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"Every star you hear on the radio today was once a bright light in small-town country America," says the Taste of Country voting page, and we couldn't agree more.

Chris Young's new video is the big addition to the Taste of Country Top 10 Countdown poll this week. 'Aw Naw' was released late last week, much to the delight of his millions of faithful fans. Can they organize and get to the votes in unison to knock Carrie Underwood out of the No. 1 slot?

Newcomer Weston Burt's debut single 'Lucky Sometimes' has cracked country radio in a big way, especially on Sirius XM's the Highway channel. The uptempo cut finds a new way to say "I love you," and fans enjoy singing it back to him during live shows. They'll get another chance after Willie Nelson performs on opening night of the Taste of Country Music Festival.

Carrie Underwood and Krystal Keith have traded punches for three straight weeks in a battle to claim the top spot on the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown. 'Two Black Cadillacs' continues to reign supreme, but 'Daddy Dance With Me' is drawing closer each week. Could this battle open the door for another video -- perhaps Blake Shelton's 'Boys 'Round Here' -- to take No. 1?

Eric Church is sorry he couldn’t see you on Friday, Buffalo, but he’s going to make it up to you. Heavy rain and high winds — and thus, unsafe conditions — forced WYRK to cut short their annual Taste of Country concert on Friday (June 1), and many fans went home disappointed.

It was recently announced that acclaimed Nashville performer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale would be joining us at Beartrap this year.

Get your daily dose of the Taste of Country Music News with Leslie Morgan.

Get your daily dose of the Taste of Country Music News with Leslie Morgan.

Country artist Chris Young will embark on his second military entertainment tour April 13 through April 21. Young will headline five camps in Iraq and Kuwait and distribute iTunes gift cards to service members on the Stars For Stripes' "Piece of Home" tour...

For years I've been personally feeling sorry for the "kids" out there who never got to experience Randy Travis in his heyday.  I mean, we're talking about a man who got me (it was a miracle) interested in country music before even (gasp) Garth Brooks or  George Strait.  Hard to believe, I know. Well, kids...you're in luck!  On Tuesday, June 7th, the world will once again be introduced to

Okay, before you get your hopes up, just know that nothing is in the works...yet.  Ronnie Dunn's most recent announcement might certainly open up a few doors, though.  That is, unless he's just joking around.

Time is running out to get your entry in to Taste of Country's, George Strait 'Troubadour' Cover Contest.  This is big, people!  Don't let it pass you by. You have until March 7th; this Monday night at 10pm to download a video of yourself to YouTube singing George Strait's, Troubadour, and submitting it for approval at tasteofcountry.com.