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.

Rascal Flatts Photo Provided

Rascal Flatts Hint at More Tour Dates After Wrapping 25th Anniversary Run: ‘It May Not Be’ Over

Posted on May 13, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Does the trio have plans to announce additional tour dates?

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Eric Church at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas; Photo Provided by ACM

Eric Church Details Ambitious Free The Machine Tour With Full Orchestra, Acoustic Finale [Exclusive]

Posted on May 12, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“So we’ll do the whole thing big to small, which people have never seen us do it that way,” he explained.

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Blake Shelton, Keith Whitley; Photos Provided

Blake Shelton Shares Exclusive Update On Keith Whitley Documentary

Posted on May 12, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Shelton says the project is “exciting” for him to be a part of.

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Ella Langley at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas; Photo Provided by ACM

Ella Langley Dominates the 60th ACM Awards With Five Wins

Posted on May 9, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

The rising star admitted she was “on cloud nine.”

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Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas; Photo Provided by ACM

WATCH: Miranda Lambert Surprises With Ella Langley ‘Kerosene’ Duet After Emotional ‘Run’ At ACM Awards

Posted on May 9, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Lambert pulled off quite the surprise with this performance!

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Ella Langley, Riley Green; Photos Provided by ACM

2025 ACM Awards Winners List

Posted on May 8, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

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Top Row L-R: Tiffany Kerns, Jordan Minton, Chase McGill, Jim Beavers, Charlie Handsome, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Sarah Trahern, David Conrad, Josh Thompson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Bottom Row L-R: John Byron, Rocky Block, Randy Montana, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps at the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards on Tuesday, April 29 at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. Not pictured: Zach Crowell, Jelly Roll, Ernest Keith Smith and Morgan Wallen; Photo by Acacia Evans/CMA

CMA Triple Play Awards Highlight the Heartbeat of Nashville: The Songwriters

Posted on May 2, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

16 incredible songwriters were honored during the special event, which also included a touching tribute to the late Ben Vaughn.

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Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney; Photos Provided

Everything You Need To Know About the 2025 ACM Awards: How To Watch, Who’s Performing & More

Posted on May 1, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

On Thursday, May 8 some of country music’s biggest stars and hottest newcomers will gather together at the Ford Center…

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Cody Jinks; Photo by : Joshua Black Wilkins

Cody Jinks Unveils 11th Studio Album, ‘In My Blood’ – See The Track List

Posted on May 1, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

The project paints a picture of where Jinks has been—and where he’s headed next.

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Zach Top; Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC

Fans Call Zach Top ‘The Man Saving Country Music’ After ‘Tonight Show’ Debut

Posted on May 1, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Top took the stage to perform his fast-rising hit, “I Never Lie.”

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