Miranda Lambert has been topping headlines for months, ever since the news broke that she was dating Evan Felker, the married lead singer for the Turnpike Troubadours. The couple met when Felker’s band opened for Lambert for a few dates in February. Felker reportedly filed for the divorce from his wife of a year-and-a-half, Staci, […] More
On August 8, 2017, country music lost one of its greatest when Glen Campbell passed away following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Glen dealt with the disease in public for a while, and even went on tour after he announced his diagnosis. That final tour was filmed for the critically acclaimed documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll […] More
The new school year got off to a frightening start for one country star and his family. Rodney Atkins, who debuted his first charting single “In A Heartbeat” in 1997, revealed to Taste of Country that his 16-year old son, Elijah, was hit by a drunk driver earlier this week. “He was in an accident. […] More
Loretta Lynn and her family are no strangers to loss. In 1984, Loretta’s oldest son, Benny, died when he drowned at the age of 34. Years later, Loretta lost her oldest daughter, Betty, when she passed away in 2013 due to emphysema. In addition to losing two of her six children, Loretta lost her husband […] More
During one segment, Rory performed the classic country song “If I Needed You” with his daughter Heidi and her Firekid bandmate Dillon Hodges.
Yet another country act has been added to the list of those who have suffered a tour bus fire. Legendary country band Shenandoah caught fire in Forest City, Arkansas, while they band was on their way home from weekend concerts in Texas. According to the posts made to the band’s social media accounts, lead singer […] More
Since her breakout album in 1997, country singer Lee Ann Womack has released eight albums and accumulated several ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Grammys, as well as the respect of her peers. She definitely knows a thing or two about country music, which is why PBS television host Evan Smith asked her about the direction the genre […] More
You really never know what you’re going to see at CMA Fest. Luke Bryan had two different sets throughout the four-day music festival in June 2018 – Friday at the Close Up Stage, and another on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Mason Ramsey’s life has been a whirlwind of late. In a matter of weeks, the 11-year old known as Lil Hank Williams or Yodel Boy has gone from singing in his local Illinois WalMart to singing on stages of some of the country’s biggest music festivals. Most recently Ramsey took the stage at CMA Music […] More
This year, the CMT Music Awards is serving as the place to premiere brand new new singles. Little Big Town is premiering their new single “Summer Fever,” while Sam Hunt is debuting his new track “Downtown’s Dead.” Florida Georgia Line has chosen to premiere one of their two brand new singles at the awards show […] More
As a fan, you can say that every award given out at the CMT Music Awards is a big deal. Why? Because these awards aren’t voted by peers, or labels, or anything like that. They are voted by the fans – which is the reason why it means so much to all the artists. The […] More
“Harper Valley PTA” Makes History & Earns Iconic Status In the sea of country songs released over the course of history, few go on to be universally recognized by people of all ages. But you would be hard-pressed to find any country fan that isn’t familiar with “Harper Valley PTA.” Released in 1968 by Jeannie C. […] More
