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July
9

2008

About CountryMusicIsLove…


Their story could be the lyrics to a song. Two people, a thousand miles apart, brought together by their love… of country music.

And country music, more specifically Kenny Chesney, did truly bring these two together. Lauren Black, from Orlando, Florida and Erin Lefebvre, from Scarborough, Maine first met at a 2007 Chesney concert in Saratoga, New York.

For months following the concert, Lauren and Erin’s friendship grew despite their distance. Their conversations quickly evolved from whether or not they thought Kenny’s tractor is sexy, and they came to realize they both love everything about country music.

After listening to Lauren and Erin chatting on the phone for hours each day, Lauren’s boyfriend half jokingly remarked, “All you two talk about is country music, you should start a blog.” And so they did.

The name says it all, CountryMusicIsLove.com. From the very beginning, CMIL has been a website for fans of country music, by fans of country music.

“When we started the website, our goal was, and always will be, to give fans a place to stay connected to country music and the artists they love,” says Lefebvre.

In just three years, CMIL has evolved into the go-to website for the most up-to-date country music news, album and concert reviews, and exclusive artist interviews.

Lauren and Erin have interviewed artists on the red carpet and backstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and American Country Awards. Every year they report from the streets of Nashville during the CMA Music Festival; bringing the hottest concerts and fan parties to CMIL for those who cannot attend.

In February 2010, CMIL held its first annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert Benefiting City of Hope.

“The country music community is always giving back,” says Black. “We’re thankful to have a platform that allows up to do the same and spread the love.”

To date, the CountryMusicIsLove has donated over ten thousand dollars to City of Hope.

The website has been featured in the pages of national publications and Lauren and Erin can be heard on radio stations across the country delivering the latest country music news. In 2011, the CMIL became the official GRAMMY.com Blogger for Country Music for the 54th GRAMMY Awards.

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Lauren Black currently resides in Orlando, Florida with her husband, Ryan (the boyfriend who originally came up with the idea of starting this blog). They live with their dog, Olive, and their two cats, Rhubarb and Okra. Lauren has a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Central Florida. When she is not blogging, she works as a Marketing Consultant for a national restaurant chain. Her other loves include working out at the YMCA and spending time with family and friends.

Erin Lefebvre is from Scarborough, Maine and has two children. Erin studied Travel and Tourism at Champlian College. In her spare time, Erin can be found at the ball field watching her kids play sports. Besides her children and blogging, her other loves include sports (the Boston Red Sox) and traveling.




64 Comments »
  • kennyrocks says

    Great site you guys! I’ll be on here a lot!! You’re off to a great start – congrats!!!!!!

    Sue

    July 9th, 2008

  • ljtracy says

    VERY COOL GIRLS!!! LOVE YA!!!

    July 9th, 2008

  • Katie says

    I am so happy that you both decided to do this! What a wonderful idea…I know for myself this is just another way to find out what all I need to know. I will be a regular visitor, but Erin do still expect lots of emails from me! Lauren, you may just be getting things from me too!

    July 9th, 2008

  • Crissy says

    This looks awesome! If you ever need pics from shows I have been too, let me know!!! I am doing Chris Cagel this weekend! (Well, not techinally DOING him…but shooting him!)

    Thanks for the invite!

    July 9th, 2008

  • Jackie says

    GREAT JOB girls!!! not that i would have expected any less, though!!

    July 9th, 2008

  • Angela says

    This is great you two!!!
    Y’all always write fantastic reviews on everything, nice to have it all in one place!!!

    July 9th, 2008

  • Chesneys Island Princess says

    Erin & Lauren the site looks awesome! :) I’ll try 2 check back often! :) Good Luck w/ the radio news thing!

    Love ya’ll! :)

    -Melinda (melindanc_4 from the KCOFC)

    July 10th, 2008

  • debbie says

    Great job gals I(we)are amazed & proud of you!….Perhaps you could plug that Stan W. guy???,think he’s referred to as “Daddy”????Indeed,he’s Quite the entertainer!
    Good LUCK!

    July 11th, 2008

  • Debbie says

    This is totally awesome and impressive. Your dad and I are amazed. He thinks you should promote his talent in Nashville

    July 11th, 2008

  • Angela says

    LOVED the new Brad video, that was so touching!!! Thanks for posting the link to that here…
    And that Playgirl article was fantastic!!! LOL I’d not ever seen that before so that was great!!!
    Keep up the good work girls!!!
    Love it!!! :o)

    July 11th, 2008

  • Country Music Is Love says

    kennyrocks ~ Thanks…can’t wait to see you back here!

    ljtracy ~ We love you too!

    katie ~ um, YES, we’re still expecting e-mails!! How else would I make it through my work day??

    crissy ~ You have great pics, we might just take you up on that offer! Thanks for stopping by and have fun doing…I mean, er, shooting…Chris Cagle.

