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
The Showdown: Charles Kelley vs. Cole Swindell
Two new songs square off in today's Showdown as "Think of You," the new single from Chris Young, gets retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame. Charles Kelley and Cole Swindell both have new music on the radio. The two ballads are very different, and the two artists represent very different fan bases.
Album Spotlight: Chris Young, ‘I’m Comin’ Over’
Chris Young's storytelling stands tall on his fifth studio album, I’m Comin’ Over. Young sticks with stories of love and love lost (mostly), and turns in some of his most revealing and personal songs to date.
Save 25 Percent Off the Entire Taste of Country Store During Our Grand Opening
The Taste of Country store has just launched its grand opening, and it's one-stop shopping for the country music lifestyle.
Willie Nelson Postpones Tour Dates With Merle Haggard Due to Medical Issue
The first of Willie Nelson's upcoming shows with Merle Haggard on the Django and Jimmie Tour have been called off, as the "On the Road Again" singer is reportedly unwell.
George Strait, ‘Cold Beer Conversation’ [Listen]
George Strait embraces aging during his new single “Cold Beer Conversation.” The title track from his 2015 album finds the singer sharing a table, a bottle of beer and a few laughs with a good friend.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Smoke Break’ [Listen]
Carrie Underwood’s new country single is called “Smoke Break,” and it’s a song her fans will line up to support. Those who thought the superstar was too polished to write and record a blue collar anthem are proven wrong on this first single from the upcoming Storyteller album.
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.
You Think You Know Alan Jackson?
Alan Jackson is country music's ultimate gentleman, but he's also country music's biggest rebel. How can he be both? Find out during this week's episode of You Think You Know Country?
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Dish Two Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Marriage takes a lot of work, especially when your lives are the focus of the public eye, like country star Carrie Underwood and her NHL husband Mike Fisher. They share a few of their secrets to a happy marriage, and one of them involves ... not being together.
Toby Keith Never Wanted to Record ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue’
There's quite a bit you don't know about Toby Keith!
Non-Country Artists Who Unexpectedly Went Country
Country music fans were surprised when Lady Gaga released a country version of her hit "Born This Way," but she's not the only artist who has unexpectedly made their way to country music. Lately, more and more artists are trying their hand a country single or even an entire album!