You could make an argument that Carrie Underwood is the most unforgettable country artist of the last 10 years. Since winning American Idol in 2005, the superstar has notched nothing but No. 1 or No. Read More
Great female country singers become icons with just a single name. Dolly, Reba, Shania, Loretta … no one will ever ask “Which one?” in a conversation about these powerful country women. The list goes on: Patsy, Miranda, Read More
In the eight short years that Patsy Cline recorded music, she left behind a catalog of timeless classics that will always be sung, and a voice that will continue to influence artist of all genres Read More
Dierks Bentley is gearing up to release his ninth studio album, The Mountain, later this year. Inspired while performing this past summer at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the singer revisited Colorado months later with several Read More
Sure, everyone remembers how Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson powered their way to superstardom by winning American Idol. But most singers’ auditions don’t necessarily mark them as instant stars, and some of the early footage Read More
Even before the release of his self-titled debut album, Brett Young proved he was a talent to be reckoned with through his songs. “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know,” his first two singles, went No. Read More
You knew there’d be room to protest the snubbing of women even before the 2018 ACM Awards nominations were announced, and the rollout didn’t disappoint. But this snub happened in an unexpected way. Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Read More
Craig Morgan‘s son Jerry wasn’t just happy, he was joyful. He was a shining light who overcame great obstacles to thrive in school, sports and life. The country singer and his daughter, Aly, remember their 19-year-old son and Read More
Over the hill? Heck no! Try off-the-charts hot. Some of country music’s hottest, most prominent singers are 40 years old or older, and they just seem get better with age. Sure, it’s just a number, but in Read More
The Voice has aired some incredible performances from country music singers over the years, but which ones stand as the most unforgettable moments? The popular reality singing competition has launched the careers of quite a Read More
Johnny Cash had an incredible list of hit songs that started with “Cry! Cry! Cry!” in 1955, but he was just getting started on a legendary career that’s encapsulated in this list of the Top Read More
Some of the most well-known country songs never reached No. 1. Heck, a few didn’t even break the Billboard Top 40. Shania Twain‘s most famous song wasn’t a “hit” if you define the word in Read More
It’s easy to determine the true impact of 2003’s Dixie Chicks controversy by imagining what would happen if a country artist said the same thing today. March 10 will mark 15 years since Natalie Maines told a London crowd that Read More
Keith Urban‘s fans believe he is the best guitarist in country music, but we wanted proof. The superstar is certainly amongst the best, and after watching this video, his case is clear. Not only does Read More
Some are sweet, some are sappy, and more than a few of the top country love songs of all time are feisty. Hours of bickering and romance went into deciding this list of the best Read More
Death is an inevitable truth for all people, but somehow it’s even more tragic when it’s unexpected, as was the case with these country singers who died before their time. Keith Whitley‘s passing in 1989 Read More
This debate promises to get heated. Who should and shouldn’t be in the Country Music Hall of Fame? The topic is more divisive than bro country. The 11 should-be-inductees we’ve chosen for this episode of This Read More
A video full of unforgettable Garth Brooks world records could stand on its own, but for this edition of Unforgettable Moments, we’ve included his music, his tour and his appearances on Saturday Night Live. The Read More
Country music and football are even more closely tied than country music and NASCAR. More than a few stars have used the gridiron as the backdrop for love stories or tales of inspiration, and dozens Read More
Country music’s football pedigree dates back almost 70 years, when one country legend first strapped on his maskless leather helmet to toss the pigskin around. More recently, stars like Kenny Chesney have made the sport Read More
Country music tends to be one of the most conservative of all music genres, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some controversial themes. In this week’s This List video, we take a look at some Read More
Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen! This list of 11 good, bad and cringeworthy television commercials includes several that played during Read More
Tamara Saviano is a well-known and highly respected figure in the country music scene. In this special feature for Taste of Country, the Grammy and Americana Award-winning producer, music business executive and writer remembers her friend Read More
Eddie Montgomery went back to work because he knew it’s what Troy Gentry would want, and because he doesn’t really know how to do anything else. “I always make a joke about it,” the 54-year-old Montgomery Gentry star tells Taste Read More
Who has more Grammys: Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church or Pentatonix? It’s really not a trick question. The avant-garde and defunct Civil Wars have three Grammys to Reba McEntire‘s two and George Strait‘s one. In 2005 Read More