    Jackie…THANK YOU…spread the love to your 2348451023 other country music friends!!

    Angela…We LOVE writing the reviews and the great responses we’ve had contributed to us starting this site! Now we can post them here…only with JUICIER details that we couldn’t post on the MB’s!!;)

    chesneys island princess ~ Glad you like it…most definitely stop by often!

    Debbie(Dad) ~ Nashville’s street corners are lined with hopefuls…once we get there, we’ll happily pimp you out on the street. In the mean time, want to be our agent??

    Debbie…We will most definitely promote him in NashVegas…AFTER we get done promoting ourselves!!:)

    angela…YA, that Playgirl article was HOT and too good not to share!!

    July 12th, 2008

  • Missy says

    I am so happy that you both decided to do this!!!! This looks awesome,Erin & Lauren.

    Love y’all Missy from the KCOFC

    July 12th, 2008

  • Ronna says

    Great job Erin and Lauren! It was so fun meeting you both in Tampa and Estero in March! I’ve got this site saved as one of my favorites! I don’t know how you find the time!

    July 12th, 2008

  • Kori says

    Awesome site!!! Love it :)

    September 29th, 2008

  • Katy Sue says

    New site ROCKS girls!!
    Lovin it with country music!!

    September 30th, 2008

  • KC dixelandelite says

    The New site is awesome I love it !!!!! I have made Country Music Is Love My Homepage!!!

    October 1st, 2008

  • Adam's mom says

    Nice job on the site Lauren. I think you have found your calling.

    October 9th, 2008

  • Country fan says

    Hey,
    Great site. My friend and i have buildt our own country website also check us out we would like to be on your favorits list if possilbe email me

    stepgibb@countryfannetwork.com

    Keep up the good work

    October 16th, 2008

  • Jenny says

    If you like this site I invite and encourage y’all to check out my new country music fan club site!

    http://countrymusicfanclub.ning.com/

    October 21st, 2008

  • Jordan says

    Love this site !!!

    November 10th, 2008

  • Your Name says

    Love this site !!

    November 10th, 2008

  • Jordan says

    My favorite Christmas song is Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

    November 11th, 2008

  • Your Name1chandy1 says

    Great Job girls enjoy reading your post and being kept up to date. Keep up the good job.

    November 21st, 2008

  • HEATHER says

    GREAT SITE GUYS LOVE IT I ALSO LOVE WHEN U POST ABOUT KENNY BECAUSE HE IS MY FAVE! THANKS LOVE U GUYS BYE

    November 25th, 2008

  • Jordan says

    My favorite Christmas memory would be my Papaw being alive and his face when we would open up presents. His face would just glow with excitement !

    December 10th, 2008

  • Mel says

    Love this site ladies! It is listed on my favorites and I read it everyday before I start work…. Great JOB!~

    December 16th, 2008

  • Heather says

    Yep, this site is AWESOME! I read it at least 10x/day. Definitely before and after work. You guys are great! Excellent work, girls :D

    December 20th, 2008

  • Norma says

    Really enjoy coming to this site. Lots of good info on it. I will be here often looking for Keith Urban and Jake Owen. Two of my favorites. Thanks for the site.

    December 31st, 2008

  • Alex says

    I have been just been waiting for a great Country website like this one! I don’t have time for any other site other than this one! Thank you!

    December 31st, 2008

  • Countryfan says

    This is a great site. KCOFC is not the same without you girls.

    January 15th, 2009

  • Taz says

    Great wesbite !
    Check out my Homepage when You get time !

    February 14th, 2009

  • robin says

    Erin, did I meet you in portland maine for the Jeff Gordan foundation concert?

    March 21st, 2009

  • CoCo says

    Super great site girls, I love it, I check it every day, you are doing an awesome job. Just love it.

    March 25th, 2009

  • Kim Durham says

    Erin & Lauren,
    Just wanted to drop you a note to say…what an awesome job you both are doing with this site! I’m so addicted, I have to check it everyday. I have told everyone I know to check out this site, it’s so informative about the main topic we all love…Country Music!!
    Keep up the great work!
    Kim

    March 26th, 2009

  • Michelle says

    You guys are great!!!! Keep up the good work!

    March 27th, 2009

  • Cari Jo says

    Keep up the great job girls!!! :)

    April 16th, 2009

  • Andrea says

    I think it is great that your Kenny Chesney love has manifested into a way for you to do what you love!!!! Lauren, you are proof that people can succeed in their passions and follow their dreams, awesome job! Your site is great!

