Taste of Country

RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch — Spencer Hatcher Might Be Country Music’s Next Big Traditionalist

Spencer Hatcher is one of modern-day country music's artists who's most committed to traditional country music, and that's a ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Song That Became Blake Shelton’s Surprising 31st No. 1 Hit

We have the story behind "Stay Country Or Die Tryin'", the song that became Blake Shelton's 31st No. 1 single.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1982, Alabama Released a No. 1 Hit That Took Three Years To Write and Features a Few Appalachian References

Forty-four years ago today, Alabama released a song that extended their string of No. 1 hits, despite their label's doubts.