Taste of Country Nights

Garth Brooks has sung at rodeos for decades, but he's never stepped into the arena himself. Turns out, there's a big difference between performing and competing.

John Morgan spent years crafting chart-toppers for Jason Aldean and other artists. Now his own song 'Kid Myself' is sitting at number one.

Kelly Clarkson was contractually forced into a $12 million movie flop that nearly derailed her music career before it started.

Lauren Alaina decided not to go after a major collaboration because she wanted her song to stand on its own two feet, not ride someone else's coattails.

Belles wrote a song inspired by a tour opener's mom named Jolene, then Dolly Parton herself decided to sing on it.

'American Idol' runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson had an awkward encounter at a Nashville meet-and-greet that taught him an unusual lesson about personal boundaries.

Tucker Wetmore starts every morning the same way: protein shake, devotional, and a view of his lake. No coffee required.

Kaitlin Butts went from playing small clubs to arena stages, but Lainey Wilson made sure she wasn't in over her head.

Stella Lefty's debut hit Boston sparked online backlash, but Jo Dee Messina says the real issue is how we treat rising stars online.

Kane Brown credits his friendship with Jelly Roll for helping him work through depression and mental health struggles in a real way.