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
Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi Remembers the Exact Street Where He First Heard Himself on Radio
"I was like, 'Oh my God, this is us!'"
Keith Urban Honors Artists Who Died in 2019 With New Year’s Eve Medley [WATCH]
Keith Urban continued his New Year's tradition of saluting the artists we lost over the course of the year.
Florida Georgia Line Ruled the Hot Country Songs Chart During the 2010s
No doubt about it -- Florida Georgia Line had some MASSIVE hits over the course of the decade.
Blake Shelton Thought His Career Might Be on Its Way Out — Then ‘God’s Country’ Came Along
"It just kind of turned everything around for me, as far as airplay ..."
Sam Hunt: 10 Things You Might Not Know
Sure, you already know his 'Montevallo' album, his love story and, of course, "Body Like a Back Road" -- but have you heard these facts about Hunt?
Joe Diffie Throws Back to His ’90s Roots With Limited-Edition Vinyl, ‘Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie…
The country artist discusses his brand-new, limited-edition vinyl, 'Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie!'
Thomas Rhett Holds Himself to a Strict Moral Songwriting Code, Because He’s a Dad
"When we're writing a song and there's a line that doesn't fully represent my ethics, my morals -- it ain't gonna be in the song ..."
Thomas Rhett’s Wife Usually Loves His Music — But There’s One Song She Hates
"She hated [that song] with a passion. Still does," Rhett admits.
Thomas Rhett’s First Time on the Radio Was One of Those ‘Things You Just Don’t Forget’
"I still have the video somewhere on an old iPad ..."
Carrie Underwood Still Gets Nervous at the Start of the CMA Awards
"I'm always nervous for, like, the first five minutes," Underwood admits.