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
Cody Johnson Was Just a Kid the First Time He Heard Himself on Country Radio
The "On My Way to You" star shares the story of the first time he ever heard himself on country radio.
Hot Country Knights Groove, Hop and Gyrate Their Way Through Sawyer Brown’s ‘Some Girls Do…
The Knights unleashed a classic cover -- and a series of deadly dance moves -- during a performance at the 'Taste of Country Nights' studio.
Danielle Bradbery Loves ‘Being a Representation of Country’ for Other Genres
Danielle Bradbery is often the only country artist in a room or performance, and she loves being an ambassador for the genre.
Watch Yola Make Her ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut Live
Live stream the Americana powerhouse's first-ever 'Austin City Limits' performance.
Midland’s Mark Wystrach Opens Up About ‘Really Scary’ Childbirth That Nearly Killed His Wi…
Thankfully, both mom and baby are doing great these days.
Watch Hot Country Knights Sing Reba McEntire, Shania Twain + More ‘90s Country Ladies in E…
The Hot Country Knights debuted on country radio with a fast-paced medley of hits by the likes of Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Ashley McBryde Finds Hope in ‘Hang in There Girl,’ Conclusion to Three-Part Video Series […
Things aren't looking good at the beginning of this music video -- but there's a twist!
Billy Currington’s First Song on Country Radio Was One He’d Been Writing His Whole Life
Billy Currington recalls the story of the first time he ever heard his song "Walk a Little Straighter" on country radio.
Dan + Shay ‘Really Pushed Ourselves to the Limits’ on Their Self-Titled Album
The country duo admits that their hit third album 'Dan + Shay' is going to be a tough act to follow.
Mitchell Tenpenny ‘Can’t Go to Church’ in New Song, But Not Because He’s Lost His Faith [L…
Mitchell Tenpenny avoids church -- in order to avoid a painful familiar face -- in his latest song.
Hot Country Knights Deliver on Promise to Bring Country Back to Its ’90s Heyday
Dierks Bentley's alter-ego, Douglas "Doug" Douglason, leads his Hot Country Knights in their quest to put the "T" back in country music.
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 ..."