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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Carrie Underwood ‘Flabbergasted’ to Be in the Presence of Legends at 50th CMAs
Carrie Underwood is a card-carrying superstar, but she still gets starstruck. The singer — officially 2016's Female Vocalist of the Year after the CMA Awards — says being on stage in front of so many incredibly talented country legends left her beside herself the night of the ceremony.
Ellen Crashes Carrie Underwood + Brad Paisley’s CMA Awards Promo [Watch]
Sure, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley may be some of the biggest names in country music, but they pale in comparison to country's next big thing: Ellen DeGeneres.
Kenny Chesney Taking a Break in 2017
Kenny Chesney has been playing to sold-out stadiums and arenas for months on end, and his new album released Oct. 28, so it’s safe to say he’s been a little busy. The singer-songwriter tells Rolling Stone Country that he is planning on using 2017 to step back a bit and rest...
Jason Aldean Gets ‘Tanked’ [Watch]
Jason Aldean’s wife gave him a really unique surprise recently: an elaborate fish tank. The artist appeared in an episode of the Animal Planet show Tanked after Aldean’s other half Brittany Kerr recruited the show’s masterminds to create the aquarium of a lifetime for her hubby.
Forever Country: David Nail Covers Vince Gill’s ‘When I Call Your Name’ [Watch]
David Nail brought his emotionally raw, vocally smooth sound to Vince Gill’s slow-swinging, gospel-infused “When I Call Your Name” for the CMA Awards 50th anniversary Forever Country cover series.
Kelly Clarkson Celebrates Third Anniversary With Sweet Photo
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock celebrated their third anniversary in an adorable way reminiscent of childhood love, by carving their initials into a tree.
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.
Billy Currington’s ‘It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To’ Stays at No. 1 Two Weeks Running
Billy Currington is doubling down on his top slot in the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, marking his second week at No. 1 with “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To.” The song is only one of six country tunes to have a multi-week No. 1 so far this year.
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
Jana Kramer Prayed to Be ‘Taken From This Place’ During Abusive Marriage
Jana Kramer is taking a stand during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, sharing in great detail her traumatic past with an abusive husband in order to encourage and empower other women going through the same thing.