Interviews

Keith Urban doesn't always follow the rules. Lately, the Australian superstar has even gotten in trouble on 'American Idol' -- so much so that he has to have his outfits pre-approved!

Dierks Bentley's new 'Riser' album hits stores and digital retailers on Tuesday (Feb. 25). The singer calls it his most personal album to date, and says the current single 'I Hold On' is his favorite radio single ever. During an interview with Taste of Country Nights' Sam Alex, Bentley opens up about the music, his family, his trips to the White House and his wife Cassidy's Toyota Prius.  Read Mor

Country artists aren't known for being outright activists for gay rights, but some have still preached acceptance when asked. Carrie Underwood, however, has spoken out about gay rights several times, and Martina McBride, Toby Keith and Dolly Parton have joined her. Now, it's Jennifer Nettles who is making her stance known.

Once upon a time, way back in 2005, Carrie Underwood was an up-and-coming female country artist, fresh off her win on 'American Idol.' Now an established name in country music (with the Grammys to prove it), the singer dishes on her favorite up-and-coming country gals.

Martina McBride has done lots of dueting throughout her career, even singing with Train frontman Pat Monahan while a wedding took place at the 2012 ACMs. Naturally, the songstress loves duets, and dishes who she thinks would be a fantastic partner.

Shakira recently revealed that she and country's own Blake Shelton were collaborating in the studio, and now, she's dishing the details of the duet.

Chris Young is hesitant to call his dates with George Strait the highlight of his 2014. He's not dismissing the King, he just doesn't want to write off everything else he has going on this winter, spring and summer.

Dierks Bentley's trip to Mexico this February will hardly be his first.

Taylor Swift may bare it all in her confessional songwriting, but she's not about to bare her body. Instead, she's risky in other less-risque ways.

Every parent wants their kids to thrive, succeed and have fun -- without the consequences of missteps and skinned knees. Superstar Brad Paisley is no exception, and he admits he finds it really hard to let his kids make mistakes.

It's a story that's been rolling around the country music world for years: Rascal Flatts fired Eric Church from their tour for playing too long, Taylor Swift took his spot, and 'The Outsiders' hitmaker was "banished to the wilderness."

Wednesday morning (February 5, 2014), my in-studio guest will be singer/songwriter, Bobby Marquez. Bobby is a native of Freer, TX, but I met Bobby more than a dozen years ago when I was living in Nashville, TN, where Bobby calls home these days. Bobby will be one of the featured entertainers during the 2014 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, which runs February 6-23. Bobby will join me for some l