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 October 27, 2020
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A country singer named Tanner Gomes found himself with a three-chair turn on The Voice, but surprisingly, country superstar Blake…
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There’s absolutely no shortage of new music right now. With tour schedules halted due to the ongoing pandemic, artists have…
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Country superstar Blake Shelton and his longtime girlfriend Gwen Stefani are engaged. The couple broke the news via Instagram on…
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Jameson Rodgers just earned his very first chart-topping single as an artist with his breakout hit “Some Girls.” The song…
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‘Christmas on the Square’ premieres on Sunday, Nov. 22 on Netflix.
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Thomas Rhett is soaking up more family time than ever this year. With his Center Point Road Tour rescheduled until…
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Posted on October 26, 2020
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The Voice contestant Ben Allen earned a three-chair turn with his cover of Brooks & Dunn’s iconic hit, “Red Dirt…
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Posted on October 26, 2020
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“…just like I believe that country music is for everyone, so is this country,” she says.
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Posted on October 26, 2020
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It’s fall and that means it’s time for football, bonfires and pumpkin spice everything! Dustin Lynch is getting fans into…
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Posted on October 26, 2020
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The nominees for the 2020 American Music Awards were revealed on Monday morning (Oct. 26) and there are quite a…
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