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
Zac Brown Band, ‘Homegrown’ [Listen]
With 'Homegrown,' Zac Brown Band have crafted a perfect hometown anthem that will make you want to cheer -- as long as you can do it from the comfort of the rocking chair on your front porch.
Kenny Chesney (Feat. Grace Potter), ‘Wild Child’ [Listen]
‘Wild Child’ is one of the signature songs on Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Big Revival’ album, and not just because it reunites the singer with Grace Potter.
You Think You Know Chris Young?
The fans have spoken and requested Chris Young be the subject of the first 'You Think You Know Country?' episode of 2015.
Reba McEntire, ‘Going Out Like That’ [Listen]
A new record deal with a new label means new music for Reba McEntire. ‘Out Like That,’ her debut single on Nash Icon, isn’t much of a deviation from what she’s released previously, however.
Best Albums of 2014
Some of the best country albums of 2014 have come from country's most popular hitmakers, including Dierks Bentley and everyone's favorite outlaw, Eric Church.
Win a Pair of Tickets to the American Country Countdown Awards
The inaugural American Country Countdown Awards are coming right up, and two lucky Taste of Country readers could win tickets to see the ceremony in person.
Best of Country Music 2014: A Top 10 of the Year’s Best Moments
The best songs, albums, photos, videos and news events are lined up in this Top 10 of everything great about country music 2014. You'll find one tragedy, but even that's been turned into something sweet. Watch to see what Taste of Country staff named the very best moment of the whole year.
Luke Bryan, ‘I See You’ [Listen]
Luke Bryan’s ‘I See You’ is a breakup song that finds the singer enjoying a night out with friends -- or at least trying to.
You Think You Know Garth Brooks?
Friends, teachers, classmates ... everyone agrees that young Garth Brooks was pretty popular with the ladies before he got married and became famous. In this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?' you'll learn what intimate activity the country legend compares being on stage to, and how long his first crack at Music City greatness lasted.
Win a Jake Owen Signed CD, Custom Bobblehead + Backpack!
Jake Owen's latest single is climbing the charts, and to celebrate, he is offering fans the chance to win an autographed CD and two custom pieces of swag!
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!
You Think You Know Eric Church?
Eric Church struggled after signing his current record deal, but did you know it wasn't his first offer? Nope -- Church could barely drive when Nashville suits came calling, but he turned them down. Find out why in this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?'