Laura McClellan has been writing since she can remember -- her earliest journals take place in the Lisa Frank era -- and began pursuing her passion professionally as a freelance writer in 2011. Since then, she has worked in Public Relations and has written artist bios, magazine articles and blog posts, among other projects. McClellan moved to Nashville in 2006 to attend Belmont University, where she earned a degree in PR and fell in love with the city. She also loves Tina Fey, pizza, Twitter, classic fiction, Netflix and judging musical performances from her couch. Laura lives in Nashville with her husband and their orange cat, Beckett.
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Forever Country: David Nail Covers Vince Gill’s ‘When I Call Your Name’ [Watch]
David Nail brought his emotionally raw, vocally smooth sound to Vince Gill’s slow-swinging, gospel-infused “When I Call Your Name” for the CMA Awards 50th anniversary Forever Country cover series.
Maddie & Tae Debut New Song, ‘Mirror, Mirror,’ in Concert [Watch]
Maddie & Tae's new song "Mirror, Mirror" is just as refreshing as their past hits. The duo debuted the tune live at a concert on Oct. 16 in Baltimore, Md. at the WPOC Weekend in the Country Festival, and fans were loving it from the first note.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Perform at White House State Dinner [Watch]
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani had a big night on Tuesday (Oct. 18). Not only were they invited to President Obama's last White House State Dinner, but they performed at the event together.
Martina McBride’s Charity Feeds Three Hundred in Need
Martina McBride is passionate about making her career about more than just herself.
Kip Moore Announces Surprise ‘Underground’ EP
Kip Moore has heard the cry of his fans for new music and is responding with a brand new 5-song EP. The new record, titled Underground, was influenced by his long stints on the road. Moore co-wrote every track on the album.
The artist says he writes so often that sometimes songs fall through the cracks in between full album releases, so this is a way to let fans hear the tunes that have surfaced w
Luke Bryan’s ‘Here’s to the Farmer’ EP Debuts at No. 1
It looks like Luke Bryan might be inspired to release more Farm Tour EPs in the future. His first-ever EP coinciding with the tour, titled Here’s to the Farmer, just debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Selling more than 34,000 copies, the EP also earned a slot at No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
Brad Paisley’s ‘Today’ Video Will Give You All the Feelings
You might want to watch Brad Paisley's "Today" video in the comfort of your own home, because you're going to cry.
Kelly Clarkson Made Her Husband Get a Vasectomy After Second Pregnancy
Kelly Clarkson and her husband Brandon have closed up shop when it comes to babymaking.
George Strait Performs ‘King of Broken Hearts’ at Americana Awards [Watch]
George Strait teamed up with songwriter Jim Lauderdale to perform one of Lauderdale’s first songs Strait ever cut, “The King of Broken Hearts,” at the Americana Music Awards on Sept. 21.
Kellie Pickler Honored for Support of Troops
Kellie Pickler’s longstanding dedication to giving back to America’s Armed Forces was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense. Pickler received the special honor, titled the Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award, Sept. 28 in Washington, D.C.
See Tyler Farr’s Painfully Awkward ‘Worst Interview Ever’
Like most artists, Tyler Farr may have had some sub-par interviews over the course of his career, but this one has to take the cake.
Kelsea Ballerini Clarifies That Demo She Posted Is Her, Not Taylor Swift
We know Kelsea Ballerini and Taylor Swift are besties, so it’s not hard to believe that Swift would give Ballerini a first listen to any new music she makes, or that they might collaborate.