Taste of Country

While many wonder "Are they or aren't they?" regarding the romantic relationship status of Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina's personal relationship, it's clear that the 'American Idol' semi-finalists have a high professional regard for one another. McCreery has said he would love to have Alaina duet with him on his debut album.

There's a new digital space for 'Cooter County' fans to congregate and that's at the brand-new, official website, which you can bookmark by going here. Singer/actress Laura Bell Bundy is the genius behind the society in the web series and she is expanding with a real, live website.

Lately, it seems that Sara Evans has been glowing more and more with each passing day. Besides having a red-hot career, Evans' personal life has her over the moon with joy since marrying former Alabama football quarterback and current Birmingham radio personality, Jay Barker, in June of 2008. When combining lives with Barker, the singer's household increased from having only three children to now

'Didn't I,' the powerful new single from Broken Bow Records' newcomer James Wesley, is turning heads at country radio with his deep voice and artistic lyrics. Written by Ben Glover, Randy Montana and Kyle Jacobs, the song was originally being written for Montana's album.

During the latest CMT 'Next Superstar' episode, the final three contestants -- Matt Mason, Steven Clawson and Danielle Lauderdale -- were put to the test of creating their first music video. They were able to lean on some directing heavyweights for their last competition before the show's finale. Paul Cain worked one-on-one with Lauderdale, while Peter Zavadil worked with Clawson, and Mason took d

The video greeting at JT Hodges' website promises "fresh, new country music" from the Ft. Worth, Texas born and raised singer-songwriter. His debut single 'Hunt You Down' delivers on that promise. In fact, it's possible he over-delivers.

'America's Got Talent' returns to NBC on May 31, but it's doubtful one famous reality TV star will be watching. 'American Idol' runner up Lauren Alaina probably isn't the biggest fan of the "other" competition show. She auditioned -- twice -- only to be turned away before getting a chance to impress judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel.

Dolly Parton appeared on 'Ellen' this morning to premiere her new song, 'Together You and I,' for the world and to chat with hilarious host Ellen DeGeneres about her makeup habits.

Rodney Atkins is set to headline a special benefit concert next month in Nashville during the 2011 CMA Music Festival. On Tuesday, June 7, Atkins, along with Josh Thompson and husband/wife duo Thompson Square, will all perform on Lower Broadway  downtown as part of the 'Music City Gives Back' event, benefiting the American Red Cross Relief Fund for those who were affected by the recent tornadoes i

Before Heidi Newfield was burning up the country music charts with her latest sultry tune, 'Stay Up Late,' she fronted one of country music's original trios, Trick Pony. In the mid '90s, Newfield, along with partners Keith Burns (now making music as new duo Burns and Poe) and Ira Dean (who will be releasing his first solo album later this year), broke onto the scene with their hits 'Pour Me,' 'On