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Sugarland Return With New Song, Little Big Town at the CMT Music Awards
Sugarland made a big return to country music when they performed "Take Me Home" with Little Big Town at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7). "Take Me Home" is a Phil Collins' song, written and recorded for his No Jacket Required album (1985). It's among the rock legends' most famous songs, but Sugarland and Little Big Town had no trouble putting a fresh spin on it.
Jelly Roll Sweeps at CMT Music Awards With Video of the Year Win
Jelly Roll took home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year, at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7). It was his first win in the category. "Billy Bob Thornton just gave me my third trophy of the night, y'all!" he yelled, hoisting his trophy in the air.
Toby Keith Tribute at the 2024 CMT Music Awards Leaves His Family in Tears
Toby Keith's three kids tried to fight back tears as a trio of country and rock icons paid tribute to their father at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Stelen, Shelley and Krystal Covel were all crying by the time Roger Clemens nudged the crowd to shout, "Whiskey for my men and beer for my horses."
Warren Zeiders Pockets CMT Award for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year
Warren Zeiders won Breakthrough Male Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7). He got the nod for his "Pretty Little Poison" video, and he gave an emotional speech. "I guess first things first ... God is good all the time," he began to...
Country Couples on the 2024 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet [Pictures]
Country music's hottest couples kept it chill on the CMT Music Awards red carpet. Well, most of them kept it chill. Kelsea Ballerini was a bit cuddly with her man, and Jelly Roll flirted with Bunnie Xo as cameras snapped. The new trend seems to be to roll like you've done it a thousand times, however.
Ashley Cooke Nabs Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at CMT Music Awards
Ashley Cooke secured the trophy for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7). She won for her video for "Your Place," which is also her current single at country radio. "I'm just taking a moment to soak this in because I...
2024 CMT Awards Winners — See the Full List!
The 2024 CMT Music Awards winners have been announced, and the list includes some of the biggest stars in country music today. The CMT Awards took place on Sunday night (April 7), airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Kelsea Ballerini hosted the show, and the winners read like a Who's Who of contemporary country.
Little Big Town Announce 2024 Take Me Home Tour With Sugarland
Sugarland will reunite on the road this year with Little Big Town on their newly-announced 2024 Take Me Home Tour. The duo are making a big return to country music this year and updated fans on their tour plans just before they prepared to perform on the CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7).
2024 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet: See Country’s Best Dressed! [Pictures]
There were more than a few surprises on the red carpet before the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Sunday night's CBS awards show promised a huge Toby Keith tribute and performances from Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney. The pre-show hype was around who would walk with who and what fashion choices would everyone make.
See Which Country Love Song Was Most Popular the Year You Got Married
Country music has always had a love/hate relationship with love, but in the end, love always wins. Country artists are passionate about telling stories of passion — look at Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's "It's Your Love," and "Forever and Ever, Amen" from Randy Travis, to more contemporary choices like "Better Together" by Luke Combs or Lady A's "Need You Now" as examples.
Chris Janson Sold All of His Classic Cars + Watches — Wait Until You Hear Why
Chris Janson is a collector. During multiple interviews with Taste of Country over the years, he's gushed about an eBay find, a new classic car in his garage or a favorite timepiece. At one point, the "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" singer said he was searching for a cannon, because,...
Katy Perry’s Exit From ‘American Idol’ and Luke Bryan’s Emotional Reaction
Katy Perry will be leaving American Idol at the end of this current season — a surprise to some of her fellow judges. During a sit-down withTaste of Country Nights, Luke Bryan shared some of the behind-the-scenes details of her departure, including his reaction when he heard that it was official.
See Morgan Wallen’s Setlist From Opening Night of His 2024 Stadium Tour
Morgan Wallen's 2024 One Night at a Time Stadium Tour kicked off on Thursday night (April 4) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. With more shows on the calendar, fans are eager to know which songs made the cut when it comes to Wallen's setlist. He is bringing fans what they want this year, and that's all of his biggest hits and fan favorites. The country singer has packed in 22 songs into his new show.
Jelly Roll Reveals the One Fan Interaction That Has Meant the Most to Him
It seemed like every stop on Jelly Roll's Backroad Baptism Tour last year led to yet another viral video of him being cool with a fan in the crowd. There was the time Jelly called out a classmate who was holding up the singer's school picture from elementary school. A few weeks later, another video on TikTok amassed thousands of views after the star dedicated a song to a fan's late sister, who was waving a sign in the air.
Here’s What Happens if You’re Caught Flashing Your Brights to Warn Drivers About a Speed Trap
I've done this and I'm sure you have, too. I've also been on the receiving end of this and I'm sure you have, too. Flashing those high beams to warn other drivers about a police officer ahead looking for speeders is one thing most of us do and appreciate to help each other out.
Jelly Roll, Wife Bunnie Xo’s Plane Forced Into Emergency Landing
Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo's plane was forced into an emergency landing on Thursday night (April 4). The frightening re-route delayed — but will not cancel — their trip to the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Jelly Roll, his wife and crew were flying via private jet...
Win a Trip to Boots on the Water, a Once-In-a-Lifetime Country Music Vacation
Cruise into the Bahamas with some of your favorite country music legends for a chance to win a trip for two to Boots on the Water 2025. The five-night honky-tonk voyage from Miami to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay includes Big & Rich with Gretchen Wilson, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina and more. This rhinestone-studded vacation also includes special Songwriter’s Sessions presented by Nashville’s famed Listening Room Café, with performances featuring hitmakers like Brett James, Tim Nichols and Liz Rose.
Chayce Beckham Has Broken the ‘American Idol’ Curse, and He’s Stoked
During a recent guest appearance on Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, Chayce Beckham shared his thoughts on breaking the American Idol "curse" thanks to the success of his No. 1 song, "23." Beckham is the first American Idol winner to have a hit song after the reality show since...
Colt Ford Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Colt Ford suffered a heart attack after a concert in Arizona on Thursday night (April 4). The pioneering country singer had just played Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Ariz. A note from his team shares that he’s in intensive care at a hospital in Mesa. Colt Ford...
Carrie Underwood Not Afraid to Share Her Thoughts on Beyonce’s Genre-Hopping
Carrie Underwood isn't afraid to dabble in other genres of music, and she's a fan of any artist who does the same — even when the dabbling is being done in country music. When it comes to her bread-and-butter musical format, the American Idol winner is a fan how broad the stroke has become.
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