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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.

Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by ABC/Randy Holmes, Kenny Chesney; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp
Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by ABC/Randy Holmes, Kenny Chesney; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp

Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney’s ‘Half Of My Hometown’ Is Musical Perfection

Music, News March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020

Kelsea Ballerni’s third studio album, kelsea, is out now. Among the 13 tracks is “Half Of My Hometown,” a duet with country superstar Kenny…

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Sam Hunt Debuts ‘Hard To Forget’ Music Video

Music, News, Videos March 20, 2020 March 25, 2020

Just weeks before the release of his long-awaited new album, Sam Hunt shared the music video for his current single, “Hard To Forget.” Directed…

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless

‘American Idol’ Suspends Production Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is not only affecting tours and festivals, it’s also forcing shows like American Idol to suspend production. According to reports, production…

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Brooks & Dunn; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images
Brooks & Dunn; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Brooks & Dunn’s Reboot 2020 Tour Postponed

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

Brooks & Dunn’s Reboot 2020 Tour has been postponed. The duo made the announcement Thursday (March 19) and cited the “health and safety of…

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Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions
Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions

Kelsea Ballerini Promises To Never Abandon Her Country Music Roots

Music, News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

“I never will jump ship,” she vows.

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John Rich of Big & Rich; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
John Rich of Big & Rich; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

John Rich Vows To Pay Redneck Riviera Employees Throughout Bar Closure

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

“We decided it’s people first, and business can wait…”

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Kane Brown; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
Kane Brown; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Kane Brown Shares Updated Worldwide Beautiful Tour Dates

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many artists, including Kane Brown, have been forced to postpone their tour dates in an effort to slow the…

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Zac Brown; Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Entercom
Zac Brown; Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Entercom

Forced To Let Go Of 90 Percent Of His Crew, Zac Brown Urges Americans To Take Coronavirus Seriously

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

The Zac Brown Band has been forced to let go of 90 percent of its touring staff after the postponement of the spring leg…

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Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Academy of Country Music Announces At-Home Special

News March 19, 2020 March 19, 2020

With the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards moved to September due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Academy of Country Music and dick clark…

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Florida Georgia Line; Photo by Danny Matson/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
Florida Georgia Line; Photo by Danny Matson/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Florida Georgia Line Gifts FGL House Employees $1,000 Each As Bar Closes Over COVID-19

News March 18, 2020 March 18, 2020

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line are doing their part to help the 117 employees of their Nashville bar and restaurant,…

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