Amanda Hensel is the Editor-in-Chief at Taste of Country. She's based in Austin, Texas.
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Kelsea Ballerini Brings Light to Texas During ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut [Pictures]
She was personable and purposeful, and it brought necessary light to Texans' hearts.
There’s One Thing Dolly Parton Made Sabrina Carpenter Agree to Before She’d Collaborate
"She can talk a little bad now and then," Parton says.
Nicole Kidman’s Daughter’s Modeling Career Is Bleeding Into Her School Day
She's thrilled about her budding modeling career.
Elderly Cracker Barrel Diner Breaks Down as Patrons Sing Him Happy Birthday
He wasn't expecting this at all.
Trisha Yearwood’s Mansion Sells Day Before Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Allegations
Trisha Yearwood's house sold one day before a lawsuit was filed accusing her husband Garth Brooks of sexual assault and rape.
Taylor Swift Announces ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ Album Release
Okay, Swifties — Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' really is coming soon.
Britney Spears and Charlie Ebersol Break Up
Britney Spears and Charlie Ebersol have reportedly ended their relationship after eight months of dating.
Jermaine Paul Declares ‘I Believe I Can Fly,’ Sings ‘God Gave Me You’ + Duets ‘Soul Man’ With Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’ Finale
Just about every contestant on 'The Voice' says they've "wanted to do this for as long as they can remember," but Jermaine Paul makes us really believe it. Before taking the stage to perform a show-winning (maybe?) rendition of 'I Believe I Can Fly,' the hopeful explained -- through tears -- just what it means to him to get this far in such a huge competition.
Tony Lucca Shares His ‘99 Problems,’ Finds It ‘Harder to Breathe’ + Remembers ‘Yesterday’ With Adam Levine on ‘The Voice’
Tony Lucca may have '99 Problems,' but being a loser on 'The Voice' isn't one of them. The indescribably popular singer-songwriter with the soulful heart and voice walked onto the stage with sheer confidence on Monday, hoping to impress fans enough to send him into reality show fame on Tuesday.
Katrina Parker Takes ‘The Voice’ by Storm With the Fugees’ ‘Killing Me Softly’
Katrina Parker is killing us -- but not softly. We're very aware of her power, and after the rendition of the Fugees' 'Killing Me Softly' she gave on Monday's live episode of 'The Voice,' we sure hope the other seven hopefuls are too.