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Tim McGraw Reveals ‘Sundown Heaven Town’ Art, Tracklist, Collaborations
Tim McGraw has revealed more details about his forthcoming 'Sundown Heaven Town' album, available on Sept. 16. The country star shared the album art, tracklist, and collaborations -- giving country fans something to really look forward to this fall.
Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles Reveals New ‘Heartbeat’ Tattoo
Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft got some new ink. The singer's tattoo of a heartbeat has a super sweet meaning, one that will make all fans go, "Awwww."
Jason Aldean Talks Stadium Shows, Future Rap Collaborations
Jason Aldean is out on his 2014 Burn It Down Tour, and along the way, he'll hit up multiple baseball stadiums -- quite the feat! In a chat with Taste of Country and other media at the kickoff of the tour, Aldean opened up on his feelings about stadium shows, plus the feasibility of future rap collaborations and more.
Eli Young Band Rock Out With ‘Dust’ on ‘Letterman’ [Watch]
Grammy-nominated country rockers Eli Young Band hit up 'The Late Show With David Letterman' on Tuesday night (July 22), bringing with them their new rising single 'Dust.'
Brad Paisley Keeps His Word, Performs With Sarah Darling at Grand Ole Opry
Brad Paisley is a man of his word. The hitmaker told rising country star Sarah Darling -- who narrowly missed the chance to move on in 'Rising Star' -- that she could share the stage with him at the Grand Ole Opry, and the two singers did just that on Friday (July 18).
Tim McGraw, Keith Urban + More Enthrall Fans at Faster Horses Festival [Pictures]
The 2014 Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Mich. served up lots of country stars for the second-annual event, and boy did the acts deliver. Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge and many more dished out their best songs, making the event -- which is quickly becoming one of the hottest summer festivals -- one to remember...
Taylor Swift, Eric Church + More Set for 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival
The 2014 iHeart Music Festival is going to be studded with country artists, and not just any artists -- these performers are superstars. Taylor Swift, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band are among the festival's just-announced lineup, making this a must-see event for fans of all genres.
Puss n Boots Perform ‘Sex Degrees of Separation’ [Watch]
When an alternative rocker (Catherine Popper), a jazz troubadour (Sasha Dobson) and Grammy-winning Norah Jones get together to play country music as Puss n Boots, they pull it off swimmingly, as shown in their performance of 'Sex Degrees of Separation,' exclusively for Taste of Country.
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Dirt’ – Lyrics Uncovered
Florida Georgia Line's 'Dirt' lyrics swerve away from what we've come to expect from the duo, and the song's steel guitar and heartfelt insight play an important part in its authenticity. The 'Dirt' lyrics were born from a decided emphasis on one thing, and songwriters Chris Tompkins and Rodney Clawson tell all.
Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Miranda Lambert, ‘Automatic’
Little Avery is a pint-sized pistol, and is pretty much exactly how we'd envision Miranda Lambert as a tiny tot. Even though she was born long after pay phones and cassette tapes were in rogue, spitfire Avery -- also a beauty pageant contestant -- knows the hit 'Automatic' word for word, providing hilarious commentary throughout her performance. It's clear she is used to being onstage and in front of people; her sass and charm are second nature!
Hunter Hayes’ ‘Tattoo’ Music Video Gets Graffitied in Sneak Peek [Watch]
Hunter Hayes's new music video for his his infectious hit 'Tattoo' is all about love, but with a secret weapon to try to win a beautiful gal's heart: graffiti. The singer talks about the storyline behind the video and also shares a sneak peek at the ultra-creative project.
Puss n Boots Perform ‘GTO’ [Watch]
There aren't many who can make a Pontiac GTO sound soulful, but country-Americana trio Puss n Boots do it easily in their new album's track 'GTO,' and this live performance -- premiering exclusively for Taste of Country readers first -- is proof that these girls could make a cardboard box sound sexy.