Phil Vassar

The O.G. reality talent show is back!

The early 2000s hitmaker is this week's guest on the Taste of Country Nights, On Demand podcast.

"He's always been that guy."

Garth Brooks changed the country music game, bringing energy that not only electrified his performances but also redefined how artists approach live shows.

"I dropped dead," he tells Taste of Country. "I was dead for 30 minutes a couple times. No heartbeat. No heartbeat at all."

If you're drawn to these artists, you may share a zodiac sign with them.

Some of the genre's biggest artists will be on hand to celebrate Milsap's incredible career.

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?

There's nothing we look forward to more through the long winter months than the prospect of a nice, relaxing (and preferably tropical) vacation.

The Boot takes inventory of the best tracks to blare as you're headed to, sitting on or just dreaming of the beach.

Sure, you know Carrie and Scotty were on American Idol. But can you name the hitmakers who were on Nashville Star?

Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.