Taste of Country

Texas country is defined by guys like Rich O'Toole. 'The Cricket Song' hitmaker grew up in Houston, immersed in the scene as a country music fan, and through hard work, determination and sheer talent, found his way to the charts as an artist. Not only did he find his own success, he took a trip full circle -- on his latest album, O'Toole hit the recording studio to work with the iconic Pat Green,

Here come the brides! Country star Chely Wright wed Lauren Blitzer over the weekend in Connecticut, and the lovely ladies have shared a photo from their big day. Both brides look gorgeous in full-length, strapless, crisp white gowns which show off their trim figures. The complimentary gowns were designed by Jose Dias, and they are unfussy showstoppers.

Sunny Sweeney's latest album may largely fly under the radar. The blond Texan hasn't had a big radio hit yet, nor has she found a plum opening slot on a major tour this summer. Don't let either of these blanks on her resume cast a shadow upon the quality of the 10 songs on 'Concrete,' however. It's the mature and focused project one usually gets from an artist on his or her third or fourth effort.

In the new video for her twangy cover of Rod Stewart's 'My Heart Can't Tell You No,' the incredibly fit Sara Evans finds herself involved in an emotionally murky plot. Her knockout figure almost feels like another "character" in the video, since she shows it off many times -- especially in the silky coral blouse and black shorts she wears while singing in what looks like a parking garage

A seventh person has succumbed to injuries sustained from the August 13 stage collapse before a Sugarland show at the Indiana State Fair. Indiana State Police report that 24-year-old Meagan Toothman died late Saturday evening. Toothman was a cheerleading coach at Cincinnati's Turpin High School.

Fans who've always wanted to get their hands on Tim McGraw and Faith Hill now have a chance, as the two are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary by being made into Barbie dolls.

Lauren Alaina recently revealed that one of the songs on on her highly anticipated full-length album, 'Wildflower,' is titled 'She's a Wildflower.' The lyrics of the tune (penned by Gordie Sampson, Steve McEwan and Hillary Lindsay) tell the story of the meek girl everyone remembers from school who grows into a strong and successful woman later on in life.

In 'Can't Live Without,' country newcomer Blake Wise is looking for a good woman and a little sympathy. Wise sings about his worn-out heart and how he's hoping Ms. Tonight can turn into Mrs. Right. The song begins with, "I Oughta be out on the town with some good friends / But you can only have so much fun with the same sins / Got a couple of girls I could call almost any time / After nine on

Brad Paisley has been enjoying his recent tour stint in England. Not only can the award-winning American 'Water' singer go out in public without being recognized -- and bombarded -- but during his Wednesday night show in London, Paisley also had the chance to perform alongside rock n' roll great Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones.

Whitney Duncan is setting sail to get lost -- the former 'Nashville Star' contestant has signed on for the 23rd season of 'Survivor,' dubbed 'Survivor: South Pacific,' which kicks off this fall on CBS.