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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Country Stars Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women everywhere and their accomplishments, whether they inspired a nation or just one person, and country stars came together March 8 to tribute women in all kinds of ways in their social media feeds.
Dierks Bentley’s Family Adopts New Dog
After the passing of Dierks Bentley's loyal pup Jake, fans probably wondered whether he’d ever bring another furry friend into the family. But there’s always enough love to go around, so Bentley’s family just welcomed a new dog into their lives: Patch Adams.
Jake Owen Books First Nashville Headlining Show
Jake Owen will be playing Nashville as a headliner for the first time, he announced March 3. The artist is performing a show at Music City’s Ascend Amphitheater on April 27, 2017 with Eric Paslay.
Lip-Syncing Couple Salute Country Songs + More in Viral Valentine Video [Watch]
This couple went all out to channel some of the greatest love songs of all time, right down to Dolly Parton’s wig. In honor of Valentine’s Day, a video-making duo named Kristin and Danny released a lip-sync medley that would put any late night host to shame.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett to Present at Grammys
The Grammy Awards are fast approaching, and the official list of presenters has now been released. It includes several of country’s biggest names.
Former MLB Player Barry Zito Releases Debut Country EP
Former MLB Player Barry Zito is out to prove his talents span more than just the baseball diamond. The now-retired pitcher has just released his first country EP, titled No Secrets, which includes five songs, all of which Zito either wrote or co-wrote.
Kelsea Ballerini Taking a Break From Social Media
Kelsea Ballerini fans are going to miss her the next couple of weeks — but it’s for a good cause. The star says she’s taking a break from social media, not so much as a cleanse, but to focus on finishing up her new album.
Holy Crap, Miranda Lambert’s Dad Can Sing!
Miranda Lambert brought two leading men in her life onstage with her at a tour preview show at Joe's Bar in Chicago on Tuesday night (Jan. 24). Her dad, Rick Lambert, and her boyfriend, Anderson East, joined Lambert in singing an old spiritual-turned-civil-rights-anthem titled “Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Freedom).”
Darius Rucker Honored by St. Jude for Long-time Support
Darius Rucker was honored by St. Jude Children’s Hospital for his long-time commitment to supporting the organization with his time, talent and contributions over the years. The singer was given the Randy Owen Angels Among Us award, which recognizes individuals who have “made exceptional and lasting contributions” to St. Jude through their “unique commitment and humanitarian spirit,” according to the news release.
Lead Actors Announced for ‘God Bless the Broken Road’ Movie
Rascal Flatts’ hit “Bless the Broken Road” is taking on a whole new dimension as a feature film later this year, and according to Billboard, the movie stars an NFL great as one of the lead characters.
Best Red Carpet Looks of 2016
We're not quite through 2016, but we've already been blown away by the latest fashion trends. Slits, tummies, sneakers and more have found their place on this year's red and pink carpets. Here, we break down the best of the best looks of 2016.
Take a Look Inside Brad Paisley’s $1.7 Million Corvette-Inspired Tour Bus [Watch]
When Brad Paisley hits the road, he does it in style. The artist showed legendary late night host Jay Leno around his tour bus for Leno’s car show on CNBC, Jay Leno’s Garage, and it’s amazing.