Megan Pacella has been writing about all genres of music since 2007. Her work has been published in Fringe, Brite, Paste, Nashville Lifestyles and American Songwriter. Aside from spending a summer in New York City (where she met her fiance!), Megan has been living, working and playing in Nashville, Tenn., since 2003. When she's not blogging about country music, you can find her gardening, kayaking, hiking, drinking lots of coffee, and--most importantly--cuddling with her golden retriever, Gibson.
Megan Pacella
Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer Separate Business and Romance in Battle for ACM New Artist of the Year Award
It's official! The nominations for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music awards are in, and Brantley Gilbert and his new fiance Jana Kramer are going up against each another for the New Artist of the Year Award.
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Threw a Pre-Grammys Party for Their Daughters
At the 2013 Grammys, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman looked more like megastars than the humble parents of two little girls. But the day before the big awards show, Urban and Kidman were in full-fledged parenting mode when they reportedly closed down the Giggles N' Hugs children's restaurant in Los Angeles to throw their daughters a party.
Hunter Hayes Takes Center Stage in New Pepsi Commercial
Hunter Hayes didn't take home his first Grammy award in 2013, but the 21-year-old country newcomer still had a great night at the show. In addition to introducing Carrie Underwood's powerhouse performance, Hayes appeared during the commercial breaks in his new spot for Pepsi.
Hunter Hayes Promises New Album Will Be ‘Whole-Hearted’
Since Hunter Hayes' self-titled debut album has been so successful, his group of devoted followers (the Hayniacs) have been dying to hear some new tunes. Rest assured, the singer promises that there will be another album, but he's going to take time to make it completely genuine.
Johnny Cash Gets His Own Postal Stamp
Johnny Cash is going postal! The United States Postal Service has announced that the Man in Black will be a part of this year's Music Icons stamp series.
CMA to Honor Chris Young With Triple Play Award
Last year was a huge year for Chris Young, and so far, it looks like 2013 is on pace to be just as good for the singer's country music career. On Jan. 29, the Country Music Association will honor Young with the Triple Play Award, a coveted honor reserved for songwriters who have written three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.
Jana Kramer Releases Heartbreaking ‘Whiskey’ Video
Since Jana Kramer released 'Whiskey,' the second single off of her self-titled debut country album, the forlorn love song has been tearing up the country charts. Now Kramer has released a video that helps tell the story behind this fan-favorite tune.
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ Lyric Video Details a Woman Scorned
It doesn't seem like it would be possible for a country singer to capture his or her personality in a simple lyric video. But somehow, Miranda Lambert overcame the odds when she released a quirky video that spells out every word to her tune 'Mama's Broken Heart.'
Kenny Chesney Expands No Shoes Nation Tour With 28 New Dates
Kenny Chesney hasn't embarked on his 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour yet, but it's already on the books to be one of the year's biggest tours. The 'Come Over' hitmaker has just added a whopping 28 additional dates to the already jam-packed tour schedule.
Kenny Chesney Documentary ‘The Color Orange’ to Air This Weekend
When people of Middle Tennessee say they "bleed orange," they're referring to their undying devotion to the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Kenny Chesney is counted amongst the school's fans. In fact, the award-winning country crooner loves the Big Orange so much that he produced a documentary about the football team's history.
Keith Urban and John Travolta Duet the Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’
The names Keith Urban and John Travolta don't exactly seem like they should go together. But this week at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, the country crooner joined forces with the famous actor to put on an incredible cover of the Beatles' 'Yesterday.'
Blake Shelton Reveals That He Nearly Quit ‘The Voice’
It's no secret that Blake Shelton would like to put his music career before his gig coaching upcoming stars on 'The Voice.' Shelton has been vocal about his frustration with producers of the show for doing multiple back-to-back seasons, and now he's revealed that he almost walked off the set for good a few months ago.