Laura McClellan has been writing since she can remember -- her earliest journals take place in the Lisa Frank era -- and began pursuing her passion professionally as a freelance writer in 2011. Since then, she has worked in Public Relations and has written artist bios, magazine articles and blog posts, among other projects. McClellan moved to Nashville in 2006 to attend Belmont University, where she earned a degree in PR and fell in love with the city. She also loves Tina Fey, pizza, Twitter, classic fiction, Netflix and judging musical performances from her couch. Laura lives in Nashville with her husband and their orange cat, Beckett.
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Allman Brothers Drummer Butch Trucks’ Death Ruled a Suicide
The death of Allman Brothers Band founding drummer Butch Trucks has been confirmed as a suicide. Police records include a transcript of a distraught 911 call from the 69-year-old’s wife of 25 years, Melinda.
Willie Nelson Answers ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ From Jimmy Kimmel
Apparently, Willie Nelson would be okay with dying in a fight with a rabbit. Fans learned this and a few other interesting facts about Nelson in a new segment from Jimmy Kimmel that features the country legend in his ‘3 Ridiculous Questions’ series.
Elvis Presley’s Step-Brother Refutes ‘Suicide’ Report
Elvis Presley's step-brother, David Stanley, says a report claiming that he wrote the King deliberately overdosed on drugs to kill himself was taken out of context.
Steven Tyler Says Aerosmith Farewell Tour Is on the Horizon
Steven Tyler has been performing as the lead vocalist for Aerosmith since 1970, but soon, he says he’ll be hanging up his scarf-laden microphone — at least when it comes to his rock band.
Songwriter Freddy Powers Dead at 84
Freddy Powers, legendary behind-the-scenes country musician, has died at the age of 84. The songwriter and producer battled Parkinson’s Disease for years before he passed away on June 21. Powers was considered a pillar of the outlaw country genre, blending styles of Dixieland with honky tonk...
Merle Haggard Laid to Rest With Modest Funeral Filled With Music
The no-frills, quiet affair of Merle Haggard’s funeral service on Saturday (April 9) suited the legend's matter-of-fact, stripped-down approach to life.