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Miranda Lambert Reveals 'Four the Record' Track Listing

Jeff Giles — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:13:57 +0000

Sony Music Nashville

Miranda Lambert unveiled the cover of her new album, ‘Four the Record,’ last week, but she wasn’t finished teasing details of the hotly-anticipated project.

One good turn deserves another, after all — so Lambert followed her cover reveal by releasing the ‘Four the Record’ track listing.

Man Makes 'Luxury' Home in Dumpster [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:12:17 +0000

In artist Gregory Kloehn’s effort to “break down what a home can be,” he was able to create a high end living space in a common dumpster. His miniature house includes a bed, a toilet, a stainless steel sink and other kitchen appliances, storage space, electricity and an outside shower — not to mention granite counter [...]

'Top Gun' Coming to Theaters in 3D

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:58:52 +0000

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maverick, Goose and the rest of the ‘fly boys’ will land back in movie theaters in 2012 when ‘Top Gun’ is re-released in 3D. A four-minute preview of the converted film was screened at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. The bit they showed? The ‘Danger Zone’ aerial flight [...]

Country Stars In Love

Andree Valentine — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:51:58 +0000

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s a peak at some of our favorite country stars in love. This time of year, you can’t help but say “Aaaawwwww”. Who’s your favorite country celebrity couple in this album? For more celebrity couple photos, click here

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:43:28 +0000

Q: Who won the Academy Of Country Music's Top Vocal Group award in 1980 and went on to win it five more times in a row?

This Day In Country Music History – February 2nd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:39:08 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, JASON ALDEAN CAPTURED THE TOP SPOT ON THE MEDIABASE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART WITH "THE TRUTH," WHILE MAINTAINING HIS #1 SPOT ON THE BILLBOARD COUNTRY SINGLES CHART FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW.

Country Music Trivia Question Of The Day

Sean Ericson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:54:09 +0000

Q: Miranda Lambert is the reigning ACM Top Female Vocalist. In what year did Miranda win the ACM's Top New Female Vocalist?

This Day In Country Music History – February 1st

Sean Ericson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:47:01 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, CARRIE UNDERWOOD’S “BEFORE HE CHEATS” WAS NAMED TOP VIDEO OF THE DECADE AT CMT.COM… ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 5 WERE TRACE ADKINS’ “HONKY TONK BADONKADONK,” TOBY KEITH’S “HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?!” SUGARLAND’S “STAY” AND KID ROCK’S “ALL SUMMER LONG”. TODAY IN 2002, ALAN JACKSON’S DRIVE WAS ON TOP [...]

Music Icon Charlie Louvin Dies at 83

Andree Valentine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:13:54 +0000

Sad news. Our thoughts go out to the family. Taste of Country reports: Country music icon Charlie Louvin passed away last night due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Louvin’s wife, Betty, confirmed to Nashville’s WSM radio that he died around 1:30AM on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Last July, Louvin announced that he was battling stage two [...]

Wanna Look Like Miranda Lambert?

Andree Valentine — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:05:17 +0000

If you've always wondered how to get Miranda Lambert's look without breaking the bank; you may just be in luck (no, she isn't sending you off to the mall on a shopping spree with her personal credit card).
The award-winning country star recently launched a personal style page on the fashion website, boutiques.com, which includes some of her favorite clothing pieces (and lots of high-heeled shoes!)

Another Jackson On The Charts?

Sean Ericson — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:55:13 +0000

Need a “leg up” in your chosen profession? It’s a big help when Daddy is already a “Big Wig”. Alan Jackson is one proud daddy to his three daughters Mattie 20, Ali 17 and Dani 13. Alan jokes that they are also great fodder for his musical career. He says, “They’re just creating a lot [...]

More Wedding News: Kellie Pickler Elopes

Andree Valentine — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:19:40 +0000

Kellie Pickler and her boyfriend of two years, Kyle Jacobs, are now married!Taste of Country writes: The singer, 24, and songwriter Jacobs, 37, eloped on Jan. 1, exchanging vows in the Caribbean. Her rep tells PEOPLE that it was a “small, intimate ceremony.” via Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs Get Married in the Carribean – [...]

#1 Song of 2010 [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:31:00 +0000

The #1 song on our countdown this year is the fourth song released by this country music artist from South Carolina, which currently holds the record for the longest chart run achieved in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.

Click on the link below to find out Billboard's top country song in 2010!

Neal McCoy To Play At Blake Shelton And Miranda Lambert's Wedding

Andree Valentine — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:33:39 +0000

If you’re attending the KICKS 105 Trail Trek ATV event in February, you’ll get to enjoy a Neal McCoy concert before Blake, Miranda and other big country stars! (Now that’s what I call being a V.I.P) To be honest, I’ve never even heard of Neal McCoy until I started working at the radio station, but [...]

A Leighton Meester Country Album? [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:07:20 +0000

I, like many others I’m sure, recognize actress Leighton Meester as the cruel but popular character, Blair Waldorf, from the hit television series Gossip Girl. It’s hard to imagine her as a country girl, but based on the video below, I feel as though she fits the part perfectly! The young actress, who stars in [...]

Best Dresses of 2010

Andree Valentine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:02:24 +0000

Who doesn't like fashion?

Here's a gallery featuring some of the hottest dresses worn by country stars in 2010.

Which one is your favorite?

Country Babies of 2010

Andree Valentine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:01:22 +0000

2010 was a year full of newborn babies for many country stars.

Who had what? What did they name him or her?

Click here for a complete list of country babies born in 2010

2011 New Music Releases

Andree Valentine — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:53:34 +0000

Looking for a list of all the new country music releases that are coming out in 2011?

Lucky for you, the Taste of Country website will be keeping this link updated with titles and release dates for all the hottest new country music al

#4 Song of 2010 [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:44:50 +0000

This artist, recognized by his deep, southern voice, claims the #4 spot on our year-end countdown. #4 Song of 2010: Josh Turner – All Over Me His latest album, Haywire, produced his biggest hit, “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” Overall, Turner has charted ten times on the Billboard country singles charts, with all but one [...]

#5 Song of 2010 [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:23:40 +0000

Just in time for the new year! KICKS 105 is counting down the Top 5 Country Songs of 2010, according to the Billboard Charts. #5 Chris Young – The Man I Want to Be His second album, The Man I Want to Be, was released on September 1, 2009, and includes the singles, “Voices“, “Gettin’ [...]