Sam Alex

Sam Alex has always been a big fan of country music -- he's worked for country stations across the nation and never misses his favorite acts when they come to town. He's been on red carpets for many different awards shows and interviewed some of your favorite celebrities, like Will Ferrell and Taylor Swift. Originally from the Chicago area, Sam now lives in Nashville, where he hosts the Taste of Country Nights radio show. If you ever see him on lower Broadway, get him a pina colada and some BBQ chicken pizza ... they're his favorites!

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Before She Was an Actress, Jana Kramer Was an Ice Skater!

By Sam Alex December 17, 2014 | Taste of Country

Jana Kramer is a woman of many talents. She became famous after appearing on 'One Tree Hill,' but before she was a pretty well-known actress, she was spending time in the spotlight at Detroit Red Wings games, as an ice skater!

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Carrie Underwood Tries to ‘Sing Good’ in the Car for Baby Fisher

By Sam Alex December 11, 2014 | Taste of Country

These days, Carrie Underwood is balancing preparing to be a mom with releasing new music ... by blending the two together, sort of.

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Trace Adkins Says Christmas Show Is ‘the Most Beautiful Project I’ve Ever Been a Part Of’

By Sam Alex November 15, 2014 | Taste of Country

Trace Adkins has just launched his Christmas tour, and he stopped by Taste of Country Nights to talk about the uniquely intimate concert experience.

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Hunter Hayes on His 2014 CMA Awards Date: ‘I’m Very Lucky’

By Sam Alex November 5, 2014 | Taste of Country

Hunter Hayes will have someone by his side at the 2014 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 5). The 'Tattoo' singer says his date is "gorgeous" before adding, "I'm very lucky."

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The Swon Brothers Recall Their Most Unusual Halloween Costumes

By Sam Alex October 28, 2014 | Taste of Country

When it comes to Halloween costumes, the Swon Brothers' Colton has the most vivid memories, although his brother Zach recalls a look that could have been a mid-'90s costume, but unfortunately wasn't.

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Little Big Town Reveal Secret Behind ‘Day Drinking’ Whistle

By Sam Alex October 21, 2014 | Taste of Country

Talk about making lemonade from lemons! Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild couldn't sing one afternoon, but instead of calling it a day she created one of the most memorable moments from 'Day Drinking,' the group's hit song from the just-released 'Pain Killer' album.

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Lady Antebellum Have ‘Rededicated’ Themselves, Come Back Fresh With ’747′

By Sam Alex September 30, 2014 | Taste of Country

Lady Antebellum's '747' is out Tuesday (Sept. 30) and the trio claim it's a whole new Lady A.

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Chase Bryant Talks Brantley Gilbert and ZZ Top, Performs ‘Take It on Back’ [Watch]

By Sam Alex September 3, 2014 | Taste of Country

Country newcomer Chase Bryant stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to chat with host Sam Alex about everything from Brantley Gilbert's Let It Ride Tour to playing his guitar "upside down and backwards."

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Country Artists Share What They MUST Have While on the Road [Watch]

By Sam Alex July 16, 2014 | Taste of Country

Country artists are on the road a lot! While touring, many artists just want to make their tour bus or time on the road feel like home, and they do that by bringing a few special things with them.

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Scotty McCreery on Kissing Girls in Videos: ‘It’s a Respect Thing’

By Sam Alex July 14, 2014 | Taste of Country

Scotty McCreery's 'Feelin' It' video finds him having fun with his real-life friends. The group frolics in the surf along North Carolina's coast, and while there's a playful romance between a few of the "actors," you won't find this singer puckering up with some strange girl.

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