Taste of Country Staff
Gary Allan’s ‘Set You Free’ Named Best Album of 2013 at Taste of Country Awards
Gary Allan and Blake Shelton battled for most of the one-month voting period, but in the end, fans of the California-raised country singer would not be denied. Allan's 'Set You Free' was named the Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Taste of Country Awards.
Chris Young’s ‘Aw Naw’ Named Video of the Year at 2014 Taste of Country Awards
Fans have named Chris Young's 'Aw Naw' video the Video of the Year at the 2014 Taste of Country Awards! The clip beat out nine others, including the CMA-winning video for 'Highway Don't Care.'
Miranda Lambert, ‘Automatic’ [Listen]
Miranda Lambert does nostalgia as well as she does crazy. Her new single ‘Automatic’ is a yearning look back at a time before computers, cell phones and 800 channels on TV. With familiar and original references, the singer introduces a softer tone for her fifth studio album.
Win an Acoustic Guitar Signed by Eric Paslay
Eric Palsay's self-titled debut album is in stores now, and he's celebrating by turning over the strings to a new guitar. Enter here for your chance to win this autographed acoustic from the 'Friday Night' hitmaker.
Maggie Rose, ‘Looking Back Now’ [Listen]
Maggie Rose’s new single ‘Looking Back Now’ is the reason her debut album ‘Cut to Impress’ ended up on a number of Top Albums of 2013 lists. For some, there is a special place for women who commit acts of violence in the name jealousy or safety. Never has a country song told a revenge story in such vivid detail, however.
Kip Moore’s ‘Young Love’ Makes Top 5 Debut on ToC Top 10 Video Countdown
Kip Moore's new music video cracked the Top 5 on this week's Top 10 Video Countdown. 'Young Love' checked in at No. 5, behind vids from Gary Allan, Danielle Bradbery and two others. New videos from Keith Urban and ACM nominated duo Dan + Shay make their debut this week. It'll be up to fans to decide if either can challenge Scotty McCreery for No. 1.
Gloriana, ‘Best Night Ever’ [Listen]
Florida Georgia Line (Feat. Luke Bryan), ‘This Is How We Roll’ [Listen]
Florida Georgia Line stick to familiar themes, but deliver their most original lyric yet on ‘This Is How We Roll,’ a collaboration with Luke Bryan. The rhymes that flow from Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley’s lips are like sugar from a shaker. An especially clever second verse will be what everyone is talking about.
Jennifer Nettles, ‘Me Without You’ [Listen]
Jennifer Nettles delivers her purest vocal spotlight since ‘Stay’ on her new single ‘Me Without You.’ A few instruments loiter in the background, but for the most part, the ballad is just her over an acoustic guitar. Fans of her duo’s biggest hit will appreciate this performance.
Country’s Top 5 Moments at the 2014 Grammys
Country music shined at the 2014 Grammys, with nine of Nashville's top singers taking the stage to sing and play guitar. Collaborations and solo performances from artists like Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and Hunter Hayes were among the night's best, but what was the best moment?