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.

Laci Kaye Booth; Photo by Steven Alan Worster

Exclusive Premiere: Laci Kaye Booth Covers ‘Stars’ By Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Posted on October 24, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Laci Kaye Booth first captured the hearts of millions on American Idol and today, she returns with a cover of…

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Kane Brown, Luke Combs; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Kane Brown, Luke Combs Among 2019 American Music Awards Nominees

Posted on October 24, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Nominees for the 2019 American Music Awards were revealed Thursday morning and there are several country music artists included among…

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Eric Church, Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Eric Church, Maren Morris & Carrie Underwood Among First Round of CMA Awards Performers

Posted on October 23, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

As the excitement for “Country Music’s Biggest Night” continues to build, the Country Music Association is revealing the first round…

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Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Expecting First Child Together

Posted on October 22, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Baby makes three! Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are expecting their first child together and it’s a boy, the couple…

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Chris Janson; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Chris Janson Notches Third No.1 Single with ‘Good Vibes’

Posted on October 22, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Country hitmaker Chris Janson is feeling all the “Good Vibes” this week as his latest single made the climb to…

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Jason Aldean Drops Trippy ‘We Back’ Music Video

Posted on October 22, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Jason Aldean recently dropped a 360-degree music video for his latest single, “We Back,” and it might make you dizzy….

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Kelly Clarkson; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Shania Twain; Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Watch Kelly Clarkson Cover Shania Twain’s ‘Any Man Of Mine’

Posted on October 21, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Kelly Clarkson recently paid tribute to one of country music’s biggest stars during The Kelly Clarkson Show. The superstar put…

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Walker Hayes; 'Don't Let Her' Music Video

Walker Hayes’ Personal New Video Features His Wife and Six Kids

Posted on October 21, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Walker Hayes gives fans a glimpse into his life at home with his wife and six children in his brand…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo via Instagram

Morgan Wallen Pens Touching Tribute To His Late Grandmother

Posted on October 21, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

“She was one of a kind…”

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Craig Morgan; Photo via YouTube

Craig Morgan Debuts Tear-Filled Video for ‘The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost’

Posted on October 21, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Craig Morgan just released a tear-filled music video for his emotional new single, “The Father, My Son, and the Holy…

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