Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

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Shania Twain Song Soundtracks Lay’s Super Bowl Commercial with Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd

Posted on February 13, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

A Shania Twain classic appears in the new Lay’s Super Bowl commercial, featuring actors Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd.  The…

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Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images

Luke Bryan Hits the Jackpot with Unforgettable Las Vegas Residency

Posted on February 12, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

The opening night of Bryan’s Las Vegas residency was 90 minutes of non-stop fun.

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WATCH: See More Of Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ History-Making Super Bowl Commercials

Posted on February 11, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

On Friday (Feb. 11), T-Mobile, the popular “Un-Carrier” phone network, shared two new teaser clips from their upcoming Super Bowl…

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Nick Carter Dedicates His New Jimmie Allen Collaboration, ‘Easy,’ To His Wife and Children

Posted on February 11, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

“I’m really happy where it went,” Carter said of the track.

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Priscilla Block is an Open Book on Her Debut Album, ‘Welcome to the Block Party’

Posted on February 11, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Block promises the album has “all the trash, all the sass and all the sad” and she certainly delivers.

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BREAKING: Chris Young, Miranda Lambert, Walker Hayes & More Among ACM Awards Nominees

Posted on February 10, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Nominees for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards were revealed on Thursday morning (Feb. 10). The nominations were revealed…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by John Shearer

See Photos and the Set List from Morgan Wallen’s Sold-Out Dangerous Tour Kick Off at Madison Square Garden

Posted on February 10, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

“You all are incredible.,” Wallen told the massive crowd.

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Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus T-Mobile Super Bowl Commercial

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Team Up For T-Mobile Super Bowl Commercial

Posted on February 9, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Parton and Cyrus are making Super Bowl history!

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Miranda Lambert; Photo Courtesy CMA

Miranda Lambert’s Next Album is Finished and It’s Different Than Anything She’s Ever Done

Posted on February 9, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Lambert says her new project has a “vibe.”

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Kane Brown’s Daughter Kingsley is “Killin’ It’ as a Big Sister

Posted on February 9, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

It sounds like Kane Brown‘s oldest daughter, Kingsley, is enjoying life as a big sister!  The country superstar recently spoke…

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