Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
Lainey Wilson Named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards
"I was definitely not expecting this at all."
Cody Johnson Nabs Single of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards
This song had an incredible impact on country radio this year.
Brooks & Dunn’s Early-Career ACM Awards Success Was ‘a Huge Boost’
"We got a real sweet spot in our heart for the ACMs ..."
Lainey Wilson Reflects on Her Road From Impersonating Hannah Montana to Singing on the Opry
"When I stepped foot in that circle, it was all over. I just started crying."
Lainey Wilson Bonded With Producer Jay Joyce Over Their Desire for Imperfection
"He also somehow made the music sound like my look. I don’t know how in the world ..."
How Johnny Cash’s Prison Shows Solidified His Outlaw Status + Created His Legacy
The Man in Black's prison concerts would change his career forever.
‘Love Lives On’ Album Tells Military Families’ Stories Through Country Voices
“They are immortal because they live in the words and the deeds of all of us ..."
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 ..."
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 ..."