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 January 1, 2022
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“Well, this New Years was the best of all time,” the country singer shared.
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Miley Cyrus took a brief break from her hosting duties on Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party to join forces with…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Jessie James Decker returned to Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest for the third consecutive year as the…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Walker Hayes celebrated the new year with a performance on the iconic television special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Kelsea Ballerini brought the party to New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash on Friday evening (Dec. 31) with a…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Blake Shelton is all about the country life and he sang it loud and proud with a performance of his…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Chart-topping country star Gabby Barrett brought her massive, breakout hit “I Hope” to life during her New Year’s Eve Live:…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Forget the champagne, Luke Bryan is ringing 2022 with “One Margarita.” The country superstar and reigning ACM Entertainer Of The…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Award-winning country group Lady A rang in the new year with several live performances on CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live:…
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Posted on December 31, 2021
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Country superstar Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn have expanded their family once again! The “One Mississippi” singer and his…
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