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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Tim McGraw Sings Sweet Serenade to Daughter Days After Dropping Her at College [Watch]
Tim McGraw has been a family man ever since he and Faith Hill had their first daughter, Gracie, 18 years ago, and lately he has been letting that side of him shine.
Tim McGraw’s Pre-Show Workouts Are About More Than Staying Fit
It’s no secret that when Tim McGraw is on the road, he makes sure to keep up his workouts and eat well, but the artist says his regimen is not just about keeping his biceps camera-ready.
Luke Bryan Teams Up with Jimmy Fallon for Catchphrase Battle [Watch]
Luke Bryan’s wordsmith skills were tested Monday night (Aug. 10) when he joined Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show for a game of Catchphrase versus announcer Steve Higgins and actor Chris Meloni, but it looks like the country singer may need to practice a little more at home.
Jennifer Nettles Parts Ways With Longtime Label, Universal Nashville
Sugarland frontwoman-turned-solo-artist Jennifer Nettles has exited her record label, Universal Nashville, the artist announced Aug. 3 in an official statement. She signed with Mercury Nashville, a division of Universal Nashville, with Sugarland in 2004.
Eric Church Debuts Song Inspired by 3-Year-Old Son [Watch]
Eric Church headlined the first show at Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater Thursday night (July 30) and brought a very special tune to the stage, inspired by his 3-year-old son, Boone. The touching ballad, called simply “Three-Year-Olds,” is a tribute to the life lessons Church has learned from his little boy's three years of wisdom.
Brantley Gilbert ‘Cried Like a Baby’ at His Wedding
Newlywed Brantley Gilbert let his guard down when he married girlfriend Amber Cochran June 28, he says in an interview with Country Countdown USA. He dished some details about the intimate affair, which took place at his home in Georgia.
Taylor Swift Maintains Composure When Stage Malfunctions on 1989 Tour [Watch]
Taylor Swift had to enjoy the view from her crows-nest-style extendable stage a little longer than she may have liked on Monday night (July 13) when the set had some technical difficulties.
Josh Turner Brings ‘God Bless America’ to MLB All-Star Game [Watch]
Josh Turner took the mic on the field of Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark on Tuesday (July 14) during the MLB All-Star game to belt a moving rendition of “God Bless America” for fans both in the stands and around the world watching it on live television.
Thompson Square’s Shawna Thompson Has a New Love Interest: Her Motorcycle
Husband and wife duo Thompson Square pulled up a couch and talked to Taste of Country in the VIP Country Club at Country Jam 2015, where they revealed their recent adventures.
Luke Bryan Gives Moving Rendition of Star-Spangled Banner for America’s Birthday
Luke Bryan stood tall to show his patriotism during a recent show, singing the national anthem in front of a massive FarmBorough Festival crowd just days before July 4. The artist shared a video on his Facebook page of the moving Star-Spangled Banner performance, which included thousands of fans helping him sing the song ... at the top of their lungs.
Kacey Musgraves Says ‘Good Ol’ Boys Club’ Is Not a Diss at Taylor Swift
These days it seems every song is scoured for evidence of jabs toward other celebrities, and Kacey Musgraves is not immune. Some have suggested one of the tracks on her new record Pageant Material, “Good Ol’ Boys Club,” is a subtle diss of Taylor Swift, but Musgraves says that is not the case.
Carrie Underwood Breaks It Down During ‘See You Again,’ Raps Wiz Khalifa Song
If this whole country music thing doesn’t work out, there may be a place for Carrie Underwood in the rap world.