Country

Dolly Parton‘s performance for the Tennessee Volunteers and their fans on Saturday (Nov. 18) may have gotten a little “Rocky” with audio issues, but the crowd still loved every minute. The country legend and East Tennesee native popped up at the end of the first quarter, during Tennessee’s faceoff with the reigning national champs, the

It sounds like Joe Diffie singing “Pickup Man” with Post Malone because it is. To make the Difftape more authentic, singer-songwriter Hardy dug up old recordings of the late hitmaker. Then, with the Diffie family’s blessing, he added a few collaborators: Post Malone is just the start of it all. Hardy’s Hixtape Vol. 3: Difftape

Before June Carter Cash was married to Johnny Cash, she was just June Carter. The country singer grew up surrounded by country royalty and was a star long before she walked down the aisle, however, and now her story is being told in the full-length documentary. June is coming to Paramount+ early next year. “This film

Forty-five years ago today (Nov. 15, 1978) was a life-altering day for Kenny Rogers: It was on that date that the singer’s multi-Platinum-selling album The Gambler was released. Rogers was already one of the most successful male vocalists in country music by the time he released The Gambler, but the record catapulted him to superstar status, becoming a worldwide

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