Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson's passion for country, bluegrass and Christian music led her to Nashville in 2002. In 2006, she graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in music business (with a minor in writing), and began her career as a public relations and marketing coordinator at Resonate Records. She has written for Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine, countrystandardtime.com and worked as a staff writer for Country Weekly Magazine for nearly three years. She currently resides in Nashville.

Kix Brooks Offers Look at Life on the Road in New ‘Bring It on Home’ Video

By Jessica Nicholson October 12, 2012 | Taste of Country

Kix Brooks has a life most only dream about, but in his 'Bring It on Home' video, he shows that even the fame, music and traveling can't quite satisfy the need for someone to share it with.

Category: Country, Country Songs Tags: Kix Brooks

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Trace Adkins Returning to TV for ‘Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars’

By Jessica Nicholson October 12, 2012 | Taste of Country

Trace Adkins is back! The tall, deep-voiced Louisiana singer will return for an 'All-Star' version of Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice' next season.

Category: Country

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Taylor Swift: ‘I Don’t Drink Much Alcohol’

By Jessica Nicholson October 12, 2012 | Taste of Country

Taylor Swift was a precocious and talented teen on the verge of superstardom when she made her debut her first single 'Tim McGraw' back in 2006. Now of legal drinking age at 22, her fans and the music industry have watched this singer-songwriter grow from sugary-sweet love songs such as 'Love Story' and 'Sparks Fly' to more adult material like 'Mine,' 'Better Than Revenge' and her second single from 'Red,' 'Begin Again.'

Category: Country Tags: Taylor Swift

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Carrie Underwood and Husband Mike Fisher Go on Romantic Ziplining Date

By Jessica Nicholson October 11, 2012 | Taste of Country

Carrie Underwood may be in the middle of her Blown Away Tour with opening act Hunter Hayes, but the 29-year-old recently took a break from the road to spend some quality time with her husband, Nashville Predators hockey player Mike Fisher.

Category: Country, Country Music Tags: Carrie Underwood

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Darius Rucker’s Wife Shares How She Kept His Opry Invitation a Secret

By Jessica Nicholson October 10, 2012 | Taste of Country

When Darius Rucker was invited to be the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry by buddy Brad Paisley recently, it wasn't just the staff and 'Southern Comfort Zone' singer who were in on the keeping the secret. Rucker's wife, Beth, also kept mum about her husband's Grand Ole Opry invitation -- and for nearly two months.

Category: Articles Tags: Darius Rucker

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Carrie Underwood Says Onstage Kisses Won’t Become ‘A Thing’

By Jessica Nicholson October 10, 2012 | Taste of Country

Even though Carrie Underwood gave 12-year-old Chase his first kiss during a concert in Louisville, Ky. recently, fans shouldn't expect more singer/audience member liplocks at future shows.

Category: Articles Tags: Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan Lead Country Nominees at the 2012 American Music Awards

By Jessica Nicholson October 9, 2012 | Taste of Country

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the leading country nominees at the upcoming 2012 American Music Awards, which is slated to air live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theater on Nov. 18 on ABC.

Category: Uncategorized Tags: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan

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Pistol Annies Get Praise From Neil Young

By Jessica Nicholson October 9, 2012 | Taste of Country

The Pistol Annies have already earned a chart-topping debut album, and their single 'Hell on Heels' went gold, selling over 500,000 copies. Now, Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe are on a natural high after getting some top praise from Neil Young in his recently released book, Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream.

Category: Country Music, Country Songs Tags: Neil Young, Pistol Annies

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Railroad Revival Tour Featuring Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson Canceled

By Jessica Nicholson October 8, 2012 | Taste of Country

It's the end of the railroad. Fans who were eagerly awaiting to see Willie Nelson and Jamey Johnson, along with Band of Horses and John C. Reilly, perform on the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour will surely be disappointed, as the tour has been canceled by its organizers.

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Eric Church, Carrie Underwood + More Join 2012 CMA Awards Performers Lineup

By Jessica Nicholson October 8, 2012 | Taste of Country

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1.