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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ACM Awards 2011 Date Announced
The Academy of Country Music has announced details about the 46th Annual ACM Awards today. The awards show, which honors country music's top talent, will be broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8PM ET on April 3, 2011.
Nominees haven't been announced for this year's ACMs, but we're hoping that the winners will be as thrilled as last year's big winners, like Carrie
Jaron and the Long Road to Love Talks Legos + More – Today’s Tweets
Jaron and the Long Road to Love shares some Lego-inspired wisdom, James Otto turns to Keith Richards for Christmas and Sarah Buxton busts out a 'David the Gnome' reference. Read today's Twitter highlights from @JaronATLRTL, @jamesotto and @sarahbuxton, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Kenny Rogers Wants Wyclef Jean for ‘Killer Combinations’
Kenny Rogers is keeping busy this holiday season with his annual Christmas and Hits tour, and there's plenty more new material to come from the legendary entertainer. He's releasing an inspirational album called 'For the Love of God,' which includes a calendar of his original photography, with Cracker Barrel next year, and he's set to continue working on his upcoming duets album, 'Killer Combinati
Zac Brown Serves His Fans From a Kitchen on Wheels
If you're heading to a Zac Brown Band concert, you may be in for a treat. As his followers know, the band and crew regularly feed 200 fans before the show during their 'Eat and Greet.'
Laura Bell Bundy Admits ‘Sing Off’ Addiction + More – Today’s Tweets
Laura Bell Bundy confesses her latest guilty pleasure, Josh Thompson assures that he's still on the market and Martina McBride battles the sparkly stuff. Read today's Twitter highlights from @LauraBellBundy, @TheJoshThompson and @martinamcbride, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
Carrie Underwood Song Nominated for Golden Globe
Carrie Underwood's song 'There's a Place for Us,' featured in the film 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,' is nominated for a 2011 Golden Globe. The tune, which was co-written by Underwood, David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey, is up for an award in the Best Original Song - Motion Picture category.
Taylor Swift’s Birthday Message From Katy Perry + More – Today’s Tweets
It's not just the Taste of Country staff that's thinking of Taylor Swift today. Pop stars Katy Perry, Hayley Williams (of Paramore) and Selena Gomez all have posted special birthday messages for the singer. Read today’s Swift-themed Twitter highlights from @katyperry, @yelyahwilliams and @selenagomez, and be sure to follow us at @tastecountry.
21 Guys Taylor Swift Should Date (and Write About)
Rumor has it that Taylor Swift is taken right now. We think that Swift and alleged boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal make a gorgeous couple -- but if things ever go awry, a world of eligible bachelors is awaiting. So, for fun, the girls of Taste of Country have compiled a gallery of 21 guys we think Taylor Swift should consider dating … and writing songs about.
We've got all the bases covered, from the fe
Taylor Swift’s 21 Best Lyrical Disses
Her smile is coy and her heart's on her sleeve, but if you mess with Taylor Swift, you'd better be ready to take her candid comebacks alongside her dreams of happily-ever-afters. Country's darling is charming, sweet-voiced and always a lady, but she's no damsel in distress. The girl's clearly dealt with heartbreak and betrayal in her 21 years, and it's no secret that she writes what she knows.
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Dierks Bentley and Wife Expecting Second Daughter
Over the summer, Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy announced that they were expecting a second child in December, but now they have more exciting details to share: It's a girl!
Bentley let the news slip to Gerry House during an interview at Nashville radio station WSIX. The new baby is due this month, and she'll be joining big sister Evie, who is two years old.