Laura Hostelley

Sam Hunt's music is littered with smooth lines and romantic melodies that would make any girl swoon for the country heartthrob. But there was once a time when Hunt's words were rough around the edges and not earning him any Grammy nominations.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Taste of Country caught up with Cole Swindell to find out what part of the season brings him the most joy.

You can't spell Cam without "CMA," and that's why he Country Music Association enlisted the country star to share some exciting news on this year's Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29.

What better to commemorate the holidays than lighting the nation's most famous Christmas tree at New York City's Rockefeller Center? Even better, country stars will help do the honors in 2016.

The headliners for the 2017 Tortuga Music Festival have been announced, including some of the biggest names in contemporary country music.

Texas country group Josh Abbott Band have released the emotional music video for the band's current single, "Amnesia."

Brad Paisley is on the road right now as part of his Country Nation College Tour, but he tweaked the tour dates just a bit by adding an impromptu stop at an elementary school in Nebraska last Friday (Oct. 14).

Lucie Silvas is mesmerizing during her cover of "Always on My Mind," made famous by Willie Nelson. Silvas performed as a part of the CMA's Forever Country series, which pays tribute to country music's classics.

Cole Swindell's Down Home Sessions III EP will hit before the end of October, but first, the singer is sharing the track listing and album cover.

Maren Morris took a ride to Los Angeles in her "80s Mercedes" this week to perform on Ellen.

Garth Brooks is finally sharing the intricate details of his new album. Titled Gunslinger, the country icon's eleventh studio album will be available by the end of November.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her marriage to Tim McGraw, Faith Hill left her country singer hubby the sweetest surprise to wake up to: a recreation of the day he proposed.