Taste of Country

In 2006, Heidi Newfield made the bittersweet announcement that after 10 years of fronting one of country music's first trios, Trick Pony, she would be stepping down to pursue a solo career.

Poor Lauren Alaina! Based on her tweets from last night, it seems the 'American Idol' runner-up has suffered an ankle injury while out on tour with Scotty McCreery and the rest of the gang.

Many of Jim Lauderdale's songwriting credits belong to the one and only George Strait, including 'Twang,' 'The King of Broken Hearts,' 'Where the Sidewalk Ends,' 'I Gotta Get to You,' and his 1998 Top 5 hit, 'We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This.'

Country newcomer Kristin Chenoweth tackles Carrie Underwood's 'Lessons Learned' -- from her 2005 album, 'Some Hearts' -- in a soulful new music video. Though she's not the 'Before He Cheats' hitmaker, Chenoweth delivers everything she has on the cover rendition.

Keith Urban recently gave Yallwire an intimate look at his Get Closer tour. Urban puts a lot of thought into his stage set-up and the overall production value of the tour, so fans are definitely getting the most out of the dollars they shell out on the ticket to see the singer.

Blake Shelton flooded our Twitter feed with tweets this week with attempts to get notorious sweetheart LeAnn Rimes to say something naughty -- and she finally obliged. Meanwhile, 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina sang the tweet praises of Mrs. Shelton,...

It has been two months since LeAnn Rimes wed her actor beau Eddie Cibrian in a private surprise ceremony in Malibu, Calif. The 28-year-old singer has now added step-mom to her ongoing list of titles, which include songwriter, actress, and her favorite of all, wife.

Nothing says summer lovin' like a list of new songs on the radio in July 2011 from Taste of Country! It may be hot, but at least we've got some new country tunes to cool down with.

When Jake Owen isn't on stage rocking 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' for the ladies, he's catching up with the latest trends. During a Boston concert stop on the Get Closer Tour with Keith Urban on July 8, Owen tried his hand at 'planking' in the most dangerous way.

The Rascal Flatts 2011 Flatts Fest summer tour stopped in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio last night, July 8, to entertain over 20,000 excited fans. Flatts Fest is a unique concert experience which includes a full afternoon of fun, food, games and prizes starting as early as 3 PM in most cities. While you’re there, you can take part in the Flatts Fest Scavenger Hunt with your smartphone to win a chance at fu