Melanie Rooten

Melanie Rooten

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).

Jared Keim, Warren Zeiders, Ryan Beaver; Photo by Katie Kauss

‘Pretty Little Poison’ Named Song Of The Year, Jaron Boyer Named Songwriter Of The Year At 2024 SESAC Nashville Music Awards

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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Chris Janson; Photo by Kelly Janson

When It Comes To Chris Janson, ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’

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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Laine Hardy; Photo Provided

Laine Hardy Teases New Music and Reflects on Life After ‘American Idol’

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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Donny Van Slee; Photo by Casey Durkin/NBC

Donny Van Slee, A 30-Year-Old Chiropractor From Florida, Delivers ‘Unbelievable’ ‘The Voice’ Audition

Posted on February 28, 2024

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Melanie Rooten

Meet Dr. Donny!

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Karen Waldrup; Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC

Meet Karen Waldrup, ‘The Voice’ Contestant Who Started A Feud Between Coaches Reba McEntire And Dan + Shay

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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Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally; Photo by Kayla Schoen/CMA

The Journey Of ‘Down The Road’ By Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally

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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Randy Travis and Kane Brown; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM

See Inside Kane Brown And Randy Travis’ Tight-Knit Friendship

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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Eric Church; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

The Real Story Behind Eric Church’s ‘Springsteen’

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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Daryle Singletary; Photo Provided

Remembering Daryle Singletary

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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Luke Combs; Photo by Zack Massey

Luke Combs Delivers Private Acoustic Show At The Ryman For ‘Living Lucky’ Lottery Winners

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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