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Priscilla Block And Her Dog Huck Steal The Show On The Pupdate Ahead Of Her Dream Ryman Moment

Block becomes the first artist to visit the Pupdate twice, this time trading rescue puppies for her own dog, Huck, by her side.

Lauren Jo Black

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March 2, 2026

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Priscilla Block with Huck; Photo by Osprey Media

Priscilla Block returns to the Pupdate, this time with her adorable Goldendoodle, Huck, in tow.

Huck is one of Block’s three dogs, and she lovingly refers to him as her “little muffin.” He has become quite popular among her fanbase (he even has his own Instagram!), and serves as her road dog, often joining her while she is on tour.

Huck the Road Dog

“I wanted a road dog. I wish I could bring my other dogs out, but they’re just too big and they shed a lot. But he’s just the perfect size and he’s really loved the road, which is great,” she says.

Block joined us for the Pupdate on a rare day off in Nashville amid her Things You Didn’t See Tour in support of her recently released album of the same name. The project dropped last fall and offered fans a look at a different side of the North Carolina native’s personality. Now that the album has been in fans’ hands for a few months, Block admits the risk of being more vulnerable seems to have paid off.

Things You Didn’t See

“I feel like this album has been unbelievably positive. People have really resonated with this record and that was my hope, but I was a little nervous with putting out this album because it’s super vulnerable and it’s a lot deeper than my first record, but I felt like that was really important for me to just let the world know my story and take control of my narrative,” she explains while Huck casually cuddles on her lap.

The album finds Block digging deeper than ever before, putting her unfiltered thoughts and emotions into the lyrics. Songs like “Couldn’t Care Less” explore the side of Block that feels misunderstood, weighed down by criticism, and overlooked when her name isn’t called at award shows, while “Elijah” brings her real-life love story to light.

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It may come as a surprise to some, but Block revealed that “Elijah” almost didn’t make the cut for the album.

“I was kind of getting in my head because I was like, ‘What are people going to think?’ And then I thought about that thought and I was like, ‘That’s the dumbest thought ever. Who cares?’ And it’s another reminder that you should never be ashamed of your story and who cares what people think? People just want real and that’s exactly what this record is,” she says. “And it’s been so fun just being able to be like, ‘Okay, this is my man.’ I know y’all have been wondering who he is, you’ve seen the hair, but being able to just be unapologetically in this phase of my life has been awesome. And he loves it. It’s been really cool to see people really just love him too.”

Overall, Block says she is “really proud” of the album and has had the time of her life taking the new music on the road.

“We’ve been on tour since October and it’s coming to an end, which is crazy. But it has been awesome just seeing how people relate to these songs and see themselves in this music,” she points out.

Ryman Show

The curtain will officially close on the Things You Didn’t See Tour this week when Block wraps the run with her first-ever headlining show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. She says the moment feels like a dream come true.

“I moved to Nashville in 2014. I have waited to headline the Ryman and it’s something that I’m so over the moon about. It’s awesome that I get to do this. I used to play at the bars near the Ryman and it’s cool. I’ve made some calls to some friends in town to see if they might pop up and I want to give everyone just like a killer show,” she teases.

With the tour wrapping up, Block will have a little time to catch her breath and enjoy life at home with her three dogs and boyfriend. When she’s off the road, the singer and her man typically enjoy low-key date nights grilling steaks together and catching up on some of their favorite TV shows.

“We watch a lot of homesteading videos. I am so obsessed with people that live off their land and grow their own garden and just all the things. So literally two nights ago, I watched a guy build a cabin in his backyard. So we’re kind of like on that vibe,” she laughs.

“We’re kind of very much into the farm life and all of that. So the goal is to maybe get some land at some point and, I don’t know, become homesteaders.”

For now, Block is soaking in a season of growth, both personally and professionally, as she celebrates a deeply personal album, a successful tour run, and the next chapter waiting just around the corner.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre’s most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless others. Over the course of her career, Black’s written work and interviews have reached billions of country music fans worldwide. A 2009 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Black began her career by founding Country Music Is Love, one of country music’s earliest independent digital publications, which she later sold to a major record label in 2015 before it was rebranded as Sounds Like Nashville. She then served as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief for more than two years. Her work has also appeared in Forbes, and she previously served as the Country Music Expert for Answers.com. Widely recognized for her expertise, Black has appeared as a featured guest on The Bobby Bones Show, BobbyCast, and Scripps News Morning Rush, providing insight on country music’s biggest moments. She has also hosted Country Now Live, a concert series featuring performances from artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Chris Young, and more. The series has welcomed thousands of fans in person while reaching millions more online. In addition, she hosted Connect With Country Now, a weekly interview series featuring conversations with rising country stars. Throughout her career, Black has earned a reputation for discovering and championing artists long before they become household names. She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music. She also gave Megan Moroney her first opportunity to walk a major red carpet as Country Now’s official guest correspondent at the 2022 CMA Awards. An interview she conducted in 2018 for Forbes.com with Luke Combs that inspired his multi-week No. 1 hit, “Doin’ This.” She has also hosted stages at CMA Fest, moderated an industry panel at Country Radio Seminar, and helped lead important conversations about the evolving landscape of country music media. Beyond journalism, Black has also used her platform to support charitable causes and highlight organizations making an impact. Through Country Now Live, she has helped raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while also advocating for animal rescue through Country Now’s Pupdate series, spotlighting organizations including MuttNation Foundation, Wags & Walks, and Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Black has been recognized as one of Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. She is a longtime member of both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). After nearly 20 years covering country music, Lauren Jo Black has spent her career telling the stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped the genre. Her first-ever book, Country Music Forever: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories, brings that same passion and firsthand knowledge to the page, celebrating not only the legendary artists and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of fans, but also the places, traditions, and cultural moments that have made country music one of the most beloved genres around the world.