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Lauren Black

Nashville

Editor in Chief at Country Now

Mom. Wife. Country Music Expert. #UCF Alumni. @countrynow Editor.

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  • 1 week ago | countrynow.com | Lauren Black

    NewsMiranda Lambert, who remains the winningest artist in ACM Awards history, returned to the ACM stage on Thursday for a powerful two-song performance and had quite the surprise up her sleeve: a special guest appearance from newly crowned ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Ella Langley.

  • 1 week ago | countrynow.com | Lauren Black

    Here’s a look at every winner from the 2025 ACM Awards. Winners in select categories, including New Female Artist of the Year, New Male Artist of the Year, and New Duo or Group of the Year, were announced ahead of the star-studded show. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award winner and entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live around the world on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT.

  • 2 weeks ago | countrynow.com | Lauren Black

    NewsNashville’s songwriting community took center stage on Tuesday (April 29) at the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards, held at the beautiful Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University. The event honored 16 standout songwriters who each achieved the impressive feat of writing three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period, bringing together industry peers for a night of celebration and recognition.

  • 2 weeks ago | countrynow.com | Lauren Black

    NewsOn Thursday, May 8 some of country music’s biggest stars and hottest newcomers will gather together at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Academy of Country Music Awards. As the excitement for the milestone anniversary show builds, here’s what you need to know about the 2025 ACM Awards, including how to watch, who’s performing, and more.

  • 2 weeks ago | countrynow.com | Lauren Black

    Music / NewsCody Jinks just announced plans to release his 11th studio album, In My Blood. Out on July 5 via Late August Records the project includes 11 tracks, including the soon to be released tune, “Found.” Written by Ward Davis, Brent Sherokey, and Andrew Peebles, “Found” is described as an empowering anthem that urges listeners to embrace their path of self-discovery, regardless of the challenges that come their way.

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