Laura Hostelley

Sam Hunt's music is littered with smooth lines and romantic melodies that would make any girl swoon for the country heartthrob. But there was once a time when Hunt's words were rough around the edges and not earning him any Grammy nominations.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Taste of Country caught up with Cole Swindell to find out what part of the season brings him the most joy.

Kelsea Ballerini has shared favorite Christmas tradition: Festive pajamas, courtesy of her mom.

He went from small-town Oklahoma boy to Nashville country superstar in the drop of a single.

If you missed Martina McBride on her Love Unleashed Tour in 2016, don't worry. The country icon and CMT's Next Women of Country will continue the run into 2017.

You can't spell Cam without "CMA," and that's why he Country Music Association enlisted the country star to share some exciting news on this year's Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Kane Brown made his national television debut on Thursday (Dec. 1) on Ellen, performing his current single, "Thunder in the Rain."

Santa came early for fans of the hot music drama Nashville. CMT, the show's new network, just dropped a two-minute trailer for the upcoming season, as well an early airdate for the first half of the season premiere.

What better to commemorate the holidays than lighting the nation's most famous Christmas tree at New York City's Rockefeller Center? Even better, country stars will help do the honors in 2016.

The headliners for the 2017 Tortuga Music Festival have been announced, including some of the biggest names in contemporary country music.