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
Tim McGraw, ‘Top of the World’ [Listen]
Tim McGraw keeps it mellow with the first single from an upcoming project. “Top of the World” is a gentle way for the singer to describe his love to someone. McGraw uses a familiar metaphor to make it clear this woman couldn’t make him feel any finer.
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.
Scotty McCreery, ‘Southern Belle’
Scotty McCreery's “Southern Belle” breaks expectations. The first taste of his third studio is a wild deviation from what he’s previously released. It’s anything but predictable.
You Think You Know the Band Perry?
The Band Perry moved around a bit when they were young, but when it came time to begin their career, they were in the right place at the right time. Do you know about the trio's early Garth Brooks connection?
You Think You Know Willie Nelson?
A casual country fan may only know that Willie Nelson sings country music, and smokes a lot of marijuana. These things are true, but there's so much more to this country legend. This episode of You Think You Know Country? explores the singer's dark side.
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.
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!
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.
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.