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 13, 2025
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Lauren Jo Black
Does the trio have plans to announce additional tour dates?
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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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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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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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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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Posted on May 8, 2025
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Lauren Jo Black
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
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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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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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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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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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