Laura Hostelley
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Cole Swindell Is One Dirty Santa [Watch]
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 Plans a Cozy Christmas
Kelsea Ballerini has shared favorite Christmas tradition: Festive pajamas, courtesy of her mom.

Remember Garth Brooks’ First No. 1 Hit?
He went from small-town Oklahoma boy to Nashville country superstar in the drop of a single.

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Sing ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ at Rockefeller Center
The famous Christmas in Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony took place on Wednesday night (Nov. 30), marking the official kickoff to Christmas. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood lent their voices on the holiday classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside" to help celebrate the annual event.

Cam Helps Celebrate CMA’s Music Education Initiative in Mannequin Challenge Video
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.
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Kane Brown Makes National TV Debut With ‘Thunder in the Rain’ on ‘Ellen’ [Watch]
Kane Brown made his national television debut on Thursday (Dec. 1) on Ellen, performing his current single, "Thunder in the Rain."

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood to Light Up Rockefeller Center This Christmas
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.

Carrie Underwood Looks Back on Her CMA Awards Debut
Carrie Underwood takes a trip down memory lane in a new video, looking back on her first time taking the CMA Awards stage and winning 2006 Female Vocalist of the Year.
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Kane Brown Takes on Trace Adkins Hit, ‘Every Light in the House’ [Watch]
Kane Brown goes back to his roots with a new rendition of Trace Adkins' "Every Light in the House."
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Forever Country: Lucie Silvas Covers Iconic ‘Always on My Mind’ [Watch]
Lucie Silvas is mesmerizing during her cover of "Always on My Mind," made famous by Willie Nelson. Silvas performed as a part of the CMA's Forever Country series, which pays tribute to country music's classics.