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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Pearl Jam Fest Features Guest Spots by Chris Cornell and Others
Pearl Jam's highly anticipated 20th anniversary music festival is well under way at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theater. Day one of the two-day festival took place on Saturday (Sept. 3), and continues tonight (Sept. 4).
Sting to Join Country Star Vince Gill for Taping of ‘CMT Crossroads’
Sting is gearing up to join country superstar Vince Gill for the latest installment of 'CMT Crossroads,' where the network pairs stars from different genres for a night of unforgettable music making. The two Grammy award-winning artists are set to collaborate for the special in the coming weeks, with an air date slated for November...
Meat Loaf Would Rather Die Onstage Than ‘Slow Down’ His Performing Schedule
Meat Loaf is one dedicated entertainer. The 63-year-old rocker's touring schedule is busier than ever, and that is just the way he wants it to be from here on out, even if it results in his death. If he expired on stage, doing what he loves, Meat would die a happy man (and musician.)
John Mellencamp and Elaine Irwin’s Divorce is Final
John Mellencamp is officially divorced from his estranged wife and model Elaine Irwin Mellencamp. The two parted ways on Sept. 1, 2010 and filed for their divorce on Jan. 14. The divorce, which marked the rocker's third, became final on Friday, Aug...
38 Special to Release New Album ‘Live From Texas’
After more than three decades together, 38 Special will be releasing their latest live album later this month. '38 Special - Live From Texas' will feature 15 of the band's classic hits, including a track consisting of a medley of 'Back to Paradise,' 'Somebody Like You,' 'Teacher Teacher,' 'Rough Housin',' 'Stone Cold Believer,' 'Like No Other Night' and 'Second Chance.' (whew!)
Meat Loaf Readies Three New Albums to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Meat Loaf has been hard at work since his departure from Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice' earlier this year. The singer celebrates his 40th anniversary as a recording artist this year, and to commemorate the milestone, he is gearing up to release not just one, but three new albums.
Ted Nugent Live Concert to Air on HDNet August 14
A special Ted Nugent concert performance will air live via HDNet on Sunday, Aug. 14. The highly anticipated 'I Still Believe' broadcast will feature the seasoned performer and hit songwriter in his natural environment, proving to the world that few people, if any, put on a better live show then he does.
Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top to Set Sail on Annual Rock Legends Cruise in December
This December, southern rockers the Marshall Tucker Band will be hitting the seas as they co-headline the annual Rock Legends Cruise, benefiting the Native American Heritage Association (NAHA). The band will share headlining duties with the legendary ZZ Top, as they set sail on the Royal Caribbean Cruise...
Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray Reflects on 40 Years of Music, Unearthed Solo Album and More
It has been 40 years since the Marshall Tucker Band began changing the world of music by blending rock, country, jazz and blues into one. Their musical creativity and feel-good tunes have been winning over fans in the southern rock world ever since.
Marshall Tucker Band Head Overseas to Entertain U.S. Troops
The Marshall Tucker Band have headed overseas to Iraq and Kuwait to entertain and celebrate with the U.S. troops. Doug Gray, the band's lead singer, founding member and Vietnam veteran, knows what a treat it is for the troops to hear live music, but considers the tour even more rewarding for him and the band.