The Country Note

Performing in all-state choral ensembles and theatre, Aimee discovered her passion for writing and music from an early age. Beginning college as a Journalism major in 2003, she took some time off and enlisted in the United States Navy, traveled,  held odd jobs, then finally secured a BA of English from SUNY New Paltz and a Master of Information Science from the University at Albany. Making her way as an academic librarian, Aimee was discovered by Got Country Online for her writing and enthusiasm. Quickly rising to one of GCO's top contributors, she made her way to Music City in 2014 in efforts to move her career further. As of April 2015, she launched the website The Country Note, acting both administratively and creatively to cover all of the events in country music.

When she's not kicking tail, you can find her head in a book or pounding away on her computer.

Three Strongest Music Genres: Country, Rock, Pop

Three Favorite Bands: The Beatles, Kacey Musgraves, and anything blues

CEO/Founder/Nashville

Janeen Megloranzo grew up in northern New Jersey, and after seeing the NYC skyline in her view daily, she decided to give its bright lights a shot and attended New York University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Culture & Communication Studies. Following her passion for music, Janeen gained experience in the industry at a popular NY radio station (95.5 WPLJ) and at Nettwerk Music Group.  She also has a background in TV, working as a production assistant at Madison Square Garden Networks for live game telecasts of the NY Rangers, and as the programming manager in the 

Programming Department.  

A dedicated concert goer, Janeen reached her goal in 2014 of attending at least 52 concerts in one year to average a concert a week (total count: 72 concerts!!). She is also a RockStar Volunteer with Love Hope Strength, the world’s leading rock and roll cancer foundation that registers people at concerts to be potential bone marrow/stem cell donors.  Janeen is an avid coffee lover and drinks A LOT of it.  Her hockey loyalties lie with the NY Rangers and Nashville Predators. 

Favorite Country Artists: Chris Young, Blake Shelton, Striking Matches

NYC/New Jersey

Christina was born and raised in Northern California and has loved listening to

country music her whole life - she loves catching as many concerts as she can 

each year, whether the artist is well known or up and coming, loving the energy 

from being at a large concert venue but can’t resist a nice, small, intimate venue. 

Most summers she can be found road tripping to country music festivals with her 

friends. She hopes to make it to CMA Fest in 2017! Over the years Christina has met 

many country artists and even had a beer with Dierks on stage this past summer. 

Christina’s favorite artists (this was a tough one for her) are Blake Shelton, Keith 

Urban, and Jerrod Niemann.

Northern CA/Western US

Music has been a part ofn a part of her life for as long as she can remember. From singing along as her grandpa played guitar or mom played the piano, to school and church choir, band, drum line, and more.

Katie was born in a small town in Missouri but has lived in a suburb of Kansas City for many years. She loves country music and truly believes that right now it’s where you will find the most talent on the radio. She has an amazing 6-year-old daughter who definitely shares in her love of music – you will frequently hear her singing or see her pick up multiple instruments. Even at a young age it’s apparent music will be part of her life.

Katie has always loved writing and writes for a variety of different blogs. She hosts a podcast for a local media company where she gets to talk with lots of fun and entertaining people while sharing some of her views on the world around us. Additionally, she owns and operates Reality Roadhouse, an entertainment site and podcast devoted to reality television. All of these things mix together for one crazy life, but she loves every minute of it!

Kansas City

Molly has been drawn to country music since she was a young girl. The first concert she attended was the Los Angeles leg of the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Soul2Soul tour. Since then her dad and her have made a pact to see at least one country show together every year. 

In college, Molly studied journalism and aspired to be a music journalist. Since graduating, she has been freelancing in Southern California and currently writes lifestyle and music content for print and online publications. Still young and figuring things out, she knows she wants a career that's involved with music, one way or another.

Molly is drawn to the movement in country music that is helping give women in the industry a voice. She loves strong female artists like Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Kasey Musgraves. Her anthem is "My Church" by Maren Morris and, in her spare time, she loves to go on road trips and explore unknown places. She loves being outdoors, cooking good food and spending time with family.

Contributor - Southern CA

When not attending shows or writing reviews, Michelle Kennedy is a married mother of 2 boys; ages 20 & 15. She works full time as a Special Service Assistant at a local High School, and her down time activities involve photography, travel, and spending time with her family.

Mid-West Contributor