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
Eli Young Band, ‘Turn It On’ [Listen]
With “Turn It On,” Eli Young Band reveal they were just hoping to write a fun love song for their live show. They overachieved. The uptempo Texas country-rocker may be Mike Eli’s sharpest storytelling moment.
Country Quickie: 2015 ACM Predictions, With Jerrod Niemann
This 2015 ACM Awards are less than one month away, and everyone is offering predictions as to who will win the big awards. Jerrod Niemann joins Country Quickie host Nicki D this week to talk about Entertainer of the Year and to reveal some other special moments one can expect on April 19.
You Think You Know ‘American Idol’?
Since American Idol debuted in 2002, there have been over two dozen country contestants, but only two winners. This You Think You Know Country? answers the question ... "What the heck happened to them all?"
Blake Shelton, ‘Sangria’ [Listen]
Blake Shelton’s third single from Bringing Back the Sunshine is “Sangria,” a sexy, mid-tempo love song.
You Think You Know Country’s Nastiest Feuds?
Country music is a very supportive genre, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few artists who just can't get along. Sometimes it's professional, sometimes it's personal. For country's most well-known feudsters, it was both.
Country Quickie: How to Get Miranda Lambert’s ‘Little Red Wagon’ Look
In her spicy, sexy "Little Red Wagon" video, Miranda Lambert shows off her toned-up bod in several revealing outfits. While we love the “Mrs. Shelton” belt buckle, there’s only one of those. You can fit into her shoes and swimsuit, however, and you don’t need to ignore your cravings to do it. If there is anything Lambert has taught country fans — and Quickie host Nicki D — it’s to embrace your crazy.
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.
Country Quickie: Country’s Best on SnapChat
Country stars are adopting SnapChat as the new way to share pics with fans. Lady Antebellum and Luke Bryan are two who Snap, but neither of these acts are the Country Quickie's favorite.
Kenny Chesney Wants to Spread the Love With VIP Experience Giveaway
Kenny Chesney is ready to spread the love when his The Big Revival tour begins on March 26.
Chris Janson, ‘Buy Me a Boat’ [Listen]
Chris Janson’s "Buy Me a Boat" proves that with the right song at the right time, you can make a name for yourself, even when you're an independent artist. The mellow country-rocker is the sort of blue collar hero song that gets released every spring, but it comes across with sincerity sorely lacking from many others.
Country Quickie: It’s Luke Bryan’s Spring Break Party!
Luke Bryan's final Spring Break party is this week, and you'd better believe the Country Quickie is there!
You Think You Know Shania Twain?
Shania Twain was born to sing country music, but she sure took a strange route to Nashville. There were the bar gigs at age 8, the reforesting job with her stepdad, the time she raised three siblings and that Vegas-style lounge act she held down for three straight years. Learn the highlights during this episode of You Think You Know Country?