Taste of Country

Justin Moore lets his fans know how appreciative he is of all they've done for him in 'Flyin' Down a Back Road.' He also assures them success hasn't gone to his head. Moore tells Taste of Country the song was written in the same spirit as 'Small Town USA,' from his debut album, and he'll continue to include songs like this on future projects.

Blake Shelton has scored himself another No. 1 hit single this week, as 'Honey Bee' tops the country singles chart after only 10 weeks of being on the chart. The song is Shelton's ninth career and fourth consecutive No. 1 single, following previous chart-toppers 'Austin,' 'The Baby,' 'Some Beach,' 'Home,' 'She Wouldn't Be Gone,' 'Hillbilly Bone,' 'All About Tonight' and 'Who Are You When I'm Not L

Fans who flocked to LP Field on Saturday evening, June 11, during the 2011 CMA Music Festival in Nashville had an extra bonus on their hands: 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina surprised the packed stadium during Martina McBride's set for a duet of her hit 'Anyway.' Alaina's fans are already quite familiar with her version of the powerful ballad, as she performed the tune during her run on 'I

Trace Adkins has announced that his second album with Show Dog-Universal Music will hit stores on Tuesday, August 2. The album, title 'Proud to Be Here,' will feature 10 new tracks from the singer, including his latest hit on the rise, 'Just Fishin'.'

Last week, prior to the kick off of the 2011 CMA Music Festival, Kellie Pickler performed a private show for industry folks gathered at Nashville's Renaissance hotel as part Billboard's annual Country Music Summit seminar.

When dreaming up 'Remind Me,' Brad Paisley hoped to do a true duet instead of an ordinary guest appearance. The difference is subtle, yet important. "Usually, duets are more like appearances for someone who takes a second verse, or whatever," Paisley tells Taste of Country. "But to have a song where the woman right away, in that first chorus, takes a few lines and sings the main hoo

Many country music fans are already very familiar with Warner Music Nashville's new star, Hunter Hayes. Back when he was only 4-years-old, Hayes won the hearts of music lovers nationwide as he appeared on many television shows playing various instruments and singing like a pro.

Before Trace Adkins performed for his fans at the CMA Music Festival on June 11, he took the time to talk to the press. His opening statement reflects Adkins' positive outlook on life, comically addressing the elephant in the room by immediately saying, "My house burned down" to the crowd of reporters.

Justin Moore received his Father's Day present a few days early this year, as he found out he and his wife, Kate, are expecting their second child later this year. After the web began buzzing about a possible baby on the way, Moore took to his Twitter page early this morning to confirm that his wife is in fact pregnant once again.

It's obviously appropriate that Jason Aldean's 'Dirt Road Anthem' video features the singer driving a truck through Middle America and singing parts of the song smack dab in the center of a deserted country back road. The song is indeed what its title implies, and the video serves to make that same point. The clip is moving in its simplicity and its implications.