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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Carson McHone’s Playlist Is Full of Tracks By the World’s Best Songwriters [LISTEN]
These songs reflect lots of different musical styles, but they've got one thing in common: They tell great stories.
Stella Parton Speaks Out Against Accused Sexual Predator Kirt Webster: ‘The Truth Will Com…
"The truth will come out eventually," she says.
Jerry Bradley’s Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Keeps a Family Tradition Going
Bradley celebrates his family's musical legacy and explains how he signed superstar group Alabama to RCA Records.
Brooks & Dunn Through the Years: From ‘Brand New Man’ to a 2019 ‘Reboot’ [PICTURES]
What a wild ride it's been!
Ray Stevens’ Advice to His Younger Self? ‘Brace Yourself’
Stevens may have been a "loose cannon" as a young artist, but that mindset helped him be a pioneer.
Brooks & Dunn Were ‘Primed for Failure, Not Success’ When Their Career Began
"We knew what a long shot it was. We'd been kicking around for a long time ..."
Clint Black Talks 30th Anniversary of ‘Killin’ Time': ‘It Changed My Life, So It’s Fun to …
"I was never gonna stop. I'd made a decision in my teens that it was a life of music for me, whatever that means ..."
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens + Jerry Bradley Are Country Music Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 …
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens and Jerry Bradley are the Country Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 inductees!
Reba McEntire Brings the Thunder in New Track, ‘Storm in a Shot Glass’ [LISTEN]
Reba's new track is all violins and powerhouse vocal drama.
George Strait Salutes Police Officers in New Ballad, ‘The Weight of the Badge’ [LISTEN]
'He swore that oath to protect and serve / Puts his heart and soul into both those words...'