Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Weds Chris Tyrrell
Lady Antebellum made a big reveal in a video announcement to their fans on Sunday: Hillary Scott and Chris Tyrrell are officially married! The couple wed on Saturday (Jan. 7) in New York. Now that’s...
View ArticleDierks Bentley Accused of Plagiarizing Song
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is mad at Dierks Bentley — really mad. Twang Nation first spotted the Muscle Shoals, Ala. artist ranting and raving via his Twitter page, accusing Bentley of plagiarizing...
View ArticleBlake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to Duet at the 2012 Super Bowl
As if you needed another reason to grab a bag of chips and tune into the Super Bowl, it was just announced that country music’s hottest couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will be opening up the...
View ArticleGloriana Embrace Romance in New '(Kiss You) Goodnight' Video
On February 25th, the KICKS 105 CBR Bull Bash is coming to town. This year's musical entertainment will come from Gloriana who has a new song and video out. Much like Lady Antebellum did with ‘Just a...
View ArticleJason Aldean Reportedly Dropping 'Flyover States' as Next Single
It appears that Jason Aldean isn’t quite done bringing the party via his ‘My Kinda Party’ album. The famed dirt road-lovin’ singer is reportedly dropping one more song from the record, ‘Flyover...
View Article2012 ACM Awards Nominees Announced
The Academy of Country Music took a different approach to naming the nominations for the 2012 ACM Awards, inciting a first-time digital press conference via their Facebook page, as opposed to simply...
View ArticleKeith Urban Snags Two CMAA Awards
There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Scrapped From 'Les Miserables' Cast
Apparently, Taylor Swift won’t be taking part in ‘Les Miserables’ after all. Though the 22-year-old pop-country hitmaker was spotted in London recently, presumably working out the kinks of her role as...
View ArticleGeorge Strait Gets a New Puppy
It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. KNIX 102.5 in Phoenix reports that the king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy. Continue reading…
View Article2012 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 Grammy Awards, like every year prior, were held to pay tribute to accredited artists of all genres at what is considered music’s biggest night. Country music wasn’t left out in the cold, of...
View ArticleNew Country Music Releases – March 2012
As it begins to heat up outside and the snow and ice turn to green grass and fresh blooms, artists will churn out new country music releases for March 2012 faster than you can say “bring on spring...
View ArticleJerrod Niemann's Bus Catches Fire in Tennessee [NSFW]
Late Tuesday night (March 6), Jerrod Niemann‘s tour bus went up in flames in Chattanooga, Tenn., Taste of Country has learned. The ‘Lover, Lover’ hitmaker appeared at Heart Strings for Hope, a benefit...
View Article2012 ACM Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 ACM Awards winners were elated to collect their prizes on the eve of country music’s biggest party. The annual awards show, hosted for a second time by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, airs...
View ArticleLady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Marries Kelli Cashiola
Congratulations are in order for Lady Antebellum‘s Dave Haywood and his new wife Kelli Cashiola, who married Saturday night (April 14), just outside their hometown of Nashville, Tenn. Continue reading…
View ArticleJohnny Cash Birthday Celebration Brings Out Friends, Family + Fans in Texas
Johnny Cash would have turned 80-years-old this year, and though he isn’t alive to celebrate his birthday, the celebrations continue. On Friday night (April 20), Austin City Limits Live at the Moody...
View ArticleEric Church to Play Free Makeup Show for Taste of Country Fans in Buffalo
Eric Church is sorry he couldn’t see you on Friday, Buffalo, but he’s going to make it up to you. Heavy rain and high winds — and thus, unsafe conditions — forced WYRK to cut short their annual Taste...
View ArticleEli Young Band's Mike Eli and Wife Welcome Baby Girl
A baby girl has officially joined Eli Young Band‘s brood. Frontman Mike Eli and his wife, Kacey, welcomed Kline Olivia Diaz on Monday (July 30) in Dallas. The little girl, who is the first child for...
View ArticleKelleigh Bannen vs. Luke Bryan – The Showdown
Kelleigh Bannen plowed past songs from the Lost Trailers and D. Vincent Williams on Taste of Country Nights radio this week with her debut single ‘Sorry on the Rocks.’ Will her wins be enough to help...
