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
Country Singer-Songwriter Hugh X. Lewis Dead at 90
The Nashville mainstay wrote songs for honky-tonk star Stonewall Jackson, Kitty Wells, Charley Pride and more.
Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley to Co-Host Grand Ole Opry’s 95th Anniversary TV Special
Two of the Opry's most beloved members are hosting this big night!
Hailey Whitters Duets With Former Tour Pal Jordan Davis on ‘The Ride’ [Listen]
Whitters says she chose Davis as a duet partner because he took a chance on her when she was just starting out as an artist.
Ashley McBryde Brings ‘Martha Divine’ to ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ [Watch]
It's her first time performing on 'Ellen'!
Willie Nelson Will Be the Keynote Speaker at SXSW’s 2021 Online Event
SXSW will go virtual this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concerts Could Return by Fall 2021 ‘If Everything Goes Right’ With Vaccine Rollout
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered up a heartening potential timeline at a recent virtual conference organized by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.
Kelsea Ballerini’s Plans for 2021: Focusing on Mental, Emotional and Physical Health
Like a lot of the rest of us, Kelsea admits that her mental and physical health took a backseat during 2020.
Carrie Underwood Says Making Her Gospel Record Was a ‘Bucket List’ Project
"With everything I do, I just want to be positive," Underwood explains.
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Says Solo Music Has Been a ‘Creative Rebirth’
But don't worry -- that doesn't mean the band is breaking up!
Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton Still Haven’t Really Hung Out, Despite Recording a Duet
Even though they recorded 'Only Thing That's Gone' for Wallen's new album, the two stars have only met in passing.