Alanna Conaway

Alanna Conaway’s love for music began at an early age, but it wasn’t until her mother began freelancing for country music magazines that she was thrown in the midst of her future career. At age 11, Conaway received praise from Billy Ray Cyrus after seeing her work as an amateur photographer, encouraging her to follow in her mother's footsteps. She then started freelancing for multiple publications as a photographer, before she began dabbling with writing. By the early 2000s, she was an published journalist for many music magazines on the market. At 29, she has established herself as a well-respected writer in the field of music entertainment and has built strong friendships along the way. Conaway currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. where she freelances full-time for Taste of Country, PopCrush, Ultimate Classic Rock, LoudWire, Guy Speed, Country Weekly and Full Access Magazine.

Josh Turner Gets Into a ‘Groove’ on the Road With Wife and Their ‘Artistic’ Sons

All Josh Turner's three sons know is music. While their father is one of country music's hottest male stars, their mother is also very musical, playing piano and singing background vocals for her husband. So life on the road is nothing new to Hampton (6), Colby (3) and Marion, who turned two on Dec. 12.

Brantley Gilbert Attempts Acting While Shooting New ‘More Than Miles’ Video

Brantley Gilbert jumped at the opportunity to shoot a new music video for his song 'More Than Miles' on the outskirts of downtown Nashville last month. The shoot took place across several location on the east side of town, including the Hard Times Bar and Grill, a convenience store across the street and an old motel nearby.

Hunter Hayes Gifts Himself to Celebrate Chart-Topping Single, ‘Wanted’

Having the first chart-topping single of your career is a very big deal. Having that song top the charts for two weeks is even a bigger deal, as Hunter Hayes experienced earlier this year with his hit song, 'Wanted.'

Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore + More Are New Faces of Country Music for 2013

After much consideration and voting, the Country Radio Broadcasters (CBR) have come to a final decision about which country music newcomers will make up the 2013 New Faces showcase, which will be held next year during Country Radio Seminar (CRS).

Kelly Clarkson (Featuring Vince Gill), ‘Don’t Rush’ – Lyrics Uncovered

While Kelly Clarkson's 'Don't Rush' lyrics were not intended for her originally, the song wound up in her hands and was a perfect fit. Not only did she nail the vocals, but Clarkson also had the good sense to bring in the heavenly voice of Vince Gill, which left the song's three writers -- Natalie Hemby, Blu Sanders and Lindsay Chapman -- beyond thrilled with the outcome.

Ray Stevens Brings Holiday Joy With ‘White Christmas’ Video – Exclusive Premiere

Ray Stevens busts out the jingle bells, Santa hats and beautiful female background singers for his latest video -- his festive take on the Christmas classic, 'White Christmas,' which is premiering exclusively on Taste of Country.

Brantley Gilbert, ‘More Than Miles’ – Lyrics Uncovered

As is true with most of his songs, Brantley Gilbert's 'More Than Miles' lyrics come from a place deep in the singer's heart. The touching tune was taken straight from a page in his life which he experienced several years before making a name for himself in Nashville.

Florida Georgia Line ‘Cruise’ Into No. 1 on the Country Singles Charts

It's been a week that Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard won't soon forget. Not only is their debut album, 'Here's to the Good Times,' hitting stores on Tuesday (Dec. 4), but the album's first release, 'Cruise,' has topped the Country Singles chart.

Wade Hayes Is Cancer-Free

Just one year after finding out that he had been diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, Wade Hayes is thrilled to announce that he is officially cancer-free.

Justin Moore and Friends Raise Over $20K With Jersey Shore Relief Benefit Concert

Justin Moore had the fans packed in the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville this past Tuesday (Nov. 27), when he called upon some of his famous friends to help raise some money during a special benefit concert, with proceeds going to the Jersey Shore Relief Fund, as well as his publicist, Carly Caramanna, who fell victim to the recent Hurricane Sandy devastation.

Brantley Gilbert Extends Hell on Wheels Tour Into 2013, Adds Kip Moore to Lineup

Because his first headlining trek has been such a sales success, Brantley Gilbert has decided to extend the Hell on Wheels Tour with a second leg, which will start in 2013.

Love and Theft Turn Up the Heat in Sexy New ‘Runnin’ Out of Air’ Video

Love and Theft have gone from charming and loveable to country artists with sex appeal in an instant with the release of their brand new 'Runnin Out of Air' video.