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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Merle Haggard Laid to Rest With Modest Funeral Filled With Music
The no-frills, quiet affair of Merle Haggard’s funeral service on Saturday (April 9) suited the legend's matter-of-fact, stripped-down approach to life.
Charles Kelley Shares Favorite Dad Moment So Far
Charles Kelley is experiencing all the firsts that come with being a new dad, and he shared one of his favorite moments so far with Taste of Country during the ACMs last weekend. Kelley couldn’t help but gush about his baby boy when asked to share any heart-melting moments as of late.
Carrie Underwood’s Husband Got to Sing With Garth Brooks Before Her
Sometimes life isn’t fair, and Carrie Underwood learned that the hard way this week. Though she is a huge fan of Garth Brooks and would love to sing with him, her husband, Mike Fisher, beat her to the punch.
Faith Hill Brags on ‘Her Man’ Tim McGraw After His ACM Awards Performance
Faith Hill couldn’t be happier for her husband Tim McGraw after his performance at the 2016 ACM Awards Sunday night (April 3).
Jason Aldean Named 2016 ACM Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean took home the trophy for Entertainer of the Year at the 2016 ACM Awards Sunday night (April 3).
Chris Stapleton Adds Male Vocalist to His 2016 ACM Awards Pile
Country’s newest legend in the making Chris Stapleton took home Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2016 ACM Awards, beating out several well-known vets in the business for the coveted honor.
Charles Kelley Debuts ‘Lonely Girl’ at 2016 ACM Awards
Charles Kelley debuted his new single “Lonely Girl” at the 2016 ACM Awards with a soulful performance surrounded on all sides by a sea of fans.
Kacey Musgraves’ Childhood Dream Comes True
Kacey Musgraves has made dreams come true for young fans before, but now she gets to realize one of her own. The artist posted a photo on Instagram of Mismo, her brand new horse, which she has wanted since she was a little girl.
Brad Paisley’s Wife Chronicles Mom’s Dementia Battle in New Book
Brad Paisley’s wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, is releasing a new book titled Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again, a memoir about her mother’s battle with dementia.
Charles Kelley Releases Chris Stapleton-Penned ‘Lonely Girl’ as Single
Charles Kelley is following his successful debut solo single, “The Driver,” with another bombshell: “Lonely Girl,” written by none other than country’s newest legend-in-the-making, Chris Stapleton, along with Jesse Frasure.
Keith Urban Wins Early ACM Award
Keith Urban has been honored with the Academy of Country Music’s Mae Boren Axton Award for 2016, which honors an individual in the country music industry who has exhibited longstanding dedication and service to the ACM.
Chris Stapleton Adds More Summer Tour Dates Due to Popular Demand
Chris Stapleton has quickly become one of the top must-see artists in country music, and his ticket sales prove it.