If a passion for music and a knack for writing make a career, then color Amanda Hensel lucky. She is the product of writers -- apparently when you add two news journalists together, you get one music journalist. She currently resides in 'the live music capital of the world,' where she snagged a journalism degree from the University of Texas. Although she's grounded in Austin, Hensel's name travels -- in her short career, she has cited her passion writing for AOL Music Blog, Fringe Magazine, the Houston Press and various other publications.
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Garth Brooks Forced to Cancel Upcoming Tampa Tour Dates
Garth Brooks fans in Florida will unfortunately have to travel out of state to catch the superstar and wife Trisha Yearwood on their World Tour this summer, as Brooks' upcoming Tampa shows have been canceled.
Carrie Underwood (Finally!) Shares Photo of Baby Isaiah’s Face
Apparently, Carrie Underwood's baby boy is following in dad Mike Fisher's footsteps.
Faith Hill Steals Looks on 2015 Oscars Red Carpet, Gives Advice to Tim McGraw
Fans who tuned in to watch Tim McGraw's emotional tribute to Glen Campbell during the 2015 Academy Awards were likely sidetracked by the star's wife, Faith Hill.
Maddie & Tae Prank Keith Urban With Fake ‘Idol’ Audition [Watch]
How would Maddie & Tae fare if they auditioned for 'American Idol'? The 'Fly' singers found out during a recent radio interview. Keith Urban was on the phone, and he didn't know he was being set up.
Townsquare Media Acquires WE Fest, Largest Country Music + Camping Fest
WE Fest, the world’s largest country music and camping festival, has changed hands.
Friends Fear Suicide After ‘American Idol’ Singer Josh Gracin Posts Alarming Note
A cryptic message posted to country singer Josh Gracin's personal Facebook page late Thursday afternoon (Aug. 14) put fans and friends in a frenzy, concerned the singer may be preparing to take his own life.
Kelly Clarkson Pregnant!
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes ... well, you know! Kelly Clarkson is pregnant, having officially confirmed the news that many were expecting to come soon.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Blown Away’ Snags Best Country Song at 2013 Grammy Awards
Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' picked up an early 2013 Grammy Award for Best Country Song during Sunday's pre-telecast ceremony, where 70 Grammys were handed out and songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins were on hand to accept for their country smash.
Is Taylor Swift ‘Not Country Enough’
Much like Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift isn't one to go around slapping labels like "pop" or "country" on her music. No, that's too confining -- she'd rather just do her own thing in the way she sees fit.