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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Dierks Bentley Playing Surprise Show at Nashville’s Legends Bar
Dierks Bentley loves surprises, and he dropped a bomb on unsuspecting Nashville fans on Monday (Nov. 14).
Ronnie Dunn Gets His Own Radio Show (For a Little Bit, Anyway)
Ronnie Dunn fans will get a glimpse into his music library, as the country legend has been chosen to host a new show on Sirius XM’s Y2Kountry station called Road Trip.
Kellie Pickler, Faith Hill Hope to Change Lives With New Talk Show
Two of country’s most adored sweethearts, Kellie Pickler and Faith Hill, are teaming up for a new talk show, and Pickler says though it’s still early in terms of planning, she sees it hopefully changing people’s lives, particularly those who run small businesses.
Kenny Chesney Surprises Young Fan on ‘Ellen’ With CMA Awards Invitation [Watch]
Kenny Chesney gave one lucky girl, Macey, the surprise of a lifetime on the 'Ellen' Show.
Maddie & Tae Debut New Song, ‘Mirror, Mirror,’ in Concert [Watch]
Maddie & Tae's new song "Mirror, Mirror" is just as refreshing as their past hits. The duo debuted the tune live at a concert on Oct. 16 in Baltimore, Md. at the WPOC Weekend in the Country Festival, and fans were loving it from the first note.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Perform at White House State Dinner [Watch]
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani had a big night on Tuesday (Oct. 18). Not only were they invited to President Obama's last White House State Dinner, but they performed at the event together.
Lady Gaga Loves Country Music, But Especially Garth Brooks
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.
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.
Blake Shelton Jokes: ‘Honey Bee’ Is About a ‘Voice’ Coach
Five years after the song’s release, Blake Shelton is coming clean about the inspiration behind his song "Honey Bee" (well, sort of).
Kelsea Ballerini Clarifies That Demo She Posted Is Her, Not Taylor Swift
We know Kelsea Ballerini and Taylor Swift are besties, so it’s not hard to believe that Swift would give Ballerini a first listen to any new music she makes, or that they might collaborate.
Cole Swindell Confesses CMA Snub Was ‘A Little Shocking’
Cole Swindell knows there’s never a guarantee when it comes to award nominations, but with his song “You Should Be Here,” he was really hoping to earn a nod in the CMA Song of the Year or Single of the Year categories.
The artist admits he was a little surprised that he didn’t get any love this year, not because he felt entitled, necessarily, but because the song was so special to him...
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?
Chris Stapleton Is Best Wedding Gift Ever for Surprised Bride
Bride Stephanie Braun and her now-husband Officer Ryan Braun were devastated when they realized their favorite artist, Chris Stapleton, was playing in their city the same night of their wedding.
Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You': ‘I Just Want My Cash’ [Video]
Some people may be a little peeved if a song they wrote became a smash hit for someone else, but not Dolly Parton.
ACM Awards Establish Merle Haggard Spirit Award
The ACM Awards have established a new honor in memory of one of country’s most iconic artists, Merle Haggard.
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Dish on Their CMA Co-Hosting Strategy
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are buds, that much is certain. But how do they translate that camaraderie onto the stage when they host the CMA Awards?
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.
Dierks Bentley Superfan Professes Her Love for the Singer in Creepiest Way
When Dierks Bentley fan Lyndsey confessed her super-fandom as part of the artist’s “Behind Black" campaign, she probably didn’t expect to get a similar confession from him.
Maren Morris Shows Off Cool Wheels, Hot Colors in ‘80s Mercedes’ Video [Watch]
Maren Morris finally introduces us to her beloved vehicle in her new video for "80s Mercedes," taking it for a spin through a backdrop of vivid sunsets and neon lights.
Blake Shelton Performs, Admits Shame Over His Mullet Phase on ‘Today’ Show
Blake Shelton is a successful country artist with a beautiful girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, and a thriving career on The Voice. But once upon a time, he was just a blue-eyed boy with a mullet and a dream.