It doesn’t have to be country to be country. Here are 10 big country music hits that are actually covers of songs originally recorded by pop, rock or older country stars. Reba McEntire has done it. Garth Read More
Cancer unfortunately touches almost everyone in some way, whether it’s through a loved one, a friend, or personally. Musicians are no exception. Many have battled the disease themselves, or watched someone close to them walk through Read More
Kenny Chesney moved from Sony Music Nashville to Warner Music Nashville, and you can go ahead say it: “Who cares?” The superstar won’t be any more or less super just because he parks his car Read More
Country music sweetheart Carrie Underwood teamed with crossover rapper Ludacris for “The Champion,” an inspirational theme that will be featured heavily on select sports broadcasts in 2018. Two of those major broadcasts? The 2018 Winter Olympics and Read More
Fans of Elvis Presley, well known as the king of rock ‘n’ roll — but also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame — will celebrate what would have been his 83rd birthday Read More
Certain Christmas songs are as important to the holiday tradition as stuffing stockings, eating too much and arguing with relatives. For some, the season hasn’t begun until Martina McBride‘s White Christmas album has been dusted Read More
Christmas songs are like side dishes at a holiday dinner. Most country fans like the standards, while a few prefer other specialty treats. Others we simply put up with to be polite, and a select Read More
Drinks, snacks, mistletoe and music … that’s pretty much all you need for a great Christmas party. Country stars have been providing the soundtrack to gatherings nationwide for decades, but if you’re a little lost Read More
Country artists have been as reliable as any in creating Christmas songs to make the holidays more magical. A few originals have been around for so long that they almost feel like the traditional classics Read More
Not all collaborations are created equal. These 10 country music crossovers are proof of that, revealing songs that sprinted to the top of the charts and others that just missed the mark. 5 Country/Pop Collaborations That Worked So Well 1. Read More
Chris Stapleton wasn’t supposed to release two albums in 2017, but his work with red-hot Nashville producer Dave Cobb led him to call his record label and make a special request. The country star released Read More
I Don’t Believe We’ve Met isn’t just the title of Danielle Bradbery‘s new album, it’s an accurate description of the world’s reintroduction to the singer. Bradbery’s come a long way since she won The Voice and Read More
There is a Randy Travis video on YouTube that you have to see, but it may not be the one everyone is making a big fuss about. In lieu of video of Travis getting arrested Read More
The 2018 Grammy Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday morning (Nov. 28), and Miranda Lambert was one of the artists with multiple nominations in country music. But she got shafted in the most obvious category. Read More
Country artists are great at writing thank you songs. They’re a naturally humble bunch, always careful to show appreciation to the people that have guided them along life’s path. They thank God, husbands, wives, kids, Read More
One thing fans can always count on from Billy Currington songs is a smile. It could be a knowing smile, the kind that passes over one’s lips while listening to “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” Read More
Two groups of people are truly upset that Blake Shelton was picked as People‘s Sexiest Man Alive: fans of actor Idris Elba and fans of every other sexy man on Earth. No, we’re not going to debate the Read More
Brett Young has had one of the breakout successes of the year in country music with his debut album, but the singer is already looking forward to his second project. “We just had our first song Read More
After two of the worst mass shootings in American history took place just over a month apart, the ongoing debate about gun control is more vital and urgent than ever, and country music artists are Read More
Remember when Taylor Swift was practically synonymous with sunshine and rainbows? Well, we hope you kept the photos to look back on, ’cause those days are long gone. “I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come Read More
Garth Brooks admits he lip-synced during his performance at the 2017 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 8), and yet somehow, the sun still rose Thursday morning and life went on. Brooks performed his latest Read More
Each year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood‘s CMA Awards monologue gets stronger. The friends and frequent collaborators have grown more comfortable with country’s biggest stage, and their opening segment tends to reflect that. Many of the Read More
The CMA Awards have a fifty-year history of bringing the best in country music to the stage. When the 2017 CMA Awards air on Nov. 8, you can expect the performers to shine, the awards to Read More
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani haven’t been shy about their relationship. Whether they’re swapping each other’s photos on social media or showing up at concerts to surprise the other’s fans, their love is as public as Read More
Country music feuds rarely escalate to anything more than a war of words, or in this day and age, a war of tweets. None of the 10 feuds listed here turned physical, and the same Read More
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