Ashley Iasimone is an editor and writer who resides in New York. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of PopCrush. Prior to that, she was the Managing Editor of several of Townsquare Media's national music and entertainment websites and the Editor-in-Chief (and founding editor) of TasteofCountry.com. She previously assisted the editorial staff of AOL Music, where her byline appeared on Spinner, PopEater and more. At the start of her career, she interned for Spin Magazine and spent several months working at Walt Disney World. Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleyiasimone
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SHeDAISY Hack Up First Kiss Horror Story + More – Today’s Tweets
One of the SHeDAISY girls has an unfortunate kissing memory, Ashley Monroe proposes to James Franco and Gloriana's Tom Gossin shares a cute and cuddly pet picture. Read today's Twitter highlights from @shedaisy, @ashleymonroe and @glorianatheband, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Blake Shelton Will Turn to Pop-Tarts in a ‘Pinch’ at Christmas
Like the rest of us, Blake Shelton is a huge believer in celebrating the holidays with good food. And when he can't get his hands on Christmas cookies, cakes, pies and the like, he'll get creative.
"I love baked goods at Christmas. I like all baked goods from pies to muffins," Shelton says. "In a pinch, Pop-Tarts work. With sprinkles."
Garth Brooks Concert Brings Out Martina McBride, Steel Magnolia + More
Garth Brooks has been performing a series of sold-out shows to raise flood damage funds in Nashville this week, and last night's concert audience at the Bridgestone Arena proved to be a country star-filled event. Several artists, including Martina McBride, Steel Magnolia and Laura Bell Bundy, took to Twitter to rave about Brooks' performance.
Blake Shelton Shares Family Matters + More – Today’s Tweets
Blake Shelton posts a priceless quip about family from Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler has Willie Nelson daydreams and Jewel enjoys the great outdoors. Read today's Twitter highlights from @blakeshelton, @kelliepickler and @jeweljk, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Leighton Meester Shows Off ‘Summer Girl’ in New ‘Country Strong’ Video
Leighton Meester has mastered the role of an Upper East Side elite in 'Gossip Girl,' played leading lady in pop-rock group Cobra Starship's 'Good Girls Go Bad' music video, and now she's proving her country chops as beauty queen-turned-singer Chiles Stanton in 'Country Strong.'
Josh Thompson, ‘Won’t Be Lonely Long’ – Lyrics Uncovered
What do you do when you get dumped on a Friday night? Well, if you're Josh Thompson, you go out with some friends, grab a few drinks and write a catchy, feel-good (if slightly sentimental) song like 'Won't Be Lonely Long.'
Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and Wife Allison Welcome Baby
Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison DeMarcus, are now parents. The Rascal Flatts bassist has announced the birth of the couple's first baby, Madeline Leigh. The exciting addition to the DeMarcus family arrived on Friday, Dec. 17.
The Band Perry Issue a Christmas Warning + More – Today’s Tweets
The Band Perry lament over picked over Christmas cards, Martina McBride psyches herself up to get some work done and Ben Kweller "unhiddens" his video channel for all to see. Read today's Twitter highlights from @thebandperry, @martinamcbride and @benkweller, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Josh Turner and Wife Welcome Baby
Josh Turner and his wife Jennifer are celebrating the birth of their third baby boy, Crawford Marion. Marion, as the couple will be calling him, was born on Monday evening at 8:52PM in Nashville. The 6 lbs., 15 oz. bundle of joy was an early arrival for the two proud parents.
David Nail Gets Naked + More – Today’s Tweets
David Nail admits to a funny incident of public nudity, the Band Perry's Kimberly ponders an "antique iPad satchel" and Michelle Branch breaks out the wellies in London. Read today's Twitter highlights from @davidnail, @thebandperry and @michellebranch, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.