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
RaeLynn Gets ‘Jingle Bell Drunk’ on Endearing New Christmas Song [Listen]
The singer rings in the season with some libations.
Kelsea Ballerini Brings ‘Santa Baby’ to ‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2020 [Watch]
Enjoy the singer's pitch-perfect rendition of the holiday classic.
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Goes All Out for His Dogs on Christmas
Talk about a pup-tastic holiday!
Sam Hunt’s ‘Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s’ Video Tells a Lovelorn Tale
An ex-con seeks out an old sweetheart in the bittersweet clip.
Dolly Parton, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge Will Celebrate ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’
Tune into the special on NBC this December.
Ticketmaster May Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test for Concertgoers
Is this the future of live shows?
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Announce New Christmas 2020 TV Special
Join the superstar couple on CBS this Yuletide season.
‘The Voice’ Wanted Reba McEntire, But She Didn’t Want to Be Critical
The show wanted the country icon in Blake Shelton's spot, but ...
Kelsea Ballerini Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors After 2020 CMA Awards
The singer calls such speculation "incredibly insensitive."
Dan + Shay Bring Home Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2020 CMA Awards
Congrats to the unstoppable duo!
Ingrid Andress Comes to Tears During ‘More Hearts Than Mine’ at 2020 CMA Awards
Talk about a tender moment for the singer.
Eric Church Offers Up a ‘Hell of a View’ at the 2020 CMA Awards
... and he delivered a hell of a performance!