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 February 1, 2021
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Kenny Chesney has embraced his love for the island lifestyle through his music for 20 years and on Monday morning…
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Posted on February 1, 2021
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It’s a full-circle moment for Blake Shelton and Dan + Shay! The award-winning country duo will join Shelton on the…
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Posted on February 1, 2021
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NBC’s The Voice is back and it’s set to premiere on March 1, 2021. The news was revealed on Monday…
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Posted on February 1, 2021
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Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson’s soaring duet, “‘I Would’ve Loved You,” comes to life in the pair’s just-released music video….
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Posted on February 1, 2021
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Luke Combs took to social media on Monday morning (Feb. 1) to share a few exciting updates with fans and…
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Posted on January 31, 2021
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Miranda Lambert and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, are back on the wide-open road! The couple recently embarked on a multi-state…
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Posted on January 30, 2021
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Jason Aldean is bringing his latest single, “Blame It On You,” to life with a brand new music video that…
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Posted on January 29, 2021
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Tyler Farr and his wife, Hannah, welcomed their baby girl six weeks early after experiencing complications due to “preeclampsia &…
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Posted on January 29, 2021
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Karmen’s debut album, ‘The Garden,’ is out now.
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Posted on January 29, 2021
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Carrie Underwood is resuming her workout routine after sustaining a neck injury. The superstar shared a selfie on her fit52…
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