Philip Trapp is a writer and journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering music and culture for Loudwire, he also contributes to related outlets such as PopCrush, ScreenCrush and Taste of Country. Philip has reported on music and other entertainment since 2016. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times, Classicalite and others. Along the way, he's defended Limp Bizkit on Sirius XM, gotten caught in a downpour with the band Hundredth, and he once made Kenny G wait on hold.
Philip Trapp
Remember When Kane Brown Was on ‘The X Factor’?
His run on the show didn't last long.
Dolly Parton’s ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ Is a Fun New Take on a Christmas Classic [Listen]
It's from the forthcoming 'A Holly Dolly Christmas' album.
Mickey Guyton Performs ‘What Are You Gonna Tell Her?’ With Keith Urban at the 2020 ACM Awards [Watch]
The production was a thrilling show of empowerment.
Luke Combs Wins 2020 ACM Awards Album of the Year With ‘What You See Is What You Get’
Fans are getting what they're seeing.
Dan + Shay Dazzle With ‘I Should Probably Go to Bed’ at the 2020 ACM Awards [Watch]
Their performance was pitch-perfect!
Blake Shelton Wins Single of the Year at the 2020 ACM Awards With ‘God’s Country’
'Single of the Year, yes!'
Kelsea Ballerini Performs ‘Hole in the Bottle’ at the 2020 ACM Awards [Watch]
She took the stage at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Carrie Underwood Spotlights Female Opry Trailblazers With Powerhouse Medley at the ACM Awards
Carrie Underwood's dazzling performance honored the Grand Ole Opry's powerhouse women, from Patsy Cline to Reba McEntire.
Morgan Wallen Performs ‘Whiskey Glasses’ at the 2020 ACM Awards [Watch]
The audience-less venue didn't phase him.
Dan + Shay Win Duo of the Year at the 2020 ACM Awards
It's the first major award of the evening.
Brad Paisley Hilariously Reimagines His Hit Songs for 2020, a Very Strange Year [Watch]
It happened on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’