Taste of Country

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

Country star Shania Twain continues to mount her comeback. She will be the recipient of the 2,442nd star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Tinsel Town and certainly signifies that a celebrity has "made it!"

Rascal Flatts' upcoming tour is dubbed Flatts Fest and it's going to be an all-day, fun-in-the-sun affair. Weather permitting, of course. The trio talked about what fans can expect with WYCD and it'll be a real hoedown that includes prizes, karaoke, military members and archery. Yes, archery!

If there ever was a couple that the media is willing to be together, it's Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who were the last two standing for Season 10 of 'American Idol,' with McCreery eventually taking the win. Speculation abounded that the two were more than the "best friends" that they claim to be, especially when Alaina planted a rather forward smooch on McCreery when he was crown

It's amazing to think that Jason Aldean's latest album, 'My Kinda Party,' was only released six months ago, since the album has already scored three hit singles -- including the three-week chart-topping hit, 'Don't You Wanna Stay.' Aldean is currently working his latest single off the album, 'Dirt Road Anthem,' which is quickly approaching the Top 10 singles chart. The tune has blazed its way up t

Country music doesn't stop south of the Mason Dixon, and it's not limited to the Bible Belt -- something Brantley Gilbert learned with his own two eyes. While out on tour with Colt Ford, the Georgia native realized that he'd been stereotyping states all along based on their geography, and that actually, 'Country Must Be Country Wide.'

Making it to the final round of 'American Idol' will pay off in hefty dividends for winner Scotty McCreery and runner up Lauren Alaina. The Boston Herald reports that a Los Angeles judge approved a minor's contract establishing financial protections for each minor earlier this week. Since both finalists were under the age of 18, the judge needed to step in.

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott recently scored herself another career accomplishment by being the co-writer and inspiration behind Sara Evans' multi-week No. 1 hit 'A Little Bit Stronger.' Though the song was written about a particular relationship in her life, which Scott says "feels like a lifetime ago," she is now in a much happier place, and the proof is in the new songs she's been

When there are country music awards to be given away, the country stars come out to play! Toby Keith will make his 10th appearance at the 2011 CMT Music Awards, alongside fellow performers Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan.

Justin Moore is having a blast being a dad to his 15-month-old daughter, Ella Kole. In fact, Moore says that fatherhood is "by far the coolest thing ever." Perhaps that's because now the 'Small Town U.S.A.' hitmaker has a pint-sized fishing buddy!