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
Country Quickie: It’s Luke Bryan’s Spring Break Party!
Luke Bryan's final Spring Break party is this week, and you'd better believe the Country Quickie is there!
You Think You Know Shania Twain?
Shania Twain was born to sing country music, but she sure took a strange route to Nashville. There were the bar gigs at age 8, the reforesting job with her stepdad, the time she raised three siblings and that Vegas-style lounge act she held down for three straight years. Learn the highlights during this episode of You Think You Know Country?
Country Quickie: Does Luke Bryan Really Have the Best Moves?
After Thomas Rhett showed off his best dance moves, Country Quickie host Nicki D started thinking ... could he be better than Luke Bryan?
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Sippin’ on Fire’ [Listen]
Florida Georgia Line’s “Sippin’ on Fire” will make fans who miss the duo’s in-your-face sound happy. The mid-tempo love song comes with Joey Moi’s signature production and Tyler Hubbard’s signature vocals.
Parmalee, ‘Already Callin’ You Mine’ [Listen]
Parmalee don't stray from what works with their new song “Already Callin’ You Mine.” The uptempo, love-at-first-sight cut leans heavy into a hooky melody while painting a familiar country picture.
Gary Allan, ‘Hangover Tonight’ [Listen]
The good vibes Gary Allan was soaking in on Set You Free have carried over to the first single from his next album. “Hangover Tonight” is the most carefree love song in a decade.
Blake Shelton’s Top 5 Bromance Moments [Watch]
Blake Shelton is perhaps country music's most loving singer. The 'Hillbilly Bone' singer has proven he'll pucker up for just about anyone.
Brad Paisley, ‘Crushin’ It’ [Listen]
Brad Paisley plays an average Joe down on his luck in his new song ‘Crushin’ It.’ The track from his most recent album recalls his most playful hits. Think ‘Alcohol’ or ‘Camouflage,’ but not quite that serious.
2015 Grammy Awards Winners – Full List
The 2015 Grammy Awards winners have been announced, with some of country's hottest stars taking home big categories on Music's Biggest Night.
Parmalee Excited for ‘Big Opportunity’ to Tour With Brad Paisley
The men of Parmalee are stoked to be out on the road with country superstar Brad Paisley, something they couldn't keep quiet about when chatting with Sam Alex -- host of Taste of Country Nights -- recently.
Kenny Chesney (Feat. Grace Potter), ‘Wild Child’ [Listen]
‘Wild Child’ is one of the signature songs on Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Big Revival’ album, and not just because it reunites the singer with Grace Potter.
Zac Brown Band, ‘Homegrown’ [Listen]
With 'Homegrown,' Zac Brown Band have crafted a perfect hometown anthem that will make you want to cheer -- as long as you can do it from the comfort of the rocking chair on your front porch.