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.
Posted on April 20, 2022
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“I respect our flag,” McCoy says.
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Posted on April 18, 2022
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When it comes to the hitmakers of ‘90s country music, Clay Walker stands out as a troubadour who consistently delivers…
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Posted on April 14, 2022
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Country music stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina both launched their careers on ABC’s American Idol during Season 10 and…
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Posted on April 12, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
ABC’s American Idol returned on Monday evening with performances from the Top 24, who were vying for America’s vote for…
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Posted on April 12, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
The Top 24 contestants of ABC’s American Idol returned on Monday evening with performances from the outdoor stage at Aulani,…
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Posted on April 12, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
After a two-year hiatus, the Country Music Association has announced its highly anticipated initial lineup of artists for the 2022…
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Posted on April 12, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
ABC’s American Idol returned on Monday evening with performances from the Top 24, but an unexpected departure left only 23…
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Posted on April 10, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
In 2016, a country music awards show unknowingly played matchmaker for one of the genre’s future star couples: Kelsea Ballerini…
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Posted on April 7, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
Fresh off her ACM Entertainer of the Year win, Miranda Lambert has announced that she’s bringing her star power to…
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Posted on March 27, 2022
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Nicole Palsa
It’s been 31 years since Reba McEntire first appeared at The Academy Awards, where she filled in for Meryl Streep…
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