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Kix Brooks Says ‘Bring It on Home’ Is Tribute to His Wife – Exclusive Video
The new single from Kix Brooks‘ first solo album since 1989 is a tribute to his wife, Barbara. In a video exclusive to Taste of Country, the singer explains the song, which is featured on ‘New to This Town,’ which will be released next Tuesday (Sept. 11). Fans can listen to the entire album right now at Amazon.

Top 40 Country Songs – September 2012
The No. 1 song on the Taste of County Top 40 for September 2012 is one that was recently named the song of the summer by readers. It’s been one of the top sellers in the genre since it was released as a single last spring, and it finally topped out at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. There was no question which song was worthy this month. The rest of the group were fighting for No. 2.

Trace Adkins Performs ‘GOP Theme Song’ ‘Tough People Do’ at Republican National Convention
Trace Adkins performed what at least one news outlet called the GOP theme song after Ann Romney’s speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday night. ‘Tough People Do’ is a new song that reminds listeners that while times might be tough, so are we.

Thomas Rhett, ‘Beer With Jesus’ – Song Review
No one is going to pull out the calendar, but if Thomas Rhett was legally old enough to enjoy a ‘Beer With Jesus’ when he recorded the song, it wasn’t by much. What matters is whether or not the Georgia born singer is polished enough to carry the poignant lyric.

Colt Ford Interview: ‘Declaration of Independence’ Is His Best Record, But May Be His Last
Colt Ford is the first to admit that America loves “the funny, fat white guy.” But he wants to be taken more seriously. More specifically, he wants his music to be taken more seriously. Even more specifically, he wants his music to be taken more seriously by radio programmers, because he’s reaching a breaking point.

Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus Comment on the Death of Phyllis Diller
Legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller died Monday morning (August 20) in her Los Angeles home at the age of 95. Country stars were among the many celebrities who paid respects to her life and career using their social media platforms. Billy Ray Cyrus and Reba McEntire were the first to share their thoughts.

Wynonna Judd’s Husband Loses Left Leg After Motorcycle Accident
Wynonna Judd‘s husband, Cactus Moser, suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night (August 18). Now, it’s becoming clear just how serious those injuries are. TMZ reports that Moser has had his left leg amputated at the Rapid City Regional Hospital as a result of the crash.

The FARM, ‘Be Grateful’ – Song Review
They don’t come more wholesome than ‘Be Grateful,’ the new single from the FARM. The trio once again showcases tight harmonies while trading lead vocals on a song that seems ready-made for a United Way commercial.

Wynonna Judd’s Husband Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash
The husband of country legend Wynonna Judd was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on Saturday night, shortly before the singer was set to begin performing in Deadwood, S.D. Michael “Cactus” Moser is also Judd’s drummer. The two were riding separate motorcycles when he crossed the center line and hit a car.

Justin Moore vs. Maggie Rose – The Showdown
Friday’s win for Justin Moore‘s ”Til My Last Day’ was the biggest in Taste of Country Showdown history. It was an absolute landslide for the Arkansas-born country singer, meaning his new song from ‘Outlaws Like Me’ will return again today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights, facing a new challenger.