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.
Posted on May 18, 2021
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Sam Hunt earned another chart-topping single this week with “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s.” The superstar’s latest single…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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“You’re literally one of my favorite country singers that has ever existed,” Clarkson gushed.
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Ian Flanigan returned to The Voice on Monday evening (May 17) for the live debut of “Grow Up,” his brand…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Jordan Matthew Young returned to The Voice stage with a cover of a classic country hit on Monday evening (May…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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A beautiful love story comes to life in Darius Rucker’s just-released “My Masterpiece” music video. The black and white clip…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
Laine Hardy just released his brand new single, “Memorize You,” and it’s destined to be his breakout radio hit. Arriving…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
“I haven’t felt this excited about going on tour in 15 years,” Aldean says.
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
On Wednesday (May 19), Caylee Hammack will take the stage for the Country Now Live series and fans are invited to…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
Country hitmaker Joe Nichols is back after a three-year hiatus of new music and his new single, “Home Run,” is…
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Posted on May 17, 2021
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Jordan Davis will soon be a father of two! The country hitmaker took to social media on Monday morning (May…
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