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.
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Merle Haggard Biopic, Co-Written and Co-Produced By Wife Theresa, in the Works
Actor Sam Rockwell will portray the late legend -- and he'll do all his own singing, too!
Riley Green Digs Deeper Into His Roots With ‘If It Wasn’t for Trucks’ [Listen]
Green's ode to his trusty truck calls on a time-tested -- but powerful -- country formula.
Interview: Home Free’s ‘Warmest Winter’ Focuses on Most Intimate, Important Parts of Chris…
"It's a time to hang out with family, to experience each other, love each other," the band's Rob Lundquist says of the magic of the Christmas season.
Ben Rector’s ‘The Thanksgiving Song’ Gives an Often-Overshadowed Holiday Its Musical Due
In a sea of Christmas music, Ben Rector's giving Turkey Day its moment in the spotlight.
Bobbie Gentry, Steve Earle + More Headed Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
This year's class of inductees also includes Steve Earle, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham.
‘It All Starts With Songwriting': Tenille Townes, Runaway June + More on How Nashville Son…
Country artists discuss how the Nashville songwriting community shaped their music, and share what they wish fans knew about songwriting.
Lee Brice’s ‘Memory I Don’t Mess With’ Revisits Lost Love That’s Better Left in the Past […
In his new single, Brice brings up a memory that's too painful to look at for long.
Mickey Guyton’s ‘Heaven Down Here’ Video Is an Ethereal Plea for the World
Mickey Guyton's music video for "Heaven Down Here" tells a powerful story of a world in crisis.
Brett Young’s Next Album Is Coming ‘End of This Year or January of Next’
Brett Young says his fans won't have to wait all that much longer for a full-length new album.
Watch Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker + More Play Jerry Lee Lewis’ Virtual 85th Birthday Bash
Happy birthday to "The Killer"!