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
Keith Urban + Vince Gill’s We’re All For the Hall Concert Nets Nearly $650,000
Thanks to the handiwork of Keith Urban, Vince Gill and a group of country music stars, the Country Music Hall of Fame has a nice-sized donation check coming its way. This year's All For the Hall benefit concert raised close to $650,000 for the museum of country music memories.
Kenny Chesney Lets Fans Stream Entire ‘Life on a Rock’ Album
You'll have to wait until April 30 to buy Kenny Chesney's latest album, 'Life on a Rock,' but if you're anxious to hear the award-winning country star's latest work, you're in luck. Chesney is letting fans stream the entire new album beginning today.
Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival
After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.
Carrie Underwood Makes Wish Come True for Teen With Brain Tumor
On Saturday, Carrie Underwood made a very special teenager's dreams come true. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hayley Gort had the privilege of flying to Jacksonville, Fla., with friends and family to meet the popular country singer in person.
Lady Antebellum Reveal ‘Goodbye Town,’ New Track From ‘Golden’
Lady Antebellum's fourth studio album is due out in just a few weeks, but you don't have to wait until May 7 to sample some new tunes from the Grammy-winning trio's latest album. Lady A is offering up a free download of their single 'Goodbye Town' if you preorder the new record. In a recent interview, they revealed why 'Goodbye Town' emerged as an unlikely frontrunner on the new album.
Kip Moore, ‘Hey Pretty Girl’ – Lyrics Uncovered
When it comes to songwriting, Kip Moore believes in being as authentic as possible -- that's why the 'Hey Pretty Girl' lyrics he co-wrote with his friend Dan Couch are hitting home with country fans. It's obvious that Moore's hit song was written from a personal place, and now his followers can't get enough of it.
Blake Shelton, ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ – Lyrics Uncovered
There's a reason why 'Boys 'Round Here' was one of the first songs released from Blake Shelton's new 'Based on a True Story...' album. Although Shelton didn't write the 'Boys 'Round Here' lyrics himself, they perfectly describe the country boys he grew up with in Oklahoma.
Brad Paisley Relives Young Romance in ‘Beat This Summer’ Video
Summertime is just a few short weeks away, but if you're jonesing for salt, sand and summer love, Brad Paisley's 'Beat This Summer' video has got you covered. In the music video for his latest tune, Paisley reminds fans just how fun a summer romance can be.
Lee Brice, ‘I Drive Your Truck’ – Lyrics Uncovered
Lee Brice's 'I Drive Your Truck' lyrics are intense enough to make even a grown man cry. But the emotional ballad only becomes more of a tear-jerker when you learn that it was inspired by a real-life situation.
The Band Perry to Perform on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The Band Perry will give 'Dancing With the Stars' fans a heap of their new album 'Pioneer' this week. While contestants try to dance around the competition to avoid being eliminated, the sibling trio will play one of their latest hits, 'Better Dig Two.'