Taste of Country Staff
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2013 ACM Awards Performances – Full List
All-star collaborations were the order early during the 2013 ACM Awards performances in Las Vegas on Sunday night (April 7). Even Eric Church's acoustic performance of 'Like Jesus Does' turned into a duet. Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Pistol Annies began the show performing 'Boys 'Round Here.' It was an electric introduction to country music's biggest party.
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2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List
The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.
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Win an Autographed Copy of Maggie Rose’s ‘Cut to Impress’
Country newcomer Maggie Rose will release her new album 'Cut to Impress' on Tuesday (March 26), and in addition to the exclusive stream of all 10 songs, Taste of Country and RPM Entertainment are giving readers a chance to win one of five autographed copies. 'Cut to Impress' features Rose's hit song 'I Ain't Your Mama' as well as her new single, 'Better.'
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2013 Grammy Awards Best Dressed Pictures
The biggest night in music is also one of the biggest nights in fashion, and the 2013 Grammy Awards did not disappoint. The best dressed artists from the red carpet took chances, but didn't go too far with a good idea. Country music's best dressed stayed on the right side of the line between exciting and eyesore.
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2013 Grammy Awards Worst Dressed Pictures
Country music's hottest stars walked the red carpet at the 2013 Grammy Awards, and while most shined, a few failed to impress on music's biggest night. Pictures of the worst dressed country stars from the 2013 Grammys don't quite compare to the worst dressed from the pop world -- did you see the moon man? -- but these three outfits were still less than flattering.
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Taylor Swift Wins the Inaugural Taste of Country Bowl
Congratulations to Taylor Swift and her fans! Together, Team Swifties topped 15 other country music fanbases to finish on top at the end of the first-ever Taste of Country Bowl. Nearly three quarters of a million fans voted during the month-long competition which had nail-biting finishes in each round.
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Vote to Determine the Top 10 Videos of the Week in Taste of Country’s Countdown
Superstars like Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood ruled the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown last week, but neither artist -- or any of the other seven -- were able to displace the singer with the No. 1 video. Taylor Swift enjoyed back-to-back wins, but can she make it three in a row? Vote for your favorite videos in the readers poll below.
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Taste of Country Nights Gang Makes Friends in the Big Apple
Country came to New York City last week, as Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd took a vacation. They took in all the tourist stops and even chatted with the Statue of Liberty! Who knew you could talk to her, and who knew she had an accent? (Who knew there was more than one?) The ToC Nights host gets all the answers in this video blog.
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Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals Begin With Five Teams After Round 2 Discrepancies
Almost a quarter of a million votes were cast during Round 2 of the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl. All four matchups came down to the final day, with one being decided by a close margin, and another producing two winners. The Semi-Finals promise to be just as contested, with just six days for each team to prove that they're best in country music.
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Shirtless Country Men
We love them for their music, and should Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney or any of the other country hunks on this list lose their form, our opinion wouldn't change one bit. That said, a glance at country music's most famous men shirtless on provides a nice reward for years of fan loyalty -- it's like a surprise Christmas bonus from the boss. There's nothing wrong with indulging in life's slightly lurid distractions, right?
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Taste of Country Bowl Round 2 Has Superstars, Fans Scrambling for a Win
A flood of late voting threatened to turn the tide of many of the Round 1 Taste of Country Bowl matchups. At least one artist who went into the weekend with a comfortable lead finds himself without a game in Round 2. Only eight teams remain in the battle to determine the best pairing of artist and fanbase.
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Dustin Lynch, ‘She Cranks My Tractor’ – Lyrics Uncovered
It's standard practice for new artists trying to hone in on their sound to match up with many of Nashville's A-list songwriters. But when it came time for Brett Beavers and Tim Nichols to collaborate with Dustin Lynch on his 'She Cranks My Tractor' lyrics, magic happened.