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.
Laura McClellan
Dollywood Employee Finds Poignant Bible Verse, Charred by Gatlinburg Wildfire
When Dollywood employee Issac McCord scanned the property, picking up after the devastating wildfires in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., he wasn't expecting to find a divine message.
Kane Brown Making National Television Debut on ‘Ellen’
Kane Brown is about to experience a rite of passage for any star: appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Carrie Underwood Balances Show Duties and Mom Duties Like a Boss
As any mama knows, motherhood doesn’t stop just because you have to get stuff done. Carrie Underwood is no exception.
Garth Brooks Confesses He Writes Songs on the Toilet
When inspiration hits you, it hits you, and Garth Brooks doesn’t fight it — even if he’s in the bathroom. The artist visited Jimmy Kimmel recently and shared a secret behind his prolific songwriting, revealing it’s not quite as glamorous as fans might think.
Martina McBride Says Country’s Turning Back to Honest Songwriting
Martina McBride has been around the block in country music, watching the trends ebb and flow, and she agrees with other artists that songwriting in country music has fallen into a predictable pattern over the last few years. But she thinks it’s coming back toward the honest songwriting she believes in.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Unusual New Project
Kelly Clarkson shared a secret project she’s been working on, and it’s a little off the beaten path from anything she’s done before.
Kellie Pickler, Faith Hill Hope to Change Lives With New Talk Show
Two of country’s most adored sweethearts, Kellie Pickler and Faith Hill, are teaming up for a new talk show, and Pickler says though it’s still early in terms of planning, she sees it hopefully changing people’s lives, particularly those who run small businesses.
Darius Rucker Gets Honest in Emotional ‘If I Told You’ Video
When Darius Rucker’s "If I Told You" video begins, it seems like it may portray the story of a dapper, James-Bond type — or at least a dramatic tale filled with action and romance, starting with its black-and-white cinematography. But the actual story is a lot more personal and stripped-down.
Willie Nelson Answers ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ From Jimmy Kimmel
Apparently, Willie Nelson would be okay with dying in a fight with a rabbit. Fans learned this and a few other interesting facts about Nelson in a new segment from Jimmy Kimmel that features the country legend in his ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ series.
Kenny Chesney Surprises Young Fan on ‘Ellen’ With CMA Awards Invitation [Watch]
Kenny Chesney made an appearance on the Ellen show, but it wasn’t just to promote his new album. It was to give one lucky girl, Macey, the surprise of a lifetime: an invite to the CMA Awards.
Jennifer Nettles Returns to Host 2016 CMA Country Christmas Event
Jennifer Nettles will once again ring in the holiday season as the host of CMA Country Christmas. The singer will reprise her role for the seventh time in 2016.
Chris Young, Brad Paisley Get Into Holiday Spirit With ‘The First Noel’ [Listen]
It's only October, but the holiday spirit is all around — and Chris Young is spreading it.