Turning a personal tragedy into a hit record is tricky, and not just for all the normal reasons that it's difficult to make a song into a hit. Artists who write a great personal song may be hesitant to record it for months or years. Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes considers three powerful songs and three artists who dealt with the personal tragedies that inspired them in very different ways.
Like any good college student, Scotty McCreery did his homework before ultimately deciding to stick with his gig at SeaWorld. Despite a whirlwind of controversy and protest in the wake of the 'Blackfish' documentary, the 'American Idol' winner insists "fans will have a a show!"
If we didn't know better, we'd think this tiny tot named Isabella was related to country power couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. As she sings 'Boys 'Round Here,' she displays both Shelton's signature smirks and Lambert's lovable sass. What more could you ask for?
Billy Ray Cyrus may have another 'Achy Breaky' hit on his hands!
In less than a month, Jerrod Niemann's fans will be able to get their hands on 'Donkey,' a laugh-out-loud new track from the 'High Noon' album. The song -- available for preview via this Taste of Country exclusive -- plays also plays a pivotal role in Niemann's 'Journey to High Noon,' a wild western filmed amongst a bar full of outlaws and beautiful women.
When Hayden Panettiere, star of ABC's hit show 'Nashville,' moved to Music City, she found herself pleasantly surprised. Instead of living a life surrounded by paparazzi, the actress and singer discovered normalcy in Middle Tennessee.
A fire broke out at the home of country legend Loretta Lynn Tuesday morning (Feb. 25).
Most love song videos may have you envisioning stargazing, romantic kisses and candlelight dinners, but Kevin Fowler's 'Love Song' music video is anything but typical.
Another of country music’s all-time greatest duos has been added to the 2014 Headwaters Country Jam lineup. Big and Rich will take the stage on June 27, the middle day of the three-day camping and country music festival in Three Forks, Mont.
Superstar Taylor Swift was just a kid herself when she started in music, and ironically, now she's a favorite of children and young adults all over the world. That's why the superstar is nominated for two 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.