Alanna Conaway’s love for music began at an early age, but it wasn’t until her mother began freelancing for country music magazines that she was thrown in the midst of her future career. At age 11, Conaway received praise from Billy Ray Cyrus after seeing her work as an amateur photographer, encouraging her to follow in her mother's footsteps. She then started freelancing for multiple publications as a photographer, before she began dabbling with writing. By the early 2000s, she was an published journalist for many music magazines on the market. At 29, she has established herself as a well-respected writer in the field of music entertainment and has built strong friendships along the way. Conaway currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. where she freelances full-time for Taste of Country, PopCrush, Ultimate Classic Rock, LoudWire, Guy Speed, Country Weekly and Full Access Magazine.
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Mariah Carey Talks ‘Life of the Party’ Son and ‘Dainty’ Daughter
Mariah Carey just celebrated her first Christmas as a mother to her adorable twins, son, Moroccan, and daughter, Monroe. While the babies are only eight months old, the singing superstar says they hold their own when it comes to their personalities.
Madonna’s Latest Track From Forthcoming Album Is Revealed
Little by little, Madonna fans are learning the titles of tracks that will reportedly be found on the singer's highly-anticipated forthcoming album, slated for release next year.
Brandy Recording with Frank Ocean
Good news for Brandy fans who have anxiously been awaiting new music. The singer is hard at work on her sixth studio album which will hit stores in the first quarter of the new year.
On the new collection of tunes, Brandy is working with singer, songwriter and rapper Frank Ocean. The singer has called the collaboration with the famed artist a great fit with "great chemistry."
Rihanna Accused of Ripping Off Another Photographer with ‘You Da One’ Video
Rihanna is finding herself in the middle of another awkward situation when it comes to some of the shots in her latest video, 'You Da One.'
Throughout the video, Rihanna is captured in various settings, including having shadow effects across her body of polka-dots, stripes and other patterns. Now claims are being made that the video's director has blatantly ripped off ideas used in a 2008 photosho
Demi Lovato Calls Out Disney on Eating Disorder Joke
Last year at this time, Demi Lovato was in the midst of her stay at an Illinois treatment center for an eating disorder. So needless to say, the singer and actress was not too thrilled upon hearing her former employer -- the Disney Channel -- make light of the very serious topic on their popular show, 'Shake It Up.'
Avril Lavigne Talks About Being Part of Billboard’s 1,000 Chart-Topping Singles With ‘Girlfriend’
Avril Lavigne can look back at 2011 with many high notes, one of them being having her song, 'Girlfriend,' being included in Billboard's list of 1,000 No. 1 songs on the Hot 100 chart.
Graffiti6’s Jamie Scott Covers Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’
Graffiti6 is spreading a little Christmas joy this week with a cover of Wham!'s holiday tune 'Last Christmas.' The rising London duo's singer/songwriter Jamie Scott recorded the remake especially for their fans in a special black and white video from the recording studio.
Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson + Others ‘Celebrate Soul’
Monday night, there were plenty of powerhouse artists shining bright as day as VH1's 'Divas Celebrate Soul' was broadcast on the music network. The event featured the likes of many of today's hottest female vocalists, including Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J, among others.
‘Glee’ Star Darren Criss Surprises New York City Audience With Last-Minute Benefit Concert
While in New York City over the weekend for multiple appearances, 'Glee' star Darren Criss gave fans in the Big Apple a surprise of a lifetime when (according to Billboard), he announced a last minute and intimate performance on Sunday night (Dec. 18), benefiting Toys for Tots.
Britney Spears’ Ex Kevin Federline Is ‘Totally Happy’ About Her Engagement to Jason Trawick
It's always nice when moving forward to a new marriage to have the blessing and support from your ex, especially if there are children involved with the previous relationship. In Britney Spears' case, her former hubby, Kevin Federline, is all for her marrying beau of two years, Jason Trawick.