Kourtney Hansen, a talented individual, was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She pursued her passion for acting, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Drake University in 2003. Following graduation, she took the stage in professional theater productions and even served as a sidekick to Hatfield and McCoy on their morning radio show, KJJY in Des Moines.
In 2008, Hansen made the move to Nashville, where she immersed herself in the world of modeling and acting. She appeared in numerous print and online media, films, commercials, and music videos, including Keith Urban's "Sweet Thing" and Luke Bryan's "Do I," which won the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year award at the 2010 CMT Music Awards. She also landed roles in several 1800PetMeds commercials.
Early in 2010, Hansen joined CMT as a correspondent for CMT Insider and later Hot 20 Countdown. During her time at CMT, she had the opportunity to interview a range of celebrities, including Kristen Bell, Zac Efron, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan.
Hansen is perhaps most well-known for her role as Emily, the assistant to Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panetierre),in the hit TV series Nashville, which she played for all six seasons. She also appeared in the Hallmark Christmas movie Christmas at Graceland, starring Kellie Pickler, as the character Becca.
In addition to her acting career, Hansen has a background in dance, having trained in various styles throughout her life. She spent over ten years as a dance instructor to children and adults and has choreographed routines for numerous professional organizations. Hansen was also a member and captain of the Nashville Predators' dance team, serving as an in-arena host for home games, host of Predators Snapshot on Fox Sports Tennessee, and host for the Predators website features for several seasons.
Today, Hansen resides in Nashville with her husband, country music singer/songwriter Jeremy McComb, and their two sons. She appeared in McComb's music video for "This Town Needs a Bar" in 2008.
