Philip Trapp is a writer and journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering music and culture for Loudwire, he also contributes to related outlets such as PopCrush, ScreenCrush and Taste of Country. Philip has reported on music and other entertainment since 2016. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times, Classicalite and others. Along the way, he's defended Limp Bizkit on Sirius XM, gotten caught in a downpour with the band Hundredth, and he once made Kenny G wait on hold.
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See photos of the singer with the adorable pup.

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Pre-orders are available now.
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Luke Combs Shares New Song ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old’ From Daytona Beach [Watch]
The singer is wasting no time while stranded in Florida.

Tanya Tucker’s Next Album Will Again Involve Brandi Carlile + Shooter Jennings
The team behind 2019's 'While I'm Livin'' returns.

See Blake Shelton’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Video, Directed by Gwen Stefani’s Brother
The clip will have you missing live gigs for sure.

Kacey Musgraves Explains How Tragedy Is Informing Her New Music
"Tragedy is actually therapeutic," the singer says.

Kane Brown Launches His Own Label, 1021 Entertainment
The singer's now a label boss.

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The duo get things done together and apart.

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The musician put all he had into the upcoming set.