Lyrx Blazes Her Own Trail With New Song ‘Take the Money’ [Exclusive Premiere]
She’s stepping into the spotlight on her own. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/lyrx-take-the-money/
Country Songs
Keith Urban Covers Marshmello and Bastille Hit, ‘Happier’
Urban’s not afraid of a good cross-genre cover! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/keith-urban-covers-marshmello-and-bastille-happier/
Jimmie Allen Gets What He Wants With ‘Make Me Want To’ [Listen]
This song is set apart from others on his new album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jimmie-allen-make-me-want-to/
50 Essential ’80s Country Songs
This is a list of essentials, but far from a complete history lesson on the decade. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/best-80s-country-songs/
Ryan Hurd Tries to Escape a Broken Heart in ‘Michigan for the Winter’ [Listen]
He’s running away from the heartbreak. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ryan-hurd-michigan-for-the-winter/
Aaron Watson’s ‘Kiss That Girl Goodbye’ Offers a Slice of His Live Show [Listen]
The spirited breakup song comes with an exclamation point not found on his previous radio offerings. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/aaron-watson-kiss-that-girl-goodbye/
Clay Walker Shares New Single ‘She Gets What She Wants’ and Another New Song
Clay Walker is kicking off the New Year with new music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/clay-walker-she-gets-what-she-wants-new-music/
Chris Young’s ‘Raised on Country’ Is as Traditional as Ever, Teaser Proves
“Got some Tennessee in my whiskey / Raise a cup up if you’re with me.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chris-young-raised-on-country-teaser/
Luke Combs Debuts New Song ‘Every Little Bit Helps’ After Reaching a Million Instagram Followers [Watch]
It’s a taste of what’s to come from Luke Combs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-combs-every-bit-helps-video/
Top 40 Country Songs for January 2019
A new year means new music from some of your favorite artists. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/top-40-country-songs-january-2019/
Watch Chris Young’s Awesome Acoustic Cover of Alan Jackson’s ‘Chattahoochee’
He perfectly captures the song’s youthful sense of innocent fun. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chris-young-alan-jackson-chattahoochee-cover/
Adam Hambrick’s ‘Rockin’ All Night Long’ Is Familiar for a Reason
The melodic ballad is instantly familiar even before his universal story has a chance to resonate. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/adam-hambrick-rockin-all-night-long/
Florida Georgia Line Preach Acceptance in New Song ‘People Are Different’ [Listen]
The song speaks to one of the central themes of their upcoming album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/florida-georgia-line-people-are-different/
Here Are the Best-Selling Country Songs of 2018
The best selling songs of 2018 weren’t all feel good songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/best-selling-country-songs-2018/
Country Music’s Most-Played Songs of 2018 Revealed
It’s a list that is a true mix of veteran and up-and-coming talent. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/most-radio-play-country-songs-2018/
Rascal Flatts Cover Hall & Oates Classic on New ‘Jukebox’ EP [Listen]
They’re changing their approach with their new project. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-hall-oates-you-make-my-dreams/
Hear Brett Young’s Stirring Collab With Gavin DeGraw, ‘Chapters’
Good luck not singing along! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-gavin-degraw-chapters/
Brantley Gilbert Shows Vulnerability on New Lindsay Ell Collaboration, ‘What Happens in a Small Town’ [Listen]
Brantley Gilbert oftentimes comes off like a tough guy in his music, but he’s opening up on his new duet with Lindsay Ell. “What Happens in a Small Town” reveals a new layer of emotion Read More
12 Songs That Deserved More in 2018
There are country hits, and then there are should-have-beens. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/songs-that-should-have-been-hits-2018/
Luke Combs Debuts Unfinished New Song, ‘Dear Today,’ in Concert [Watch]
Luke couldn’t wait to share a sneak of his new album with fans. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-combs-dear-today-live/
Hear Sister Hazel’s Uplifting New Single ‘Here With You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
They’re letting Taste of Country readers hear their new song first. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/sister-hazel-here-with-you/
12 Times Country Singers Weren’t Afraid to Make a Statement in 2018
Many of country’s most well-known artists spoke out this year. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/country-songs-that-made-a-statement-in-2018/
George Strait’s ‘Codigo’ Is a Homage to His Favorite Tequila [Listen]
We’ve missed him. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/george-strait-codigo/
Morgan Evans’ Playful ‘Day Drunk’ Is Irresistible [Listen]
Tight verses and an irresistible chorus that Evans leans hard on make this second single a real charmer. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/morgan-evans-day-drunk/
Essex County’s Brotherly Harmonies Are Next Level on ‘Last Christmas’ Cover [Exclusive Premiere]
This is a GOOD rendition! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/essex-county-last-christmas/
Morgan Evans Introduces Highway 1 Sessions With ‘Young Again’
