Country

Full-length albums have always been a way for artists to connect with fans and share the personal journeys behind their hit songs. But in 2023, artists shared their hearts more than ever. In fact, all of Taste of Country’s Top 10 albums of the year have one thing in common: Each of them opened up

The Voice Season 24 is about to wrap, and country singer Ruby Leigh is hoping to secure a big win. She’s also hoping to give her coach Reba McEntire her first win in her rookie season on the show. Team Reba has two contestants left in the fight, Leigh and Jacquie Roar, who narrowly avoided elimination

Country music fans are naming names. A new trend on X (formerly Twitter) asks fans to name their first, last, best and worst concerts of all time. It’s a nine-question survey that’s really eye-opening. Zach Bryan is an artist who makes “best” and “worst” lists, but he’s not alone. In fairness to one superstar, the guy

Singer and Yellowstone actor Luke Grimes‘ debut country EP gives an honest look at his raising. It’s called Pain Pills or Pews because, “I felt like those were sort of your options where I grew up.” He may not be exaggerating. Talking to Taste of Country Nights, Grimes explained his complicated relationship with his hometown, Dayton,

The season finale of The Voice has arrived! Before the winner of Season 24 was announced, each contestant was given the opportunity to sing with their coach. Jacquie Roar and Reba McEntire took the chance to put their own spin on Wynonna Judd‘s “No One Else on Earth.”  Before taking the stage, Roar joked that

The celebrity lineup of The Voice‘s Season 24 finale on Tuesday night (Dec. 19) was just a little bit less star-studded than originally intended: Jelly Roll withdrew from the bill shortly before show time. Originally, Jelly was booked to sing his mega-hit “Save Me,” a Whitsitt Chapel album track and duet with Lainey Wilson that

Christmas will be a whole lot quieter this year in Luke Bryan‘s household: His family has decided to skip Pranksmas this year. For those not in the know, Pranksmas is the Bryan family’s annual tradition of pulling pranks on each other. Gags, jump scares, spooky masks and good old fashioned air horns are just a

The holiday season is in full swing at Tim McGraw‘s house, complete with an ornately decorated Christmas tree. In a photo posted to social media, the country superstar showed off his tree on Wednesday (Dec. 20), and it’s easy to see why he’s so proud of it. Set in the middle of a stately living

Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough’s wife Hayley has undergone surgery to replace a piece of her skull removed during an emergency craniectomy. It came several weeks earlier than anticipated, and his fans and followers aren’t sure if that’s a good thing or not. Both Hough and Hayley Erbert are professional dancers who’ve starred on ABC’s

As a lifelong, devout Christian, Gabby Barrett has always been vocal about where her priorities lie. Her relationship with God is more important to her than career success. By the same token, the singer also prioritizes creating the kind of marriage that reflects spiritual values she shares with her husband, fellow musician and American Idol

Before the winner was announced, each one of the remaining five contestants were given the chance to hit The Voice stage with their respective coaches. For Ruby Leigh this meant partnering with Reba McEntire to bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to the singing competition in the form of Brenda Lee’s “Rocking Around the

There was a lot happening during Tuesday (Dec. 19) night’s finale episode of The Voice. In addition to crowning a winner, there were a number of well-known artists that took the stage to celebrate the occasion! Dan + Shay returned to The Voice after serving as a guest mentor earlier this season. The country duo

Before getting down to business and crowing a winner of this season of The Voice, the coaches treated viewers to their own version of a Christmas classic.  Leaving their red chairs behind, Reba McEntire, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan all took turns leading “Let It Snow” before coming together for rich harmonies. Dressed

Carrie Underwood‘s Christmas tree is anything but ordinary this year. In addition to her own personal stylistic touches, her tree features some unique pieces, thanks to her two sons, Isaiah and Jacob. The country star showed off her “messy” holiday tree on social media, highlighting the special ornaments her 7 and 3-year-old boys selected. “For those who

A new winner has been crowned! During Tuesday (Dec. 19) night’s finale episode of The Voice, Huntley was named the winner of Season 24! Throughout the season Huntley has done an incredible job showcasing his unique stylings while connecting with voters at home. Huntley, a somewhat country meets blues rocker, has made a name for himself with powerhouse vocals and

The winner of NBC’s The Voice will get a cash prize and a recording contract, but after that, they’ll need to be ready to fight for their professional lives. Gina Miles (Team Niall) won Season 23 of The Voice earlier this year and received the same prize that each of the last five winners got: $100,000 and

Forty-three years ago today, on Dec. 19, 1980, Dolly Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie 9 to 5. A comedy based on three working women, the film also starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman. 9 to 5 was a major box office hit. Parton played one of the leading characters, Doralee Rhodes, a secretary

Country-rocker Huntley is a favorite to win The Voice Season 24, and during Monday night’s (Dec. 18) finale episode, he showed why. For his first song, Huntley put his stamp on Tom Odell’s “Another Love.” Unlike in past performances, the contestant remained in one spot throughout his time on stage. He chose his finale performance to ditch dramatic stage

Maren Morris has had a big year, for better or worse. In October, she filed for divorce from her husband, fellow country singer Ryan Hurd. She also “left” country music this year as a result of what she calls “other people’s bad behaviors.” While Morris has since cleared up the fact that she isn’t fully abandoning the format

The Voice finale is here, and during Monday night’s (Dec. 18) episode, the five finalists were given two more chances to impress America in an attempt to be voted Season 24’s winner. One of those finalists eager to take the stage to flex their artistry was Jacquie Roar. For her first song of the night,