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'Time to Get Right' Mixes Jessta James' Music and Life Influences
Jessta James grew up country, but not in a country household. There was no uncle who played guitar, or family friend who knew a guy who knew a guy who knew a producer in Nashville to help guide his fledgling music career. His hometown, Bozeman, Mont., isn't exactly a pipeline for fresh talent — in [...]

Billy Currington, 'Hey Girl'? Lyrics Uncovered
Billy Currington‘s smooth voice makes his latest song sound totally original. But there are actually three songwriters behind the ‘Hey Girl' lyrics — the first single from an album that Currington promises to release this summer. Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano make up the trio who co-wrote the lovelorn lines and easy beat [...]

Loss to Piers Morgan Fueled Trace Adkins' Run on 'Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars'
Don't let Trace Adkins‘ subdued reaction to winning ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice‘ fool you. The singer signed up to win this season, and not just because he wanted to help the American Red Cross. Adkins' 2008 loss to Piers Morgan hasn't sat well with him in the five years since, and he needed to get that [...]

The Henningsens Sing 'American Beautiful' With Talented PS22 Kids Choir
The talented singing fifth graders PS22 are receiving many deserved accolades, quickly becoming a nationally-recognized elementary school choir.�Family trio the�Henningsens�stopped by to sing ‘American Beautiful'�with the youngsters, who ooze heart and skill every time they open their mouths. Clara Henningsen — who recently got hitched — showcased her clear vocals alongside the choir, strumming her [...]

Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own
Darius Rucker�has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic ‘Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song. Twitter has become a major way for country stars to connect with their fans, [...]

Brad Paisley on Recording With John Fogerty: 'A Dream Come True'? Exclusive Video
Brad Paisley is one of five country stars to join John Fogerty on his new solo album, ‘Wrote a Song for Everyone.' The country superstar calls working with the rock superstar a "dream come true" in this video, exclusive to Taste of Country. Fans get a glimpse of their work in the recording studio as [...]

Lisa Matassa Finally Singing the Music She Always Wanted to Sing
She calls it "Long Island country music." Lisa Matassa says she coined the phrase to mean a mix of rock and modern country, the two genres that root the properly trained vocalist. Her new song ‘Somebody's Baby' exemplifies that mix, and fans are loving it to the tune of nearly four million views on YouTube.� [...]

Chely Wright and Wife Welcome Identical Twin Boys
Chely Wright has added identical twins to her family! The ‘Single White Female' hitmaker and her wife, music executive Lauren Blitzer-Wright, welcomed two boys, George Samuel and Everett Joseph, on Saturday (May 18) in New York City. Though the babies were not due until July, they are "thriving," according to a statement her rep gave [...]

George Strait Is 60 for 60, Fellow Country Artists Celebrate in Fun Video
Every day is a good day to be George Strait, but now the superstar has more cause to celebrate his illustrious career than usual. Strait ignited 60 for 60 campaign, pushing to clinch his 60th No. 1 hit before his 61st birthday, which he celebrated over the weekend. The iconic country star hit his goal [...]

Taylor Swift Reacts to Justin Bieber/Selena Gomez Kiss at Billboard Music Awards
Was Taylor Swift grossed out by watching good friend Selena Gomez being pulled in for a kiss hello from Justin Bieber, or was she just being a bestie? There's a lot going on in a new viral video that shows the pop stars smooching, with Swift sticking her tongue out in apparent disgust. Swift is [...]

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Shrine Rodeo

May 23rd, 24th, and 25th
Leavenworth County Fairgrounds
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Saturday June 1st
Power and Light District
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May 31st- June 6th
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Kenny Chesney and Eric Church

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Saturday June 15th
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Manhattan, KS
June 27th-30th
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