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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RaeLynn Goes ‘Left Shark’ on Scotty McCreery [Watch]
Tour pranks are a time-honored tradition in country music, and no one is safe from the fun.
George Strait Sells Out 2016 Las Vegas Residency, Plans to Add More Shows
The iconic George Strait is in the midst of a renaissance after the release of his most recent record Cold Beer Conversation and the announcement he will be taking the stage again next year at the Las Vegas Arena, prompting fans to show up in a big way.
Blake Shelton: ‘It’s Amazing How Quickly Life Can Turn Around for You’
Blake Shelton is back in the spotlight — both on The Voice and at a major block party on Music Row recently — and according to the star, things are starting to look up following a rough summer.
Dierks Bentley Celebrates 10th Anniversary on the Grand Ole Opry
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Dierks Bentley burst onto the country music scene, but this week the artist is celebrating a decade of membership at the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley performed a unique show Sept. 29 commemorating his last 10 years, playing songs from “What Was I Thinkin’” all the way up to “Riser."
Luke Bryan Congratulates Niece on Homecoming Queen Win in Impressive Way
Luke Bryan is always a proud papa and uncle, but on Sept. 25, he was positively beaming after he got a message saying his niece had won homecoming queen, while he was on stage. Bryan broke protocol mid-show to tell the audience in Raleigh, N.C., about the exciting news.
Krista Hughes Wins Blake Shelton Over With ‘Angel From Montgomery’ on ‘The Voice’
When Krista Hughes’ warm, bluesy vocals flooded the room during her audition on The Voice, everyone listened — especially Blake Shelton. The young artist started learning to play the guitar at the tender age of four, when her grandfather handed over a small six-string, and the rest was history.
Tyler Dickerson Gets Emotional Second Chance on ‘The Voice’
It’s almost like fate brought Tyler Dickerson to The Voice stage for his blind audition to perform in front of Blake Shelton and pair the two together. After a tough journey in the country music industry, Dickerson is back in the game for what he calls his "second chance."
Kacey Musgraves to Flip the Switch on Opry Goes Pink for Breast Cancer
Kacey Musgraves will get the opportunity to paint the stage one of her signature colors on Oct. 27 when she "flips the switch" at the Grand Ole Opry in support of breast cancer outreach efforts.
One Direction Singer to Try His Hand at Country Music?
Pop boyband One Direction have been enduring a bit of a shakeup since one member left earlier this year, and they have pledged to go on a break beginning next spring. But what will they do in the meantime? Apparently, member Liam Payne might just “go country."
Carrie Underwood Gives Thanks, Sings ‘Smoke Break’ at Popup Atlanta Show [Watch]
Carrie Underwood fans in Atlanta, Ga., got an exclusive opportunity to hear the star sing her most recent single “Smoke Break” live this weekend when the artist put on a surprise show for an episode of the CMT series Instant Jam.
Steven Tyler Brings ‘Sweet Emotion’ to the Cadillac Three’s Encore [Watch]
When the guys of the Cadillac Three were just getting started in music, they had no idea they'd one day find themselves on stage in Nashville with rock-legend-turned-country-star Steven Tyler. But on Saturday, it happened.
Lady Antebellum, Cam Join Forces for ‘Cowboy Take Me Away’ [Watch]
The audience at the Allegan County Fair in Michigan got to experience a rare colliding of worlds Sept. 17, when Lady Antebellum invited breakout star Cam to join them onstage for a throwback cover performance. The band delighted fans with the Dixie Chicks hit “Cowboy Take Me Away,” and shared a clip from the show on Instagram afterward.