Originally from Southern California and currently residing in Music City, Melanie graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism before beginning her career as a music and entertainment journalist. Beginning to write for Country Now in August of 2023, she has also contributed to Holler, Music Mayhem, Country Chord, Celeb Secrets, Celeb Secrets Country, We Got This Covered and Decider throughout her career thus far. When she is not writing, Melanie enjoys going to concerts and music festivals, binging her favorite television shows, spending time with her friends and family and cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners (of course).
Posted on November 18, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The celebration took place on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum.
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Posted on March 8, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The chart-topping artist tells us his new single is “an absolutely true description of who I am.”
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Posted on March 4, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The rising star says he is “excited to get back on the saddle.”
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Posted on February 28, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
Meet Dr. Donny!
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Posted on February 28, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
Waldrup stole the show with this Jo Dee Messina cover.
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Posted on February 28, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The track was written and originally recorded by McAnally and later became a chart-topping hit when Chesney and McAnally recorded it as a duet.
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Posted on February 27, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
They say ‘don’t meet your heroes,’ but Kane Brown met his hero Randy Travis and they’re now close friends.
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Posted on February 21, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
Upon the release of “Springsteen,” Church predicted that this would be his “biggest record.”
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Posted on February 12, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The country star died unexpectedly on this day in 2018. He was just 46 years old.
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Posted on February 9, 2024
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Melanie Rooten
The special evening included an intimate performance, cash prizes, heartfelt tributes and more.
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