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.
Megan Pacella
Taylor Swift Holds Onto Her ‘One Shred of Dignity,’ Has Nervous Breakdown Talking Exes on ‘Ellen’
In promotion of her new album, 'Red,' Taylor Swift has been all over television this week, but she's so adorable in interviews that we really don't tire of her invading our living rooms. This morning on 'Ellen,' Swift stuck to her likeable interview posture, but blushed -- and had a bit of a freakout -- when the hilarious host prodded her about her ex-boyfriends.
Lauren Alaina Surprises Boy With Brain Tumor at His Homecoming Dance
Laura Alaina has had a great year, but in light of her country music success, it's pretty obvious that the 17-year-old star hasn't lost sight of what's important. Although the country songstress is in the middle of her Eighteen Inches Tour, she cleared her calendar recently to surprise Jordan Trunfio -- a West Springfield High School student in Springfield, Va. who is suffering from a brain tumor
Hunter Hayes Performs ‘Wanted’ on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
It's been a pretty big year for Hunter Hayes, to say the least. In addition to releasing his first No. 1 song, 'Wanted,' Hayes' hit also achieved certified platinum status earlier this fall -- not to mention dozens of accolades he's received. Yesterday (Oct. 22), Hayes appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to perform his most popular tune.
Taylor Swift Taking Over TV to Promote ‘Red’ Album Release
If you haven't heard about Taylor Swift's upcoming album release yet, you'll definitely know about it come October 22, when 'Red' hits store shelves. Never one to rest on her laurels, the 22-year-old star has a series of promotional gigs set up for the days following her album release -- and she's going to take your television by storm.
Toby Keith Took ‘Five Seconds’ to Consider ‘American Idol’ Judge Offer
Earlier this summer, when 'American Idol' execs were trying to nail down their judges panel, several names of country music stars were thrown into the mix. Before Keith Urban accepted the gig, Toby Keith was approached with an opportunity to take a seat at the table. Now, the in-your-face country star admits that he didn't hesitate at all when he declined the offer.
Brantley Gilbert Poser Pleads Guilty in Theft Case, Apologizes
Back in April, Brantley Gilbert experienced a real shock when he learned that an Indiana man had been posing not only as him, but also as his manager and producer. Now, the Gilbert imposter, 25-year-old Thomas Michael Barth, has pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft.
Sara Evans Opens Up About Scary Fan Situation
Sometimes when bad things happen, the only thing you can do is make light of them. At least, that's how Sara Evans chose to handle a recent situation in Biloxi, Miss., when a fan overstepped his boundaries and left the country singer feeling flustered.
Tim McGraw Snags Track on R&B Singer Ne-Yo’s New Album
Tim McGraw is no one-trick pony. Sure, he's a multi-award-winning country music legend, an actor, a father and a husband to mega-star Faith Hill. And now, McGraw can add guest on an R&B record to his list of accomplishments and accolades. The country star teamed up with Ne-Yo for a track on the R&B singer's upcoming album.
Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry
In 1962, Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, just two years after her debut on the famous Nashville stage. On Tuesday night (Sept. 25), the iconic country singer celebrated the 50th anniversary of her induction with a commemorative show.
Boy’s Kiss With Carrie Underwood Came After His Home Burned Down
Chase Kurnick's kiss with country superstar Carrie Underwood was his first, and it came near the end of a difficult year for the 12-year-old. In May, his family's house burned down after a lightning strike. Nothing like a smooch from one of the most beautiful women on the planet to lift your spirits.
Nicole Kidman Will Join Keith Urban During ‘American Idol’ Live Shows
It's not often you see country star Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman, apart from one another. Of course, there are times -- like when Urban is on stage or Kidman is in front of a camera -- that they can't stand side by side. But that won't stop the actress from being in the wings when her hubby judges the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' She confirmed in a recent interview that she plans
Dierks Bentley Debuts New ‘Grab a Beer’ Video
Warning: Don't watch Dierks Bentley's new 'Grab a Beer' video if you're really thirsty. Close-up shots of the bubbly cold stuff combined with a montage of Bentley rocking out on stage and in the studio will make you want to stop what you're doing, kick back and crack open a cold one. As if the song isn't obvious enough, in the video for 'Grab a Beer,' Bentley has no qualms about demonstrating how