Sarah Michaud

Sarah Michaud
Title: Senior News Editor, Music
  • Sarah Michaud has been with PEOPLE for 17 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music.
  • In 2021, she won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music.
  • Sarah earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston.

Experience

Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for 17 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Sarah Michaud

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People's Choice Country Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List!
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iHeartRadio Music Festival 2024: See the Stars Inside PEOPLE's Vegas Portrait Studio (Exclusive)
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ACM Honors 2024: Go Inside PEOPLE's Exclusive Portrait Studio
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Foo Fighters Donate 'My Hero' Royalties to Kamala Harris' Campaign After Donald Trump Uses Song at Rally
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Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose Settle Their Divorce Nearly 3 Months After Filing
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