2+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) Is Eric Church right about Hardy? Join the conversation this morning when the Taste of Country news team begins Talkin' Country LIVE. This weekly live stream takes you inside the week's biggest news stories with insider analysis, original interview exclusives and the finer details of stories you may have been too busy to ready from top to bottom. Chief's comments about the "Truck Bed" singer are one of four topics you'll have a chance to react to in real time. The best comment will be acknowledged on air making this live stream a true conversation. Other topics planned for today's Talkin' Country LIVE: This week, host Wood (Taste of Country Mornings) will lead a panel that includes Senior Editor Billy Dukes, Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul and Social Media Producer Adison Haager. If you follow Taste of Country…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (603+ words) America's largest BBQ chain, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, has just added an entirely new section to its already mouthwatering menu: Smoke Stacks. America's largest BBQ chain, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, has just added an entirely new section to its already mouthwatering menu: Smoke Stacks. This new menu is like nothing Dickey's has done before " heck, it's not something we have seen any restaurants offer. The new Smoke Stacks menu lets you take your favorite Dickey's dishes and fully customize them into your own creation. CEO Laura Rea Dickey, likely with a BBQ stain on her white T-shirt, further explains: "We're known for our authentic, Texas-style barbecue, and now we're giving guests a whole new way to enjoy it." Smoke Stacks are "indulgent, filling, and totally customizable." In other words, you can go nuts with your order. If you want to stack some…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) Sometimes the best collaborations are the ones you never saw coming, like Chili's and Tecovas. The fast-casual dining restaurant and legendary bootmakers are releasing fiery red, limited edition cowboy boots. The boots are a perfect combination of Tecovas quality footwear and Chili's spicy flare. The stitching features chili vines and peppers up and down the shaft of the boot, while the pull tabs are embroidered with Chili's iconic red pepper. What really makes these boots really stand out is the brilliant red color they come in. Not only is it a showstopper that would make Ted Mosby ecstatic, it's also a nod to the restaurant itself. Obviously the logo features a prominent red pepper, but the dining space in Chili's locations across the nation are lined with red booths. These Tecovas boots are actually made from the same material as…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) Spring marks the start of country music festival season. In fact, some of the years biggest and most prestigious festivals take place before the start of summer. Here are 17 must-attend country ... Spring marks the start of country music festival season.In fact, some of the years biggest and most prestigious festivals take place before the start of summer. Here are 17 must-attend country fests in 2025, with dates, locations and lineups included. Related: Country Music Tours Scheduled for 2025 [Full List] This list of spring festivals begins with C2C in Europe which technically takes place in winter, but March 15 is close enough. Kid Rock's first headlining stint at Rock the Country will happen in Louisiana in April. It's one of 10 shows planned for this year. Two Country Thunder Festivals, two Boots in the Park Festivals and one big old Stagecoach are also happening in…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago (256+ words) Mountain Dew has revealed two new limited-edition flavors, but there's only one place to get them. Food Beast is reporting that the first of the two new Mountain Dew flavors is Dragon Fruit. This tastebud explosion'mixes a citrusy zest with tropical sweetness. Anyone who has seen an actual dragon fruit in person knows that it looks fierce and flavorful, so this ought to make your mouth'water just seeing it on Walmart shelves. Oh yeah, these are only available at Walmart locations'right now. The second Mountain Dew flavor that is exclusively at Walmart this summer is Mountain Dew Summer Freeze. This one has a'cherry, lemon and raspberry flavor profile that will take you back to your childhood" the flavor of those red, white and blue ice pops we all grew up with. Mountain Dew has worked with Walmart in the past,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) A major restaurant chain here in America, Buffalo Wild Wings, has teamed up with the beloved soft drink Mountain Dew to offer a limited run of the Mountain Dew Radler. Per Keg Works, a Radler is a beer blended with lemonade, sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda. Who knew they needed Mountain Dew beer in their life? You probably aren't raising a hand, but more of an eyebrow over this odd mix of drinks, but it might just be crazy enough to have to go out to a location near you and give it a shot" or shall we say, a pint? Here's where it gets even more interesting. Nation's Restaurant News reports that the Mountain Dew Radler will combine half Dew and half Goose Island Wild Herd K'lsch, a beer that is made for and sold exclusively at Buffalo Wild…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (331+ words) Watch out for Beaver Nuggets!Buc-ee's just opened two brand-new locations this week: One in Georgia, and the first one ever in the state of Virginia. USA Todayreports that on June 30, a Buc-ee's location opened its doors for the first time to the public at 6500 Buc-ee's Boulevard in Mount Crawford, Va. 7NewsDC was on hand for the huge celebration, where a Buc-ee's pit master is the grand marshal. He comes to the doors, and as they open automatically, he says, "Are you ready? All right, let's do this!" Then you see a giant group of people just pour into the 75,000-square-foot location to check out everything from the bathrooms to the BBQ brisket. The second Buc-ee's to open this week is at 6900 Highway 99 in Brunswick, Ga. The grand opening for this Buc-ee's location is set for Tuesday (June 1). Including these two…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) As the world changes around us constantly, sometimes it's warm and comforting to have food from the past come back into our lives. Cheetos understand the assignment and have decided to bring back one of their fan-favorite flavors from 20 years ago. Welcome'Cheetos Puffs Cheese Pizza Flavor'back!'Taken off the shelves in 2004, the pizza-flavored Cheetos puffs were a combo of two things that Americans adore: Cheetos and pizza. According to AllRecipes, the Cheetos flavor hit the shelves on Jan. 13, just in time for the Super Bowl, when snacking options are key. After 20 years of fans asking Cheetos to revive the flavor, the brand has responded in a huge way. This isn't just a limited-time drop; Cheetos says this is a permanent addition to their flavor lineup. It's important to note that Cheetos hasn't added a new puff flavor in about 10 years....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) This is not a drill! Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie could be heading nationwide soon. While the chain hasn't confirmed an official release date, buzz is growing thanks to new reports about the dessert's rollout.Here is everything we know about this jaw-dropping collaboration. The Instagram account Snackolator reports that the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie " first unveiled at a Taco Bell press event in 2024 " is likely set to roll out nationwide "around Thanksgiving." The pie features a graham cracker crust, a Mountain Dew Baja Blast gelatin center and a whipped cream topping. Snackolator, who first tried the dessert at Taco Bell's 2024 Live M's event, says the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie has "got that tropical vibe and somewhat has a gelatin kind of texture/feel, but definitely hits the Baja Blast taste!" While Taco Bell hasn't announced…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille played a husband and wife duo on the hit television series'Yellowstone, so they got to know each other very well as the people behind the characters. They've even picked up on each other's quirks over the years, since Yellowstone started in 2018. Grimes admits to'Taste of Country's Adison Haager'that he's jealous of Asbille's "superpower." "I envy her for this," he says. "Kelsey can eat whatever she wants and look amazing " not gain a pound." That includes Taco Bell " and she frequents the drive-thru. "I love Taco Bell," she confirms'with a big smile. "The No. 3 combo is supreme. Luke's from Ohio and I'm from South Carolina, so we are used to our fast food." She will try to get Grimes to eat some of her meal sometimes, but he says, "no, thank you." "I had to stop…...