Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
How Lizzo Brought Ashley McBryde + Trisha Yearwood Together
"She walked up next to me and started singing Lizzo songs with us!"
Hardy on Rising Hit Single ‘Rednecker': ‘It Works on Every Level’
"I’ve had people say it’s the funniest song they’ve ever heard. I’ve had people ask if it’s this sort of backhanded slam on people. I’ve had people quiz me on how small my town is ..."
Peek Inside Brooks and Dunn’s ‘Kings of Neon’ Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame
"It was really mind-boggling to see that in one place," Kix Brooks says of the exhibit.
Filmmaker Ken Burns: Country Music ‘Is Not Just One Thing, and It Never Was’
"You can’t proclaim an orthodox or say it is only one thing. I think that’s a good story..."
Travis Denning Finds Motivation in Headlining Tour Slots
"I think it’s more stress when it’s your own ..."
Russell Dickerson Wrote Some of His New Music With Lady Antebellum
"Is this for real?"
Story Behind the Song: Randy Rogers Band, ‘Drinking Money’
Rogers held onto this song for years, until the time was right.
Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen, ‘Drink All Day’
"This one just seemed perfect ..."
LISTEN: Lady Antebellum Share New Single, ‘What If I Never Get Over You’
"It kind of feels like coming home ... with a fresh song ..."
Lanco Are Working Their Challenges Into Their Next Record
"There’s now an expectation that’s never been there before ..."