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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Hunter Hayes Gets What He ‘Wanted’ With First No. 1 Single
There is something oh so sweet about experiencing the very first No. 1 single of your career as an artist. This week, the honor goes to Hunter Hayes, who tops the charts with only his second single, 'Wanted.'
Little Big Town Still Rockin’ at No. 1 With ‘Pontoon’
It's been dubbed the "summertime song," and since there is still a bit of summer left, it's only fitting that Little Big Town continue to hold down the No. 1 position on the country singles chart with their smash, 'Pontoon.'
Carrie Underwood Appreciates Awards, But Won’t Display Them in Her House
If you're ever lucky enough to step foot inside Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's home, don't expect to see many of the 'Good Girl' singer's accolades. Underwood is beyond appreciative of the dozens of awards and plaques that she's received in the years since being crowned the winner of 'American Idol,' but she doesn't like to show them off.
John Michael Montgomery to Host Annual Country-Fest in Kentucky September 28-29
John Michael Montgomery is gearing up to throw his fans one heck of a party in his home state of Kentucky later this month. The singer's annual Country-Fest is set for Sept. 28 and 29, 2012 at Lynkins Park in Winchester, Ky.
Jerrod Niemann ‘Bound to Sink the Ship’ on Upcoming Blake Shelton and Friends Cruise
Anything can -- and will, probably -- happen when Blake Shelton and some of his famous singing pals set sail on the high seas for the singer's cruise next month. Among the stars who have signed on for the seven-day sail are Jerrod Niemann, Randy Houser, Trace Adkins, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin and Neal McCoy.
Tyler Farr, ‘Hello Goodbye’ – Lyrics Uncovered
Tyler Farr's 'Hello Goodbye' lyrics are autobiographical -- that's just one reason the single was one of the most added tunes at country radio this month. The tune definitely hits home with the country music audience. Farr co-wrote the tune with Kris Bergsnes and Skip Black, and it is the singer's follow-up release to his debut hit, 'Hot Mess.' Both tunes will be found on his forthcoming debut alb
Carrie Underwood Avoids Reading About Herself Online
Chances are, if you're Carrie Underwood, you're not reading this. Underwood is no stranger to the being a centerpiece for media headlines -- but she shies away from reading what's inside the articles, and never, ever searches her name online.