Frankie Ballard Meets His Biggest Fan
Country newcomer Frankie Ballard was looking for his biggest fan, and with a little help from Taste of Country, he found her in his home state. The Michigan-born country singer brought 10-year-old...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard, Jon Pardi + Miss Willie Brown Will 'Tie One On' With Fall Tour
As the year winds town, country artists are scrambling to get in some last-minute face-to-face time with their fans on fall tours. Next up is the Tie One on Tour starring Frankie Ballard, Jon Pardi and...
View ArticleWho Has the Best No Shave November Beard? – Readers Poll
For the second straight year, the country music industry tossed their razors and shaving cream in the garbage in an effort to help the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. No Shave November raised...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard is Back on Tour and He's Got a New Song Titled "Helluva Life"
Frankie Ballard the artist with the James Dean good looks just disappeared from country radio for about a year and a half, where was he? Ballard says "I went into writing for the new album and then I...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Performs Title Track From 'Sunshine + Whiskey' Acoustic –...
Frankie Ballard is gearing up for the Feb. 11 release of his new album 'Sunshine & Whiskey,' and to get fans excited, Taste of Country is exclusively premiering this live video of the singer...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Reveals Track Listing for Upcoming 'Sunshine & Whiskey' Album
Frankie Ballard is starting out the new year with details on his upcoming album, 'Sunshine & Whiskey.' Continue reading…
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Saddling Up for First-Ever Headlining Tour Dates
Frankie Ballard is preparing to start a fire on his Light 'Em Up Tour, his very first headlining tour. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Releases 'Sunshine & Whiskey' Video
Frankie Ballard's video for the title track of his latest album, 'Sunshine & Whiskey,' kicks off with the singer rolling a vintage Porsche into a desert town. Continue reading…
View Article2014 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures
The 2014 CMA Music Awards brought out the best in country music, which also meant the best in fashion. Most country stars dress to the nines for Country Music's Biggest Night, and this year, there were...
View ArticleRudy's Picks for Best Songs of 2014
As a music lover, I believe 2014 had some incredible music and some of it came from relative newcomers. For example in January 2014, I might have asked, "who are Sam Hunt, Frankie Ballard or Maddie...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard, 'Young & Crazy' [Listen]
‘Young and Crazy’ may be the most biographical single from Frankie Ballard’s ‘Sunshine & Whiskey’ album. The singer admits his wilder years have slowed him down, even if he was living life at full...
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Suffers Injury After Falling Off the Stage
Frankie Ballard's nasty shoulder injury came as a result of a misunderstanding between him and the ground. Continue reading…
View ArticleCountry Quickie: Carrie Underwood Baby Bump Watch Begins
When is Carrie Underwood's due date, exactly? The singer hasn't said, but Country Quickie host Nicki D thinks she's figured it out. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Opens Up About What Being 'Young and Crazy' Really Means
Frankie Ballard's "Young and Crazy" is about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of situations — even if sometimes, you get hurt. Continue reading…
View ArticleBilly Currington, Kacey Musgraves + Many More Round Out 2015 Country Jam Lineup
The 2015 Country Jam lineup got bigger and even more impressive. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrankie Ballard Plays 'Never Have I Ever …'
Just how "Young & Crazy" was Frankie Ballard growing up in Battle Creek, Mich.? The singer opened up to Taste of Country, admitting if he's ever mooned someone, cheated on a girlfriend or kissed...
View Article2015 CRS New Faces Show Demonstrates the Changing Tide of Country Music
This is not your father's country music — and that's a good thing. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Show Must Go On: The Economic Realities of Touring
"The show must go on." We've heard that sentiment expressed in the music business many, many times over the years. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Continue reading…
View Article9 Best Dressed Stars at the 2015 CMT Awards
Even though the CMT Awards are a little more casual of an awards show, that doesn't stop our favorite country stars from dressing in their very best. Country's finest showed up to the awards Wednesday...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes + More Rap the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Theme...
Carrie Underwood returned to the stage for the first time since the birth of her son at the CMT Music Awards Wednesday night (June 10), but her most entertaining performance took place offstage....
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