Taste of Country Staff
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Taylor Swift Wins the Inaugural Taste of Country Bowl
Congratulations to Taylor Swift and her fans! Together, Team Swifties topped 15 other country music fanbases to finish on top at the end of the first-ever Taste of Country Bowl. Nearly three quarters of a million fans voted during the month-long competition which had nail-biting finishes in each round.
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Taste of Country Nights Gang Makes Friends in the Big Apple
Country came to New York City last week, as Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd took a vacation. They took in all the tourist stops and even chatted with the Statue of Liberty! Who knew you could talk to her, and who knew she had an accent? (Who knew there was more than one?) The ToC Nights host gets all the answers in this video blog.
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Shirtless Country Men
We love them for their music, and should Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney or any of the other country hunks on this list lose their form, our opinion wouldn't change one bit. That said, a glance at country music's most famous men shirtless on provides a nice reward for years of fan loyalty -- it's like a surprise Christmas bonus from the boss. There's nothing wrong with indulging in life's slightly lurid distractions, right?
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Taste of Country Bowl Round 2 Has Superstars, Fans Scrambling for a Win
A flood of late voting threatened to turn the tide of many of the Round 1 Taste of Country Bowl matchups. At least one artist who went into the weekend with a comfortable lead finds himself without a game in Round 2. Only eight teams remain in the battle to determine the best pairing of artist and fanbase.
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2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List
The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances -- more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements.
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2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures
The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.
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2012 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures
Dozens of country stars walked the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awards, but not everyone shined. The worst dressed at the annual awards show included a couple of Amish or pilgrim tributes -- Thanksgiving is coming up, after all -- and a jacket catastrophe. Scroll down to see the worst of the worst dressed at the 2012 CMA Awards.
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2012 CMA Awards Winners – Full List
The 2012 CMA Awards winners all had a big year in their own way, and the Nov. 1 awards show is the perfect way to celebrate -- completed only by new metal statues for the mantle.
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Win a Trip to See Kenny Chesney Play During the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show on Thanksgiving
Kenny Chesney just announced he'll be in Dallas, Texas on Thanksgiving, playing the halftime show during the nationally televised game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. The Turkey Day tradition could include you, at Cowboys Stadium… even walking the sidelines.