Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson's passion for country, bluegrass and Christian music led her to Nashville in 2002. In 2006, she graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in music business (with a minor in writing), and began her career as a public relations and marketing coordinator at Resonate Records. She has written for Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine, countrystandardtime.com and worked as a staff writer for Country Weekly Magazine for nearly three years. She currently resides in Nashville.

Brantley Gilbert Talks Songwriting, Collaborating With Girlfriend Jana Kramer

Life is good for Brantley Gilbert. At the CMA Songwriters Series in Nashville last week (Oct. 31), Gilbert showed off his vocal and songwriting prowess alongside a stellar lineup of fellow hit songwriters, including Sugarland's Kristian Bush, Bob DiPiero ('Southern Voice,' 'Blue Clear Sky') and Brett James ('Cowboy Cassanova,' 'Blessed').

Joe Diffie ‘Stunned’ by Shoutouts in Jason Aldean’s ‘1994’

One of the most talked-about tracks on Jason Aldean's new album, 'Night Train,' finds the singer showing off his rap skills yet again, while revering one of his musical heroes, Joe Diffie.

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Win 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney certainly had country music fans buzzing with excitement when they announced earlier this year that they were teaming up for a musical collaboration. Now, the hit, 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' has earned the duo the 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year.

Toby Keith Snags Early Win for Music Video of the Year at 2012 CMA Awards

The first 2012 CMA Awards trophies were announced Thursday morning (Nov. 1) during ABC's 'Good Morning America,' and Toby Keith is one of the first winners. His video clip for 'Red Solo Cup' snagged Music Video of the Year honors.

Taylor Swift to Co-Host Grammy Nominations Concert with LL Cool J

Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift may have just concluded a hectic week of promoting her new album, 'Red,' but she's not slowing down yet. Swift will co-host 'The Grammy Nominations Concert LIVE -- Countdown To Music's Biggest Night' with LL Cool J in December.

Jason Aldean Sells Out Fenway Park in Just Seven Minutes

When you hear of country artists selling out stadiums and arenas in record time, it is usually a short list of names you hear repeatedly: Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks, for the most part. Now, you can add Jason Aldean to that illustrious list.

2012 American Country Awards Performers

Jason Aldean leads the lineup of 2012 American Country Awards performers, which will also include fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan, plus Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Perform Separately, Together at 2012 CMA Awards

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are the latest superstar artists to be added to the 2012 CMA Awards performance lineup.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Unload Their $13M New York Apartment

It seems like down-to-earth country couple Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are coming... well, back down to earth. The duo is reportedly selling their 3,248 sq. ft. New York City duplex, which is located on the top floor of the apartment building.

Jason Aldean to Haters: ‘Buy Somebody Else’s Record’

Jason Aldean doesn't have a problem asking pop-country vocalist and former 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson to sing a duet with him, or performing his hit 'Dirt Road Anthem' with rapper Ludacris, for that matter. The 'Night Train' star is well aware that his musical risks have led to some criticism from country purists, but he has a clear message to those who think he is doing country music a

Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Talks Leadership of the Country and in His Home

Though Rascal Flatts member Joe Don Rooney has seen tremendous success as part of Rascal Flatts, proven by fact that the trio recently earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his priority remains his family. During a recent interview with mlive.com, he touched on two timely subjects: politics and raising children. He discussed leadership of our country and in his home.

Jason Aldean to Kick Off First Stadium Tour With Historic Fenway Park Performance

Jason Aldean will make history in 2013, both in his career and at one of baseball's historic ballparks. The singer announced on Thursday (Oct. 18) that he will kick off his first-ever stadium tour as the first-ever country music performer to play at Boston's Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.