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
Who Is Tenille Townes? 5 Things You Need to Know
Get to know the up-and-comer behind "Somebody's Daughter."
Shenandoah, ‘Not Country Enough’? In the Band’s Early Days, Some Listeners Thought So
Believe it or not, this classic '90s act was once criticized for being a little more rock 'n' roll than country.
Story Behind the Song: Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey, ‘The Other Girl’
"I think it's wonderful and beautiful to have two women who could easily be competitive turn it [on its head] ..."
Rascal Flatts: Parenthood Is ‘Life’s Greatest Reward,’ But Tough on Sleep Schedule, Wallet
"It's changed everything about my life: Songwriting. The way I sing. My bank account ..."
Who Is Ingrid Andress? 5 Things You Need to Know
If you think country could use a little more angst now and then, Andress just might be your girl.
Milk Carton Kids: On ‘The Only Ones’ Album, Internet Trolls and the ‘Sticky Little Nugget’…
Plus, Old Crow Medicine Show's Morgan Jahnig makes a surprise appearance to talk about his band's larger-than-life hit 'Wagon Wheel.'
Walker Montgomery’s 2020 Plans Have Shifted, But His Roots Remain the Same
Though his 2020 touring plans may have been upended, Walker Montgomery's musical identity is still the same.
These 14 Country Artists Each Wrote Songs for Pop Hitmakers
A few of the country stars who've written out-of-genre hits might surprise you!
CJ Solar’s EPs Are Snapshots of His Years, But He Still Wants to Put Out a Full Album
CJ Solar says there's pros and cons to keeping his records short.
Seeing Double: These Country Stars and Their Kids Look Exactly Alike [PICTURES]
They got it from their mama (or papa)!
Even the Greats Make Mistakes: These 20 Country Songs Are Proof
Even the genre's best artists can't win 'em all ...
Top 5 Country + Americana Albums of 2020 (So Far)
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