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.

Keith Urban; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Keith Urban Shares Banjo-Infused Track, ‘Tumbleweed’

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

With three weeks until the official launch of his new album, Keith Urban is keeping the momentum going with the…

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Carly Pearce and Luke Combs To Reveal CMA Awards Nominees

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Nominees for the upcoming 54th Annual CMA Awards will be revealed next week. The Country Music Association announced today that…

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Luke Combs Teases New Song ‘Forever After All’ Inspired By Wife, Nicole

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Luke Combs just shared a snippet of a new song, “Forever After All,” and fans are going crazy for it….

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Granger Smith Readies Two-Part Album, ‘Country Things’

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Granger Smith just announced a two-part album and the first volume is coming next month. The singer/songwriter, along with his…

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Maren Morris Reunites With Her Band For a Performance Of ‘The Bones’

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

It’s been months since Maren Morris and her band played music together, but that all changed this week when they…

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Carrie Underwood Shares Hopeful Message In New Christmas Song, ‘Let There Be Peace’

Posted on August 28, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Ahead of the September 25 release of her first-ever full-length Christmas album, My Gift, Carrie Underwood is unveiling one of…

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Chris Stapleton Shares 14-Song Track List For New Album, ‘Starting Over’

Posted on August 27, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

It’s official – Chris Stapleton will release his new album, Starting Over, on November 13. The album, which is available…

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Rachel Wammack’s Husband Inspired Her New Song, ‘What He Does’

Posted on August 27, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Rachel Wammack’s love for her husband Noah runs deep and she’s channeling her appreciation for him in her just-released track,…

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Kane Brown Performs ‘Worldwide Beautiful’ On NBC’s ‘TODAY’ Show

Posted on August 27, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Kane Brown made an appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna on Thursday (Aug. 27). The superstar offered…

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Hear Chris Stapleton’s New Single, ‘Starting Over’

Posted on August 27, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Chris Stapleton is back and better than ever.

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