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.

Luke Bryan; Photo by Jim Wright

Luke Bryan Tributes Fans, Family & Faith In New ‘Born Here, Live Here, Die Here’ Video

Posted on August 7, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

“The second I heard the song it just felt so real for me,” he says.

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Kane Brown, Nelly

Kane Brown and Nelly Hit the Beach In ‘Cool Again’ Video

Posted on August 7, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Kane Brown joined forces with rapper Nelly for a new version of “Cool Again.” Out now, the reimagined song featured…

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Kane Brown; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Kane Brown Sets the Record Straight On Getting Lost In the Woods

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

After an Extra TV report surfaced about Kane Brown getting lost in the woods for seven hours with his wife,…

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Photo Courtesy Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker Embraces the Carefree Lifestyle In ‘Beers And Sunshine’

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Darius Rucker is shaking off the negative and focusing on the positive in his just-released new single, “Beers And Sunshine.”…

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See Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking’s Epic Song-Inspired Cake

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking wed on Saturday, August 1, and now the beloved couple is giving fans an inside…

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Remember When Alan Jackson Hit No.1 With ‘Chattahoochee?’

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson has a decades-long career that boasts an impressive catalog of hits, but…

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Keith Urban; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Keith Urban Reveals ‘The Speed Of Now Part 1’ Track List With Two Surprise Collaborations

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Keith Urban’s highly anticipated new album, The Speed Of Now Part 1, arrives in September, and as the release date…

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Laine Hardy; Photo by Robby Klein

Country Now Pop Quiz: Laine Hardy

Posted on August 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Think you know everything there is no know about Laine Hardy? Think again! The Season 17 American Idol champ recently…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Morgan Wallen To Release Fan-Favorite Track, ‘7 Summers’

Posted on August 5, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Fans asked (some begged) Morgan Wallen to release his song “7 Summers” and the superstar is delivering. The new father…

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See the First Preview of ‘DeMarcus Family Rules’

Posted on August 5, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison are giving fans a sneak peek of their upcoming Netflix Original reality…

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