Alanna Conaway’s love for music began at an early age, but it wasn’t until her mother began freelancing for country music magazines that she was thrown in the midst of her future career. At age 11, Conaway received praise from Billy Ray Cyrus after seeing her work as an amateur photographer, encouraging her to follow in her mother's footsteps. She then started freelancing for multiple publications as a photographer, before she began dabbling with writing. By the early 2000s, she was an published journalist for many music magazines on the market. At 29, she has established herself as a well-respected writer in the field of music entertainment and has built strong friendships along the way. Conaway currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. where she freelances full-time for Taste of Country, PopCrush, Ultimate Classic Rock, LoudWire, Guy Speed, Country Weekly and Full Access Magazine.
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The Kinks’ Ray Davies Appears At Staging of His ‘Child’s Play’ Musical
Friday evening (Dec. 16), Ray Davies, former frontman of the Kinks, made a special appearance at Coniston Institute in Cumbria, England, where production was underway for his new musical, 'Child's Play.'
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Rock Band’ Catalog Adding Seven New Tracks
Jimi Hendrix's legacy as one of rock 'n' roll's greatest guitarist of all time continues on, even years after his death. To help honor Hendrix's licks, 'Rock Band' is expanding their catalog with seven new tracks that will be added to their music store, just in time for any last-minute gift giving.
Journey’s Neal Schon Gives Back to Son’s Alma Mater In Big Way
With the holidays quickly approaching, Journey guitarist Neal Schon is spreading the Christmas cheer everywhere he goes these days, especially when it comes to his son's high school alma mater in Northern California.
Nikki Sixx Calls 12-Year-Old Fan Who Posted Emotional YouTube Video
Last week, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx was moved by the power of music in a whole new way. Chloe McCarty, a 12-year-old fan from Blaine, Minn., who battles a mental disorder called trichotillomania, created a three-minute YouTube video as her way of "blowing off steam."
Marshall Tucker Band, ‘Carolina Christmas’ – Album Review
The Marshall Tucker Band's new holiday album, 'Carolina Christmas,' will give listeners a little bit of everything ... the sentimental Christmas classics, family sing-a-longs and flavors of humor to keep everyone grinning from ear to ear this holiday season...
Marshall Tucker Band Releases New Holiday Album ‘Carolina Christmas’
The Marshall Tucker Band wants their fans to get in the Christmas spirit! The legendary rockers have released their new holiday-infused album, 'Carolina Christmas.'
Rather than just an album of Christmas classics, the band has also included a handful of originals that will be sure to put a smile on your face as you decorate your tree this year...
Marshall Tucker Band Continues to Keep Southern Rock Alive
Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Keeps Southern Rock Alive
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s BBQ and Beer Las Vegas Restaurant Opening Next Month
The grand opening of Lynyrd Skynyrd's BBQ and Beer is quickly approaching. The new restaurant, which will open in early December inside the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will offer a variety of good eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will also offer a wide selection of adult beverages...
Eddie Money Announces ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ Tour With Lou Gramm and Mickey Thomas
This holiday season, three of Rock 'n Roll's greatest singer-songwriters will share the stage for a 17-date trek that will criss-cross America throughout November and December. The Jingle Bell Rock tour, featuring Eddie Money, Foreigner's Lou Gramm and Starship's Mickey Thomas, will launch the day after Thanksgiving -- Nov. 25 -- in Harris, Mich. and is scheduled to wrap on Dec. 17 in El Cajon, Ca
38 Special, ‘Hold on Loosely’ (Live) – Song Review
Southern rock greats 38 Special have just released a live rendition of their 1981 hit song, 'Hold on Loosely' to radio. The track was originally recorded for their fourth studio album, 'Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.'