Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd

Interview: Jason Aldean Is Looking for Fans’ Reactions on We Back Tour
The trek is giving Aldean his first chance to play most of the songs from the album live for fans.

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.
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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.

Brooks & Dunn: Midland Were ‘Fun and Games’ in the Studio for ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’
Midland put their own spin on one of Brooks & Dunn's earliest hits for the new 'Reboot' album.

Interview: Brooks & Dunn Reflect on Their ‘Reboot’, and What It Means for Their Future
"We were kind of blessed with getting to climb Mt. Everest," Kix Brooks reflects, "and we’re not naive enough to think that we’re probably gonna climb Mt. Everest again."

Story Behind the Song: Kane Brown, ‘Lose It’
Brown tells the story behind his No. 1 hit "Lose It," in his own words.

Story Behind the Song: Mitchell Tenpenny, ‘Drunk Me’
"It’s been written a bunch of times, but ..."