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 Brings Daughter Maggie as AMAs Date
Tim McGraw decided to bring his second daughter, Maggie, to the American Music Awards Nov. 20, posting an adorable photo of the two on Facebook on the way to the show.
Garth Brooks Confesses He Writes Songs on the Toilet
When inspiration hits you, it hits you, and Garth Brooks doesn’t fight it — even if he’s in the bathroom. The artist visited Jimmy Kimmel recently and shared a secret behind his prolific songwriting, revealing it’s not quite as glamorous as fans might think.
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).
Martina McBride Says Country’s Turning Back to Honest Songwriting
Martina McBride has been around the block in country music, watching the trends ebb and flow, and she agrees with other artists that songwriting in country music has fallen into a predictable pattern over the last few years. But she thinks it’s coming back toward the honest songwriting she believes in.
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.
Darius Rucker Gets Honest in Emotional ‘If I Told You’ Video
When Darius Rucker’s "If I Told You" video begins, it seems like it may portray the story of a dapper, James-Bond type — or at least a dramatic tale filled with action and romance, starting with its black-and-white cinematography. But the actual story is a lot more personal and stripped-down.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Unusual New Project
Kelly Clarkson shared a secret project she’s been working on, and it’s a little off the beaten path from anything she’s done before.
Willie Nelson Answers ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ From Jimmy Kimmel
Apparently, Willie Nelson would be okay with dying in a fight with a rabbit. Fans learned this and a few other interesting facts about Nelson in a new segment from Jimmy Kimmel that features the country legend in his ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ series.
Maren Morris on CMA Win: ‘The Tide is Changing’
Maren Morris is a breath of fresh air for many country listeners, and the CMA Awards recognized that with her New Artist win. The singer-songwriter feels like the combination of her win and those of other fresh faces means country music is opening its doors to a new, honest sound.
Eric Church Brings Poignant Performance of ‘Kill a Word’ to 50th Annual CMAs
Powerful words flashed across Eric Church’s face as he began his performance at the 2016 CMA Awards of his poignant tune “Kill a Word,” interrupting silence with his declaration against all things dark and hateful.
Miranda Lambert Crafts Stunning ‘Vice’ Performance at 2016 CMAs
Miranda Lambert opened her performance at the 2016 CMAs with a quiet confidence, standing alone in front of a heavy vintage theater-style curtain, looking stunning in a sexy re-imagined version of a sleek black pant suit. With a gorgeous acoustic slung over her shoulder, poised to take on the world, Lambert began her latest single, “Vice,” a capella, showing off her flawless vocals and bringing attention to the well-written lyrics.
Garth Brooks Crowned Entertainer of the Year at 50th Annual CMA Awards
Garth Brooks has had an outstanding year back in the spotlight, so it’s no surprise the 2016 CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year is going home with him.