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.

Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson; Photos via YouTube

One of Garth Brooks’ Biggest Hits Helped Kelly Clarkson Navigate the Pain of Her Divorce

Posted on December 5, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Brooks’ song even inspired a song on Clarkson’s forthcoming album.

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Stonewall Jackson; Photo by Bev Le Croy

BREAKING: Grand Ole Opry Member Stonewall Jackson Dead at 89

Posted on December 4, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Country music artist Stonewall Jackson, who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, has died.  Jackson passed away…

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Alexandra Kay, Cooper Alan, Thomas Mac; Photo via TikTok

Alexandra Kay, Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac Prove Naysayers Wrong: ‘Looks Like TikTok CAN Sell Tickets!’

Posted on December 4, 2021

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Rising country singers Alexandra Kay, Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac are in the midst of the third leg of their…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

JUST IN: Morgan Wallen is the Top Country Artist of 2021

Posted on December 4, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Morgan Wallen reigns as Billboard’s Top Country Artist of 2021, dethroning Luke Combs, who ruled as the Top Country Artist…

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Miranda Lambert, George Strait; Photo via Instagram

WATCH: Miranda Lambert and George Strait Share the Stage for Surprise Duet in Vegas

Posted on December 4, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Country music fans in Las Vegas were treated to quite the surprise on Friday evening (Dec. 3) when Miranda Lambert…

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Norma Strait and George Strait; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum

George Strait and His Wife Norma Are ‘So Blessed’ To Have Each Other

Posted on December 4, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Country superstar George Strait almost let his longtime love Norma get away. “We knew each other forever, growing up in…

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Kane Brown with Fan, Sophia; Photos by Alex Alvga

WATCH: 10-Year-Old Fan Overcome with Emotion After Joining Kane Brown On Stage: ‘Best Night Of My Life’

Posted on December 3, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

A young girl’s night was made when country superstar Kane Brown brought her on stage during a performance of his…

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Luke Combs; Photo by David Bergman, via Instagram, Shania Twain; Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Luke Combs Shatters Ticket Sales Record Previously Held By Shania Twain

Posted on December 3, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs continues to set records both at country radio and on tour and his…

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Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn; Photo by Trae Patton, NBC

Listen To Blake Shelton’s New Collabs with Brooks & Dunn and HARDY

Posted on December 3, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Country superstar Blake Shelton just released the deluxe edition of his latest album Body Language, and the expanded project features…

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Tim McGraw; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Tim McGraw Reveals The Shocking Reason He Has Never Seen the Movie ‘Four Christmases’ (And He’s In It!)

Posted on December 3, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Tim McGraw, who released an expanded version of his album Here On Earth earlier this year, is also an accomplished…

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