Sam Alex

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!

Tyler Farr Remembers Crazy First Encounter With Hank Williams Jr.

Tyler Farr says meeting Hank Williams, Jr., for the first time was a very unusual experience.

6 Secrets of Brad Paisley’s ‘Love and War’ Visual Album

Brad Paisley recognizes that some of his fans and many in and out of the country music industry may be asking, "What the heck is a visual album?"

Josh Turner Is Teaching His Kids Country Music History

Josh Turner is an encyclopedia when it comes to traditional country music, and the singer is working to bestow his knowledge on his children.

Sam Hunt Says He Wants to Start a Family

Sam Hunt has been one of country's music's hottest bachelors, but he says he'd like to settle down and raise a family someday.

Rascal Flatts Joke About Getting to Know the Untouchable Kelsea Ballerini on Tour

Rascal Flatts will be busy this summer. The trio are out on the road for their Rhythm and Roots Tour with Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Lane. They say it'll be a "great summer" — well, as long as they actually get to know their tourmates.

Martina McBride Opens Up About Her 50th Birthday Plans

Martina McBride turns 50 on July 29. The talented beauty stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio and told us where she'll be on the big day, and why she's happy to be there.

Cam Spills How She Found Out About Her Grammy Nomination

Cam is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 2016 Grammy Awards, but she didn't learn the good news in a traditional way, like from a formal letter or a visit to the Grammy website, she tells Taste of Country Nights.

Jennifer Nettles Dishes on New Music to Come in 2016

If 2015 was a year of big changes for Jennifer Nettles, then 2016 will be a year of big debuts. She's got new music coming out in the form of a new album titled Playing With Fire, which she dished about during a visit to the Taste of Country Nights booth before the CMA Awards.

Granger Smith Spills His Most Embarrassing Halloween Costume

Granger Smith hasn't always been proud of his Halloween costume choices — in fact, one year, he admits he really embarrassed himself. Smith recently came to the ToC Nights Studio and got real with us about that awful costume from his past.

Ronnie Dunn Gives His Opinion on the Direction of Country Music

Ronnie Dunn is a representative of what's now considered classic, traditional country, but that doesn't mean he's not open to change.

Canaan Smith Talks New Single, Tour and Lessons From Dierks Bentley

Canaan Smith has a new single out, and he's prepping begin his first headlining tour.

Charles Kelley’s Solo Venture Is Grittier, Edgier Than Lady Antebellum

Charles Kelley's big secret is out. Not only has the Lady Antebellum star released his first-ever solo single in "The Driver," he's also embarking on a club tour and dropping a standalone EP!