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.

Baylee Littrell, Brian Littrell; Photo via Facebook

Baylee Littrell Reveals The Advice His Dad, Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell, Gave Him About His New Song, ‘Change Your Mind’

Posted on July 12, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Georgia native Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell, continues to shine as a country singer-songwriter with his latest…

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Toby Keith; Photo by Richard McLaren

10 Best Toby Keith Songs

Posted on July 8, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

From his self-titled debut album in 1993 to his latest release, Peso in my Pocket, in 2021, Toby Keith continues…

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Photo Courtesy Diamond Rio

10 Best Diamond Rio Songs

Posted on July 6, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Supergroup Diamond Rio is a stellar example of iconic ’90s and early 2000s country music with 33 charting singles, including…

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Pam Tillis; Photo by Chris Hollo/ Grand Ole Opry, Miranda Lambert; Photo Courtesy NBC, Loretta Lynn; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music

Pam Tillis Calls Miranda Lambert the Loretta Lynn of Our Generation

Posted on July 5, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

‘90s country star Pam Tillis, known for hits like “Maybe It Was Memphis” and “Don’t Tell Me What to Do,”…

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Caroline Bryan, Luke Bryan; Photo via Facebook

How Did Luke Bryan Meet His Wife, Caroline?

Posted on June 2, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline have been married for more than 15 years and have five children together, three…

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Brett Kissel, 98°; Photo by Tristian Renaud

Canadian Country Artist Brett Kissel Reveals How He Joined Forces with 98 Degrees on New Collab, ‘Ain’t the Same’

Posted on May 23, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel is joining forces with an unlikely band for his new single “Ain’t the Same”…

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Walker Hayes and Wife, Laney; Photo by Getty Images for CMT

How Did Walker Hayes Meet His Wife, Laney?

Posted on May 12, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

Walker and Laney met in elementary school, but didn’t start dating until high school.

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Chris Janson; Photo by Spidey Smith

Chris Janson Goes ‘All In’ on Fourth Studio Album with Eric Church, Travis Tritt Collaborations

Posted on May 4, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

In an era of singles and EPs, Chris Janson has gone above and beyond with his new album, All In,…

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Cassadee Pope; Photo Courtesy Keys To Country

Cassadee Pope and Friends Deliver Intimate Island Performances at Keys to Country Concert Series

Posted on April 25, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

West Palm Beach, Florida native Cassadee Pope returned to the Sunshine State for the 8th installment of the Keys to…

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George Strait; Photo by Rick Diamond

George Strait Wants to ‘Make Another Record Soon’ After Re-signing with Longtime Record Label

Posted on April 22, 2022

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Nicole Palsa

George Strait revealed his recording contract status and plans for new music in an interview with Pollstar ahead of his…

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