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President Obama surprised troops in Afghanistan with a visit on Sunday, and he brought country superstar Brad Paisley along with him.

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Miranda Lambert surprised Carrie Underwood with a brand new motorcycle on Saturday! Underwood shared a picture of herself atop the black and chrome two-wheeler late Saturday night, admitting she needs a little training before hitting the open road.

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Rascal Flatts aren't comfortable resting over everything they've accomplished to date. During their Off the Record interview with Taste of Country it becomes clear there's still a stone in their shoe that keeps them from getting too comfortable with being listed as an influence to newcomers, not a format leader. That could change after songs from 'Rewind' saturate the marketplace.

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On ‘Just As I Am’ Brantley Gilbert has matched the raw adrenaline found on earlier records with some of the best songwriting you’ll hear this year. The result is 11 deeply satisfying tracks, each ripped from his personal life.

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You'll learn all about Brantley Gilbertby visiting his hometown, and meeting with the people that raised him. Before the BG Nation rallied around him, the 'Bottoms Up' singer was a hell-raiser, but his mother, coaches and teachers can't say enough positive things about him.

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The new season of DirectTV's 'Guitar Center Sessions' includes a performance from alt-country rockers the Wild Feathers. The Texas-raised, Nashville-formed group's set will be televised on Sunday (May 25), but they're sharing this performance of 'Left My Woman' exclusively with Taste of Country readers.

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During this 'Off the Record' performance of 'Payback,' fans will get a chance to appreciate contributions from the rest of Rascal Flatts' band, specifically the banjo player. The track is a feisty, undeniably catchy country-rocker from 'Rewind.' With this acoustic performance fans see that the banjo man really holds it down.

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Joe Nichols is a father for the third time. His wife Heather gave birth to Georgia Nichols on Tuesday morning.

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'The Church on Cumberland Road' is a signature song for Rascal Flatts, so it was an easy choice for their 'Off the Record' cover. The three men explain why this Shenandoah track is so special to them before delivering a brilliant live performance of a highlight from their live shows.

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Rascal Flatts, Justin Moore, Florida Georgia Line and more have recorded Motley Crue hits for a new country tribute album to the famous rock band. ‘Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Motley Crue’ will be available on July 8.

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Luke Bryan was on stage early and often at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 18). He was also country's first televised winner, picking up the Top Country Artist Award midway through the three-hour telecast.

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Joel Crouse was involved a serious car accident on Friday night.

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