Maggie Malach first attempted to write a novel when she was six years old, and although she gave up after three pages, she continued to pursue her goal of becoming a writer. These days, she serves as the senior editor of PopCrush, which means she does everything from eating cupcakes with Foxes to chatting with Lucy Hale about first crushes. Maggie has interviewed a range of pop artists, including Ed Sheeran, Cody Simpson, Colbie Caillat, the Wanted and One Direction. (And, yes, Zayn did make her swoon.) You can find her byline on numerous websites, including AOL Music, Taste of Country, Spinner and Elle. Follow her on Twitter: @maggiemalach.
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Lucy Hale Interview: Newcomer Admits to Being Starstruck at CMAs, Stealing Billy Gilman’s Snapple Bottle
The first chilly spell of winter had just hit New York City when Lucy Hale met up with Taste of Country to talk about her upcoming album. Undeterred by the cold, the country newcomer was warm and energetic -- and couldn't have been more excited to discuss the project.
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Scotty McCreery Opens Up About His New Album, Performs ‘See You Tonight’ [Watch]
Most college sophomores have enough on their plate with classes alone. Scotty McCreery also happens to be working on a major extra curricular: Dropping his sophomore album!
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Joel Crouse Talks Life in Nashville + What Taylor Swift Taught Him, Performs ‘If You Want Some’ [Watch]
On his 21st birthday, Joel Crouse achieved something many musicians never will -- playing for a stadium full of people. He was opening for a top-selling artist you may recognize: Taylor Swift.