Amanda Hensel
Luke 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 Hall of Fame, should he get five straight wins. To complete the mission, he’ll have to take out Edens Edge and their new single ‘Too Good to Be True’ today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radi
Eric Church Dishes on Speaking His Mind, Cone Breasts and Which Artists He’d Still Wait in Line to See
Country music fans like Eric Church for more than just his music. While it’s admirable that in a world of processed, overdone soun the 35-year-old singer-songwriter has built a career from the ground up, it’s really his raw, rebellious side that many are drawn to. As we learned earlier this year, Church has no qualms about speaking his mind — even when it gets him in trouble. But that’s far from a
Eric Church’s Taste of Country Concert Set Canceled Due to Severe Weather
Eric Church was unable to perform his scheduled concert in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday night due to severe weather. The ‘Springsteen’ hitmaker was slated to appear at WYRK‘s Taste of Country 2012 concert, where Casey James, Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band and Dustin Lynch performed before him. Unfortunately, the weather became too severe for Church to take the stage come showtime.
Taylor Swift Awarded Woman of the Year at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards
On Sunday night, Taylor Swift was officially crowned with one of the most prestigious nods given at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards: Woman of the Year. Following a strong introduction by Kris Kristofferson — who called her “one of the most successful artists in country music” — Swift got a multi-minute reel recapping all of the heights she’s reached in her relatively short career.
New Songs on the Radio – May 2012
Forget the old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s obvious that those gloomy spring downpours have a much brighter outcome — a flood of new songs on the radio for May 2012.
Favorite Rascal Flatts Song – Readers Poll
Happy Birthday, Jay DeMarcus! The Rascal Flatts superstar celebrates 41 years today (April 26), and we know it’s bound to be a good day for him. After all, the Flatts just released their chart-topping new album, ‘Changed,’ at the beginning of his birthday month, ‘Banjo’ is a huge hit with fans and radio alike, and DeMarcus and his wife are expecting their second child — a boy — this summer. Could
Daily Roundup: Julianne Hough, Rascal Flatts + More
Julianne Hough found herself red with embarrassment this week at the mercy of her boyfriend, ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest. Find out why she was caught off guard, plus wish an extra special happy birthday to Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus, who is celebrating his 41st birthday today (April 26). These are the top stories in our Taste of Country Daily Roundup.
Granger Smith Begins 100-Mile Walk in Texas With Gov. Rick Perry in Tow
Granger Smith will literally be ‘Sleeping on the Interstate‘ this week as he begins his second-annual 100-mile walk for the troops. The Texas-based singer-songwriter took off from south Austin on Sunday afternoon (April 15), followed closely behind by Texas state Governor Rick Perry, United States Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and a supportive group of family, friends and fellow walkers.
Lady 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.