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Brett Eldredge vs. Clay Walker – The Showdown
Brett Eldredge fans were relentless last night, voting for the singer's new song 'Don't Ya' until the Showdown buzzer sounded on Taste of Country Nights radio. Online voting led the way for the newcomer's single to top Kenny Chesney's powerful new ballad 'El Cerrito Place,' proving that no country superstar can rest in this daily song battle.
Kenny Chesney vs. Brett Eldredge – The Showdown
Kenny Chesney won his first Showdown on Tuesday, topping Joanna Smith‘s ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ by a two-to-one margin. His yearning new song ‘El Cerrito Place’ from the ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ album has struck a chord with fans, meaning he’ll face off against a new challenger today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.
Kix Brooks Was Hesitant to Release ‘New to This Town’ on 9/11 Anniversary
Kix Brooks admits he was hesitant to agree to a September 11 release of his new album, ‘New to This Town.’ The singer didn’t want to be difficult, but he didn’t think the mood of his first solo album in 23 years matched what he thought the nation would be feeling on the 11th anniversary of the New York City and Washington D.C. terrorist attacks. In the end, he decided he was wrong, leaning on a de
Carrie Underwood, Chris Young Named Sexiest Country Stars of 2012
It’s official! Carrie Underwood and Chris Young are sexy. In fact, they’re the sexiest. The pair beat out eighteen other country singers — 9 females and 9 males — in a recent Taste of Country poll, with Underwood running away with the title with over 41 percent of votes. It was a little closer on the male side, as Young (26 percent) was followed closely by Trace Adkins and Luke Bryan.
Brantley Gilbert Visits Taste of Country Nights Studios
Brantley Gilbert surprised the Taste of Country Nights crew on Thursday. The ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ singer joked around with Jeremy and co. before posing for a few pictures and heading to a show in Dallas, Texas. Gilbert is currently featured on Toby Keith‘s Live in Overdrive Tour.
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Craig Campbell vs. Craig Morgan – The Showdown
Craig Campbell has taken down some serious country talent on his way to three straight Showdown wins. Last night, his fans pushed the new song ‘Outta My Head’ past the newest from Dierks Bentley. It was a very tight race that came down to the final online votes and phone calls into Taste of Country Nights radio. Unlike the girl Campbell sings about, his faithful don’t want to forget his new song a
Who Will Win the 2012 CMAs Entertainer of the Year? – Readers Poll
Taylor Swift has won two of the last three Entertainer of the Year trophies at the CMA Awards, but she’ll face four men equally as deserving at the 2012 show on Nov. 1. A strong case could make for all five artists announced as nominees on Wednesday (Sept. 5), but who do you think should win?
Craig Campbell vs. Dierks Bentley – The Showdown
Despite being outnumbered 3-to-1, Craig Campbell had no trouble knocking off Gloriana during yesterday’s Showdown. His new song ‘Outta My Head’ is proving to be a hit with fans. He’s called upon them to support the first single from his upcoming album and they’ve responded in large numbers. That means more airplay for Campbell tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio as he takes on a new challenge
Taste of Country’s Brad Paisley and Kristen Kelly Flyaway Contest Winner Announced
Later this monthm Terri Gamble of Wichita Falls, Texas will be on a plane heading to West Palm Beach, Florida. The 27-year-old Taste of Country reader has won a flyaway to see Kristen Kelly, Brad Paisley and more at the Curzan Ampitheatre. And because we love our readers, her trip for two comes loaded with extras.
Taste of Country Nights Video Blog – What Does Producer Todd Look Like?
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Fans want to know, so TOC Nights host Jeremy Robinson lets producer Todd share the camera, if only for a few seconds. The crew also make a big announcement about an upcoming in-studio guest.
Kellie Pickler Shaves Her Head to Support Friend Battling Breast Cancer
Kellie Pickler has shaved her head. In a video that aired on ‘Good Morning America’ this morning, Pickler walked viewers and fans through the story of her friend Summer Holt Miller — who is currently fighting breast cancer — before revealing footage captured in these photos of both women with their beautiful locks buzzed.
Craig Campbell vs. Gloriana – The Showdown
Fans showed excitement for Craig Campbell‘s upcoming album by moving his new single ‘Outta My Head’ past Chris Cagle‘s ‘Let There Be Cowgirls’ to another day on the Taste of Country Showdown. The competition gets tougher today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. The ‘Family Man’ singer will square off against one of the hottest new groups in country music.