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
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and Husband Don’t Ride the Same Tour Bus
The only thing better than touring the country and playing music is doing it with your spouse by your side. And although Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott gets to tour with her new hubby Chris Tyrrell, the two don't get to spend much alone time together on the Lady A tour bus.
Newcomers the Henningsens Make Huge Debut at Country Radio
Arista Nashville has a new artist on the block, and they've already been debuted on more than 70 radio stations -- and growing. The family band calls themselves the Henningsens, and their first single 'American Beautiful' received a combined 77 Country Aircheck and Billboard radio adds last week.
Jason Aldean to Perform at 2013 People’s Choice Awards
The nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards are in -- and now the performance lineup is out in the open, too. Jason Aldean will be among the mega-popular entertainers who will take the stage at the live awards show in January.
Taylor Swift Gets a Singing Telegram From Harry Styles
What do you buy the girl who has everything? If you're Harry Styles and you want to impress Taylor Swift on Christmas, the answer is easy: You give her the gift of song.
Kelly Clarkson Visits Sick Kids for Christmas
Always one to use her singing talents for the greater good, Kelly Clarkson stopped by Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt on Dec. 21 to spread some holiday cheer. Clarkson sang a few songs and celebrated the season with patients and staff at the hospital in her hometown of Nashville.
Blake Shelton Remembers Final Christmas With His Dad
For Blake Shelton and his wife, Miranda Lambert, Christmas 2012 will be tough. Shelton's father, Dick, passed away in January, making this the first holiday season the country crooner will experience without him.
Taylor Swift Gifts Fans With Acoustic Performance of ‘Red’ Songs
Happy holidays to you from Taylor Swift! In an effort to spread cheer among her fans, the country crossover star filmed an acoustic performance of three hit songs for everyone to enjoy.
Blake Shelton Designs Special Christmas Gift for Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton isn't the kind of guy who goes to the mall to buy his wife a few sweaters for Christmas. Instead, the popular country crooner tuned in to his creative energies to design a piece of jewelry that will appeal to Miranda Lambert's animal-loving side.
‘X Factor’ Winner Tate Stevens Is Headed to Nashville, Home of Country Music
In case you haven't heard the news, country music hopeful Tate Stevens took home the winning prize on the latest season of 'X Factor.' Not wanting to rest on his laurels, Stevens is heading to Nashville to try to break into the country music scene.
Bo Bice Takes His Talent to the Broadway Stage
Bo Bice is ready to use his talented singing voice for another form of entertainment--Broadway. Bice recently announced that he will play the lead in an upcoming production of 'Pump Boys and Dinettes.'
Merle Haggard Preparing in Case December 21 Is End of the World
While most of us are preparing for the holidays, a select few are concerned that on Friday, December 21, Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end. Even Merle Haggard is trying to figure out what to do with his stock portfolio in light of the potential apocalypse.
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta Team Up in Festive ‘I Think You Might Like It’ Video
Everyone's favorite 1970s movie couple is back together again! John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John of 'Grease' fame have teamed up to create a charming country holiday duet.