Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
Story Behind the Song: Avenue Beat, ‘Thank You, Anxiety’
"That’s usually where our best songs come from, is when we all are having the same emotion, and then we just write about it ..."
Story Behind the Song: Lainey Wilson, ‘Dirty Looks’
"I feel like it draws a picture of that blue-collar couple that is everywhere ..."
Interview: Logan Ledger Makes His Own Version of Retro Country on Debut Album
“It’s sort of the culmination of a lot of different threads of my life ..."
Interview: Caleb Caudle Hits His Stride on New Album ‘Better Hurry Up’
"I wanted to put out a record that was like, if you don’t like this, then you just don’t like me. And that’s okay, and I’m fine with it. I just wanted it to be just me."
Lonestar, Vince Gill Team With TAPS Foundation for ‘Love Lives On’ [LISTEN]
Lonestar's latest song tells military family members' stories while also helping them.
Brantley Gilbert Knew About Lindsay Ell’s Talent, But Touring Together Taught Him About Her Heart
"Touring with people, you get a little bit of an opportunity to learn about who they are to their core, not just about their music ..."
Ingrid Andress Steals the Show at CRS 2020 New Faces of Country Music Show
Five artists got the chance to show their stuff to country radio's top power players.
Miranda Lambert Says Her Time on ‘Nashville Star’ Felt Like College
"I just thought, 'I have to give it my all. I'm here, I've made it, I'm going to try.'"
Story Behind the Song: Lanco, ‘What I See’
LANCO members share the meaning behind their most autobiographical song yet.
Lanco Know Their Fans Want Them to Keep It Real
"I think that our fanbase is people that are drawn to authenticity ..."