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
Kenny Chesney, ‘Noise’ [Listen]
Kenny Chesney says “Noise” is his first song with real social importance, and the timing couldn’t be better. Without being political, he takes on politics. Without sounding like a luddite, he challenges technology. Without smelling curmudgeonly, he recalls how things once were.
The Showdown: Josh Kelley vs. High Valley
Luke Bryan has entered the Showdown Hall of Fame with his latest single, and we're starting fresh with a new Showdown between Josh Kelley and High Valley.
Check Out Brett Eldredge’s Sexiest (and Silliest) Instagram Photos
Yep, his thirties are looking pretty darn good on Brett Eldredge, and he's not afraid to show it.
Josh Kelley, ‘It’s Your Move’ [Listen]
Nine times out of 10, you find a female artist singing a song like Josh Kelley’s “It’s Your Move,” but that’s only part of what makes it a compelling listen.
Will Eric Paslay’s ‘High Class’ Video Climb High on Our Video Countdown?
Eric Paslay just released a music video for his latest single, "High Class," and it's a whole lot of fun! That video — along with Logan Brill's "Shuteye" — is now up for votes in our poll, but will either make the Top 10 Countdown?
The Showdown: Luke Bryan vs. A Thousand Horses
Luke Bryan seems like he might be well on his way to the Showdown Hall of Fame with his new single, but he'll face a tough challenge today and over the weekend from one of country's hottest up-and-coming acts.
A Thousand Horses, ‘Southernality’ [Listen]
A Thousand Horses tease what they do live with a dirty country-rocker called “Southernality,” the third single from the Southernality album. The band are at their best on stage, and one hears that immediately on this live-like recording.
Trace Adkins vs. Brett Eldredge: Country’s Top Vocalist of 2016?
Two of country's biggest voices square off in this Round 2 matchup to help decide country's top vocalist.
Chris Young vs. Blake Shelton: Country’s Top Vocalist of 2016?
You'd have a tough time holding a conversation about the Top Country Vocalists of 2016 without including the two men set to square off in this Taste of Country pairing. Chris Young and Blake Shelton bring tremendous power and range, and an uncanny gift for storytelling.
Martina McBride vs. Carrie Underwood: Country’s Top Vocalist of 2016?
Carrie Underwood dominated her Round 1 matchup, taking nearly 90 percent of the tally. This round, she faces more experienced competition.
The Showdown: Luke Bryan vs. Chris Janson
Luke Bryan fans are lovin' the superstar's latest single "Huntin' and Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" to the tune of a big Showdown win over Kelsea Ballerini over the weekend. The latest single from Kill the Lights nabbed nearly 60 percent of the Showdown vote to set up a battle with another country boy that doesn't care for the letter "G."
The Showdown: Luke Bryan vs. Kelsea Ballerini
Congratulations to Martina McBride, who has entered the Hall of Fame with her new single, "Reckless," after five straight Showdown victories. We're starting fresh with a face-off between Luke Bryan and Kelsea Ballerini today and over the weekend.