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Carrie Underwood and her family celebrated her son Jacob’s third birthday on Friday (Jan. 21), and the country superstar turned to social media to share pictures of the incredible Paw Patrol-themed cake she had made for the occasion. Underwood took Jacob and his friends to DEFY Nashville, an air sports complex that offers a range

Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, former talent manager Brandon Blackstock, have reached an agreement over one of the most difficult aspects of their divorce. People reports that the 39-year-old pop superstar, television personality and sometimes country singer has agreed to give Blackstock, 45, just over 5 percent of the Montana ranch that has been a

With her 2021 album Changemakers, folk singer Crys Matthews truly established herself as a force to be reckoned with. While Matthews is well-traveled in folk and women’s music circles, her first showcase at last year’s increasingly diverse AmericanaFest will hopefully lead to growing connections in Americana and country music. Today, on the 49th anniversary of

Since releasing his first single, “Unwound,” in 1981, George Strait has become one of country music’s most iconic artists. Over the course of his incredible career, he’s racked up 60 No. 1 hits: more than any other performer in history. On top of that feat, Strait has sold over 100 million records worldwide, has been

Aaron Watson has released his first new song of 2022, “Unwanted Man.” Watson has been playing the song out on the road and sharing snippets of the track with fans throughout January, even teasing that he was “fixing to knock your boots off with this one.” High expectations were set — and the country star did

The best way to celebrate 35 years of playing music is to do just that: Hit the road and play music. Legendary country group Shenandoah have announced their 35th Anniversary Tour, and the magnitude of the milestone anniversary is not lost on the band. “To believe we’d still be in the music business, as ever changing

Doing what you love for a living is a piece of cake. Doing what you love with the people you love is the icing on the cake. That was the case for Tim McGraw when his pal — and two-time Oscar winner — Tom Hanks agreed to do a cameo on the Yellowstone prequel in

The title track to Chris Janson‘s next studio album is an uptempo love song he wrote with his wife Kelly in mind. “All In,” the song, is available now, and the full album will drop this spring. Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Zach Crowell helped Janson write a new song that will join “Bye Mom” on the album.

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, a pair often referred to as the ”First Couple of Texas Country,” have announced that their relationship has come to an end. In a Jan. 21 post shared by Willis and Robison on their official social media pages, the couple reiterated their love and respect for one another, even as they part

Shaboozey “Tall Boy” If you’re looking for a perfected blend of alt-country and hip hop, look no further than Shaboozey‘s infectious new single “Tall Boy.” In the track’s music video, the Virginia native heads to Nashville’s oldest dive bar, the Springwater Supper Club, to let off some steam and throw a few back. He manages to take a

Since the release of his debut album Sinners Like Me in 2006, Eric Church has become one of the most well-known and respected artists in country music. Unafraid to push the boundaries, he’s created his own trademark blend of country that’s heavily influenced by rock and roll, metal and southern soul. Church has a deeply

Kip Moore has jumped back into the recording studio to revisit and re-record a fresh version of his 2012 song, “Crazy One More Time.” This reworked rendition will serve as his new single to country radio. Sonically, the mid-tempo track doesn’t stray far from the first recording. It’s got the same anthemic production assisted by chest-thumping drum

Amythyst Kiah’s newly released cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” is a striking choice. The original version, a 1980 single from British synth-rock legends Joy Division, was released six years before the Chattanooga native was born. The vocals were muddled on Joy Division’s, as much was during the height of their genre’s era. But

Jason Aldean was excited to talk about his new song and upcoming album, but he was really excited to talk about the drinking game he and wife Brittany play while watching Darcey & Stacey. Talking to Evan Paul and Taste of Country Nights, Aldean leaned in to spill how he and his wife have a

Thomas Rhett‘s 2022 tour schedule has just been announced. The “Slow Down Summer” singer revealed his Bring the Bar to You Tour, a 30-date trek that will keep him busy from June to mid-October. The tour’s name comes from a song on Rhett’s newly-announced Where We Started album, expected April 1. It’s track No. 7, called

Fans, friends and the many from the country music community recognized Dolly Parton‘s birthday with messages of good cheer on Wednesday (Jan. 19). The singer took it all in and revealed she was celebrating in her “birthday suit.” Parton’s birthday suit belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The photo the legendary singer shared finds

Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole, are expecting a baby boy. The couple shared the happy news on social media on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 20), with the mom-to-be noting that 2022 “may be the best year yet.” Nicole shared three photos from a maternity shoot with her followers, including a picture of the couple holding

Evan Paul hosts Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, a weekly country music interview podcast that focuses on the music. Follow wherever podcasts are found, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating and review. ​​​​​​​​​​​This show is part of the Townsquare Media On Demand network.  I had the opportunity to sit down with one of country music’s biggest stars, Jason Aldean,

In 1992, Kentucky native John Michael Montgomery made his first mark on the country music scene with the release of his debut album Life’s a Dance. The record’s title track found widespread success, while his followup single ”I Love the Way You Love Me” quickly became his first No. 1 hit. The popularity of those songs

Kenny Chesney has joined the ranks of artists who have sold off the rights to their successful music catalogs. The country superstar sold 80 percent of the royalty rights to his catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management, Variety reports. According to Variety, Chesney’s deal with Hipgnosis includes his catalog beginning with his 1994 debut album, In