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Taste of Country Festival is very excited to release the official iPhone and Android Festival Apps powered by TasteofCountry.com!

This apps feature TONS of awesome features and information to give you a comprehensive Festival Guide right in your pocket! And the best part? They’re completely FREE!

• Create your own personal schedule
• Get the latest news and updates
• Snap and share photos, updates, and tweets
• View artist bios, videos
• Comprehensive list of all Food and Craft Vendors, user reviews, pictures
• Schedule Grid View
• Set alerts so that you never miss your favorite bands
• Detailed “Info” section with full Festival Guide info for activities, camping, VIP, directions, safety, and more!
• Buy tickets direct from the app!
• Share with Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• and much more!

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Trace Adkins' return to 'Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars' paid off in a huge way, as he was "hired" by host/executive producer Donald Trump in Sunday night's heated competition against fellow finalist, Penn Jillette, winning the show.

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With the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival just around the corner, artists and fans alike are gearing up for 3 days of the nation's best country music on-stage at upstate New York's Hunter Mountain!

Here are a few of your favorite artists cordially inviting you to the festivities!

Hunter Hayes:

Dustin Lynch:

Rachel Farley:

Trace Adkins was the king of the world -- or at least of NYC -- on Wednesday, May 15. The country superstar, last seen with a busted foot, performed at Manhattan's famed Hard Rock Cafe as part of a special engagement for SiriusXM listeners, members of the Red Cross and the USO. The performance was part of the Sounds of Summer programming.

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Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known -- not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefi

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Dakota Bradley's debut single 'Somethin' Like Somethin'' is a mostly charming pop-country love song that showcases the 18-year-old's spunky personality. He doesn't run from his Bieber-ness. Instead, he adds just enough steel guitar to keep him on the right side of the radio. 

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It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music.

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Country cutie Hunter Hayes is the dream date of thousands of high school girls -- who wouldn't love to dance with a tux-clad singer at their high school prom, swaying to the beat of a sappy love song at the envy of all of their friends? Surprisingly, the country star insists that he'd actually make a terrible prom date. 

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Due to overwhelming demand, ToC Fest has released a limited quantity of Car Camping Passes on-sale now! Car Camping Passes are $50 per pass (1 pass per vehicle).

Don’t feel like dragging your gear up the Mountain? Drive into your 10′x30′ campsite and enjoy the convenience of having your car and all your belongings with you!

IMPORTANT: You must have a 3-Day Pass w/ Camping or a 2-Day Pass w/ Camping in order to car camp. You only need one Car Camping Pass per vehicle,

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Taste of Country Music Festival is proud to announce the Late Night entertainment for The Guts & Glory Stage Presented By Ram which will kick off each night at 11:45pm inside Hunter Mountain's lodge.

Thursday: Westo