five minutes to tell her the truth.

Dolly never cut the line at her own theme park. She waited like everyone else because fairness mattered more than fame.

Two dream collaborations never happened for Dolly, and she wasn't shy about naming names in an exclusive Taste of Country Nights interview.

Phillip Phillips showed up to American Idol with gas money from his parents and absolutely no expectation of winning the whole thing.

Security literally blocked his way.