    April 20th, 2009

  • our Name chandy says

    Girls love the new website you did a great job. Look forward to the big announcement. Thanks for keeping us informed.

    May 4th, 2009

  • Ron says

    Love your site… see you Friday night at the Hard Rock Cafe!

    May 28th, 2009

  • Lucky Cowboy says

    YEE HAW!!!
    You gurls make me rock in my cowboy boots.
    Great site, good luck and keep it country.
    Let’s rodeo sometime in Music City.

    June 4th, 2009

  • Tammie says

    would luv to hear from all other country music fans..

    June 8th, 2009

  • texasfaye says

    Always enjoy country music news anytime.

    July 3rd, 2009

  • BigMCowboy says

    Love the site glad to have found you via twitter

    July 26th, 2009

  • destiny says

    i am your #1 fan in karney mo. i always wanted to meat you in person and hang out

    August 3rd, 2009

  • Girl Gone Healthy says

    These ladies rock it out on soooo many levels!!! Much love to CMIL from GGH!!!

    September 5th, 2009

  • Joanne Taglieri says

    I love your site…you take us to concerts that we could not get to through your blogs…I visit you every morning to get my fill of “love”….

    September 22nd, 2009

  • CountryBoy says

    Your passion for country music really shines through…when you have a website about what you love, it makes it easy to keep it fresh….you girls obviously enjoy whay your doing and it shows….keep it going!

    October 12th, 2009

  • Greg says

    Just got on this site for the first time,I like what I see so far.Loretta Lynn is my no.1 favorite singer,it took her to get me hooked on country music.I love country! I’ll check here often.

    October 14th, 2009

  • Natalie says

    Hi ladies!
    What a fun site! I will be checking here often to catch up on all the latest news and gossip in the world of country music. You both are very passionate about about music and it shines throughout the site. Fantastic! :)

    October 30th, 2009

  • Big Joe says

    Countrymusic is full of love…….ha ha ha and I’m a sweet man of love.I love everything country.
    Smiles,Joe.

    November 18th, 2009

  • tristin says

    i LOVE you josh you are the best one day i WILL meat you

    December 25th, 2009

  • tristin says

    MERRY CHRISMAS

    December 25th, 2009

  • puggie says

    From my house to your! I really would like to win this prize.

    February 14th, 2010

  • janet says

    love this site. would love it even more if tracy lawrence was on here more.

    March 16th, 2010

  • Louie/Drummer 4 Glenn Cummings says

    You make playin music a joy!

    April 4th, 2010

  • Your Name Aunt Pauline says

    My mom showed me the website, it is great that u do this. I will make sure that I will keep looking in on the website from time to time. Good Luck!!!!!!!

    April 15th, 2010

  • Luis says

    You’re a lovely couple.Is there any list of BEST COUNTRY SLOWS(ballads or love songs) with 20 or 100 songs.From 1960-Today. Or in which web could I ask for it? Is there a Country Grammies list, NOT se parated by year.But organized by Categories.Thanks sweeties. Anyone can contact me at: optimaweb3000@gmail.com

    June 3rd, 2010

  • Bobby says

    ~~love country mucis that is me~~

    June 12th, 2010

  • RCC Western Store#34 Valdosta, Georgia says

    Glad ya’ll stopped by on the way home. Now we have a cool site to go to.

    November 21st, 2010

  • Giovanny Briones says

    GREAT!…I am displaying country music in southamerica in a radio program but I can’t suscribe for news from your web, the question is, It’s working for my country?, please let me know

    February 17th, 2011

  • Cindy says

    Hi Ladies! Love your story!! Country music has brought me great friends as well and therefore…country music is my life (other than my husband)! Hope to meet yall one day…maybe in Nashville!! =)

    April 28th, 2011

  • Chris Waters says

    Thanks for making The Lunabelles “A Place To Shine” a place in your top 15 Songs of Summer! They are awesome!

    June 27th, 2011

  • Lauren Dickinson says

    This site is so great! Your story sounds just like me and my best friend Mary except we both live in FL! We def made that Nashville road trip though and are planning another! Look forward to keeping up with all the music on here!

    August 18th, 2011

  • Jan says

    Ladies – I have been following your web page, blogs and tweets for over a year now but just recently read how you got started. LOVE IT! You are always on top of everything that is going on with the country music scene. In fact, I have learned of some new performers by your suggestions (i.e. Hunter Hayes, Casey James). I missed meeting you at the Jake Owen show in Tampa recently, but maybe we can hook up at Taylor Swift this weekend for a quick “Holla” at each other. Thanks for all you do, LOVE your site!

    November 9th, 2011

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