Have you ever wondered what 'American Idol' judges Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and Jennifer Lopez talk about when 'Idol' cuts to a commercial? In an exclusive interview with Taste of Country Nights, the Aussie signer tells all, and his answer is pretty surprising.
Country newcomer Michael Ray recently stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to tell his story, talk about writing with John Rich and debut some new music. The Florida native and winner of the CW's 'The Next' says he grew up on Bobby Bare and Porter Wagoner, but at age 16 heard Gary Allan -- "and that was it for me."
May 10, 2013 Happy Mother's Day to all you ladies out there! Here's a special shout out to my sweet mom.
May 8, 2013 Have you ever been stuck wondering what to get the special lady in your life for Mother's Day?
May 6, 2013 You just never know what we're going to see outside our window here at Taste of Country Nights. Last Friday there was an early Cinco De Mayo celebration going on, and I just couldn't help myself -- I got out the bullhorn!
May 2, 2013 Like a lot of you, I sat home today crying at the TV as we said goodbye to George Jones. What a beautiful tribute it was seeing Alan Jackson's tearful version of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' I wish country music was still in those good old days.
May 1, 2013 Ever just wanted to drink out of the container in the check out line while the cashier looks at you like you are totally crazy
April 30, 2013 What a beautiful little Texas town, but such an enormous tragedy that happened. This weekend on my way back to Dallas from San Antonio, I stopped by the town of West, Texas to pay my respects -- and, I guess, to satisfy that curiosity bug I had about what everything looks like.
April 26, 2013 What a terrible week this has been for country music news. I was out running some errands this morning when I heard about the passing of Mr. George Jones.
April 25, 2013 What a big, exciting day here in Dallas, Texas! It's been a crazy few days here because of the George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication that took place today.
April 24, 2013 Cue the Dixie horn, baby!
I am a child of the '80s, so like many others, I grew up with the Duke boys, Bo and Luke. But I'm not sure other people who watched 'The Dukes of Hazzard' are as obsessed with the star of the show as I am.
April 19, 2013 