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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Lady Gaga Loves Country Music, But Especially Garth Brooks [WATCH]
Lady Gaga is back on the scene with a new record, and given that a number of tracks were written with Nashville native and notable country songwriter Hillary Lindsey, some are wondering if the pop starlet's latest music has a country flair.
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
The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and Wife Expecting Baby
The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston and his wife, Evyn, announced at a sold-out show in Nashville on Thursday (Oct. 13) that they are expecting their first baby.
Jason Aldean Named ‘More Than Pink’ Hero by Susan G. Komen
Jason Aldean has become known for his help with and support of breast cancer research — particularly for his work with Susan G. Komen. As a result, the organization has given him a special honor for his advocacy.
Carrie Underwood Gets Epic Scare on ‘Ellen’ [Watch]
Carrie Underwood has appeared on the Ellen show 10 times since her success on American Idol, and what better way to celebrate than scaring her half to death?
Blake Shelton Meets His Country Match With Miley Cyrus on ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton has long been known as the official country coach on The Voice, snagging nearly all the country and country-leaning hopefuls from the get-go, but Miley Cyrus is ready to change that.
12-Year-Old Grace VanderWaal Stuns With Original Folky Tune on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Is Grace VanderWaal the Taylor Swift? America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell thinks so, and the original song she performed on the show on Aug. 23 doesn’t argue.
Florida Georgia Line + Backstreet Boys: The Matchup We Didn’t Know We Needed
Florida Georgia Line teamed up with the Backstreet Boys for a new song called “God, Your Mama and Me,” and the result is a laid-back, unbelievably catchy tune with country, soul and pop sensibilities.
Olympian Aly Raisman Listens to Country Before Competing
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman uses country’s softer feel-good side to calm her nerves before she competes.
12-Year-Old Kadie Lynn Wows ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges With ‘My Church’
When 12-year-old Kadie Lynn sings, you might as well be in church.
Tim McGraw’s Workouts Make It Difficult for Others to Keep Up
Tim McGraw has become known for his intense workouts, even on the road, and it turns out they’re so strenuous most people who try to work out with him come up short.
Frankie Ballard Says ‘Cigarette’ Shows Who He Really Is
Frankie Ballard is not a cookie-cutter country artist. Fans know that now more than ever thanks to his new single “Cigarette,” which the artist says is more representative of his true musical style and the rest of his record, El Rio, than his first release “It All Started with a Beer."