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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Grand Ole Opry Adopts a Dog From Miranda Lambert
The Grand Ole Opry got a great present for its 90th birthday — a new puppy!
Miranda Lambert’s New Cat Has Identity Crisis
It’s been a tough week for Miranda Lambert's new cat Curtis Loew, whom Lambert presumably named after a Lynyrd Skynyrd song. He just found out he's actually a she.
Luke Bryan Reveals Sexy, But Sweet ‘Strip It Down’ Video
Luke Bryan could have gone a lot of different directions for his "Strip It Down" video, given the sultry nature of the ballad, but he chose to keep it classy.
Luke Bryan Tests Basketball Skills Against Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler [Watch]
A lot of country singers try to stay in shape when they’re on the road, but not all of them can say they get a workout in with an NBA player.
Blake Shelton to Return for Season 10 of ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton might as well have an apartment on set at The Voice, considering the amount of time he spends working on the show.
George Strait Sells Out 2016 Las Vegas Residency, Plans to Add More Shows
The iconic George Strait is in the midst of a renaissance after the release of his most recent record Cold Beer Conversation and the announcement he will be taking the stage again next year at the Las Vegas Arena, prompting fans to show up in a big way.
Dierks Bentley Celebrates 10th Anniversary on the Grand Ole Opry
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Dierks Bentley burst onto the country music scene, but this week the artist is celebrating a decade of membership at the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley performed a unique show Sept. 29 commemorating his last 10 years, playing songs from “What Was I Thinkin’” all the way up to “Riser."
Luke Bryan Congratulates Niece on Homecoming Queen Win in Impressive Way
Luke Bryan is always a proud papa and uncle, but on Sept. 25, he was positively beaming after he got a message saying his niece had won homecoming queen, while he was on stage. Bryan broke protocol mid-show to tell the audience in Raleigh, N.C., about the exciting news.
Krista Hughes Wins Blake Shelton Over With ‘Angel From Montgomery’ on ‘The Voice’
When Krista Hughes’ warm, bluesy vocals flooded the room during her audition on The Voice, everyone listened — especially Blake Shelton. The young artist started learning to play the guitar at the tender age of four, when her grandfather handed over a small six-string, and the rest was history.
George Strait Reveals the Meaning of Life in Walmart Commercial for New Album
When you’ve built up the kind of life experience George Strait has, you learn a thing or two about what’s really important. To the country legend, it’s all about relationships.
Kacey Musgraves to Flip the Switch on Opry Goes Pink for Breast Cancer
Kacey Musgraves will get the opportunity to paint the stage one of her signature colors on Oct. 27 when she "flips the switch" at the Grand Ole Opry in support of breast cancer outreach efforts.
Hunter Hayes Shares Sweet Photos From Children’s Hospital Visit
Children at Dayton Children’s Hospital in Ohio got the visit of a lifetime last week (Sept. 15) when Hunter Hayes stopped by before his Cares for Kids concert with K99.1 FM in Middlesburg, Ohio.