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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Brett Eldredge Falls in Love in New ‘Don’t Ya’ Video
Brett Eldredge's new single 'Don't Ya' has everything that country music fans love: a little twang, a great storyline and the hint of a love story. Keeping with the theme of the song, the three-minute video shows Eldredge playing awesome guitar riffs and making eyes at a pretty girl across a crowded party.
Taylor Swift Brings Out Surprise Guest Nelly in St. Louis
Taylor Swift and Nelly don't seem like a likely combination, but that hasn't stopped the country music crossover star from rubbing elbows with the St. Louis native on several occasions. During a Red Tour stopover in Nelly's hometown this week, Swift shocked her audience when she brought the rap star on stage.
Kristen Kelly Plays Country Music Queen in ‘He Loves to Make Me Cry’ Video
Kristen Kelly might not be classified as a country music diva just yet, but in her new video for her sophomore single 'He Loves to Make Me Cry,' she proves that she has the kind of powerhouse vocals that will make her a major star before too long.
Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson Top List of 100 ‘American Idol’ Hit Singles
Ever since singing competition reality shows became en vogue, radio play has been dotted with hits that came straight from shows like 'American Idol.' In fact, a lot of big-name stars -- including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson -- came straight from the 'Idol' stage. Recently, Billboard magazine conducted a special survey of the Top 100 'American Idol' hits, and country music was well represe
Scotty McCreery Takes Fans Behind the Scenes With New Webisode Series, ‘ScotTV’
You can bet your cowboy boots that hanging out with Scotty McCreery is a good time. The well-known baritone has shown his silly in interviews and commercials before, but now fans will really have the opportunity to get to know the country singer by watching 'ScotTV,' his new web series.
Taylor Swift Hit Spoofed in ‘Breaking Bad’ Parody
There's no better way to prepare for the return of the popular television show 'Breaking Bad' than by watching a hilarious parody of Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' Of course, instead of the girl-power anthem the song was originally meant to be, a few jokesters from Teddie Films turned it into a song about... er... inappropriate activities.
If Miranda Lambert Wins the Lottery, She Wants Exotic Pets
After rescuing several dogs and cats from the streets, you would think that Miranda Lambert would have gotten her fill of animals. But her bleeding heart can't be contained! Now, the country songstress has her eye on a few larger-than-life pets. Here's a hint: She's pining for a popular marsupial from 'Land Down Under' and a behemoth mammal from Africa.
Jake Owen Shows Off His Sweet Little Easter Bunny
Jake Owen's baby girl may have been born on Thanksgiving Day, but this little lady is not just a turkey -- she's an Easter bunny baby, too. The holiday is still a few weeks off, but the doting is celebrating early by dressing Pearl up, complete with bunny ears, to share this adorable photo with fans on Facebook.
George Strait Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony
As one of the reigning kings of country music, George Strait has scored 59 No. 1 hit singles during his illustrious his career. That's why it's not surprising that the Country Radio Hall of Fame honored Strait with a Career Achievement Award at Tuesday's (Feb. 28) ceremony.
Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie Hit the Road for Roots & Boots Tour
If you're an old-school country music fan, you're going to love the upcoming Roots & Boots Tour. Featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie, this tour is tailor made for longtime, hardcore country music fans.