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
Family Comes First for Tim McGraw
Despite his storied music career and dozens of awards, Tim McGraw is about as down-to-earth as it gets. As successful as his music career has been for the past few decades, McGraw is still quick to admit that his family comes first -- no matter what.
Katie Armiger Lights Up the Screen in ‘Playing With Fire’ Video
In her latest single, 'Playing With Fire,' Katie Armiger is most definitely showing off her feisty side. And as incendiary as her lyrics are, Armiger only gets tougher in the music video for the tune, thanks to a whole lot of orange flames.
Amy Grant to Deliver First Full-Length Album in a Decade
With so much praise surrounding her name, it's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since Amy Grant last released a full-length album. Despite not releasing new music into the country world, Grant has kept busy by selling 30 million records, landing 10 singles on the Top 40 pop chart and appearing on the adult contemporary and Christian contemporary charts. And now, the six-time Grammy winner i
The Band Perry Prepare for Battle in ‘Done’ Video
If you've ever listened closely to the lyrics in 'Done,' you know that it's the kind of song that gets written at the end of a relationship, when all ties are cut and both parties walk away angry. To illustrate the battle in real life, the Band Perry employed a human-sized chess board and people dressed as life-sized chess pieces.
Hunter Hayes to Premiere Brand New Single ‘I Want Crazy’ at 2013 ACM Awards
If you've been hankering for some new tunes from Hunter Hayes, the wait is almost over. During the 2013 ACM Awards on April 7, the rising country music star has promised to premiere a brand new single for viewers.
Country Music Hall of Fame to Shine Spotlight on ABC’s ‘Nashville’
Can't get enough of the television series 'Nashville'? You're not alone. That's why the Country Music Hall of Fame in Music City is going to devote an entire exhibit to highlighting the ABC series that put Nashville in the homes of viewers all over the country.
Carrie Underwood’s Husband Is No Romeo, But She Helps Him Be Romantic
When you catch a glimpse of Carrie Underwood on the red carpet with her husband, Nashville Predators hockey star Mike Fisher, it's easy to think that they are a celebrity couple who has it all. But, not so fast. Underwood recently dished that her husband is like most men -- meaning being romantic doesn't exactly come naturally to him.
Brett Eldredge Falls in Love in New ‘Don’t Ya’ Video
Brett Eldredge's new single 'Don't Ya' has everything that country music fans love: a little twang, a great storyline and the hint of a love story. Keeping with the theme of the song, the three-minute video shows Eldredge playing awesome guitar riffs and making eyes at a pretty girl across a crowded party.
Blake Shelton Announces Free Surprise Concerts
If you are dying to see Blake Shelton perform, we've got one word for you: Twitter. The award-winning, hilarious country crooner has taken to his favorite social media platform this week to announce a few surprise shows to his followers.
Taylor Swift Brings Out Surprise Guest Nelly in St. Louis
Taylor Swift and Nelly don't seem like a likely combination, but that hasn't stopped the country music crossover star from rubbing elbows with the St. Louis native on several occasions. During a Red Tour stopover in Nelly's hometown this week, Swift shocked her audience when she brought the rap star on stage.
Jason Aldean Brings a Few of His Friends to Star-Studded ‘1994’ Video
Forget 1999. In Jason Aldean's world, it's time to party like it's '1994.' Aldean released the music video for his 90s-themed country song, and its star-studded lineup will leave country music fans more than satisfied.
Taylor Swift Admits Harry Styles Inspired ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
Lately, it seems that Taylor Swift's lips are getting much looser when it comes to dishing on the inspiration behind her breakup songs and how she really feels about some of her ex-boyfriends. Most recently, it was One Direction's Harry Styles. We're not sure what Styles did to get under Swift's skin, but she had no problem revealing that he was on her mind when she penned 'I Knew You Were Trouble