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…...

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…...

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…...

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....

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (666+ words) Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you're still struggling to figure out what to get your sweetheart, we've got you! This day of love, get the country music lover in your life what they really want. Forget the chocolates, flowers and wine " instead, got straight for their country-lovin' heart. We've rounded up several gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on your cowboy or cowgirl. As Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. Name a better Valentine than Rip Wheeler. Go ahead, we'll wait. The man is strong, steady and knows how to get the job done. This "Better Call Rip" shirt is perfect for any Yellowstone fan, especially the ones who have heart-eyes for Rip. Why not gift your sweetheart a present and an activity for Valentine's Day? This Yellowstone Uno deck of cards…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (264+ words) This ultimate list of 2025 country music ... that festival's official website. Country festival groups now dominate the summer schedule as Tailgates N' Tallboys (three festivals) and Rock the ... This ultimate list of 2025 country music festivals across America includes several iconic summer fests and and a handful of upstart parties that are changing the game. Which country fest will you be'at in 2025, and which artists are you looking forward to seeing? Country festival groups now dominate the summer schedule as Tailgates N' Tallboys (three festivals) and Rock the Country (10 stops) join Country Thunder as multi-date tours. Lineups vary, but there's always strength of schedule, or at least there'd better be. Nothing tanks a great festival like a weak lineup, and to that end, a few festivals are missing from this list. Related: Country Music Tours Scheduled for 2025 [Full List] Cody Johnson, Parker…...

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…...

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…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (292+ words) Oftentimes the products share a theme or a fan base. A new collaboration between Wrangler and Whataburger looks to blend fans of denim with fans of beef. It's not entirely out of left field ... Get a Sneak Peek at Wrangler + Whataburger's New Clothing Collab There's something magical about a good collaboration. From a musical standpoint, the best collaborations are made when the voices of two singers blend together seamlessly. The most successful ones make it hard to determine where one artist's influence ends and the other begins. They simply exist with one another like they were always meant to be together. But what about other collaborations with products or foods? These are a little trickier to master. There has to be a similar feel and messaging when the two come together. Oftentimes the products share a theme or a fan…...

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…...