Thomas Rhett vs. Jaida Dreyer – The Showdown
Thomas Rhett is on a roll! The ‘Beer With Jesus’ singer has reason to believe his second single will be every bit as popular as his debut, ‘Somethin’ to Do With My Hands,’ was — and then some. Fans crowned the song once again yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. That’s three in a row. Five straight wins means… Well, let’s not jinx him.
Colt Ford Interview: ‘Declaration of Independence’ Is His Best Record, But May Be His Last
Colt Ford is the first to admit that America loves “the funny, fat white guy.” But he wants to be taken more seriously. More specifically, he wants his music to be taken more seriously. Even more specifically, he wants his music to be taken more seriously by radio programmers, because he’s reaching a breaking point.
Dierks Bentley, ‘Country and Cold Cans’ – Album Review
EPs are often like movie sequels in that they often feel like a ploy to make a few dollars instead of a chance for an artist to expand upon a theme. Much like ‘Empire Strikes Back,’ and more recently, ‘Toy Story 2′, Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Country and Cold Cans’ proves to be an exception.
Jeremy From Taste of Country Nights Shows Artists How to Celebrate a No. 1 Hit
Little Big Town is celebrating their first No. 1 song. ‘Pontoon’ hit the mark, but the band doesn’t sound very excited about it. Jeremy shows everyone how the celebratory press conference should be handled.
Thomas Rhett vs. Greg Bates – The Showdown
Fans have been as supportive of Thomas Rhett‘s second single as they were his debut effort, ‘Something to Do With My Hands.’ ‘Beer With Jesus’ sets a different tone than the fun Top 20 hit, but it strikes a deep chord with fans of country music. With two Showdown wins behind him, the singer will take on another newcomer in Greg Bates and ‘Did It for the Girl.’
Dustin Lynch, ‘Dustin Lynch’ – Album Review
At his best, Dustin Lynch falls in line with the George Strait tradition of good, solid country music sung with enviable ease. The newcomer doesn’t have a dynamic voice, but he’s certainly not a hum-drum bore. Highlights from his self-titled debut album are melodic and in control.
Sing the Rest Game Finds Taste of Country Nights Host Reliving Culture Club Glory Days
A game called Sing the Rest is becoming a favorite of Taste of Country Nights‘ listeners. However it might not be if host Jeremy Robinson keeps adding his own version of hit songs at the end.
See Country Music Stars as Senior Citizens
To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, which is August 21, we thought we’d look ahead to how country music’s top stars will look when they get closer to becoming AARP members. Many — like Blake Shelton and Jana Kramer — promise to age gracefully. Others… well, not so much. Sorry about that, Taylor Swift!
Wynonna Judd’s Husband Loses Left Leg After Motorcycle Accident
Wynonna Judd‘s husband, Cactus Moser, suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night (August 18). Now, it’s becoming clear just how serious those injuries are. TMZ reports that Moser has had his left leg amputated at the Rapid City Regional Hospital as a result of the crash.
It’s Taste of Country Radio, Not the Taste of Country Inn … Right?
A caller thinks she’s calling the hotel she stayed at the previous night, and wants to know where her blue jeans and t-shirt are.