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 24, 2019
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Laci Kaye Booth first captured the hearts of millions on American Idol and today, she returns with a cover of…
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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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Posted on October 23, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on October 21, 2019
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“She was one of a kind…”
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Posted on October 21, 2019
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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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