Taste of Country Staff hasn't taken a day off since he/she was born in December 2010. Staff is an avid fan of country music and country music only although he/she has a soft spot for artists like Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson. Other interests include live music, cold beer, pizza at midnight and photos of country music babies.
Taste of Country Staff
Album Spotlight: Chris Young, ‘I’m Comin’ Over’
Chris Young's storytelling stands tall on his fifth studio album, I’m Comin’ Over. Young sticks with stories of love and love lost (mostly), and turns in some of his most revealing and personal songs to date.
Willie Nelson Postpones Tour Dates With Merle Haggard Due to Medical Issue
The first of Willie Nelson's upcoming shows with Merle Haggard on the Django and Jimmie Tour have been called off, as the "On the Road Again" singer is reportedly unwell.
George Strait, ‘Cold Beer Conversation’ [Listen]
George Strait embraces aging during his new single “Cold Beer Conversation.” The title track from his 2015 album finds the singer sharing a table, a bottle of beer and a few laughs with a good friend.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Smoke Break’ [Listen]
Carrie Underwood’s new country single is called “Smoke Break,” and it’s a song her fans will line up to support. Those who thought the superstar was too polished to write and record a blue collar anthem are proven wrong on this first single from the upcoming Storyteller album.
Scotty McCreery, ‘Southern Belle’ [Listen]
Scotty McCreery's “Southern Belle” breaks expectations. The first taste of his third studio is a wild deviation from what he’s previously released. It’s anything but predictable.
Reba McEntire, ‘Until They Don’t Love You’ [Listen]
You’ll struggle to find a more musical song on the radio than Reba McEntire’s new single, “Until They Don't Love You.” The singer’s story takes a backseat to all that’s going on between verse, chorus and bridge. It’s an all-out jam.
Tim McGraw, ‘Top of the World’ [Listen]
Tim McGraw keeps it mellow with the first single from an upcoming project. “Top of the World” is a gentle way for the singer to describe his love to someone. McGraw uses a familiar metaphor to make it clear this woman couldn’t make him feel any finer.
Luke Bryan, ‘Strip It Down’ [Listen]
Luke Bryan hardly needed to pad his sexy resume, but “Strip It Down” is first-page material. The hot new love song from Kill the Lights is personal, romantic and spicier than a ghost pepper.
You Think You Know Alan Jackson?
Alan Jackson is country music's ultimate gentleman, but he's also country music's biggest rebel. How can he be both? Find out during this week's episode of You Think You Know Country?
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Dish Two Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Marriage takes a lot of work, especially when your lives are the focus of the public eye, like country star Carrie Underwood and her NHL husband Mike Fisher. They share a few of their secrets to a happy marriage, and one of them involves ... not being together.
Non-Country Artists Who Unexpectedly Went Country
Country music fans were surprised when Lady Gaga released a country version of her hit "Born This Way," but she's not the only artist who has unexpectedly made their way to country music. Lately, more and more artists are trying their hand a country single or even an entire album!
Hunter Hayes, ’21’ [Listen]
Hunter Hayes may be introducing a more carefree time in his life with "21," the first single from an upcoming third studio album. Lyrically, he doesn't go as deep as some of the songs from Storyline. The concept and sound are easy to embrace.