Rocking guitars and upright saloon piano riffs set up Eric Church’s nostalgic new song about young love, “Heart on Fire.” With a jangly John Mellencamp kind of organic-feeling drive, the song tells a heartfelt story that sounds like a good time. The narrator recalls the small details, from driving an old truck down a bumpy road,
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Rare is the carefree, summer song that doesn’t lean heavy on rhyme, but Walker Hayes has one with his viral smash, “Fancy Like.” There more brand references than actual rhymes in this song, but that doesn’t mean his phrasing won’t stick in your ears until the leaves fall. Take the first verse, where “bangin'” and “maintenance” are coupled.
Southwest Nebraska native Ro Myra grew up watching her father struggle to keep alive the family farm that had been passed down for generations. Falling corn and wheat prices, and rough weather, made it hard to make ends meet as an independent and organic-focused farmer. “If you want to know what it’s like to be a farmer,
Gwen Stefani turned to social media on Wednesday morning (July 7) to share another stunning photo from her weekend wedding to Blake Shelton. The pop superstar posted the first picture of herself, her new husband and her sons as an official family, with her boys looking sharp in suits. Stefani has three sons with her
Hunter Thomas finds freedom and clarity in his brand-new song “Go for a Drive.” Press play below to hear the brand-new track, premiering exclusively via The Boot. Thomas explains that he found the inspiration for the peaceful, fiddle-flecked “Go for a Drive” on a summer night. Alone, he wrote the song “about that moment when you
“That’s What I’ve Been Told” is the song to start with on Riley Green‘s new Behind the Bar EP. The acoustic, fiddle-led rambler strikes many of the same tones his signature song “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” hit in 2019. Green has a way of serving fans a muted form of melancholy that takes several
Nashville is the undeniable home of country music, and it’s also a very popular tourist destination. While there are plenty of reasons to visit Nashville even if you’re not a country music fan — including world-class dining, a top-notch symphony orchestra and first-rate theater and visual arts experiences — it’s not called Music City for nothing. A
Gwen Stefani has shared the first official pictures from her Saturday (July 3) wedding to Blake Shelton, including multiple looks at her wedding dress. After nearly six years of dating, Shelton and Stefani married at the chapel on his Oklahoma ranch. These pictures are the first official confirmation from the couple that a wedding took place, though Page
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are officially husband and wife! The couple married on Saturday (July 3), Page Six reports. As rumored, Shelton and Stefani wed at the chapel on his Oklahoma ranch. Though neither artist has shared the news themselves, Page Six has photos of guests, including Stefani’s parents, headed to the ceremony. The couple
Blake Shelton tribute band Blake Nation got the surprise of a lifetime last month, while they were at the Tishimingo, Okla. location of Shelton’s bar and venue, Ole Red. The band, who’ve been playing Shelton covers together since 2017, were scheduled to play a sold-out Ole Red show celebrating the country superstar’s birthday, which is
Celebrate America with these great country songs by hitmakers Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and more. All 13 of the songs listed in the above video (find a playlist below) make us proud to be American. Which is your favorite? Keith and Paisley actually have two songs apiece on this list, and
A patriotic holiday such as the Fourth of July generally means a day off from work, full of backyard parties, fireworks displays … and, of course, music celebrating the country in which we live. And, as country fans know, the genre is full of songs perfect for such an occasion. Whether in times of war
Twenty-eight years ago today (July 3, 1993) was a thrilling day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date that he earned his 10th No. 1 hit with “That Summer,” from 1992’s The Chase. Brooks co-wrote “That Summer” with Pat Alger and his then-wife, Sandy Brooks. With lyrics such as, “When I told her that I’d never /
With his new song, Toby Keith sends a very bittersweet happy birthday to America, “whatever’s left of you.” The famously patriotic singer’s new song about the United States of America doesn’t champion what makes our country great quite like some others. Instead, Keith indicates our best days may behind us in spotlighting achievements made in World
If you’ve laughed at a social media meme featuring Travis Tritt lately, you’re not alone. The singer tells Taste of Country Nights that he’s seen the memes featuring himself, too. “Uhh … which one?” The ’90s and 2000s hitmaker says with a chuckle, in response to a question about whether or not he’s noticed himself
If Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will need to marry this weekend if they plan to have a weekend wedding. The couple have reportedly filed for a marriage license, which according to Oklahoma statutes, means they have 10 days to say “I do.” TMZ broke the news that the pair applied for a license in Johnston
Maddie & Tae once again put their senses of humor to good use in the new music video for their single “Woman You Got.” The two poke fun at themselves, spoof classic movie scenes — and even get their real-life husbands, Jonah Font and Josh Kerr, in on it. Throughout the video, Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye
Jimmie Allen‘s wife Alexis falls for it, but the country singer says he’s too seasoned to cave into his baby girl’s pout face. Watching him impersonate her is pretty cute, though — how can he resist?! Kids were a big part of the recent conversation between Allen and Taste of Country Nights. The singer has two children,
Cody Johnson turned to social media to ask for prayers after his longtime doctor put him on vocal rest. The Texas-based country singer turned to Instagram to let fans know that he will not be singing for at least three weeks, adding, “I would appreciate y’all keeping me in your prayers.,” Johnson posted on Instagram
Carly Pearce lets her traditional country stripes shine on her version of Kathy Mattea‘s “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” a cover performance that the younger performer contributed to the all-genre soundtrack of the new Netflix film The Ice Road. The second single to come off of Mattea’s 1987 album Untasted Honey, “18 Wheels and a Dozen