Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
Story Behind the Song: Luke Combs, ‘She Got the Best of Me’
"After this album came out, we were still playing it on the road, and the reaction to it was just always so good ..."
Luke Combs: Still an Everyman, Despite His Massive Success
"People recognize me at the grocery store now, that’s really the only difference ..."
The Secret to Kane Brown’s Success? ‘I’ve Just Been Following My Gut’
"For my whole career, I’ve just been following my gut..."
Maren Morris’ Girl: The World Tour: 5 Can’t-Miss-It Moments
Morris' Ryman Auditorium show emphasized the "Girl" in Girl: The World Tour.
10 Statement Songs From Powerful Country Women
Women in country have historically had a lot to say, across a wide spectrum of politics and experiences.
Story Behind the Song: Mitchell Tenpenny, ‘Drunk Me’
"It’s been written a bunch of times, but ..."
Rachel Wammack Can’t Be Anything But Country — She’s Tried
"My life has literally been country, and I think it would be a sad, sad thing if I tried to hide that or deny it."