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Watch: Dustin Lynch Shows Us How to 'Bicep Chug' at 2013 ToC Fest

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:27 +0000

The “bicep chug” is catching on among Dustin Lynch fans. For the first time ever, the ‘Cowboys and Angels’ singer gave a tutorial on how the move is performed. During an interview before his set at the 2013 ToC Music Festival on Saturday (June 15), Lynch talked about his band’s signature move, the strangest place [...]

See the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival in Pictures!

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Three days, over a dozen of country music's top artists and 23,000 screaming country music fans helped make the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival an undeniable success. Headliners Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Lady Antebellum led the way in 2013, but the fans were every bit as important to the party as the music.

Brad Paisley Announced as 2014 Taste of Country Music Festival Headliner

Taste of Country Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:05:10 +0000

Get ready for '14. The first of what will be an amazing lineup for the 2014 Taste of Country Music Festival has been announced. Brad Paisley will headline one of the three nights in Hunter Mountain, N.Y. next year. The big news was revealed just before this final set at this year's inaugural festival. Next year's event will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15, 2014.

Thousands Brave the Rain to Enjoy Willie Nelson + More at 2013 Taste of Country Festival – Day 1 Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:20:54 +0000

Heavy rain showers didn't stop country music fans who'd come from all over to see Willie Nelson on Thursday night. Thousands packed Hunter Mountain in New York for the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival. Ponchos, umbrellas, cold beverages and great country music kept fans in good spirits while the LoCash Cowboys, Parmalee and Nelson took the stage.

LoCash Cowboys Get Crowd Involved During 2013 ToC Music Festival Opening Set

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:39:44 +0000

Before kicking off the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival in Hunter, N.Y. on Thursday night (June 13), Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of the LoCash Cowboys told Taste of Country that one song from their new album could be the 'Duck Dynasty' theme song, should the popular A&E show ever need another. That turned into something of a prophetic statement.

Watch a Live Stream of the Taste of Country Music Festival!

Taste of Country Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:44 +0000

The inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival kicks off this week. For those in attendance, that means live performances from Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson and many more. If you can't make it -- Hunter Mountain can only hold so many country fans, after all -- you can still watch the fun live, online via a stream from the venue.

Parmalee Excited to Open for Willie Nelson at the Taste of Country Music Festival

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:00:17 +0000

The men of Parmalee call opening for Willie Nelson a lifetime achievement, but it’s just the latest high of a 10-year career speckled with struggle and tragedy. Matt and Scott Thomas, Josh McSwain and Barry Knox wrote their current single ‘Carolina‘ in 2007, and since then everything has changed — yet their mission remains the same. [...]

Vote to Determine the Top 10 Videos of the Week in Taste of Country's Countdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Each week, Taste of Country readers decide the Top 10 new country music videos, which means each week, your favorite video has a chance to be No. 1. Online voting is the only thing considered to decide who comes in at No. 1 -- and dead last. Find your favorite video or videos and vote up to once every hour to make sure they're not left outside the countdown this week.

Win Taste of Country Music Festival Tickets or a Lady Antebellum VIP Upgrade

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:56 +0000

The Taste of Country Music Festival is approaching quickly, and artists like headliners Lady Antebellum are as excited to arrive at Hunter Mountain as fans are. Enter below for a chance to win three-day passes or VIP tickets to the festival and a meet and greet with Dave, Charles and Hillary.

Two No. 1 Hits Return to ToC Top 10 Video Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Songs that are amongst the biggest of Lee Brice and Lady Antebellum's careers make a return to the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown this week -- in a big way. 'I Drive Your Truck' was a chart-topper for Brice, while Lady A's 'Downtown' sits at the top of the charts just this week. However, neither of these videos were No. 1 on this list, as decided explicitly by country music fans.