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Brantley Gilbert vs. Justin Moore – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Wednesday's Showdown was the most hotly contested song battle yet, with a record number of voters deciding Brantley Gilbert's 'Kick It in the Sticks' should move on to face a new challenger on Thursday and Thursday night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The rowdy party song topped multi-day champion Gary Allan and his new song 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).'

Gary Allan vs. Kix Brooks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:00:27 +0000

There's a new Showdown champion. Gary Allan's fans united and took his new single 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' to the next round with heavy online voting and phone input at Taste of Country Nights. The hopeful ballad doubled up 'Don't Ya' by Brett Eldredge on Friday night. Today, Allan will face a country legend.

Brett Eldredge vs. Clay Walker – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Brett Eldredge fans were relentless last night, voting for the singer's new song 'Don't Ya' until the Showdown buzzer sounded on Taste of Country Nights radio. Online voting led the way for the newcomer's single to top Kenny Chesney's powerful new ballad 'El Cerrito Place,' proving that no country superstar can rest in this daily song battle.

Craig Campbell vs. Colt Ford – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:00:08 +0000

One more win and he's in. Craig Campbell's new song 'Outta My Head' is counting on fan support for a fifth straight night to get him into the Showdown Hall of Fame. The mid-tempo mourner has hooked fans new and old to top four other new singles in the online vote and on Taste of Country Nights. Today, Campbell will need to get past a tag team of singers.

Craig Campbell vs. Dierks Bentley – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Despite being outnumbered 3-to-1, Craig Campbell had no trouble knocking off Gloriana during yesterday’s Showdown. His new song ‘Outta My Head’ is proving to be a hit with fans. He’s called upon them to support the first single from his upcoming album and they’ve responded in large numbers. That means more airplay for Campbell tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio as he takes on a new challenger.

Craig Campbell vs. Gloriana – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Fans showed excitement for Craig Campbell‘s upcoming album by moving his new single ‘Outta My Head’ past Chris Cagle‘s ‘Let There Be Cowgirls’ to another day on the Taste of Country Showdown. The competition gets tougher today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. The ‘Family Man’ singer will square off against one of the hottest new groups in country music.

Craig Campbell vs. Chris Cagle – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:00:24 +0000

Alan Jackson has become the latest artist to have a song inducted into the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame. By topping Darius Rucker‘s ‘True Believers’ on Monday, ‘You Go Your Way’ is retired, meaning two new songs square off today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights, a nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Jeremy Robinson.

Alan Jackson vs. Tyler Farr – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Alan Jackson fans stepped up in a big way on Thursday, pushing the country music legend’s new single to another day on the Showdown. ‘You Go Your Way’ ousted newcomer Jason Cassidy, although it was close until the phone voting from Taste of Country Nights radio began. That makes three in a row for Jackson.

Alan Jackson vs. Jason Cassidy – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:15:37 +0000

Canadian country trio High Valley put a scare into Alan Jackson fans yesterday, but their song ‘Love You for a Long Time’ fell just short, losing to ‘You Go Your Way’ by 10 percentage points. Phone voting on Taste of Country Nights radio helped put the superstar into the driver’s seat once again. Today, he’ll face another feisty newcomer in Jason Cassidy.

Alan Jackson vs. High Valley – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Fans responded passionately to Alan Jackson‘s new single, ‘You Go Your Way,’ yesterday and last night in the Taste of Country Nights Showdown. The song easily ousted ‘Ex-Old Man’ by Kristen Kelly, meaning the country legend will move on to face a new challenger. Today, that’s another act new to American country music fans.

Alan Jackson vs. Kristen Kelly – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Thomas Rhett joined a select group of artists with songs in the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame on Monday when ‘Beer With Jesus’ became a five-time winner. The song will now be retired, meaning today’s Showdown will feature two new artists. Remember, you can also vote tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, our syndicated radio show available on air and online.

Thomas Rhett vs. Randy Houser – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Thomas Rhett moved his song ‘Beer With Jesus’ within one win of becoming a rare Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Famer. The singer’s fans outvoted fans of Jaida Dreyer’s ‘Confessions’ by a two-to-one-margin on Friday and Friday night on Taste of Country Nights radio. Today, Rhett will have to battle a singer with a little more star power in Randy Houser.

Thomas Rhett vs. Jaida Dreyer – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Thomas Rhett is on a roll! The ‘Beer With Jesus’ singer has reason to believe his second single will be every bit as popular as his debut, ‘Somethin’ to Do With My Hands,’ was — and then some. Fans crowned the song once again yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. That’s three in a row. Five straight wins means… Well, let’s not jinx him.

Thomas Rhett vs. Greg Bates – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Fans have been as supportive of Thomas Rhett‘s second single as they were his debut effort, ‘Something to Do With My Hands.’ ‘Beer With Jesus’ sets a different tone than the fun Top 20 hit, but it strikes a deep chord with fans of country music. With two Showdown wins behind him, the singer will take on another newcomer in Greg Bates and ‘Did It for the Girl.’

Thomas Rhett vs. the FARM- The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Country newcomer Thomas Rhett‘s fans gave his new song ‘Beer With Jesus’ the boost he needed yesterday and last night during the Showdown on Taste of Country Nights. The reflective ballad topped Maggie Rose‘s sexy hit. ‘I Ain’t Your Mama,’ meaning Rhett advances to round No. 2 today.

Maggie Rose vs. Thomas Rhett – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Newcomer Maggie Rose‘s steamy new song ‘I Ain’t Your Mama’ squeaked by the weekend Showdown champion on Monday. Her new song was too much for Justin Moore‘s ”Til My Last Day,’ meaning her track will move on to face a new challenger today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Justin Moore vs. Maggie Rose – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Friday’s win for Justin Moore‘s ”Til My Last Day’ was the biggest in Taste of Country Showdown history. It was an absolute landslide for the Arkansas-born country singer, meaning his new song from ‘Outlaws Like Me’ will return again today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights, facing a new challenger.

Justin Moore vs. Heidi Newfield – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:00:20 +0000

Justin Moore made quick work of JB and the Moonshine Band on Thursday night. Fan support allowed his new song ”Til My Last Day’ to topple the Texas quartet with a big push coming during the Taste of Country Nights radio show. Moore’s followers are united in saying the thought-provoking lyric is amongst the best he’s released to radio.

JB and the Moonshine Band vs. Justin Moore – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Yesterday’s battle of Texas country quartets left only one as champion. ‘No Better Than This’ is the current king, meaning the uptempo new song from JB and the Moonshine Band will face a new challenger today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. Remember, you can vote every hour online, as well as on the phone after 7PM by calling the Taste of Country Nights studio at (888) 678-9995.

Eli Young Band vs. Chelsea Bain – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Eli Young Band may not be far removed from their search for country stardom, but their fans took no pity on newcomer Jon Pardi. The Texas group’s new song ‘Say Goodnight’ topped ‘Missin” You Crazy’ to earn another spin on Taste of Country Nights radio and more votes from fans on Taste of Country.