Taste of Country Staff
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Album Spotlight: Julie Roberts, ‘Good Wine and Bad Decisions’
Julie Roberts has one of the more captivating country voices of the last 10 years. At times on her new album 'Good Wine and Bad Decisions,' she pulls you in like a blue-eyed, blonde-haired Venus flytrap. The painful songs are every bit as satisfying as the more sensual moments.
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Toby Keith, ‘Shut Up and Hold On’ [Listen]
Toby Keith's new song is full of attitude, but that's assumed, given the title. 'Shut Up and Hold' on will remind fans of 'Made in America,' Keith's last No. 1 hit, but the production of this bluesy rocker is grittier and more complex.
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Win an Autographed Jake Owen Summer Block Party Poster!
Jake Owen is itching to release his new 'Days of Gold' album.
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Album Spotlight: Toby Keith, ‘Drinks After Work’
The opening track on Toby Keith's 'Drinks After Work' album sets the tone for a mostly hard-rockin' ride that's full of attitude. Sure, that describes many of the singer's best songs, but as a producer, he makes subtle changes to give this collection of songs its own space.
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Win Tickets and Meet and Greet Passes for John Mayer
Have you noticed John Mayer taking more and more cues from Nashville's finest? Both his most recent 'Paradise Valley' and 'Born and Raised' albums lean folk-country.
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Win a Flyaway to Florida to See and Meet Justin Moore!
Justin Moore's Off the Beaten Path Tour begins this week, and the singer wants to make sure you have a chance to catch a show, on the beach, for free.
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Win an Autographed George Strait 60 for 60 Prize Pack!
One lucky reader is going to walk away with a great prize pack from the legendary George Strait!
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Win a Signed Copy of Lady Antebellum’s ‘Live: On This Winter’s Night’ DVD
Lady Antebellum will release their 'Live: On This Winter's Night' DVD next week (Oct. 29), but Taste of Country readers have a chance to win a copy today -- signed!
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Tyler Farr, ‘Whiskey in My Water’ [Listen]
Tyler Farr finds love with his new single 'Whiskey in My Water.' It's the fourth from the 'Redneck Crazy' album, a collection that just hit stores last month. While he takes chances elsewhere on the project, this ballad plays it safe with a familiar storyline.
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ToC’s Hottest Country Star of 2013 – Vote Now!
As 2013 comes to a close, the question has to be asked: Who in country music had the best year? Taste of Country has compiled a list of 16 candidates, split them into two groups and thrown open the voting booths. Now, it's up to you to decide: Who was the hottest country star of 2013?
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‘The Voice,’ ‘American Idol’ Stars Battle for No. 1 Video on ToC Top 10 Countdown
Five former or current 'American Idol' stars and three former or current singers on NBC's 'The Voice' made last week's Top 10 video countdown. With over 30 videos to choose from, fans of reality stars have worked hardest to make sure their favorites make the grade. Last week also found a new video at No. 1, after four straight weeks of dominance by one country newcomer. Can Danielle Bradbery hold on for a second straight week?
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Album Spotlight: Chase Rice, ‘Ready Set Roll’
Chase Rice's new EP comes dripping with testosterone. The first six songs (of seven if you purchase a physical copy) are loud, rowdy party anthems that feature the star as the next to merge hip-hop and country music. Colt Ford makes a guest appearance on one particularly rowdy cut called 'Party Up.'