Olivia Ladd is a freelance music journalist and producer based in Nashville.
Olivia Ladd
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 ..."
How Lizzo Brought Ashley McBryde + Trisha Yearwood Together
"She walked up next to me and started singing Lizzo songs with us!"
Carrie Underwood Wants That CMA Entertainer of the Year Trophy
"I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want it. Sorry, boys!"
Story Behind the Song: Randy Rogers Band, ‘We Never Made It to Mexico’
"I wanted to make sure that I didn’t screw [singing in Spanish] up ... I would have never lived it down."
LISTEN: Lady Antebellum Share New Single, ‘What If I Never Get Over You’
"It kind of feels like coming home ... with a fresh song ..."
Brooks & Dunn Recruited Kacey Musgraves for ‘Neon Moon’ Because of Her Setlists [LISTEN]
She'll be all right, as long as there's light from a neon moon.
Ashley McBryde Flipped the Meaning of Brooks & Dunn’s ‘You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone’ on ‘Reboot’ [LISTEN]
McBryde commanded the studio when they recorded "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone," the duo says.
Loretta Lynn’s Birthday Celebration: All-Star Performers, Surprises + More [PICTURES]
The Highwomen gave their debut performance, Tanya Tucker shared a new song, Jack White packed punch and ... so much more.
Luke Combs: Brooks & Dunn Collaboration Was ‘Intimidating’ But ‘Fun’
"Obviously, having to sing the same time as Ronnie Dunn is pretty intimidating ..."