Jana Kramer

Country newcomer Lucy Hale first found success on television, starring in ABC Family's 'Pretty Little Liars.' So, when another actress-turned-songstress Jana Kramer -- formerly of 'One Tree Hill' -- gave her some advice, Hale made sure to listen up.

Each year, Music City extends a call to amateur hopefuls, conducting a worldwide search for the best original song. This year, actress-turned country singer Jana Kramer plays a big role in the Music City Songwriting Competition.

Poor Jana Kramer and her dog, Sophie. The singer shared on Saturday (Dec. 28) that she was in need of prayers after rushing her pup to the doggie ER.

Jana Kramer has been through a lot this year, and the actress-turned-singer may be ready to expose it all ... on her upcoming album, of course. Kramer has been using her social media accounts to begin teasing the highly-anticipated second album.

Country Jam 2014 in Grand Junction, Colo. just got a whole lot bigger. Brantley Gilbert has just been announced as a performer for this four-day festival, one of the biggest and longest-running in the country.

Prices for the country music getaway of a lifetime have been slashed. Effective immediately, fans of Dierks Bentley, Jana Kramer, Billy Currington and Brantley Gilbert (plus sunshine, the beach and relaxation) can take in this Mexican vacay for under $1,000 per person -- a 33 percent discount!

We learned a few months ago on taseofcountry.com about Jana Kramer's new film Approaching Midnight. I spoke with Writer/director/producer and Emmy nominated co-star of the film, Sam Logan Khaleghi, today.

Jana Kramer was twice spotted holding hands with a Hollywood hunk in California over the weekend. Actor Scott Eastwood was allegedly seen with the 'Why Ya Wanna' singer at her Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 tour stops in San Diego and Anaheim.

Whether you're lying on a beach somewhere or just sitting in the back of a pickup truck drinking a beer, country music makes for a perfect vacation or road trip soundtrack. With Tropical Nights: Boots in the Sand in February, we've put together the perfect vacation playlist featuring some of our favorite country songs.

Would you rather spend next February dealing with sleet, snow and cold weather in Upstate New York or enjoying sun, surf and your favorite country stars at Tropical Nights: Boots in the Sand in Riviera Maya Mexico?