How Luke Bryan Re-Wrote the Country Concert Handbook
Luke has the kids to thank. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-bryan-country-concerts-handbook/
Articles by Billy Dukes
Sugarland’s ‘Bigger’ Shaped by Time, Bro-Country and Politics of the Heart
Sugarland’s collective voice went silent five years ago, but their eyes and ears remained wide open. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sugarland-bigger-interview-bro-country-politics/
Is Kane Brown’s ‘Lose It’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
It keeps the radio-ready appeal of each of his last two singles without sacrificing that special something his fans love. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-lose-it/
Is Carlton Anderson’s ‘Drop Everything’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
Carlton Anderson’s brand of traditional country swing is an easy fit between any two songs on country radio. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carlton-anderson-drop-everything/
Is Little Big Town’s ‘Summer Fever’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
This is your new summer jam! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/little-big-town-summer-fever/
Thompson Square Talk Label Split, High Priorities and Their Real ‘Masterpiece’
“It’s been kind of a rough three years — the thing had run its course,” Keifer Thompson says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/thompson-square-masterpiece-record-label-split-interview/
Jackie Lee’s Mother Prepared Him for Life After Cancer
“Your setback is a setup for a comeback,” Lee’s mother wrote before she died in 2016. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jackie-lee-mother-cancer-battle/
Remember When Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Got Arrested?
They were just horsing around, but it turned into trouble. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/remember-when-tim-mcgraw-kenny-chesney-arrested/
To Understand Michael Ray, You Need to Know Amos
The “Get to You” singer understands why people make assumptions about his country raising. He doesn’t care. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/michael-ray-amos-interview/
Remember When Luke Bryan Recorded ‘Good Directions’?
Did you know this huge hit was actually his song? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/remember-when-luke-bryan-recorded-good-directions/
Remember George Strait’s First No. 1 Single? [Listen]
It’s the song that started it all for the King of Country. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/george-strait-first-single/
Remember What Event Overshadowed Garth Brooks’ Proposal to Trisha Yearwood?
May 25 has been a huge day in country music, historically. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/remember-what-event-overshadowed-garth-brooks-trisha-yearwood-proposal/
If the Backpack Kid Sees This Video, He’ll Probably Cry
Dustin, Maren, FGL and Kenny make the 2018 Hot Songs of Summer list, but somehow that’s lost messaging … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/summer-songs-2018-flossing/
Walker McGuire Share the Story of ‘Doc,’ Their Heartbreaking Soldier Tribute
They had to ignore their instincts to serve a greater purpose: helping a Navy veteran heal. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/walker-mcguire-doc-soldier-tribute/
10 Great Graduation Songs
Famous songs by Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks made our list of the Top 10 Graduation Songs, but neither singer has the No. 1 song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/graduation-songs/
Point: Banning Cell Phones at Concerts Is Arrogant
You can’t take away a fan’s right to hold their phone up. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/cell-phones-banned-concerts/
Introducing the 2018 Taste of Country Summer Hot List
You’re gonna need some sunblock for this. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/2018-summer-hot-list/
Sam Hunt Is Ready for Babies!
Sam Hunt wants kids, and his wife is warming up to the idea. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-baby-kids-wife-hannah/
10 Hottest Summer Songs of 2018
If you’re living it this summer, these 10 country singers are singing it. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/hot-summer-songs-2018/
LeAnn Rimes Reimagines Her Breakout Hit ‘Blue’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The classic’s universal melancholy is not compromised during this jazzy recreation, however. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/leann-rimes-blue-reimagined/
Is Luke Bryan’s ‘Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” is a definitive piece of summer nostalgia. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-bryan-sunrise-sunburn-sunset/
Top 5 Moments From the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
If you only watched the NBC broadcast of the Billboard Awards, you missed one of country music’s best moments! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/top-moments-2018-billboard-music-awards/
Caleb Lee Hutchinson’s Double Johnny Cash Tributes Help and Hurt His ‘American Idol’ Chances
The 19-year-old went all in with three country music performances. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/caleb-lee-hutchinson-johnny-cash-american-idol-performances/
Brett Young Holds Fiancee Taylor Mills Tight at 2018 Billboard Music Awards [Pictures]
This cute couple were posing for photos before they even reached the red carpet! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-fiancee-taylor-mills-pictures-2018-billboard-music-awards/
Trent Harmon Embraced Making an Emotional Debut Album
Trent Harmon has no regrets about letting it all hang out on his debut album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/trent-harmon-you-got-em-all-interview/
10 Songs That Honor Fallen Soldiers
This is how you honor those who gave all. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/songs-about-fallen-soldiers-memorial-day/
Next New Sam Hunt Song Will Be More Indicative of Where He’s Going Musically
Sam Hunt is about to roll out another new song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-song-nothing-lasts-forever/
Sam Lowry Hunt, Where Have You Been?
