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Savannah Berry, ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’ – Video Premiere
Seventeen-year-old Savannah Berry has played for millions of people, yet she’s never headlined a concert stadium or even officially released a song of her own — until now. The Houston, Texas singer and YouTube sensation is ready to make an impression on country music with her first single, ‘Love Me Like You Mean It.’ Taste of Country has your exclusive first look at the music video.
Willie Nelson, ‘Just Breathe’ – Song Review
Much like Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt,’ Willie Nelson makes fans aware of his fragile mortality with an evocative cover of Pearl Jam‘s ‘Just Breathe.’ The famous country singer is joined by his son Lukas on this first listen of music from the upcoming ‘Heroes’ album. Together, they silence the room. Only a stone will keep from fighting tears after a few listens.
Best Hair in Country Music – Readers Poll
While the majority of country music’s top men hide beneath cowboy hats, more and more are tossing the lid aside. Chris Young made the decision last year, but other stars like Keith Urban and Jake Owen have regularly showcased their long, flowing locks to adoring fans.
Randy Travis Being Sued by His Ex-Wife and Former Manager
Legal issues continue to plague country legend Randy Travis. Elizabeth Travis — the singer’s ex-wife and manager — filed a lawsuit last Thursday (April 5) alleging breach of contract in matters pertaining to their post-divorce agreement.
Taste of Country’s Alan Jackson Contest Winner Announced
When Susan M. Rich learned she had won a trip to Nashville to see Alan Jackson this summer, she got emotional — very emotional. “I started crying, I couldn’t believe it,” she told Taste of Country upon getting the good news. “Alan was my mom’s favorite singer, she passed away six years ago and she saw him in concert many times.”
Can You Guess Whose Tattoo This Is?
This singer has been out of the country music spotlight for awhile, but her bandmates have been recording new music as a country duo. During their peak in the late ’90s and early 2000s, no act in country music was hotter. They scored major Entertainer of the Year awards in 2000 and 2001, but things went “Kaboom!” early in 2003.
Carrie Underwood vs. Blake Shelton – The Showdown
Two weeks ago, Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Good Girl’ took down Miranda Lambert‘s ‘Over You’ to win the Taste of Country Showdown championship belt. But this week, Underwood will have to get through the other half of country music’s favorite couple to continue her march toward the Showdown Hall of Fame. Blake Shelton‘s ‘Drink on It’ will battle the blonde country superstar for fan votes.
Country Stars We Miss – Readers Poll
Over the last decade, once reliable country superstars like Clint Black, Travis Tritt and Shania Twain have all but vanished. Sure, they may pop up on reality television or record an occasional duet, but with each passing year, fans are left hungry for new music from these former icons.
Montgomery Gentry, ‘So Called Life’ – Song Review
“And the ACM Award for Guitar Lick of the Year goes to …” OK, so they don’t reward loud, nasty guitar riffs that upset the neighbors when you open the windows and crank the stereo to 10. But if they did, Montgomery Gentry‘s ‘So Called Life’ would earn the duo their first major award in over a decade.
Lee Brice Releases Passionate, Mournful ‘I Drive Your Truck’ to iTunes
Lee Brice is releasing a new song to iTunes each week before the April 24 release of his new album ‘Hard 2 Love.’ In addition to the Top 5 single ‘A Woman Like You,’ a doleful ballad called ‘I Drive Your Truck’ is now available for purchase.
Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + More
Carrie Underwood loves her man, but doesn’t love when he travels with her. It turns out the two make lousy touring companions — click the link below to find out why. Also featured in today’s Daily Roundup is Tim McGraw‘s prank on Ellen DeGeneres and Lee Brice‘s opinion on the Ashton Kutcher ACM drama.
This Week’s Best Tweets: Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins + More Discover Dumb Things People Do on Cell Phones
With the Texas tornadoes, the ACM Awards and the normal crazy things country artists see on any given day, there was plenty to tweet about this week — and the stars didn’t disappoint. Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton were prime examples of how dangerous tweeting can be, while the Band Perry and Chris Young gave examples of how embarrassing it can be to abuse your phone privileges.