Carena Liptak is a writer and editor in Nashville, Tenn. She is a fan of strong coffee and large-eared dogs. When not writing, she can be found chasin' that neon rainbow and livin' that honky-tonk dream.
Carena Liptak
2020 Grammy Awards Nominations: 5 Things That Made Us Go ‘Hmmmm’
After the 2020 Grammy Awards nominees list was revealed, we were doing a double take at these five things.
Everything We Know About Kelsea Ballerini’s Third Album, ‘Kelsea’
It's coming out on March 20!
Mark Yeary, Longtime Merle Haggard Band Member, Dead at 67
Rest in peace, Mark...
Brothers Osborne Have New Music in the Works, But Even They Aren’t Sure What to Expect Yet
"I think, ultimately, you don't really know until you start recording, sometimes, where it's gonna take you ..."
Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood + Many More to Tribute Country Legend Roger Miller in All-S…
The 'King of the Road' is getting his own celebration, in the form of an all-star tribute concert.
George Strait Plans Star-Studded 2020 Stadium Show, Adds Two New ‘Strait to Vegas’ Dates
Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town will join Strait for the newly-announced Minneapolis show.
What Is Country Music? Jordan Davis Says It All Starts With Songwriting
"It's my life. It's how I pay my bills ..."
Carly Pearce’s Next Album Will Showcase Her ‘Evolution’ as an Artist and a Woman
"That first record, I was searching and hoping that people in country music would embrace me. Now I know that I have a place in the genre, which is amazing ..."
Dierks Bentley Isn’t Surprised That Country Music’s Popularity Is Growing Worldwide
Plus, Bentley explains why he loves international fans -- but he's happiest touring close to home.
Story Behind the Song: Little Big Town, ‘Over Drinking’
"We'd thought we were done, but there was something that was just not quite there ..."
Jason Aldean Ups the Ante for 2020 We Back Tour With New Dates, Exciting Opening Acts
Aldean's headed back on the road later this year -- and this time, he's taking Brett Young and Mitchell Tenpenny with him.
Brad Paisley’s ‘Letter to Me’ Inspires Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini + More Stars to …
Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and the Jonas Brothers offered advice to their teenaged selves on the premiere of 'Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special.'