Carrie Horton is a freelance writer and project manager based in Nashville, Tenn. She graduated from Concordia University in Portland, Ore., with a degree in English and has been writing and listening to music for as long as she can remember. After more than five years in the non-profit world, she made the leap into full-time freelance writing and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not out looking for adventure, you can probably find her exploring nature or at a neighborhood coffee shop reading a good book or talking with friends.
Carrie Horton
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Americana stars share their definitions of the genre.
Top 10 Country Songs About Being a Musician
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They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star Nicknames
Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?
2018 CMA Music Festival: 10 Artists You Can’t Miss
The annual even boasts performances from more than 350 artists on 11 stages, both free and ticketed, throughout downtown Nashville.
Top 10 Country and Americana Albums of 2018 (So Far)
Five months into 2018, music fans already have lots to cheer about.
Top 10 Country and Americana Songs of 2018 (So Far)
Is your favorite of the year (so far) on our list?
5 Chris Stapleton Collaborations That’ll Make You Go ‘OMG, Did That Really Happen?!’
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Every ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year Winner Ever [PICTURES]
In 1971, the Academy of Country Music Awards honored Merle Haggard with the first-ever Entertainer of the Year award. Since then, the coveted trophy has been bestowed on some of country music's best and brightest.
Interview: Blackberry Smoke Explore Their Artistry on ‘Find a Light’
"Music is art, and you want to be as artistic as possible and make music that's as interesting as possible for you and for your fans."