Country

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

The CMA Awards took a moment to honor the late Jimmy Buffett on Wednesday (Nov. 8). Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson joined Zac Brown Band and Mac McAnally to perform a medley of Buffett’s hits. Chesney began the performance, seated on a stool and playing an acoustic guitar as he started singing “Mother Ocean.” McAnally

  Jelly Roll has shattered attendance records, chart milestones and expectations as a new artist in the country genre, but he’d never shattered a trophy — until the 2023 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 8.) Just hours after winning CMA New Artist of the Year, his first-ever win at the awards show, Jelly was

Blake Shelton is a country music star and a household name thanks to his time serving as a coach on The Voice. 22 years ago, however, he was just a young man from Oklahoma trying to make it in the industry. “The first CMAs that I was on was 2001,” he shares during a visit

Gabby Barrett turned to social media on Saturday (Nov. 11) to share the cover art for her much-anticipated sophomore album, Chapter & Verse. The 23-year-old country star appears on the cover dressed in a white corset, tan pants and a sheer lace duster against a background of rolling hills covered in a light mist. “I’m

Twenty-four years ago today, on Nov. 13, 1999, Garth Brooks performed double duty on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The singer served as the host of the show, while his alter ego, Chris Gaines, performed as the musical guest. Brooks’ appearance on SNL was widely regarded as a success. The country music hitmaker shared a skit with

Lainey Wilson‘s Bell Bottom Country album made a clean sweep of country music awards shows. The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer won CMA Album of the Year on Wednesday night (Nov. 8), giving her two trophies for the project. Bell Bottom Country also took the ACM Award for Album of the Year in May. Wilson — the

Have a dang year, Lainey Wilson! After big wins in the Album and Female Artist of the Year categories, she took the Entertainer of the Year category at the 2023 CMA Awards Wednesday night (Nov. 8). It’s not fair to call the moment an upset, but the first-time nominee’s win was certainly a jaw-dropper. The tears

Jelly Roll and hip-hop artist K. Michelle were at the helm of a highlight moment at the CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 8). The two led Bridgestone Arena in a captivating, gospel-tinged cover of the Judds’ “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Jelly Roll began the performance with a relatively low-key first verse before K. Michelle