Nicole Palsa

Nicole Palsa

Nicole Palsa is a freelance writer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2012, she has written about the newcomers, superstars, and legends of country music for publications including Music Mayhem, Country Now, and Country Music Tattle Tale. Palsa has served as a volunteer guide with Musicians On Call since 2016 and is a Troubadour member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and her Bachelor of Arts degree in French. In addition to being a devoted country music fan, Nicole is a family historian and genealogist who can often be found in stacks of research. She is also an avid traveler with a passion for wildlife and nature photography.

Dierks Bentley, Bobby Bones, Jake Owen; Photos by Reid Yarberry

Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, and More Surprise At Bobby Bones’ 6th Annual Million Dollar Show

Posted on February 22, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

The star-studded event raised $200,000 and counting for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Photo Courtesy Blessing Offor

Blessing Offor Reflects On Releasing Debut Album, ‘My Tribe,’ After Sudden Loss Of His Sister: ‘An Emotional Challenge’

Posted on February 1, 2023

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Nicole Palsa

“There was a point where I went, oh my God, Mercy will never hear this,” Offor recalls.

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Tim McGraw; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

10 Best Tim McGraw Songs

Posted on December 30, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

With 45 number one songs under his belt, three-time GRAMMY award winner Tim McGraw has cemented his place in country…

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Ashley McBryde; Photo by Chris Hollo

Ashley McBryde Feels ‘Pure Love’ As She Becomes the Newest Member of the Grand Ole Opry

Posted on December 12, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Ashley McBryde officially joined the Grand Ole Opry family on Saturday, December 10 when she was inducted by her close…

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Madeline Edwards; Photo by Thomas Crabtree

Madeline Edwards Reflects On A Year Of Milestone Moments On The Heels Of Her Debut Album, ‘Crashlanded’

Posted on December 1, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

“This year has just been filled with things that I never in my lifetime thought I would ever experience…”

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Scotty McCreery; Photo By Andrew Wendowski

Scotty McCreery Talks New Music and Fatherhood, Teases 2023 Tour

Posted on November 23, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Scotty McCreery is wrapping up a banner year with some new deliveries – his first child, a deluxe album, and…

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Front row, l to r: Jay Allen ("The Voice"), Melinda Doolittle, Charles Esten, Kelleigh Bannen, Jay Williams, Ashley Williams, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Brad Paisley surrounded by dancers. Photo credit: Jason Davis for the Alzheimer's Association)

Brad Paisley, Hot Country Knights & More Perform ’90s Hits At Dance Party to End ALZ, Raising $525,000 For Alzheimer’s Association

Posted on November 22, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Siblings Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams hosted the fifth annual Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, November…

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Hit Songwriter Nicolle Galyon Delivers Her Own Story With firstborn Live Concert 

Posted on November 14, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Nicolle Galyon performed at the CMA Theatre at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, November 1…

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Chris Stapleton, Patty Loveless, Morgane Stapleton; Photo Courtesy ABC

WATCH: Chris Stapleton and Patty Loveless Leave Fans Speechless With Performance Of ‘You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive’

Posted on November 10, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Chris Stapleton, nominated for CMA Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year,…

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Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi; Photo Courtesy CMA

Alan Jackson Celebrated At CMA Awards With All-Star Tribute From Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Jon Pardi, & Lainey Wilson

Posted on November 10, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Alan Jackson was honored with a tribute performance by Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, Jon…

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