View ArticleLuke Bryan vs. Edens Edge – The Showdown
Luke Bryan is on a major roll. The ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye’ singer has taken out his four previous competitors in the Showdown, day after day, which means he’s one stop away from being retired into the...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Kicks Sadness to the Curb in Fun-Filled 'We Are Never Ever...
It’s clear that Taylor Swift‘s ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ video will only continue the popularity of the record-setting single. The clip, which premiered across many major networks on...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Attends Annual Nashville Symphony Ball
Taylor Swift lived out a real-life Cinderella story at Saturday night’s annual Nashville Symphony Ball. The ‘Love Story’ songstress dressed to impress in a romantic silver and blue ball gown, ready to...
View ArticleLeAnn Rimes Dishes On Forthcoming Traditional Country Album
LeAnn Rimes is already five songs deep into her next album, and she hopes to have it wrapped and on the shelves by the summer of 2012. In a new interview with the Tennessean, the former child star...
View ArticleJason Aldean Praises Taylor Swift for Bringing New Fans to Country Music
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is popular among the younger generation, girls especially — even the singer herself recognizes that she’s a role model for millions. In a new interview with USA Today,...
View ArticleScotty McCreery and Taylor Swift Parodied in 'Saturday Night Live' Skit
Scotty McCreery can now add being mocked on ‘Saturday Night Live’ to his ever-growing ‘you know you’ve made it when’ list. Singer Michael Buble appeared on the show on Saturday (Dec. 17) as the musical...
View ArticleMiranda Lambert Explains Why She's Waiting to Have Kids
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have only been married for a few months, but nevertheless, they get asked regularly when they’re planning to expand their country brood with kids. Lambert appeared on...
View ArticleLady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Engaged
It seems that Christmas came a little early for Lady Antebellum‘s Dave Haywood. With only a few days to spare in 2011, the guitarist officially got engaged to girlfriend Kelli Cashiola, who is a...
View ArticleJohn Rich Finds Irony in Scoring Six Drink Tickets on Southwest Flight
Just a few weeks ago, John Rich was kicked off of a Southwest flight home to Nashville for being too drunk. So you can imagine why he found it especially ironic that while boarding yet another...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Rumored to Appear on Cover of Vogue's February Issue
Though the year is still alive and kicking, rumors have already begun churning about hot happenings that may take place in 2012 — for instance, Taylor Swift‘s Vogue cover. According to talk around the...
View ArticleLady Antebellum Show Their Christmas Spirit in Funny New Video
Lady Antebellum couldn’t let 2011 fade into 2012 without wishing their fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In their latest webisode, which wraps up the first leg of their Own the Night Tour,...
View ArticleBlake Shelton to Perform on 'New Year's Eve With Carson Daly'
NBC just announced the lineup for their big New Year’s Eve show, and unlike many ball drop events, they didn’t forget to include a little country music. ‘The Voice’ coach and favored ‘Honey Bee’...
View ArticleWynonna Judd Gets Engaged
Wynonna Judd got perhaps the Christmas gift of a lifetime this year. According to PEOPLE, Judd became engaged to her boyfriend, Cactus Moser, on Christmas Eve. The pair have been dating since 2009 and...
View ArticleBlake Shelton Defends Kelly Clarkson's Political Views
Pop star Kelly Clarkson found herself in hot water with many of her fans when she shared her support for Presidential candidate Ron Paul via her Twitter page, but thankfully for her, it was Blake...
View ArticlePop Star Demi Lovato Trying Her Hand at Country Music
It seems that pop star Demi Lovato is considering going country. The ‘Skyscraper’ singer, who was perhaps best known for her roles in ‘Barney and Friends’ and Disney’s ‘Sonny With a Chance’ before...
View ArticleDolly Parton Turns Down 'Dancing With the Stars' Offers
With her dazzling attire and stage-brightening smile, Dolly Parton would seemingly be an ideal celebrity to hit the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ set — she’s even got the costuming down already. Still, the...
View ArticleBrad Paisley Gives a New Name to 2012 Tour
Over the holidays, Brad Paisley realized that his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tour name, the Cowabunga! Tour, was a smidgen outdated. So, with the dawning of 2012, it was out with the old and in with...
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