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 November 1, 2021
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Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, celebrated Halloween 2021 in style as they channeled their inner country music icons and…
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Posted on November 1, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
Tim McGraw is really getting into character for his role in the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff, 1883. The singer took to…
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Posted on November 1, 2021
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The force is strong with Thomas Rhett and his family! The country superstar and his pregnant wife, Lauren, went all-out…
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Posted on November 1, 2021
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Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney is officially returning to the road next year with his Here and Now…
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Posted on October 31, 2021
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Lauren Alaina channeled her inner Dolly Parton for Halloween 2021, recreating the country music icon’s 1978 Playboy cover. Alaina went…
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Posted on October 30, 2021
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Lauren Jo Black
She said “YES!”
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Posted on October 30, 2021
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Every year, without fail, Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline sport memorable Halloween costumes. In year’s past, the couple’s Halloween…
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Posted on October 30, 2021
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Miranda Lambert, 37, celebrated a new career milestone this week as she was officially inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall…
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Posted on October 30, 2021
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Fans have watched Kane Brown‘s adorable daughter, Kingsley, grow up before their eyes on social media, and on Friday, the…
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Posted on October 29, 2021
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20 of American’s best tribute acts are competing on E!’s new music competition series, Clash of the Cover Bands, for…
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