Global singing icon Aretha Franklin is being showered with affectionate messages after the public learned that her health has seriously declined. Evrod Cassimy, an anchor at Detroit news station WDIV Local 4, tweeted on Monday (August 13) that the Queen of Soul is “gravely ill.” He spoke to Franklin’s family about her condition, who relayed her request […] 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
Last September, hurricanes ripped through many island nations, leaving immense devastation in their paths. Countless homes and businesses were destroyed, including a home and bar owned by Kenny Chesney in the Virgin Islands. Chesney was one of the first celebrities to speak out about the destruction, taking to Instagram with a simple plea to his […] More
In February 2017, Sam Hunt released a groovy new single that would end up making country music history. Within months that song, titled “Body Like a Back Road,” would break multiple country chart records. First, “Body Like a Back Road” broke a 55 year-long record previously held by Leroy Van Dyke’s “Walk on By.” The […] More
Whenever she isn’t busy performing or recording, you can likely catch Carrie Underwood in the gym. The 35-year-old singer and American Idol champion is devoted to fitness, and it shows. Underwood frequently shares literal snapshots from her workouts on Instagram. She can almost always be seen sporting a piece or two from her own line […] More
Lauren Alaina is engaged! The American Idol alum made the announcement Saturday (July 21) in an Instagram post that reads, “Being yours forever has a nice “RING” to it. #HoppilyEverHopkins@_alex_hopkins WE ARE ENGAGED. EEEK.” Alaina’s new finance is Alex Hopkins, her boyfriend of six years. In an interview with Taste of Country earlier this year, Alaina discussed […] More
Her first solo single, “Perfect” was released on November 3rd, 2017 and is a true testament to the hard work she’s put into her dream. Watch this sweet video of Tyler Reese Tritt talking about her family and career below!
In 2011, a new supergroup made its debut, and country music was never the same. Called the Pistol Annies, the all-female group appropriately made its debut during the ACM’s Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special. Members Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley left the audience in awe with a performance of their […] 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
American Idol finalists Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson dropped a major bombshell during the Season 16 finale. They had been secretly dating for a large portion of their time on the show! The reveal came just moments before Poppe was named as the season’s champion. Following the big announcement, Hutchinson took to Instagram to […] More
While Chip and Joanna Gaines have a wide variety of business ventures, they are most well-known for their hit HGTV series Fixer Upper. After five years, the couple decided to bring the show to an end, and its final episode aired this spring. When Chip and Joanna said that they were ending the show, they […] More
