Carena Liptak

Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.

Garth Brooks Wanted to Try Something Wild in Denver, But the Sheriff’s Office Shut It Down

Garth's secret Denver show at a bar called The Grizzly Rose was a wild night — and if the star had had his way, it would have been even wilder.

Garth Brooks Adds a Third Show to Orlando Tour Stop After First Dates Sell Out

The first two dates sold out....so Garth announced a matinee!

Darius Rucker’s ‘I Believe’ is a Warm Hug Bottled Up In a Song [Listen]

This song is arriving at exactly the right time.

Remembering Joey Feek: The Singer’s Friends + Collaborators Share Memories, 10 Years Later

It's been 10 years since we lost Joey Feek, but her presence in the country world still looms large.

Carly Pearce Names the One Show She Wishes She Canceled For Being Too Drunk

Carly Pearce made it through the show...but she says she might have been better off just canceling.

Jon Pardi Says He’s Feeling ‘Defeated’ But Focused On Healing After Divorce

Pardi is being open with fans about his heartbreak.

Dolly Parton’s Final Words to Tanya Tucker Reveal a Truth About the Music Industry

'She goes, 'You got to make hay while the sun shines.' I said, 'I know that's right,'' Tanya Tucker remembers. 'So that was the last thing I think she said to me.'

Riley Green’s Future Girlfriend Has to Get Approved By Two Important People

Green's requirements for any potential love interest are actually pretty simple.

Tennessee Volunteers Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton at First Game Since Her Death [Photos]

Dolly Parton's spirit was everywhere during the Tennessee Volunteers' season-opening football game on Saturday (Sept. 5.)

Here Are 19 Country Stars Who Died in Tragic Crashes

Flip through this list to remember the late Troy Gentry, John Denver, Patsy Cline and more icons who lost their lives in crashes.