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Get to know Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell before she lights up the 'American Idol' stage.

Jason Aldean has become one of country music's top stars over the last few years and he is a huge concert draw. Aldean is nominated for several awards at the upcoming ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year.

Luke Bryan's Tailgates and Tanlines Tour was one of the most successful CMT tours in it's 10-year history.

It was another historic night in Nashville at the CMA Awards on country's biggest night.  From the breakout of The Band Perry to the rein of country's new king and queen Blake and Miranda, from more cross-genre collaboration to Taylor ruling the world once again, it was a big night indeed.

The Taste of Country Music News Minute is brought to you by ROCKHOUSE PIZZA!!! Today, Taylor Swift escapes with her mom and has a new video. :-)

Carrie Underwood, Bucky Covington, Kellie Pickler and more have made a name for themselves over the last 10 years of "American Idol."  For a show that was originally designed to create pop stars, "Idol" has done a lot of good for country!