Taste of Country Staff
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You Think You Know Eric Church?
Eric Church struggled after signing his current record deal, but did you know it wasn't his first offer? Nope -- Church could barely drive when Nashville suits came calling, but he turned them down. Find out why in this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?'
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Easton Corbin, ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ [Listen]
After two spicy singles, Easton Corbin returns to a straight-forward love song for his next radio release. ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ is the sort of timeless tune Corbin began his career with.
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You Think You Know George Strait?
George Strait was once told he wasn't country enough and kindly dismissed from a job. That's just one of the surprising things you'll learn in this episode of 'You Think You Know Country?'
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Remember When Reba McEntire Turned Down a Part in ‘Titanic’?
In 1995, movie director James Cameron began pre-production on his latest film, which at the time had the largest movie budget of all time with $200 million. Any Hollwood actor would have been thrilled to accept a role in the monster blockbuster-in-the-making, 'Titanic,' but that's not to assume all country stars would as well.
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Kenny Chesney, ‘Til It’s Gone’ [Listen]
Kenny Chesney’s second single from ‘The Big Revival’ recalls spontaneous romances that lived and died in many of his previous hits. The story told with 'Til It’s Gone’ will remind fans of ‘Anything But Mine’ from 2005, but the two tracks are sonically very different.
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Win an Autographed Copy of George Strait’s Live ‘Cowboy Rides Away’ Album!
George Stait's ‘The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium’ album is a 20-track release celebrating the legend's farewell from the road. It's available in stores now, but Strait wants to give one lucky Taste of Country reader an autographed copy!
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Tim McGraw Takes Over Taste of Country
Tim McGraw's 'Sundown Heaven Town' album will be available on Tuesday (Sept. 16), a fact readers of Taste of Country will hardly miss. The singer has taken over the No. 1 country music news site on the web, agreeing to roll out exclusive interviews and content each day over the next two weeks.
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Win a Trip to See Garth Brooks in Chicago!
Garth Brooks kicks off his world tour in Chicago next week, and he wants to see you in the crowd. Enter here to win a once-in-a-lifetime flyaway to see the country legend live.
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Trisha Yearwood (Feat. Kelly Clarkson), ‘PrizeFighter’
Trisha Yearwood’s ‘PrizeFighter’ is her first single in six years, and admittedly she had some catching up to do as far as recording and promoting new music in a digital world. Empowering songs that feature two of the top country vocalists of all time always win -- that's something she learned decades ago.
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You Think You Know Tim McGraw?
Tim McGraw is perhaps the greatest country singer of his generation, but he enjoys his privacy and is somewhat guarded when it comes to the details of his personal life. Learn all there is to know about the 'Meanwhile Back at Mama's' singer during this 'You Think You Know Country' episode, including which of his many hits was banned from radio!
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You Think You Know Miranda Lambert?
You may claim to be Miranda Lambert's biggest fan, but we've dug up a few tidbits about the sexy singer that may surprise you! You Think You Know Country? covers everything from the star's homelessness to her early fashion woes -- some rare Lambert trivia.
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Chris Young, ‘Lonely Eyes’ [Listen]
Chris Young’s new song ‘Lonely Eyes’ is sneaky. At first, his story and familiar shuffle are easy to dismiss as just another fine croon from the 29-year-old. But listen closer.