“Young Again” is the first acoustic video released as part of his new Highway 1 Sessions. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/morgan-evans-young-again-highway-1-sessions/
Erik Dylan Honors Deceased Vietnam Veteran With Poignant ‘Omaha’ [Listen]
Nearly 2,000 people attended the funeral of a Vietnam veteran they didn’t know. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/erik-dylan-omaha/
Dylan Scott Levels Up With New Single ‘Nothing to Do Town’ [Listen]
His small town confessional might become the easiest radio hit of 2019. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dylan-scott-nothing-to-do-town/
Ashley McBryde’s ‘Girl Goin’ Nowhere’ Is the Hit Song We All Need [Listen]
If McBryde ends up being a one-hit wonder, make it be this song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ashley-mcbryde-girl-goin-nowhere/
Miranda Lambert and Dolly Parton Duet on ‘Dumb Blonde’ for ‘Dumplin” [Listen]
It’s even better than the original. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/miranda-lambert-dolly-parton-dumb-blonde/
Top 40 Country Songs for December 2018
Two weeks at No. 1 didn’t land one country singer the top spot on our Top 40 chart for December 2018. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/top-40-country-songs-december-2018/
Brett Young Sings of Unexpected Love in ‘Catch’ Acoustic Video [Watch]
One week shy of the release of his new album, Young is sharing another track off the project. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-catch-acoustic-video/
Bailey Bryan’s Honest ‘Songbird’ Is All of Us [Listen]
You’re hearing a celebrated newcomer try to figure out her path in realtime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/bailey-bryas-songbird/
Caroline Jones’ Holiday Cover of ‘The First Noel’ Is Mesmerizing [Exclusive Premiere]
This is a perfect spin of a holiday standard. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/caroline-jones-the-first-noel/
Chance McKinney Parties It Up in New Single, ‘Backyard’ [Exclusive Premiere]
“‘Backyard’ feels like a party song, but in all actuality, it’s the perfect date song.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/chance-mckinney-backyard/
Hear Zac Brown Band Cover ‘From Now On’ From ‘The Greatest Showman’
This is stirring! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/zac-brown-band-cover-from-now-on-greatest-showman/
Hear ‘Dark Star,’ Another Solo Gem From Gloriana’s Rachel Reinert
It’s a ballad that she says is a “combination of sadness and angst.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/rachel-reinert-dark-star/
Levi Riggs Can’t Escape an Old Flame in ‘Heard You in a Song’ [Exclusive Premiere]
We’ve all been there. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/levi-riggs-heard-you-in-a-song/
Cole Swindell Smiles Through Heartbreak in ‘Love You Too Late’ [Listen]
Cole Swindell missed his chance in “Love You Too Late,” an uptempo, broken-hearts club anthem from his new All of It album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/cole-swindell-love-you-too-late-single/
Mike Fisher Parodies Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’
“Before She Bleats” is the country song you didn’t know you needed. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/mike-fisher-carrie-underwoods-before-he-cheats-parody-song-video/
Hear Michael Ray’s Slowed-Down Cover of Post Malone’s ‘Psycho’
It’s a unique cover. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/michael-ray-psycho-post-malone-cover/
Josh Gracin Bares His Soul in New Single ‘Good for You’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The slowed ballad blends Gracin’s love for R&B and soul music with country storytelling. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/josh-gracin-good-for-you-lyrics/
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Closer to You’
The love song fits her perfectly. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carly-pearce-closer-to-you-lyrics/
Brett Young Songs About His Future Wife Taylor Mills
He promises his bride will continue to be his muse. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-songs-wife-taylor-mills/
Mason Ramsey is Ready for a ‘White Christmas’ [Listen]
The tween puts a surprisingly fresh, swinging spin on a beloved holiday classic. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/mason-ramsey-white-christmas/
Blake Shelton Adds Urgency to Bobby Bare’s ‘Tequila Sheila’ [Listen]
The song was just released to YouTube in advance of his 2019 Friends of Heroes Tour. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/blake-shelton-tequila-sheila-bobby-bare-cover/
‘Closer to You’ Is Carly Pearce’s Sticky-Sweet Love Song [Listen]
She didn’t write it, but the bright, urgent melody and lyrics tailored for two long-distance lovers make it an easy fit. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/carly-pearce-closer-to-you/
Phil Vassar Teams With Lonestar for New Christmas Song, ‘Not So Silent Night’ [Exclusive Premiere]
They’re hitting the road together, too! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/phil-vassar-lonestar-not-so-silent-night/
Top 40 Country Songs for November 2018
November is awards season, so artists behind the Top 40 country songs this month may also be jockeying for CMA love. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/top-40-country-songs-november-2018/
Brothers Osborne Release Tender Ballad ‘I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)’ to Radio [Listen]
The slow, vulnerable ballad finds the two burly brothers offering their hearts to a lover. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brothers-osborne-i-dont-remember-me/