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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Black, a graduate of the University of Central Florida, has been covering country music for more than a decade. In 2008, Black co-founded CountryMusicIsLove and sold it to a major record label in 2015. The website was re-branded to Sounds Like Nashville, where Black spent two and a half years overseeing all content as Editor-in-Chief. She was previously a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work has also been published on Forbes.com. Black currently oversees Country Now as Editor-in-Chief. When she’s not writing about country music, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Dolly Parton; Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Dolly Parton; Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Dolly Parton Statue at State Capitol

News January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021

The Tennessee state Capitol may soon be graced with a statue of Dolly Parton.  According to the Associated Press, Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle…

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Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy Warner Music Nashville
Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy Warner Music Nashville

Blake Shelton Releases ‘Minimum Wage,’ Confirms New Album

Music, News January 15, 2021 January 19, 2021

Two weeks after surprising fans with his new song, “Minimum Wage,” during NBC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, Blake Shelton has finally released the song to…

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Dylan Scott – Photo by Cameron Powell
Dylan Scott – Photo by Cameron Powell

Dylan Scott Reveals Five Things Fans May Not Know About ‘Nobody’

Music, News, Videos January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021

As his latest single, “Nobody,” continues to make its way up the charts at country radio, Dylan Scott is sharing a few secrets behind…

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood; Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood; Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images

Trisha Yearwood Gushes Over Garth Brooks’ Kennedy Center Honor: ‘Thank You For the Gift Of Your Music’

News January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021

Garth Brooks has been announced as one of the honorees for the upcoming 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration and his wife, fellow country…

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George Strait; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Essential Broadcast Media
George Strait; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Essential Broadcast Media

Remember When George Strait Earned His 40th No.1 With ‘She Let Herself Go?’

Music, News January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021

George Strait earned his 40th No.1 single on this day in 2006 when “She Let Herself Go” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart….

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Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Carson Daly Told Gwen Stefani Not To Date Blake Shelton

News January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021

If Gwen Stefani would have listened to Carson Daly’s advice, she most likely wouldn’t be engaged to Blake Shelton right now.  The “Let Me…

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The Kelly Clarkson Show
Photo Courtesy The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson Shares Top-Tapping Rendition of The Chicks’ ‘Sin Wagon’

Music, News, Videos January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021

Kelly Clarkson served up some sass with a lively cover The Chicks‘ “Sin Wagon” on the latest episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.  Clarkson’s…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Ryman Auditorium
Morgan Wallen; Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Ryman Auditorium

Re-Live Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Album Release Show

Music, News, Videos January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021

Morgan Wallen celebrated the release of his record-breaking sophomore project, Dangerous: The Double Album, with a 75-minute headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on…

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Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell; Photo via Instagram
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell; Photo via Instagram

Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Enjoy Tropical ‘Honeymoon/Babymoon’

News January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021

Chris Lane and his wife Lauren Bushnell recently escaped the Nashville winter for a warmer climate to celebrate a few important life milestones.  The…

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Maren Morris, JP Saxe
Photo Courtesy Maren Morris and JP Saxe

Maren Morris Joins JP Saxe For ‘Line By Line’ Duet

Music, News, Videos January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021

Maren Morris and JP Saxe unveiled their duet, “Line By Line,” on Wednesday (Jan. 13) and also debuted a music video to go along…

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