Taste of Country Festival

"Not So Early" Almost Sold Out!

Drew Frankel — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:06:05 +0000

Tickets at the “Not So Early” price level are almost all gone! Get your tickets now and save up to $30 off the price at the gate! Buy now and save some dough!

Schedule Released!

Drew Frankel — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:51:35 +0000

The daily schedule for the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival has been released! See when all of your favorite artists are playing and plan your whole weekend!

iPhone and Android App

Drew Frankel — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:38:06 +0000

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!

Trace Adkins Wins 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

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. The singer, who wanted to win ‘Apprentice’ for the Red Cross after the loss of his house in a devastating fire, certainly [...]

Hunter Hayes And Others Invite You To ToC Fest 2013

Drew Frankel — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:31:12 +0000

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 Takes Over NYC's Hard Rock Cafe for Sounds of Summer Show – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:55 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

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 benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Dakota Bradley, 'Somethin' Like Somethin" – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:30:52 +0000

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. This singer will appeal to a younger country audience. One glance at [...]

Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:30 +0000

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. 80-year-old Nelson was honored by Berklee College of Music in Boston on Saturday night (May 11), alongside Carole King and Annie Lennox. “I was going to ask [...]

Hunter Hayes Insists He'd Make a Terrible Prom Date

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:45 +0000

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.