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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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.
Cancer Survivor Steps Onstage to Stun Garth Brooks’ Audience With ‘I Told You So’
Garth Brooks’ epic shows are always special for fans, but for one young woman at a recent concert, it was once-in-a-lifetime.
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.
Tim McGraw Taking Care of Faith Hill After Surgery
Tim McGraw stepped up to take care of Faith Hill after she recently underwent surgery, as fans can see for themselves in a couple of adorable photos posted online.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Nettles Returns to Host 2016 CMA Country Christmas Event
Jennifer Nettles will once again ring in the holiday season as the host of CMA Country Christmas. The singer will reprise her role for the seventh time in 2016.
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.