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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.