In addition to his work on-air, Sam Alex has been spotted on red carpets for many different awards shows and interviewed some of your favorite celebrities, from Will Ferrell to Taylor Swift. Originally from Chicago, Sam now lives in Nashville with his wife and son. If you ever see him on lower Broadway, get him a pina colada and some BBQ chicken pizza ... they're his favorites!
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Sam Hunt’s Secret: ‘Try to Stay as Naive as Possible’
Sam Hunt didn't realize the risk he was taking in releasing songs like 'Leave the Night On' to radio, but his co-writers sure did. The white-hot singer's debut single rode a heavy R&B groove to No. 1, and then he followed it with a song that stretched the country genre even further.
Before She Was an Actress, Jana Kramer Was an Ice Skater!
Jana Kramer is a woman of many talents. She became famous after appearing on 'One Tree Hill,' but before she was a pretty well-known actress, she was spending time in the spotlight at Detroit Red Wings games, as an ice skater!
Carrie Underwood Tries to ‘Sing Good’ in the Car for Baby Fisher
These days, Carrie Underwood is balancing preparing to be a mom with releasing new music ... by blending the two together, sort of.
Carrie Underwood Narrowing Down Her List of Baby Names
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher have stayed busy choosing a name for their first baby, a boy, due next spring. The couple has found a few they're happy with.
Hunter Hayes on His 2014 CMA Awards Date: ‘I’m Very Lucky’
Hunter Hayes will have someone by his side at the 2014 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 5). The 'Tattoo' singer says his date is "gorgeous" before adding, "I'm very lucky."
The Swon Brothers Recall Their Most Unusual Halloween Costumes
When it comes to Halloween costumes, the Swon Brothers' Colton has the most vivid memories, although his brother Zach recalls a look that could have been a mid-'90s costume, but unfortunately wasn't.
Little Big Town Reveal Secret Behind ‘Day Drinking’ Whistle
Talk about making lemonade from lemons! Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild couldn't sing one afternoon, but instead of calling it a day she created one of the most memorable moments from 'Day Drinking,' the group's hit song from the just-released 'Pain Killer' album.
Jason Aldean Talks ‘Old Boots,’ Obsessing Over Songs and More [Listen]
Jason Aldean's exciting 'Old Boots, New Dirt' album impacted Tuesday (Oct. 7), and the 'Burnin' It Down' hitmaker couldn't wait to chat about it. He stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to dish on the release, how it came to fruition and why he's a self-proclaimed "song Nazi."
Joe Nichols Tells the Story of Getting Fired From His DJ Gig
Joe Nichols stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to chat with host Sam Alex about baseball, his new baby and getting fired from his late-night Djing gig.
Country Artists Share What They MUST Have While on the Road [Watch]
Country artists are on the road a lot! While touring, many artists just want to make their tour bus or time on the road feel like home, and they do that by bringing a few special things with them.
Scotty McCreery on Kissing Girls in Videos: ‘It’s a Respect Thing’
Scotty McCreery's 'Feelin' It' video finds him having fun with his real-life friends. The group frolics in the surf along North Carolina's coast, and while there's a playful romance between a few of the "actors," you won't find this singer puckering up with some strange girl.
Sam Hunt Admits It’s ‘Overwhelming’ to Hear Songs He’s Written on Radio [Watch]
Sam Hunt may not be a household name yet, but some of the song's he's written sure are. Hunt -- a multi-talented music man who can also throw a football -- sat down with Taste of Country Nights host Sam Alex to talk about both of his loves.