Exclusive: Dierks Bentley Defends His Prius, Opens Up About Songs on 'Riser'...
Dierks Bentley's new 'Riser' album hits stores and digital retailers on Tuesday (Feb. 25). The singer calls it his most personal album to date, and says the current single 'I Hold On' is his favorite...
View ArticleExclusive: Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley Let a Fan Customize His Golf Game
Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum is almost as passionate about golf as he is country music. The singer says if he had to pick between a hole in one or a No. 1 single ('Compass' is currently in the Top...
View ArticleJerrod Niemann Created 'High Noon' Between Games of Corn Hole [Listen]
You won't find a musical environment more casual than the one Jerrod Niemann put together to work on his new studio album, 'High Noon.' The 'Drink to That All Night' singer tells Taste of Country...
View ArticleNew From Nashville: Michael Ray
Country newcomer Michael Ray recently stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to tell his story, talk about writing with John Rich and debut some new music. The Florida native and winner of the...
View ArticleDan + Shay Still Think Someone is Pranking Them [Listen]
A fast-rising single, ACM nomination and two top tours ... success found country duo Dan + Shay quickly and the two men still can't believe it's for real. Continue reading…
View ArticleBrett Eldredge on the Makeout Scenes in New 'Beat of the Music' Video: 'I...
The last 30 seconds of Brett Eldredge's new 'Beat of the Music' video finds the singer locking lips with a beautiful blonde. The scenes took multiple takes, and he tells Taste of Country Nights host...
View ArticleJo Dee Messina Explains How Her Husband 'Helped' Inspire 'A Woman's Rant'
Jo Dee Messina’s husband Chris wouldn’t get up to get the baby one night, but by sleeping in he may have inspired the singer’s newest hit single. ‘A Women’s Rant’ was started by an angry and exhauste...
View ArticleBrantley Gilbert Talks Hernia, What He Sleeps In
Brantley Gilbert has been forced to stay away from the gym in recent weeks as he recovers from a hernia. “I’ve got four tears in my stomach," he says explaining it was from lifting too much. Continue...
View ArticleBrantley Gilbert Recalls His Rowdy High School Days
The quote beneath Brantley Gilbert's yearbook picture reads "Hey Andy!" Maybe these aren't the words most high school seniors want to leave as their legacy, but the expression says a lot about who the...
View ArticleCountry Artists Share What They MUST Have While on the Road [Watch]
Country artists are on the road a lot! While touring, many artists just want to make their tour bus or time on the road feel like home, and they do that by bringing a few special things with them....
View ArticleJoe Nichols Tells the Story of Getting Fired From His DJ Gig
Joe Nichols stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to chat with host Sam Alex about baseball, his new baby and getting fired from his late-night Djing gig. Continue reading…
View ArticleJason Aldean Talks 'Old Boots,' Obsessing Over Songs and More [Listen]
Jason Aldean's exciting 'Old Boots, New Dirt' album impacted Tuesday (Oct. 7), and the 'Burnin' It Down' hitmaker couldn't wait to chat about it. He stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to...
View ArticleLittle Big Town Reveal Secret Behind 'Day Drinking' Whistle
Talk about making lemonade from lemons! Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild couldn't sing one afternoon, but instead of calling it a day she created one of the most memorable moments from 'Day Drinking,'...
View ArticleThe Swon Brothers Recall Their Most Unusual Halloween Costumes
When it comes to Halloween costumes, the Swon Brothers' Colton has the most vivid memories, although his brother Zach recalls a look that could have been a mid-'90s costume, but unfortunately wasn't....
View ArticleBrantley Gilbert Tricked His Wife-to-Be Before Proposing
Brantley Gilbert played quite a trick on his girlfriend before surprising her with a ring earlier this fall. The singer shared the details behind his engagement, including who else was there and what...
View ArticleTrace Adkins Says Christmas Show Is 'the Most Beautiful Project I've Ever...
Trace Adkins has just launched his Christmas tour, and he stopped by Taste of Country Nights to talk about the uniquely intimate concert experience. Continue reading…
View ArticleCarrie Underwood Narrowing Down Her List of Baby Names
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher have stayed busy choosing a name for their first baby, a boy, due next spring. The couple has found a few they're happy with. Continue reading…
View ArticleBefore She Was an Actress, Jana Kramer Was an Ice Skater!
Jana Kramer is a woman of many talents. She became famous after appearing on 'One Tree Hill,' but before she was a pretty well-known actress, she was spending time in the spotlight at Detroit Red Wings...
View ArticleTyler Farr on His Guitar Skills: 'I'm No Keith Urban'
Tyler Farr is a man of many talents. From playing sports as a kid to performing now, he can do it all. Recently he sat down with Taste of Country Night's Sam Alex to dish on his guitar skills (and Luke...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Opens Up About What Being 'Young and Crazy' Really Means
Frankie Ballard's "Young and Crazy" is about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of situations — even if sometimes, you get hurt. Continue reading…
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