Taste of Country Staff
2013 ACM Awards Performances – Full List
All-star collaborations were the order early during the 2013 ACM Awards performances in Las Vegas on Sunday night (April 7). Even Eric Church's acoustic performance of 'Like Jesus Does' turned into a duet. Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Pistol Annies began the show performing 'Boys 'Round Here.' It was an electric introduction to country music's biggest party.
2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List
The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.
Taylor Swift Wins the Inaugural Taste of Country Bowl
Congratulations to Taylor Swift and her fans! Together, Team Swifties topped 15 other country music fanbases to finish on top at the end of the first-ever Taste of Country Bowl. Nearly three quarters of a million fans voted during the month-long competition which had nail-biting finishes in each round.
Taste of Country Nights Gang Makes Friends in the Big Apple
Country came to New York City last week, as Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd took a vacation. They took in all the tourist stops and even chatted with the Statue of Liberty! Who knew you could talk to her, and who knew she had an accent? (Who knew there was more than one?) The ToC Nights host gets all the answers in this video blog.
Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals Begin With Five Teams After Round 2 Discrepancies
Almost a quarter of a million votes were cast during Round 2 of the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl. All four matchups came down to the final day, with one being decided by a close margin, and another producing two winners. The Semi-Finals promise to be just as contested, with just six days for each team to prove that they're best in country music.
Taste of Country Bowl Round 2 Has Superstars, Fans Scrambling for a Win
A flood of late voting threatened to turn the tide of many of the Round 1 Taste of Country Bowl matchups. At least one artist who went into the weekend with a comfortable lead finds himself without a game in Round 2. Only eight teams remain in the battle to determine the best pairing of artist and fanbase.
Dustin Lynch, ‘She Cranks My Tractor’ – Lyrics Uncovered
It's standard practice for new artists trying to hone in on their sound to match up with many of Nashville's A-list songwriters. But when it came time for Brett Beavers and Tim Nichols to collaborate with Dustin Lynch on his 'She Cranks My Tractor' lyrics, magic happened.
2012 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures
While there were a few fashion duds, there were more than enough fashion studs and beauty queens to make a seat along the 2012 American Country Awards red carpet quite a find. The stars on this Best Dressed list didn't drape themselves in formal wear like they do at other award shows. Instead, the crowd at this Las Vegas ceremony combined West Coast style with country-chic traditions. And five stars really got it right.
2012 CMA Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 CMA Awards winners all had a big year in their own way, and the Nov. 1 awards show is the perfect way to celebrate -- completed only by new metal statues for the mantle.
Win a Trip to See Kenny Chesney Play During the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show on Thanksgiving
Kenny Chesney just announced he'll be in Dallas, Texas on Thanksgiving, playing the halftime show during the nationally televised game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. The Turkey Day tradition could include you, at Cowboys Stadium… even walking the sidelines.