'It Goes Like This' is the safest of the three singles Thomas Rhett has released, but he sacrifices nothing in sharp songwriting in his effort to land a hit on country radio. The charismatic songwriter is a natural storyteller, and his lyrics bounce to life with each verse and chorus.
One-woman pop-country juggernaut Taylor Swift is about to give pop singer Ed Sheeran another big boost. The English singer-songwriter has been on tour with Swift recently, and now she's decided to release a duet they co-wrote, 'Everything Has Changed,' as her next single.
Hot country star David Nail broke through to mainstream success in a big way with 'Let It Rain,' but he's hoping to show his fans something new with his next record, which he says is "unlike anything I've ever done."
3 weeks ago Chris Young has become one of my favorite artists over the past couple years. He's fresh, and his music is current and relevant but doesn't ever stray too far from being "country".
Kenny Chesney's 'Life on a Rock' album is as revealing of a record as 'Be as You Are' -- more so in some ways. The songwriting isn't as sharp as the 2005 project (the most closely comparable to 'Life on a Rock' in style and substance), but the experiences are as mixed and honest.
4 weeks ago This spring, I'm look forward to a lot of great releases from a talented bunch of artists.
Country cutie Hunter Hayes just debuted his new 'I Want Crazy' video, and it will make all of his devoted fans just a little more crazy for this up-and-coming star. The video gives a glimpse into the adventurous, fun-loving love that you just can't give up on, complete with firecrackers, pool adventures and a whole lot of Polaroid memories.
Rising country star Craig Campbell has a new album coming out in May, and its first single, 'Outta My Head,' is already sitting inside the Top 40 on the Billboard charts. At the recent Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Campbell told Taste of Country that he almost didn't get to cut the song.
Lady Antebellum has a lot on the calendar in the next few months. In addition to releasing their fourth studio album, 'Golden,' on May 7, the trio's front woman Hillary Scott will welcome a baby girl into the world. Luckily, pregnancy didn't distract Scott from putting out a great collection of new tunes with Lady A.
Can you imagine coming up with a better surprise gift for your father than writing an original song? Krystal Keith sure can't -- that's why she recorded 'Daddy Dance With Me' to surprise Toby Keith during the father/daughter dance at her wedding. Now Keith has released a touching music video for the personal song.
The debut effort from Tate Stevens is about as straight-forward of a country album as you'll find. 'Tate Stevens' is an end cap-at-Walmart sort of record that proves the 'X Factor' winner can compete with the big names in Nashville.
In general, songs that paint an entire group of people with one broad brush stroke don't fare well on country radio, but Joanna Smith is hoping to prove 'em wrong with her new single 'Girls Are Crazy.' The peppy new track is fun and flirty, and a short hop backward for women in country music.
