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…...

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…...

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…...

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....

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…...

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…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (361+ words) Thanks to the massive success of Beyonc's Cowboy Carter album and the long-running Billboard hits from country singers such as Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen in 2024, this year's DJ Earworm United State of Pop mashup has a major country twist. The mix opens with Bryan's first'Billboard'Hot 100 No. 1 single featuring Kacey Musgraves, "I Remember Everything," before seamlessly blending with Sabrina Carpenter. Other artists pop up within the first few seconds, including country hip-hop star Shaboozey, who had the longest-running'Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song by a solo artist in history this year. Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Chappell Roan and more are also featured throughout the mashup, which is set to a steady backbeat that includes a twangy banjo and recaps the 25 biggest hits of the year. Listen to DJ Earworm's 2024 United State of Pop mix, titled "Blame It on the Whiskey," below: Though 2024 was…...

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…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) Can you believe there was ever a time when ranch dressing wasn't around? Not only that, but this condiment has only been around for about three quarters of a century. Before the 1950s, American plates didn't feature ranch dressing. That all changed thanks to plumber-turned-cowboy Steve Henson. According to the New York Times, Henson -- a Nebraska native -- was in Alaska for some contracting work around 1950, and he also took on the part-time role of crew cook. Since some fresh ingredients were hard to come by, he came up with a concoction of dried herbs and spices, plus powdered buttermilk. He fed it to the crew members, and they loved it. Food Republic reports that Henson's stint in Alaska was so successful that he and his wife Gayle were able to retire to a 120-acre plot of land in California by the…...