Annie Parnell is a music and pop culture writer based in Richmond, Virginia. Her writing and reporting has appeared in PopMatters, We Are The Mutants, Country Queer, and WTJU.
Annie Parnell
Chris Stapleton, Tom Morello Team Up to Fight ‘The War Inside’ [Listen]
The roots-rock epic is a compelling anthem that illustrates the pain of dealing with isolation and mental health struggles.
Brandi Carlile Brings Epic Elton John Cover to ‘The Howard Stern Show’ [Watch]
Carlile's version of "Madman Across the Water" features a guitar interpretation of the song's famous piano riff.
Luke Bryan’s New Single, ‘Up,’ Feels Like Home [Listen]
"It talks about what I love and what’s dear to me," the country superstar says.
Brandi Carlile Hopes New Album, ‘In These Silent Days’, Makes People Reflect
"It's me saying with the album, 'This is what I did in these silent days.' And also what did you do?"
Kacey Musgraves Goes Soft-Glam Equestrian at 2021 Met Gala [Pictures]
The 2020 Met Gala was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, so stars went big in 2021.
Dolly Parton Wins First Emmy Award for Netflix Christmas Movie
Parton won as an executive producer of the film 'Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square'.
Midland Kiss and Tell in ‘Sunrise Tells the Story’ [Listen]
This giddy morning-after track is rich with the imagery of a romantic night.
Brothers Osborne’s ‘I’m Not for Everyone’ Video Features Leslie Jordan’s Sweet Dance Moves [Watch]
The music video is an uplifting testament to celebrating individuality while also coming together.
Maren Morris ‘Lights Up’ the Crowd With New Stoner Anthem on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ [Watch]
“Let’s light up legally — from the purple hazy mountains, from sea to THC,” Morris' new stoner anthem concludes.