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Blake Shelton vs. Kacey Musgraves – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:35:58 +0000

Two ACM Awards nominees will square off in today's Showdown. Blake Shelton goes for win number five in a row with 'Boys 'Round Here.' That would put him into the Showdown Hall of Fame for the first time, but Female Vocalist of the Year Kacey Musgraves is standing in his way with her five-star rated single 'Blowin' Smoke.'

Blake Shelton vs. Drake White – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:05:03 +0000

A win in today's Showdown would put Blake Shelton one win away from the Hall of Fame. On Friday, the singer's new song 'Boys 'Round Here' made short work of 'He Loves to Make Me Cry' by Kristen Kelly. Fans will have a chance to vote for the new single from 'Based on a True Story ...' all day today, as well as tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Rascal Flatts vs. Uncle Kracker – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:17:34 +0000

Tuesday's Showdown came down to the final few phone calls on Taste of Country Nights radio, with country superstars Rascal Flatts' new song 'Changed' pulling ahead in the final few minutes to top Chris Janson's 'Better I Don't.' The two-night champion will sit on the sidelines today and watch Gary LeVox and company take on a new challenger today.

Thompson Square vs. the Band Perry – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:57 +0000

It took a late surge of votes on Taste of Country Nights radio to give Thompson Square a third straight Showdown win on Monday. The duo's new song 'If I Didn't Have You' squeaked by Kelly Clarkson's new single 'Don't Rush,' but the path to the Hall of Fame won't be any easier on Tuesday.

Thompson Square vs. Kelly Clarkson – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:00:04 +0000

After a mini-holiday, the Showdown returns today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, with reigning champion Thompson Square well-rested to take a high-powered challenger. Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill's duet of 'Don't Rush' is up against 'If I Didn't Have You,' the latest from the husband-wife duo.

Thompson Square vs. Craig Campbell – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Love and Theft's new song 'Runnin' Out of Air' runs off to the sunset today after earning retirement yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The poppy single squeezed by George Strait's new song for a fifth straight win. Two new songs square off today.

Love and Theft vs. Toby Keith – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:28 +0000

Yesterday's song battle between new singles by Dustin Lynch and Love and Theft was a dogfight, with both artists calling upon fans to vote until the final minutes of Taste of Country Nights radio. In the end, 'Runnin' Out of Air' grabbed 57 percent of the vote, sending the duo on to face a country music superstar today.

Chris Young vs. Jana Kramer – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:20 +0000

Friday night's Taste of Country Showdown promised to be a battle of country music titans, but one didn't show up. Chris Young fans dominated supporters of the Band Perry, meaning his new single 'I Can Take It From There' is just one win away from retirement and enshrinement into the Showdown Hall of Fame.

Chris Young vs. JT Hodges – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:00:29 +0000

Chris Young benefitted from a late push of votes on Taste of Country Nights radio last night. The singer's new single 'I Can Take It From There' topped 'Don't Rush,' the new Kelly Clarkson single which she performed with Vince Gill at the 2012 CMA Awards. That makes two wins in a row for Young's new love song.

Chris Young vs. Kelly Clarkson – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:05:05 +0000

Chris Young built an early lead and never looked back yesterday in the Showdown, both online and on Taste of Country Nights radio. The country crooner's new song 'I Can Take It From There' is as smooth as any he's released in recent years, and fans couldn't help but come back for seconds from the deep-voiced 27-year-old.

Tim McGraw vs. Chris Young – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Now that Jerrod Niemann is done tearing through the competition, two new challengers will square off in this Election Day version of the Showdown. Niemann's 'Only God Could Love You More' was voted the winner for five straight days and nights on Taste of Country Nights radio. That means the single gets retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame.

Jerrod Niemann vs. Hunter Hayes – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:00:17 +0000

With one more win, Jerrod Niemann will put his new song 'Only God Could Love You More' into the Showdown Hall of Fame. The ballad has topped singles by Thompson Square, Jason Aldean and Montgomery Gentry in recent days. Today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, Niemann fans will have to out-duel fans of the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year.

Jerrod Niemann vs. Thompson Square – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:00:59 +0000

Jerrod Niemann squeaked out a win over three country superstars on Thursday. While Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church were busy performing 'The Only Way I Know' at the CMA Awards, fans of 'Only God Could Love You More' flooded the online and phone polls at Taste of Country Nights radio to push the ballad to a new day -- and a new challenger.

Brantley Gilbert vs. Billy Ray Cyrus – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Love and Theft charged early, but a late push by Brantley Gilbert on Facebook was enough to come from behind to put his new song 'More Than Miles' in the winner's circle for a second straight day. Few artists can count on fan support like Gilbert. Today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, a country legend will be looking for a similar push from his fanbase.

Josh Turner vs. Tyler Farr – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:00:45 +0000

One more win for 'Find Me a Baby' by Josh Turner and the song will become the second in two weeks to make the Showdown Hall of Fame. The singer's fans easily took care of 'Better in a Black Dress' by Katie Armiger on Friday and Friday night on Taste of Country Nights radio, setting up a battle with a beautiful ballad by newcomer Tyler Farr for Monday.

Josh Turner vs. Kacey Musgraves – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Country artists with new singles are glad to see High Valley's new song 'Love You for a Long Time' retired. The trio's fans scored a huge come-from-behind win yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, knocking the latest cut from Chris Young's 'Neon' album out with a flurry of online and telephone votes.

High Valley vs. Chris Young – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:34 +0000

The surprise Showdown song of the year has to be 'Love You for a Long Time' by Nashville newcomers High Valley. The brother trio hopes to make it five wins in a row today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. That would mean the peppy love song gets retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame.

High Valley vs. JT Hodges – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:00:24 +0000

The string of artists High Valley has taken down during their Showdown run would make a great country festival lineup. Last night, 'Love You for a Long Time' ousted Kix Brooks' new single. That's after online and telephone voting on Taste of Country Nights radio led to wins over songs from Clay Walker and Little Big Town. Perhaps it will take another country newcomer to oust the brother trio's single?

High Valley vs. Kix Brooks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:00:05 +0000

High Valley fans are proving to be some of the most tenacious in country music. The trio's following has moved their new love song 'Love You for a Long Time' to a third straight round of Showdown voting. After topping hits from Little Big Town and Clay Walker, they'll be up against another modern legend on Thursday and Thursday night on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Little Big Town vs. High Valley – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:00:29 +0000

If the Showdown is any indicator of a hit in the making (and it usually is), then Little Big Town's 'Tornado' is well on its way to becoming another big song for the country quartet. After knocking off Uncle Kracker on Monday and Monday night on Taste of Country Nights radio, the single goes for its fourth straight win against a trio of country newcomers.