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
Story Behind the Song: Shenandoah (feat. Charlie Daniels), ‘Freebird in the Wind’
"We come from Muscle Shoals, Ala., and that's where Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded their first record..."
Tim McGraw Covers John Schneider + Enlists Other Stars to Share Their Favorite Deep Cuts […
Everybody's hopping on the #DeepCutChallenge!
Shenandoah Weren’t Big Fans of the First of Their Songs They Ever Heard on the Radio
Still, they were excited to hear themselves on the radio -- so much that they immediately called the station and requested to hear it again!
What is Country Music? Craig Morgan’s Definition is Succinct But Powerful
"It represents the people. It's that simple..."
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kenny Rogers
The country icon had quite an eventful life.
Can’t See Your Favorite Artist on Tour Because of Coronavirus? Watch These Virtual Shows
In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, artists have had to cancel tours -- but you can still see your favorite acts perform through a screen.
Trace Adkins’ ‘Better Off’ is a Love Anthem for Staying In [LISTEN]
The singer is also sharing the song's music video, which was filmed just hours before a tornado ravaged Middle Tennessee in early March.
Songwriter Ramsey Kearney Dead at 86
Rest in peace, Ramsey...
Brad Paisley + ‘Maybe Some Other Friends’ Plan Quarantine-Time Instagram Live Event
Brad's going live -- and he's taking requests!
Reba McEntire to ‘Indefinitely Postpone’ Her Mother’s Funeral Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The singer has decided to postpone her mom's funeral and burial due to precautions surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.