In one sense, it often seems like Blue Rodeo are a band that exists in a different time. At the very least, you can quickly surmise that the Canadian group grew up surrounded by the right records, based on the cover songs they’ve sprinkled throughout their recorded repertoire. In their early days, “Good Year for the
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Just three weeks after the release of Macon, Jason Aldean has dropped “Whiskey Me Away,” the first track off Georgia, the second half of his Macon, Georgia double album. Written by country top-seller Morgan Wallen alongside Rodney Clawson, Jeff Hyde and Drive Williams, Aldean’s new song recounts an unexpected budding romance after the protagonist makes a happenstance
What are you waiting for — haven’t you heard? Hang the stockings and trim the tree, because it’s “Officially Christmas,” per Dan + Shay. The duo’s new Christmas song already feels like a timeless classic. It’s got the bells and the horns, it’s got the romance and the charm … What more could you want? If
Randy Travis is one of country music’s most important traditionalists, and he’s helping to shepherd the next generation of old school country singers with a new duet. The Country Music Hall of Famer joins newcomer Drew Parker for a new rendition of a classic Keith Whitley Christmas song, and they’ve even released a brand-new video
Jeremy Rosado surprised Blake Shelton by singing a country song on Tuesday night (Nov. 30) during the epic Live Top 10 Eliminations on Season 21 of The Voice. Appearing in the bottom three with Team Grande’s Holly Forbes and Team Legend’s Jershika Maple, Rosado performed a heartfelt rendition of Rascal Flatts’ hit version of “What
The Top 10 performers on Season 21 of The Voice were whittled down to the Top 8 on Tuesday night (Nov. 30) during the highly anticipated results show. Luckily for Blake Shelton, all of his contenders were safe from going home, thanks to America’s votes. The top of the program saw Paris Winningham moving forward after
The best of friends are the ones who support you in all that you do, and Dustin Lynch has a buddy who’s a real keeper. The country star recently mentioned his desire to become a pilot, and his friend really came through. While talking with Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul ahead of the 2021
Lana Scott has been treating viewers to country covers ever since the beginning of her journey on Season 21 of The Voice. But on Monday night (Nov. 29), fans got to see a whole new side of her when she tackled a song outside of her usual genre of choice as part of the show’s
Scotty McCreery honors George Strait with his new radio single, “Damn Strait.” It’s a tribute that comes 10 years after the King helped the then-teen win Season 10 of American Idol. Heading into the final night of American Idol performances, McCreery was set to play multiple songs, including one by a singer who had a big influence on his style of
Fifty-seven years ago today (Nov. 28, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Willie Nelson: It was on that date that the singer made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson’s appearance on the renowned Opry stage came less than two weeks after he had his first recording session at RCA Studio B in Nashville,
The viral “Fancy Like” is not as easy as it looks — just ask LeAnn Rimes and her husband, Eddie Cibrian. These days when you open up social media, chances are you’ll hear Walker Hayes‘ chart-topping hit about Applebee’s. “Fancy Like” has taken the world by storm — Hayes is a country artist by definition, but
As a genre-transcending country superstar, actor and businesswoman, Dolly Parton‘s gotten to meet all kinds of different people over the course of her life. But she says there’s something special about the hosts of late-night talk shows — and in particular, Jimmy Fallon. “Well, I have a crush on Jimmy Fallon…I think he is precious,” the
Anyone who knows Luke Combs knows that one of his musical heroes is Eric Church. As his own star has risen, Combs has gotten to know Church first-hand on a few different levels: They duetted on the hit single “Does to Me,” and most recently, they were back-to-back CMA Entertainers of the Year, with Church
Mitchell Tenpenny was doing a little more than slinging back drinks on Wednesday night (Nov. 24), the singer was also making plans for the rest of his life. Tenpenny popped the big question, “Will you marry me?”, to his longtime girlfriend and fellow country artist Meghan Patrick the night before Thanksgiving at a popular country bar in Nashville.
The Country Music Association (CMA) has unveiled the songs fans can expect to hear on the 12th annual CMA Country Christmas. The beloved television special will be hosted by two of the genre’s fast-rising stars, Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett. Pearce and Barrett will share their renditions of “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” respectively, before teaming up
Blake Shelton and his three stepsons love a good Thanksgiving turkey, but the annual caveat is that it has to be done in an outlandish, unconventional way. Every year, Shelton and Kingston, 15, Zuma, 13, and Apollo, 7, select an off-center turkey recipe and cook up it up, whilst the maternal head of the family,
The internet is abuzz with speculation about the current status of Turnpike Troubadours, the acclaimed Oklahoma band who have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2019. On Nov. 24, fans were surprised to find that the band’s official website had been replaced with an image of their trademark logo with the words “Coming Soon” added beneath. All
Erin Rae “Candy & Curry” “I’m hearing many voices, so convincing,” Erin Rae sings on this meditative new track, which was inspired by an early-pandemic reverie at a friend’s cabin in Madison, Tenn. Produced by Jonathan Wilson, the song pairs Rae’s ethereal, multi-tracked vocals with an arrangement that combines elements of dream-pop and psychedelic rock. The
Luke Combs turned his music video for “Doin’ This” over to his good friend Adam Church, but the lesser-known country singer didn’t have any idea what was planned until the last second. Talking to Taste of Country, Church reflected on his college days with Combs and explained how his path to country stardom has been
A close look at the characters that will join James and Margaret Dutton’s journey to Montana reveals new plotlines. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are set to star in Yellowstone prequel 1883. The full cast was revealed this week. Previously, Sam Elliott, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May and LaMonica Garrett were announced to play major characters