Hot List

If you were to stack the 10 nominees in this category, you'd create the ultimate summer country music playlist.

You choose which artist is worthy of this Taste of Country Summer Hot List Award.

Country fans are ready to party in 2022 and country music's biggest stars can lead them again, finally.

The 10 Hot Summer Song Award nominees would make a great summer playlist. Pick your favorite from the 10 country songs below and vote once daily, through May 27. On May 16, this list of 10 nominees will be trimmed to five finalists. Taste of Country’s Summer Hot List Awards are your chance to select the best in country music. Be sure to vote for all seven categories.

The winner of the Hot Country Artist Award is the man or woman who puts it all together best. Nominees have been active on the road, in the studio and on social media. Fans will pick the winner from the 10 nominees below. On May 16, this list of 10 nominees will be trimmed to five finalists. Voting ends on May 27. Taste of Country’s Summer Hot List Awards are your chance to select the best in country music. Be sure to vote for all seven categories.

Decide country music’s hottest summer tour of 2022 by voting for your favorite once daily, through May 27. On May 16, this list of 10 nominees will be trimmed to your five favorites. Taste of Country’s Summer Hot List Awards are your chance to select the best in country music. Be sure to vote for all seven categories.