Country

Thirty-three years ago today (July 14, 1990) is a day that Garth Brooks will likely not forget. It was on that date that his hit “The Dance” soared to the top of the charts, where it stayed for three straight weeks. “The Dance,” which was Brooks’ second No. 1 single, comes from Brooks’ self-titled debut album. Written by songwriter
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Toby Keith turned 62 last week, and he celebrated with some Mexican food, a watermelon-shaped raspberry cake and a legend. Fishing legend Jimmy Houston shared a picture of the country singer giving a thumbs up to the camera before his dessert. Keith didn’t share any highlights from his special day on social media, but it
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Dan + Shay just announced their next studio album. The duo’s fifth album is called Bigger Houses and it will be available later this summer. “Save Me the Trouble,” “Heartbreak on the Map” and “Bigger Houses” are three songs fans who pre-order the album will get immediately. It goes on sale Sept. 15, but the pre-order
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On Thursday morning (July 13), Jimmie Allen countersued two women who say he sexually assaulted them in separate incidents. Later that afternoon, the lawyer for Jane Doe and Jane Doe 2 issued a statement reinforcing her clients’ positions. Elizabeth Fegan represents both women. Her team issued a statement to Taste of Country that expresses no shock
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“He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” hitmaker Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s gold-certified breakout record, State of the Heart, was released on June 13, 1989. The album, her second, includes songs such as “Quittin’ Time” and “Something of a Dreamer.” With a total of four songs from the project making the Hot Country Singles chart, State of the Heart peaked at No. 28 on
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In the early 1990s, Diamond Rio turned doubters into duplicators. The group were told they were just too big to succeed in country music prior to signing with Arista Nashville. The Randy Owen-led trio Alabama, DR singer Marty Roe recalls, were labeled as “a fluke” during their meetings with executives. “Once we broke with ‘Meet
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Today, multi-award-winning singer songwriter and break-out Yellowstone actress, Lainey Wilson announced the release of the highly anticipated music video for “Watermelon Moonshine” from the critically-acclaimed album Bell Bottom Country. Directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos, “Watermelon Moonshine” beautifully portrays the reminiscent feeling of being a teenager and experiencing that first true love encounter starring Rachel
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The televised version of 2023 CMA Fest will feature nearly 30 performances from legends (Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker and more), contemporary hitmakers (Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and many more) and newcomers (Hardy, Laney Wilson and others). 2023’s edition of CMA Fest airs on ABC at 8PM ET on July 19. Wilson, Elle King and
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Megan Moroney helped Zach Bryan close his headlining set in Quebec on Sunday night (July 9). The “Tennessee Orange” singer came back out on stage for “Revival,” Bryan’s encore selection. Video taken by a fan finds Moroney on the stage, in front of the microphone during the climactic moments of “Revival.” The song is from
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The Music Event of Summer is bringing “Mountain Music” to ABC! Whether you’re drinking “Wine Beer Whiskey or “Watermelon Moonshine” we promise you’ll be “Dancin’ In The Country” with hosts Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Lainey Wilson on July 19 at 8/7c. Don’t miss “Gold” collaborations and unforgettable performances that left us “Speechless” from the
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