Billy Dukes

Country newcomers Dakota Bradley and Austin Webb are fairly new to bull riding. OK, it's pretty obvious that neither has saddled up before, but they agreed to square off to determine who should be crowned the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival bull riding champion at the 2013 event.

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Joe Nichols was handpicked by Randy Travis to record the new George Jones tribute 'Tonight I'm Playing Possum.' Before his set at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival, the 'Sunny and 75' singer told ToC that the two only recently developed a relationship, and Travis likely picked him because he knew he'd appreciate the opportunity. 

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Before his set at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival on Saturday, Dustin Lynch hopped in a Ram truck and toured the campground.

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Stars Justin Moore and the men of Montgomery Gentry are dads, but they're also sons who are no doubt thinking about their fathers this Father's Day. The two acts joined Craig Campbell and Dustin Lynch at the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival this weekend, where

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Rachel Farley dished on her boyfriend situation (sorry, guys) and why she's so over school during a messy interview at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival on Friday (June 15). The 'Ain't Easy' singer did her best to keep her ice cream from landing with a splat on her stage clothes as the sun had it dripping all over her hand. Moments later, she was on stage thrilling thousands of crazy country fans on Hunter Mountain in New York.

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Before taking the stage to play the Taste of Country Music Festival on Friday night (June 14), the five men of Blackberry Smoke talked about the burgeoning country music scene in Atlanta and how they take care of their beards.

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Fans started singing from the very first note of Billy Currington's set at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival. The Georgia native has put some of the catchiest hits of the last decade on the radio, so it was no surprise to hear the more than 10,000 screaming fans keep up with 'Good Directions,' 'Love Done Gone,' 'People Are Crazy' and love songs like his new single 'Hey Girl.'

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Creating the loudest moment of the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival was Justin Moore's goal on Friday night (June 14), and while there's still a day's worth of music to go, he set the bar high. Mixing his hits with popular covers, the 'Point at You' singer left the suddenly sun-drenched crowd screaming for more -- or Moore. 

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Sir Mix-a-Lot didn't have traditional country singer Joe Nichols in mind when he recorded 'Baby Got Back,' but the honey smooth-voiced singer gave the song new life at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival on Saturday night (June 15). In addition to hits like 'The Impossible' and 'Brokenheartsville,' Nichols mixed in Sir Mix and 'Runnin' Down a Dream' by Tom Petty.

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Before each show on their summer run of tour dates, Montgomery Gentry are selecting a local hero to showcase during their set. The idea is simple: recognize a man or woman from local fire or police department, or someone who made a difference elsewhere. Then, simply say "thank you." 

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Lady Antebellum played their last show of the summer at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival on Saturday night (June 15). With Hillary Scott set to go on maternity leave, the trio held nothing back during a high-energy 90-minute set. Check out pictures from Lady A and all ToC Fest performers below.

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Craig Campbell co-wrote the song 'Topless' with his wife Mindy, which might be a surprise to fans who've heard the slightly risque country cut. At live shows, the singer encourages fans to sing along and interpret the lyrics how they like ... to a certain point. 

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