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.

Mitchell Tenpenny; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Mitchell Tenpenny Shares His ‘Farm Emo’ Philosophy On New Album, ‘This is the Heavy’

Posted on September 16, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Tenpenny co-wrote and co-produced the 20-track project.

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Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins; Photo by FOX Media LLC

Trace Adkins Admits He Was Terrified To Work With Susan Sarandon On ‘Monarch’

Posted on September 8, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

‘Monarch’ will make its debut with a special two-night event on FOX, beginning Sunday, Sept. 11.

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Blake Shelton, Dalton Dover; Photos via Instagram

WATCH: Blake Shelton Surprises Dalton Dover With Invitation To Make His Grand Ole Opry Debut

Posted on August 31, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Dalton was brought to tears by the surprise invitation.

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Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

PHOTOS: Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, And More Perform At ACM Party For A Cause 2022

Posted on August 28, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

The ACM Party for a Cause® returned to Nashville, Tennessee on August 23 for its second consecutive year, benefiting ACM…

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Love and Theft; Photo by Chase Lauer

Love and Theft Share Why They’re ‘Better Off’ With New EP and Label Deal

Posted on August 18, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Country duo Love and Theft is back with new music, releasing a full-length project for the first time in nearly…

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Lainey Wilson; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Lainey Wilson Shares ‘Yellowstone’ Update, Says She’s ‘Like a Fish Out of Water’

Posted on August 17, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Wilson will appear on season five of ‘Yellowstone.’

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Mitchell Tenpenny; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Mitchell Tenpenny Reveals His Experience With UFO Sighting, Shares Cosmic Video to Reveal ‘This is the Heavy’ Track List

Posted on August 15, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Mitchell Tenpenny took an intergalactic approach to announce his upcoming album, This is the Heavy, set to be released on…

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Noah Thompson; Photo by David McClister

Noah Thompson Reflects On ‘Whirlwind’ ‘American Idol’ Experience, Talks New Music

Posted on August 2, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

After winning ‘American Idol,’ Thompson has been focusing on his songwriting.

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Photo Courtesy Clay Walker

Clay Walker Talks ‘Catching Up With An Ol’ Memory’ and How TikTok Plays An Unexpected Role In His Career

Posted on August 2, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Clay Walker is back at country radio with his new single “Catching Up With An Ol’ Memory,” a nostalgic waltz…

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Clay Walker; Photo by Tonya Lippert

Clay Walker Opens Up About a ‘Dark Time’ That Prompted a Change in How He Manages His Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on July 21, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

“A couple years ago, I had my first attack in a lot of years,” he revealed.

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