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 22, 2022
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Posted on May 22, 2022
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Jameson Rodgers addressed fans with a somber video message after a shooting sent one person to the hospital during his…
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Posted on May 22, 2022
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The milestone 20th season of American Idol is filled with promising artists, including Noah Thompson, who became an instant fan-favorite…
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Posted on May 22, 2022
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Posted on May 20, 2022
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Posted on May 20, 2022
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After earning his first-ever No. 1 hit with the powerful tune “‘Til You Can’t,” Cody Johnson just revealed his new…
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Posted on May 20, 2022
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Lainey Wilson’s next musical chapter begins here.
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Posted on May 19, 2022
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The Mexican Pizza at Taco Bell is back, and Dolly Parton is ecstatic! Parton took to social media to share…
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Posted on May 19, 2022
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It looks like Chris Lane and his wife, Lauren Lane, have a little beach baby on their hands! The Lane…
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Posted on May 19, 2022
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Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Aldean recently became “Florida residents” and now the mother of two is taking fans…
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