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
2015 ACM Awards Predictions
The 2015 ACM Awards are less than a week away, and that means it's time for the staff of Taste of Country and our readers to square off and predict the winners in this year's biggest categories.
Win a Trip to See Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn in Las Vegas
This summer, three country legends will take the stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Reba McEntire is set to join Brooks & Dunn for a Sin City residency, and they want to see you there for one of the first shows. Enter here for your chance to win a flyaway to witness the trio together onstage.
You Think You Know Rascal Flatts?
When Rascal Flatts first met, things didn't go all that well. Sure, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox are cousins, so they were cool. But LeVox wasn't very kind to Joe Don Rooney. Then, something happened that set them on a course for superstardom. Do you know what it was?
Reba McEntire Takes Over Taste of Country
Taste of Country is your hub for all things Reba McEntire, starting this weekend. The singer's new Love Somebody album hits stores on Tuesday (April 14), but readers will be able to get the scoop on all 12 songs early!
Country Quickie: Kristian Bush Sings ‘Southern Gravity’ … No, Really — the Whole Album!
Kristian Bush's debut solo album, Southern Gravity, dropped on Tuesday (April 7) and he gave us a preview of every (yes, every!) song on the album. The singer pops up in this week's Country Quickie to discuss the album, give us a quickie preview, deliver a few innuendos and have some fun alongside host Nicki D.
Win a Boots on the Beach Vacation With Tyler Farr!
How does a Memorial Day weekend vacation to Jamaica with Tyler Farr, Chris Young and more sound? A half dozen of country's hottest starts will head south for the holiday, and you can too, as the "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" singer's guest.
Toby Keith, ’35 MPH Town’ [Listen]
Toby Keith’s “35 MPH Town” will be labeled as “realistic” by fans and “cynical” by those who don’t care for it. Music is in the eye of the beholder, but one thing is certain: it’s a story that will stir up opinions.
Eli Young Band, ‘Turn It On’ [Listen]
With “Turn It On,” Eli Young Band reveal they were just hoping to write a fun love song for their live show. They overachieved. The uptempo Texas country-rocker may be Mike Eli’s sharpest storytelling moment.
Country Quickie: 2015 ACM Predictions With Jerrod Niemann
This 2015 ACM Awards are less than one month away, and everyone is offering predictions as to who will win the big awards. Jerrod Niemann joins Country Quickie host Nicki D this week to talk about Entertainer of the Year and to reveal some other special moments one can expect on April 19.
You Think You Know ‘American Idol’?
Since American Idol debuted in 2002, there have been over two dozen country contestants, but only two winners. This You Think You Know Country? answers the question ... "What the heck happened to them all?"
Blake Shelton, ‘Sangria’ [Listen]
Blake Shelton’s third single from Bringing Back the Sunshine is “Sangria,” a sexy, mid-tempo love song.