Billy Dukes

Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd arrived at the Texas State Fair excited to see two things: Big Tex and Kellie Pickler. Unfortunately, they received some terrible news from two fairgoers upon arriving.

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Thompson Square's new single 'If I Didn't Have You' is the fifth straight love song from the married country duo. While some may yearn for more varied subject matter from Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an easy argument could be made for the "If it ain't broke ..." philosophy of life and country music. 

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Lady Antebellum are practically built for Christmas albums. There's a Captain and Tennille quality to their partnership that's made hip by youth and intriguing subject matter. The trio's take on standards like 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' and 'Silent Night' are timeless, in that they could really be transported to any decade of country music. For them, covering yuletide hits is as easy as looking good. 

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Taylor Swift's 'Begin Again' video finds her going from mopey and melancholy, to hopeful and optimistic about love's possibilities. The clip was filmed in Paris, and the singer saunters around the city in very European dress. At a cafe (presumably on a Wednesday), the video's lead actor catches her attention. 

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The 2012 CMA Awards are on the horizon, and the countdown begins today with predictions on each of the nine major categories. You also have a chance to choose a winner for each award in a daily readers poll. Who do you predict to win the Single of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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Taylor Swift's new album, 'Red,' doesn't provide much to quiet the haters who will forever accuse her of being "too pop." It's inaccurate to say she leans that way on most of the 16 new songs. That tower in Pisa leans. Swift is in a pike position diving toward sugary waters. 

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October 16, 2012 may be the biggest day of new country releases all year! Three big stars have new music available online and in stores, leaving fans with the difficult decision of how to best spend their money. Of the new projects available from Jason Aldean, Jamey Johnson and Scotty McCreery, which are you most likely to buy? 

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Scotty McCreery shares a warm holiday hug with many of the most well-known Christmas classics on his new 'Christmas With Scotty McCreery' album. From top to bottom, this is a consistent project that takes few chances, but offers 11 pleasant recordings to easily slip into one's yearly holiday playlist. 

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While Faith Hill's 'Cry' was once named one of the best releases of the 2000s, it is not one her biggest country fans would call a career highlight. The album -- which came out 10 years ago today (Oct. 15) -- was purchased by over two million fans worldwide, but failed to produce a country hit.

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Police in Tennessee have arrested a man believed to have stolen the identity of some of the Grand Ole Opry's biggest stars, including Little Jimmy Dickens.

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The string of artists High Valley has taken down during their Showdown run would make a great country festival lineup. Last night, 'Love You for a Long Time' ousted Kix Brooks' new single. That's after online and telephone voting on Taste of Country Nights radio led to wins over songs from Clay Walker and Little Big Town. Perhaps it will take another country newcomer to oust the brother trio's single?

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A dozen country songs were featured on the 'Nashville' season premiere on ABC on Oct. 10. Many of the songs picked for the big debut of the drama series are currently-charting songs, but some of those featured you may not be familiar with yet.

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