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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.

Bill Anderson and Jamey Johnson; Photo by Chris Hollo, Grand Ole Opry
Bill Anderson and Jamey Johnson; Photo by Chris Hollo, Grand Ole Opry

Jamey Johnson Fulfills Lifelong Dream As He’s Inducted As The 228th Member Of The Grand Ole Opry

News May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022

Jamey Johnson is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry. On Saturday (May 14), the ten-time GRAMMY award nominee was welcomed into the…

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Reba McEntire; Photo Courtesy ABC
Reba McEntire; Photo Courtesy ABC

Reba McEntire Joins ABC’s ‘Big Sky’

News May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022

Reba McEntire is returning to the small screen!  The country music icon and actress had landed a gig as a series regular in Season…

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Miranda Lambert, Elle King; Photo by: Rich Polk/NBC
Miranda Lambert, Elle King; Photo by: Rich Polk/NBC

Elle King and Miranda Lambert Team Up For Fiery ‘Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)’ Performance at BBMAs

News May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022

Elle King and Miranda Lambert joined forces for a performance of their chart-topping hit, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” at the 2022…

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Randee St Nicholas
Carrie Underwood; Photo by Randee St Nicholas

Carrie Underwood Announces Massive Denim & Rhinestones Tour — See a Full List Of Tour Dates

News May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022

Carrie Underwood will bring her forthcoming new album, Denim & Rhinestones, to life on a 43-city tour, kicking off this fall.   Produced by AEG…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by: Rich Polk/NBC
Morgan Wallen; Photo by: Rich Polk/NBC

Watch Morgan Wallen Perform ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ and ‘Wasted On You’ At 2022 Billboard Music Awards

Music, News, Videos May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022

Morgan Wallen delivered the live debut of two songs during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), which marked his first major awards show performance…

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Noah Thompson; Photo by ABC, American Idol
Noah Thompson; Photo by ABC, American Idol

Construction Worker To Superstar: Noah Thompson Confidentally Works the ‘Idol’ Stage With Carrie Underwood Cover

News May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022

Noah Thompson earned a standing ovation from the American Idol judges following a cover of the Carrie Underwood ballad “So Small” on Sunday evening…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo Courtesy BBMAs
Morgan Wallen; Photo Courtesy BBMAs

Morgan Wallen Thanks God, Family, and Fans After Winning Top Country Male Artist at BBMAs

News May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022

Morgan Wallen was named Top Country Male Artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The East Tennessee native was on hand at the…

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Huntergirl; Photo by ABC, American Idol

WATCH: Huntergirl Owns The Stage with ‘Spectacular’ Cover Of Carrie Underwood Hit On ‘Idol’

News May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022

Huntergirl returned to the American Idol stage on Sunday with a thrilling performance of one of Carrie Underwood’s biggest hits, “Undo It.”  Ahead of…

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Wynonna Judd; Photo by Getty Images For Country Music Hall Of Fame
Wynonna Judd; Photo by Getty Images For Country Music Hall Of Fame

BREAKING: Wynonna Judd To Embark On The Judds’ Final Tour In Honor Of Her Late Mother, Naomi Judd

News May 15, 2022 May 16, 2022

Wynonna Judd will embark on The Judds’ final tour in honor of her late mother, Naomi Judd.  The news was revealed on Sunday afternoon…

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Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, John Legend; Photo by NBC The Voice
Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, John Legend; Photo by NBC The Voice

‘The Voice’ Returning This Fall: Two Coaches Out, One Returns, One Joins

News May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022

NBC’s The Voice is returning this fall for its 22nd season without longtime coach Kelly Clarkson and Season 21 coach Ariana Grande.  On Sunday,…

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