Taste Of Country Nights

There were no awards shows this week, but country stars still brought the hottest trends to music festivals and Maxim's Hot 100 party. One star did walk her own red carpet, but it's not what you're thinking.

Grammy-nominated and Platinum-selling artist Billy Currington will be packing up his bags and loading up the bus this spring for his 2014 We Are Tonight Tour.

Sixteen artists were eligible, a few hundred thousand fans weighed in and one young woman was chosen. Danielle Bradbery beat out superstars like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert to be named the Taste of Country Hottest Country Star of 2013!

Fame, money and confidence can lead a 23-year-old to debauchery very quickly. Throw in a guitar, a few sensitive songs, alcohol and a room full of female fans ... hey, there's a reason few country newcomers get married before they've had two hit albums.

Taylor Swift's upcoming performance on the 2013 CMA Awards with an all-star band consisting of Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer and Eric Darken won't just be cool for fans. According to the singer, it will be "life-alteringly cool" for her, too.

The singer-songwriter ('1994,' 'Round Here') is one of country music's most promising young male stars.

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?

Jerrod Niemann and his fans seem up for any challenge. Earlier this week, the singer's new song 'Drink to That All Night' took care of 'I Hold On' by Dierks Bentley. It was a close contest, but in the end, a push from the Kansas-born singer's fans moved the song to a new Showdown round against a song famous for being part of a television commercial.

If you've ever wondered how Carrie Underwood keeps up her slim physique and glowing complexion, wonder no more. The singer has shared her eating habits and favorite beauty product, which can typically be found at any grocery store.

Sheryl Crow's new single 'Callin' Me When I'm Lonely' is the anti-'Easy,' as it's a big vocal showcase that leans toward sharp, jabbing emotions. The country newcomer opens up to show off a voice that's bathed in retro cool. This is a no-tricks ballad that finds a woman struggling to stay away from a guy she aches for.

Danielle Bradbery, reigning champion of 'The Voice,' performed her first single 'The Heart of Dixie' this week on the stage where it all began.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is preparing to launch the third annual No Shave November, as the eleventh month of the year is right around the corner.