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
Chris Janson, ‘Buy Me a Boat’ [Listen]
Chris Janson’s "Buy Me a Boat" proves that with the right song at the right time, you can make a name for yourself, even when you're an independent artist. The mellow country-rocker is the sort of blue collar hero song that gets released every spring, but it comes across with sincerity sorely lacking from many others.
Country Quickie: How to Get Miranda Lambert’s ‘Little Red Wagon’ Look
In her spicy, sexy "Little Red Wagon" video, Miranda Lambert shows off her toned-up bod in several revealing outfits. While we love the “Mrs. Shelton” belt, there’s only one of those.
Now Batting for the Chicago White Sox: Luke Bryan?
Luke Bryan spent Monday afternoon (March 23) in Arizona, taking batting practice with the Chicago White Sox. So how'd he do? Well, umm ... he looked really good in baseball pants.
Country Quickie: Country’s Best on Snapchat
Country stars are adopting Snapchat as the new way to share pics with fans. Lady Antebellum and Luke Bryan are two who Snap, but neither of these acts are the Country Quickie's favorite.
You Think You Know Country’s Nastiest Feuds?
Country music is a very supportive genre, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few artists who just can't get along. Sometimes it's professional, sometimes it's personal. For country's most well-known feudsters, it was both.
Kenny Chesney Wants to Spread the Love With VIP Experience Giveaway
Kenny Chesney is ready to spread the love when his The Big Revival tour begins on March 26.
Wade Bowen, ‘When I Woke Up Today’ [Listen]
Wade Bowen isn't letting life get him down. With "When I Woke Up Today," he's taking the good with the bad and enjoying the adventure of life. And with a song this upbeat and catchy, we can't help but enjoy it with him.
Country Quickie: It’s Luke Bryan’s Spring Break Party!
Luke Bryan's final Spring Break party is this week, and you'd better believe the Country Quickie is there!
You Think You Know Scotty McCreery?
Did you know Scotty McCreery kind of dissed Jack Black? It's true — after winning Season 10 of American Idol in 2011 the Garner, N.C., native left the actor hanging.
You Think You Know Shania Twain?
Shania Twain was born to sing country music, but she sure took a strange route to Nashville. There were the bar gigs at age 8, the reforesting job with her stepdad, the time she raised three siblings and that Vegas-style lounge act she held down for three straight years. Learn the highlights during this episode of You Think You Know Country?
Dan + Shay Left St. Jude Inspired to Help Any Way They Can
Country newcomers Dan + Shay had their St. Jude baptism in January during the 25th annual Country Cares seminar. Hundreds of radio and country music industry personnel join a few dozen artists and label representatives each year to learn about the latest in care and research at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Then, they get to meet some of the patients.
Billy Currington Calls His Experience at St. Jude an ‘Eye-Opener’
Like so many country stars, Billy Currington remembers expecting his first St. Jude visit to be depressing -- they are treating sick kids after all, he figured. That that couldn't be further from the truth.