Country

In the 1990s, CDs sold like hotcakes. As that trend turned underdogs such as Alanis Morissette and future country star Darius Rucker’s Hootie & the Blowfish into household names, Garth Brooks became more than just an established star. He rewrote the record books when it came to album sales, with seven multi-platinum albums issued between 1989

Garth Brooks and Ronnie Dunn both remember the first time they became aware of one another. It’d take a bit of outside interference to put them in the same room, however. The two country music legends were chasing similar bars and honky-tonks near Tulsa, Okla., in the mid-80s, but they didn’t actually cross paths until an

On the latest “Kellyoke” segment of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson forayed into the world of modern-day country once again. In fact, she picked one of the hottest songs currently at country radio: Lainey Wilson‘s wistful “Watermelon Moonshine,” a ballad that remembers a dreamy, alcohol-fueled first taste of love. In the tradition of classic country

Kane Brown and Lainey Wilson are among the country stars on deck to tribute Elvis Presley in a new NBC holiday special. On Wednesday (Nov. 15), People officially announced the lineup of the inaugural television event, which is called Christmas at Graceland. Kacey Musgraves and The War and Treaty are also repping the country format, but

“It’s kind of about getting a little older, moving from hard drugs and hookups to bedroom sex and pharmaceuticals,” says folksinger Willi Carlisle of his latest single “When The Pills Wear Off.” “It’s an amalgam of queer stories that I’ve heard, lived, and seen.” Devastating and gorgeous, Carlisle’s fingerpicked ballad serves as the penultimate tune

Warren Zeiders shares “Sin So Sweet.” The fiery track marks his first single since his debut album, ‘Pretty Little Poison,’ and coincides with the album’s title track earning Zeiders his first Top 20 single on Country Radio.  Written by Zeiders, Blake Pendergrass (Morgan Wallen, Chris Lane), and Justin Ebach (Brett Young, Dustin Lynch) and produced

A once GRAMMY-nominated track that was later covered by Alison Krauss is in the forefront again – this time by way of 22x GRAMMY-winner Vince Gill and Roots-rock newcomer Matt Koziol. In this case, three isn’t a crowd when it comes to album-recorded versions of this track; it’s merely a much-needed 20+ year revival of

‘Tis the season to be jolly with “CMA Country Christmas!” Hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood, this year’s holiday special will feature performances by Jordan Davis, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War And Treaty, Zach Williams and Lainey Wilson. Grab your hot chocolate and fuzzy slippers on Thursday, Dec. 14

Nov. 17, 1997, was an historic day for Shania Twain, and for country music: It was on that date, 26 years ago today, that the singer’s sophomore album, The Woman in Me, was certified Diamond, signifying sales of more than 10 million units. Shania Twain The Woman in MePolygram/Mercury The Woman in Me became the first

Thirty-two years ago today (Nov. 16, 1991), Garth Brooks earned his seventh No. 1 single with the tune “Shameless,” from his Ropin’ the Wind album. “Shameless” was written and originally recorded by Billy Joel, for his 1989 album Storm Front. Joel’s version landed in the Top 40 on the pop charts, but it was Brooks’ version

Twenty-nine years ago today, on Nov. 16, 1994, Garth Brooks made history: It was on that date that Brooks’ third studio album, Ropin’ the Wind, which was released in 1991, was certified for sales of 10 million copies. The feat made Brooks the first country artist to have two albums earn diamond status. Prior to Ropin’ the

Kenny Chesney‘s always had a special connection to the New England Patriots and their home venue, Gillette Stadium. Now, he’s out to prove it. The singer was already booked for two stops at Gillette Stadium during his 2024 Sun Goes Down Tour, a run he’s mounting with help from opening acts Zac Brown Band, Megan

Congratulations to Jana Kramer and her fiance Allan Russell! The pair welcomed their first child — a baby boy — on the morning of Monday, Nov. 13. Baby Roman James Russell weighed just over 6 lbs. at birth, measuring 19.25 inches long. “Allan and I are both overjoyed and truly grateful to announce the birth

To fully understand Jelly Roll and Wynonna Judd‘s CMA Awards performance, you have to understand what happened during rehearsal. Jelly Roll and Judd opened the 2023 CMAs with a performance of his song “Need a Favor.” Fans offered concern and criticism after the song, with many wondering if Judd might be battling a health issue. After seeing the

Mickey Guyton delivers a soaring tribute to Tina Turner as part of CMT’s brand-new annual special, Smashing Glass: A Celebration of the Groundbreaking Women of Music. The show airs on Wednesday night (Nov. 15), but before you tune in, you can catch a sneak peek of Guyton’s performance right now exclusively at Taste of Country.

Rascal Flatts bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney are in the studio together once again. DeMarcus, the bassist for the country trio, posted a selfie that the two of them took together on Monday (Nov. 14). “Hung out with this guy in the studio today!!” he writes beside it. “So good seeing [Joe Don

Twenty years ago today (Nov. 15, 2003), Toby Keith earned his 12th No. 1 single with “I Love This Bar,” but chances are good that he had no idea just how much the song would affect his life. Written by Keith and Scotty Emerick, “I Love This Bar” describes the patrons of a local bar, who include “winners,

If you’ve seen the Brothers Osborne live in the last couple of years, you might notice one big change to duo member John Osborne’s appearance: He’s sporting an enormous, American Traditional-style tattoo of a ship across his chest. John’s proud of his ink, often wearing open-chested shirts so that the world can see his new

Mark Chesnutt says it’s time to get healthy, but to do that, he’ll need to stop touring temporarily and rely on the love and support from friends, family and fans. The ‘90s hitmaker is light on specifics, but makes it clear in a message to fans that getting back out on the road is a high priority. In

Clint Black‘s landmark, triple-Platinum debut album, Killin’ Time, turns 35 years old in 2024, and the singer’s working up a one-of-a-kind concept tour to celebrate. The ’90s country mainstay has announced his 2024 Killin’ Time — the 35th Anniversary World Tour, kicking things off with a string of dates across the U.S. and Canada. The run will