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
Luke Combs on Grand Ole Opry Membership: ‘It Will Always and Forever Be the No. 1 Achievem…
"This is the thing that nobody can ever take away from me, which is I think what I'm so proud of ..."
Blake Shelton Said Yes to Garth Brooks Duet, ‘Dive Bar,’ Without Even Hearing the Song
You don't say no to a chance to sing with the G.O.A.T.!
Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Takes Cues From Charlie Daniels + Willie Nelson — Really
Nothing like "Old Town Road" has ever happened in country music before, right? Actually ...
Dolly Parton Partners With Hallmark for ‘Christmas at Dollywood’ Movie
Okay, so it's the middle of summer -- but this new movie has us in the Christmas spirit!
Walker Hayes’ ‘Honey’ Playlist Is Sugary Sweet Goodness [LISTEN]
The singer shares a sweet playlist with The Boot, inspired by the lyrics of his single "Don't Let Her."
Ashley McBryde Was Feeling Some Serious Pride at Eric Church’s Record-Breaking Nashville S…
McBryde got to catch Eric Church's recent Nissan Stadium show -- which brought in over 56,000 fans -- and the singer says she couldn't contain her pride.
Jimmie Allen Wants His Son to Grow Up Seeing Black Artists in All Musical Genres
The singer is calling out the television network BET for only spotlighting musicians within a small handful of genres.
Shane Smith and the Saints Conclude a Long Journey in Chapter 4 of ‘Hail Mary’ [Exclusive]
"It's been such a long time coming on this album getting made -- you wanna give it every opportunity you can to have ears on every single song ..."
Brandi Carlile Assists Dave Matthews Band on New Single, ‘Come Tomorrow’ [LISTEN]
The Dave Matthews Band called on Brandi Carlile for their hopeful new anthem.
Chuck Mead, ‘My Baby’s Holding It Down’ [Exclusive Premiere]
"Many of us who are away from home a lot have a someone back home holding it down, if you're lucky ..."