Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
Carrie Underwood Is Ready to Host a ‘Heartfelt’ 2019 CMA Awards
"A lot of fringe ... a lot of rhinestones ..."
Maddie & Tae’s Tae Dye Says Co-Writing With Fiance Josh Kerr ‘Just Feels Natural’
"Honestly, I was not sure how it was gonna go," Dye admits.
Brooks & Dunn Say the Key to Their Legacy Is in the Songs
Ahead of their induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Brooks & Dunn reflect on now being considered traditionalists in the genre.
Yup, Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood Are Big Ashley McBryde Fans
"When you talk about what a true songwriter is, you have her standing right here ..."
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 ..."
Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary: What We Know So Far
'Country Music', the new PBS documentary produced by Ken Burns, premieres on Sept. 15.
Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen, ‘Drink All Day’
"This one just seemed perfect ..."