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Garth Brooks' announcement that he is leaving Las Vegas this fall after a three-year run leaves a stage open for another artist -- perhaps even another country artist -- to fill. A number of Nashville's best could pack an intimate space full on a regular basis, and deliver the personal show fans have come to expect when they pay top dollar for tickets. Which country artist would you like to see sign up for a residency in Las Vegas?

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There have been two hit songs about storms in 2012 alone, with another from Little Big Town sure to make it three. Like famous storm songs from previous decades, bad weather is a metaphor for life, love or anger. Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes are the others with new storm songs, but who has the all-time best? 

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Jason Aldean offered a heartfelt apology to fans within hours of pictures showing him kissing a woman (former 'American Idol' singer Brittany Kerr) who was not his wife surfaced on Sunday. The scandal is sure to be the center of his life for the next few weeks or months, even with a new album in stores on Oct. 16. Much of the debate on Facebook and Taste of Country has centered on this question: Does he owe fans an apology or an explanation? 

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Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry is celebrating his 49th birthday today (September 30). The more enthusiastic half of one of country music's all-time best country duos has as much energy today as he did when he first bounded onto the big stage with Troy Gentry in 1999. Since then, the duo has released over two dozen singles and charted five No. 1 hits. What is the best Montgomery Gentry song of all time?

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Three country legends provided poignant headlines this week. George Strait made a stunning announcement on Wednesday, while Reba McEntire revealed on Thursday that she too is giving up a major part of her career up for good. Meanwhile, Loretta Lynn was honored for 50 years of service at the Grand Ole Opry, and the stars came out to celebrate. 

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After successful debut albums, a number of country music stars are turning their attention to the all-important follow-up. There's a lot of stress and mythology around the sophomore album. Some say it's a chance to slump, while others use it as an opportunity to prove the doubters wrong. Whose upcoming sophomore albums are you most looking forward to?

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It has been a good year for beer -- especially in country music. No fewer than four singles included the word in their titles in 2012, with plenty of others about sipping suds after a long day's work, at a good party or just because. Toby Keith leads the foamy way with back-to-back "beer songs." Which is your favorite from 2012?

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It's finally official. Keith Urban will join the judge's table when the 12th season of 'American Idol' begins in January. This makes the singer the first full-time country judge (Shania Twain filled in early during the 2010 season) and ends rumors of everyone from Toby Keith to Carrie Underwood joining the panel. Who is your all-time favorite 'American Idol' judge?

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A new feud began to let stew and a song that helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research -- those are two of the most-read headlines this week in country music. Which story did you talk about most this week? 

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Happy birthday to Joe Don Rooney! The Rascal Flatts guitarist turns 37 years old today (Sept. 13), and will be celebrating with his trio in Mountain View, Calif. before -- and perhaps during and after -- their concert. Rooney is a creative force behind many of the band's best songs from their eight studio albums. But which Rascal Flatts song is the all-time best?

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