Megan Pacella has been writing about all genres of music since 2007. Her work has been published in Fringe, Brite, Paste, Nashville Lifestyles and American Songwriter. Aside from spending a summer in New York City (where she met her fiance!), Megan has been living, working and playing in Nashville, Tenn., since 2003. When she's not blogging about country music, you can find her gardening, kayaking, hiking, drinking lots of coffee, and--most importantly--cuddling with her golden retriever, Gibson.
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Laura Bell Bundy Gets Down in ‘Two Step’ Video
Laura Bell Bundy's video for her latest single 'Two Step' is all a group of girls letting loose together. Shot in a mechanic's garage, Bundy and her female friends earn their own paycheck and then party their way after they're off the clock.
Tim McGraw Partners With Duracell to Help First Responders Across America
To promote the new Duracell Quantum battery --and celebrate EMTs, firefighters and first responders all over the country-- Tim McGraw and Duracell are teaming up to give away one million batteries to the men and women who keep us safe when disaster strikes. The result is a series of tear-jerking video interviews that will make you want to thank a hero today.
Luke Bryan Shakes It for Us in Fun Viral Video [NSFW]
In 2013 alone, Luke Bryan has won ACM awards for Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Event of the year, plus a CMT award for Collaboration Video of the Year. But it's possible that the 'Country Girl (Shake It For Me)' hitmaker is better recognized for his killer dance moves.
Sugarland Still Not Breaking Up, Kristian Bush Confirms
Fear not, Sugarland fans: Even though Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles both have solo projects going on, the duo isn't breaking up.
Florida Georgia Line, Sheryl Crow to Announce 2013 CMA Awards Nominees
Every September, country music fans anxiously await the announcement of the year's CMA Awards nominees. In 2013, Florida Georgia Line and Sheryl Crow are the lucky artists who get to announce those nominees.
Taylor Swift Mocks Kanye West With Gift to Tourmate Ed Sheeran
Judging by Twitter, Instagram and interviews, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are having a blast traveling together on Swift's 2013 Red Tour. Swift even gifted Sheeran with a homemade gift ... at the expense of Kanye West.
Taylor Swift and Sara Bareilles Get ‘Brave’ Together in Los Angeles
The great thing about seeing Taylor Swift live in concert is that you never know who she'll bring out on stage to share the microphone with her. On Monday (Aug. 19) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Swift gave fans a major surprise when she performed a duet with Sara Bareilles.
Eli Young Band Announce 2013 Drunk Last Night Tour Dates
This fall, Eli Young Band will hit the road for their 2013 Drunk Last Night Tour. After a summer opening for Kenny Chesney, the EYB guys are more than ready to play a series of headlining shows.
Luke Bryan Feels There’s Room for Blending Genres in Country Music
Country fans are fiercely loyal about their favorite music genre -- sometimes to the point that they only want "true country artists" to identify themselves as country singers. But Luke Bryan thinks that there's room for blending genres in today's brand of mainstream country music.
Jo Dee Messina in Talks With ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Jo Dee Messina has always been the kind of country singer who tells it like it is. And that's exactly what the 'My Give a Damn's Busted' hitmaker did when she went public with the information that she's in talks with 'Dancing With the Stars.'