Taste of Country

This playlist features some of the greatest blue-collar ballads country music has to offer.

It's an amazing all-star lineup.

In addition to having hits of his own, he wrote classic songs for other artists, including Jeannie C. Riley's 'Harper Valley PTA.'

They're not afraid to show their patriotism.

Including songs by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and more.

He left such a huge musical legacy.

"Our differences are far outweighed by our common ground."

Including Eric Church, Jason Aldean and more.

This trip includes two tickets to fly to Pensacola, Fla., two nights of hotel accommodations for two people and two tickets to the show.

Voting is almost over for the first Taste of Country Hometown Riser! One Evansville artist in the running, she is Kenna Elpers of Evansville.

Mel Tillis, whose career spanned performing, songwriting, movies and television, has died after a long health battle.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host the 51st Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8.