Alanna Conaway’s love for music began at an early age, but it wasn’t until her mother began freelancing for country music magazines that she was thrown in the midst of her future career. At age 11, Conaway received praise from Billy Ray Cyrus after seeing her work as an amateur photographer, encouraging her to follow in her mother's footsteps. She then started freelancing for multiple publications as a photographer, before she began dabbling with writing. By the early 2000s, she was an published journalist for many music magazines on the market. At 29, she has established herself as a well-respected writer in the field of music entertainment and has built strong friendships along the way. Conaway currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. where she freelances full-time for Taste of Country, PopCrush, Ultimate Classic Rock, LoudWire, Guy Speed, Country Weekly and Full Access Magazine.
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Little Big Town Dish on How They Balance Parenting and Touring
Traveling the country in a bus full of people is hard enough, let alone with three young children spun into the mix. Yet somehow, the members of Little Big Town seem to make parenting on the road work well, even with their on-fire careers.
Aaron Lewis Interview: Staind Frontman Talks About ‘The Road’ That Brought Him Into Country Music
After the release of his seven-song country EP in 2011 titled 'Town Line,' which spawned the gold-selling single, 'Country Boy,' country rocker Aaron Lewis is back with a full-length album of monster songs that will put his name on the map of industry hitmakers.
Farm Boy Easton Corbin Calls Merle Haggard His Dream Drinking Buddy
There's a reason Easton Corbin is so convincing as a new, traditional country artist. He's lived the life of a country boy. The 'Clockwork' singer recently talked about growing up on his grandparents' farm.
Brantley Gilbert Attempts Acting While Shooting New ‘More Than Miles’ Video
Brantley Gilbert jumped at the opportunity to shoot a new music video for his song 'More Than Miles' on the outskirts of downtown Nashville last month. The shoot took place across several location on the east side of town, including the Hard Times Bar and Grill, a convenience store across the street and an old motel nearby.
Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore + More Are New Faces of Country Music for 2013
After much consideration and voting, the Country Radio Broadcasters (CBR) have come to a final decision about which country music newcomers will make up the 2013 New Faces showcase, which will be held next year during Country Radio Seminar (CRS).
Florida Georgia Line ‘Cruise’ Into No. 1 on the Country Singles Charts
It's been a week that Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard won't soon forget. Not only is their debut album, 'Here's to the Good Times,' hitting stores on Tuesday (Dec. 4), but the album's first release, 'Cruise,' has topped the Country Singles chart.
Love and Theft Turn Up the Heat in Sexy New ‘Runnin’ Out of Air’ Video
Love and Theft have gone from charming and loveable to country artists with sex appeal in an instant with the release of their brand new 'Runnin Out of Air' video.
Scotty McCreery’s Christmas Album Sells Big as Singer Preps for Busy Holiday
Who wouldn't want to spend Christmas with Scotty McCreery? While there are plenty of fans who would like the opportunity, they'll have to settle for hearing the star sing Christmas carols this holiday season.
Pistol Annies’ Ashley Monroe Books Release Date for New Solo Album
Singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe is stepping into the spotlight spawned by her work with Pistol Annies to shine a little on her own. Hippie Annie, as she's known in the group, is releasing her very first solo album on Warner Music Nashville.
Chris Young Predicts What 2013 Will Bring for Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and More
Is Chris Young a psychic? Well, maybe... but probably not.