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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is gearing up to open another exhibit, this time for country duo Florida Georgia Line.Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong will open on Jan. 21, 2022, and run almost a full year until Jan. 1, 2023. The exhibit will give visitors an unprecedented view into the lives of FGL members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, specifically how their relationship first started and how the pair have leaned into incorporating cross-genre influences into their country songs."Florida Georgia Line expanded the country music audience...

Travis Scott broke his silence about the Astroworld tragedy in a 50-minute conversation with Charlamagne Tha God that was posted Thursday. In his first interview since the Houston festival on Nov. 5 that killed 10 people, the rapper reiterated that he did not know anyone died until after his performance. “I’ve been on different types of emotions, an emotional rollercoaster,” Scott said. “It gets so hard because I always feel connected to my fans, and I went through something and my fans went through something and people’s parents went through...

Dustin Lynch won't be working on a new album this holiday season, but that's not to say new music isn't imminent.The "Thinking 'Bout You" singer shares that album No. 5 is done and delivered, and it will include at least three collaborations. The version of his newest No. 1 hit with MacKenzie Porter is one of the songs set to be a part of DL5 (release TBA). He talked about the other two during a conversation with Taste of Country Nights.Porter joined Lynch for an interview that celebrated the duo's new...

Cordae fired up his slideshow deck and busted out the black turtle neck to announce the release date for his new album, From a Bird’s Eye View, set to arrive Jan. 14, 2022. Donning a classic Steve Jobs look, the rapper shared a short spoof of big tech keynote speeches, calmly pacing the stage as he intoned, “This is a day I’ve been looking forward to for two-and-a-half years. As a creative and an innovator, we must always aim to outdo ourselves. And with that being said, I present to...

Blake Shelton has added another major award to his trophy shelf. The country superstar took home Country Artist of the Year at the 2021 People's Choice Awards on Tuesday night (Dec. 7).Shelton was on hand at the ceremony on Tuesday night to perform his latest single, "Come Back as a Country Boy," on the same night that he also performed the song on The Voice as the Top 8 contestants were whittled down to the Top 5.Shelton also made a speech in accepting his award, which was voted on by...

Wizkid and Tems appeared virtually on The Tonight Show to perform their joint single “Essence.” Performing in an empty arena, the pair offered a soulful rendition of the track, complete with sultry dance moves. “Essence” is the hit single off Wizkid’s most recent album, Made in Lagos, which dropped in 2020. The musician told Rolling Stone there was no specific vision for the song. “I remember that day,” he recalled. “I had, like, six producers in the room. I was recording the last song on the album, and, yeah, Tems came...

When Luke Bryan was a senior at Georgia Southern University, his eyes landed on Caroline Boyer, a freshman at the time, and the fishing fanatic was in, hook, line and sinker.“It took me eight seconds to figure it out, and it took her about eight years to figure it out,” he admits. “I had to drink a lot before I could go talk to her, but I did. Somehow I managed to ease over there and somewhat be charming. It was one of those situations for me, it was like,...

John Legend is set to headline a Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting next April. On Monday, Legend shared the news on Twitter with a promotional video saying, “Get ready for Love in Las Vegas! My 2022 Vegas residency featuring your favorite songs from my entire career… full band… beautiful show…magical night.” Get ready for Love in Las Vegas! My 2022 Vegas residency featuring your favorite songs from my entire career… full band… beautiful show…magical night. Presale signup begins now for early access...

The premiere of two CMT holiday specials will bring more than a dozen country stars and friends to television on Wednesday night (Dec. 8). Both CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends and A Tennessee Kind of Christmas promise a joyful collection of hit songs and classic Christmas performances.The full setlist for both — revealed exclusively by Taste of Country — is below. Brett Young & Friends begins at 8PM ET on Wednesday night and will be followed immediately by CMT's A Tennessee Kind of Christmas at 9PM ET. The second program...

Dan + Shay brought a sense of holiday cheer to The Tonight Show with a heartfelt performance of their recent single “Officially Christmas.” Surrounded by Christmas decor and dressed in tuxedos, the pair and their live band offered a festive atmosphere as they declared, “It’s officially Christmas/ and I’m officially yours.” The duo released “Officially Christmas” back in November, but the upbeat number feels especially poignant now that it’s nearing the holiday. Dan + Shay’s most recent album, Good Things, dropped in August. Good Things, produced by the band’s Dan...

It's getting down to the wire on The Voice, and Lana Scott had some big shoes to fill on Monday night (Dec. 6) when she took the stage for the Live Semi-Finals Top 8 Performances. The country standout from Chesapeake, Va., bravely tackled mega-vocalist Carrie Underwood's 2014 smash, “Something in the Water."Scott chose the song as a way to showcase her gratitude for her mother, whom she says has loved her unconditionally.“I want to make this finale as this big thank you to my mom because she deserves this recognition,” Scott, 28, told viewers in a pre-recorded...

More than 30 women have stepped forward with claims Superfly actor and rapper Kaalan “KR” Walker raped or sexually abused them in a string of alleged assaults dating back to at least 2013, Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday. The staggering number, which Walker’s camp disputes, was cited by Deputy District Attorney Yasmin Fardghassemi ahead of a trial set to start next month. The serial rape case stems from Walker’s initial arrest in 2018 on charges he lured aspiring models to photo shoots under...

George Strait played the first of two back-to-back Vegas stops on his Strait to Vegas residency on Friday night (Dec. 3), performing to a sold-out crowd at the city's T-Mobile Arena. During his set, he treated fans to a surprise special guest: Fellow Texan Miranda Lambert hopped onstage for a duet version of "Run," Strait's hit from 2001.Lambert was giddy as she stepped into the spotlight behind the country legend, saying "That's the King right there!" and giving Strait a hug."Texans are very, very proud that we all love to...

“For your family at home to love you,” Karol G said mid-concert Saturday night, “that’s worth gold.” The Colombian artist sang an intimate rendition of “Ocean” on a small circular lever that propelled her front and center of a crowd of over 50,000 people. The song’s lyrics took on new meaning as they bent to fit the occasion, as the 30-year-old Latin pop singer made history as one of the few women (joining Madonna and Beyoncé) – and the first female reggaeton artist – to perform at Medellín, Colombia’s beloved...