Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black

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.

Brittany Aldean, Jason Aldean as Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

WATCH: Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Recreate Iconic Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Duet

Posted on November 1, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, celebrated Halloween 2021 in style as they channeled their inner country music icons and…

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Tim McGraw; Photo via Facebook

Tim McGraw Nearly Unrecognizable In New Photo

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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Thomas Rhett and Family, Halloween Costumes

Thomas Rhett and Pregnant Wife Lauren Celebrate Halloween with Out-Of-This-World ‘Star Wars’ Family Costumes

Posted on November 1, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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Kenny Chesney; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

JUST IN: Kenny Chesney Unveils Lineup for Here and Now 2022 Stadium Tour

Posted on November 1, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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Lauren Alaina, Dolly Parton; Photos via Facebook

PHOTOS: Lauren Alaina Recreates Dolly Parton’s Iconic 1978 ‘Playboy’ Cover

Posted on October 31, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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Travis Denning, Madison Montgomery

Travis Denning Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend, Madison Montgomery

Posted on October 30, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

She said “YES!” 

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Luke Bryan, Caroline Bryan; Photo via Instagram

WATCH: Luke Bryan and Family Transform Into American Gladiators For Halloween 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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Miranda Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin

Miranda Lambert Inducted Into Cowgirl Hall of Fame: ‘A Day I Will Never Forget’

Posted on October 30, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Miranda Lambert, 37, celebrated a new career milestone this week as she was officially inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall…

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Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Kingsley 1

PHOTOS: Kane Brown and Wife Katelyn Celebrate Daughter Kingsley’s 2nd Birthday

Posted on October 30, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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Adam Tucker; Photo by: Casey Durkin/E! Entertainment, Tim McGraw; Photo via YouTube

WATCH: Tim McGraw Look-Alike Sings McGraw’s Hits On ‘Clash of the Cover Bands’

Posted on October 29, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

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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