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
Darius Rucker’s ‘Wagon Wheel’ Is One Big Singalong During ‘Country’s Night to Rock’
During the 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' concert, which aired Monday (Aug. 12), Darius Rucker proved that his hit single 'Wagon Wheel' is the stuff singalongs are made of.
Laura Bell Bundy Admits to Depression After Being Dropped From Label
Laura Bell Bundy is back and better than ever after signing a new record deal with Big Machine Label Group and releasing a new single. But the singer and actress admits that she faced a rough patch when her first contract went sour.
Lady Antebellum’s ‘CMT Crossroads’ Collaboration With Stevie Nicks Gets an Airdate
Ever since news broke early this year that Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks would be teaming up on 'CMT Crossroads,' classic rock and country music fans alike have been anxiously waiting to see the episode.
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush Gets Turned Into a Green Video Game Monster
Sugarland's Kristian Bush can now add a new job title to his resume: video game character creator. Or ... something like that. The Grammy-winning singer joined forces with Big Blue Bubble, Inc. to create a new character for My Singing Monsters, the company's award-winning musical video game.
Kellie Pickler Is Just Kellie Jacobs at Home
When Kellie Pickler is on stage, she's all celebrity. But behind the scenes, the former 'American Idol' star is just a down-home southern gal. Around her house, she even goes by her real, married name: Kellie Jacobs.
Thompson Square Are a Blast From the Past in ‘Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About’ Video
Thompson Square's 'Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About' video is short, sweet and captures the carefree spirit that makes the duo so great.
Martina McBride and Husband John to Open School for Music Education
Between Martina McBride's busy music career and her husband John's Blackbird Recording Studio, the McBrides are a busy couple. But that didn't stop them from finding a new way to share their music expertise with others.
Scotty McCreery Gets His Fried Chicken Fix in 2013 Bojangles Commercials
When Scotty McCreery is out on the road, he turns to the next best thing he can find to home cooking. Judging by the commercials McCreery has recorded for Bojangles this year, he finds himself waiting at the Bojangles drive-through window quite a bit.
Dierks Bentley and Friends Raise Big Money for Families of Deceased Firefighters
When disaster strikes, country singers are great about banding together to lend a helping hand. On Monday (July 22), Dierks Bentley put on a charity concert for the families of 19 firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Department, who lost their lives in a wildfire south of Prescott, Ariz.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s Best Dates Happen at Home
Blake Shelton insists that his big career success hasn't changed him. In fact, when the country music star wants to go out on a great date with Miranda Lambert, he looks no further than the back roads of Oklahoma.