Hawaii, Israel, Mexico? Sam Hunt seems like he’s been anywhere but making country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/where-has-sam-hunt-been/
‘Hotdamalama’ Is a Very Parmalee Kind of Song
In fact, it’s older than the band itself! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/hotdamalama-parmalee-song-interview/
Is Abi’s ‘A Day Without’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
It’s the kind of statement a country newcomer needs to take a serious step forward. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/abi-a-day-without/
Adam Sanders Is No Longer Holding Back
Nothing has changed for Adam Sanders, except everything. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/adam-sanders-music-interview/
Is Sam Hunt’s ‘Downtown’s Dead’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
Sam Hunt’s new single “Downtown’s Dead” is not a departure from the songs that made him famous. His new single is a heartbreaker with a summer-influenced, pop-country beat. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
11 Sam Hunt Songs That Solidified Him as a Superstar
Before “Downtown’s Dead,” he had written, recorded and released just 20 songs. Half have gone gold or platinum. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-songs/
Sam Hunt to Release ‘Downtown’s Dead,’ First Single in 15 Months
Sam Hunt is ready to release a follow-up to the genre-busting smash “Body Like a Back Road.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sam-hunt-new-song-downtowns-dead/
Walker Hayes and Wife Planning a Home Birth for Baby No. 7
She’s never made it within two weeks of a baby’s due date. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/walker-hayes-wife-baby-home-birth/
15 Sad as Heck Country Songs
Breakup songs, abuse songs and songs about death that try to be poignant but still leave us crying make up this week’s episode of This List. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com Read More
See Inside George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s Legendary Estate [Pictures]
It’s a home fit for country music royalty! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/george-jones-tammy-wynette-house-for-sale-pictures/
Mason Ramsey’s ‘Famous’ Music Video Is a Moving Scrapbook
Watch the 11-year-old’s unexpected journey from a Walmart to the Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and the recording studio. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/mason-ramsey-famous-video/
Kane Brown Says His Wedding Won’t Be a Rager
When is it? Where? What will they eat? Tell us everything! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-wedding-details-fiancee-interview/
The Belles Hide the Hurt in ‘Didn’t Break Mine’ Lyric Video [Exclusive Premiere]
The mother/daughter duo put heartbreak in a pretty cute party dress during the “Didn’t Break Mine” lyric video. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/the-belles-didnt-break-mine-lyrics-video/
Thompson Square’s Keifer Thompson Just Won Mother’s Day
Becoming a mother changed Shawna, and Keifer is in awe. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/thompson-square-keifer-shawna-thompson-masterpiece-interview/
Carrie Underwood’s Husband Mike Fisher Injured, to Miss Important Game 7
Mike Fisher will miss at least Thursday night’s Game 7 hockey game. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-husband-mike-fisher-injury/
Lyrics Uncovered: Mitchell Tenpenny, ‘Drunk Me’
Creativity can strike anywhere, or in anywhere’s bathroom. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/mitchell-tenpenny-drunk-me-lyrics/
Morgan Wallen’s Unlikely Friendship With Florida Georgia Line
“They are definitely influences, but they’re my friends first and foremost,” Wallen says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/morgan-wallen-florida-georgia-line-friendship/
Sugarland’s ‘Mother’ Is Bigger Than a Mother’s Day Song
It isn’t meant to simply be a tribute to the women who raised them. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sugarland-mother-interview-bigger/
Kane Brown Admits Performing With Lauren Alaina at ACM Awards Was ‘Super Awkward’
Sexy? No way, it was awkward! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/kane-brown-lauren-alaina-acm-awards-performance-awkward/
Is Jason Aldean + Miranda Lambert’s ‘Drown the Whiskey’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off?
“Drowns the Whiskey” is a ballad that instantly becomes the most country-sounding song on the radio. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-miranda-lambert-drown-the-whiskey/
Is Dustin Lynch’s ‘Good Girl’ a Hit? Listen and Sound Off!
The beat-heavy, mid-tempo love song is the first from Lynch’s next studio album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dustin-lynch-good-girl/
How Rodney Atkins + the Fisk Jubillee Singers Joined for ‘Caught Up in the Country’
It’s not an obvious collaboration, but it’s authentic. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/rodney-atkins-interview-fisk-jubillee-singers-caught-up-in-the-country/
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Cry Pretty’ Video Is an Emotional Triumph
The video is a mix of strength and vulnerability from a singer who’s shown both in recent months. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-video/