Now that I think about it, reading and writing have always been my strong points. In elementary school, I was reading books meant for fifth graders in third grade, and by the time I was a freshman in high school, my English teacher would tell me time and time again that I should consider writing as a career. However, I didn't think I would enjoy writing and continued to rack my brain, trying to come up with a career I would be passionate about. Finally, around my junior year, it hit me. I was passionate about Country Music and skilled at writing. Why not combine the two? Music journalism was calling my name.
But journalism is more than just a career more me. It's become a second passion. I enjoy meeting new people, hearing their stories and gaining new perspectives on life. I love the process of writing and thinking about innovative ways to tell a story so the audience will gain the most from it. Every time I'm assigned a story, I learn more about the world, and I wouldn't trade that for anything.
As a college senior, I've already had some wonderful experiences working in the music journalism industry. I'm so excited to graduate and see where this tide will take me next.
About Me
- Courtney Drake
- is a Belmont University educated journalist, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2009. Courtney grew up in a small town in southern Michigan and graduated high school in the top 10 of her class. Her passion of Country Music brought her to Nashville after graduating high school in 2005, where she found her perfect fit at Belmont University. Courtney has had experience as a reporter and editor both on Belmont's campus and off. She was a staff writer for Belmont's student newspaper, The Belmont Vision, for two years before taking on the responsibilities as editor-in-chief of the newspaper her junior year. She also freelanced at The Tennessean and has interned at the Country Music Association. Currently, she serves as editor for the Country Music news Web site, www.countryhound.com.
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