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 May 9, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Green will join Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine on Season 30 of the hit show.
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Posted on May 8, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
For this special edition, we’ve teamed up with MuttNation Foundation to shine a light on shelter dogs that are often overlooked.
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Posted on May 8, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“His story inspires our students to dream big, work hard, and always remember where they came from.”
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Posted on May 8, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“It’s just like come full circle…”
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Posted on May 7, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The 2026 ACM Awards winners list will be updated live as winners are announced.
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Posted on May 6, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The superstars joined forces to perform “Horses and Divorces” for the first time ever.
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Posted on May 6, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Fellow artist Gavin Adcock also weighed in as the situation continues to unfold.
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Posted on May 6, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Catch Riley Green, Ashley Cooke, Tucker Wetmore, Avery Anna, and more performing across Las Vegas all week long.
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Posted on May 5, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“I feel like I’ve made this kind of big circle, when I really stand back and look and I don’t think it was even really fully intentional.”
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Posted on May 5, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Enter now for your chance to win a VIP Country Splash Cabo getaway!
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