Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
Carena Liptak
Amy Grant Explains Why Vince Gill Is So Tough to Shop for on Christmas
However, the country star says that -- with a little help from Guy Clark -- she did mange to get him one present that made his face light up.
The Dixie Chicks Cover Joni Mitchell at Jack Antonoff’s Ally Coalition Show in NYC [WATCH]
The Chicks returned to the stage with a stunning holiday cover.
Study: At All Times of Day, Country’s Women Find Themselves Crowded Out of Airplay
A follow-up to an April 2019 study shows more data proving that women's underrepresentation on country radio is large-scale and damaging to the genre.
Dolly Parton Surprises Bostonians at Christmas Tree Lighting Event [WATCH]
Dolly Parton brought some surprise Christmas cheer to a tree lighting ceremony while in Boston for the opening of her new holiday musical.
Blake Shelton: ‘We’re Not Seeing the Last of’ Gwen Stefani as ‘The Voice’ Coach
Of course Shelton is sad to see Stefani not return as a coach on 'The Voice' for Season 18 -- but he's pretty sure she'll be back.
Keith Urban Drops Glittery, Festive Music Video for ‘I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight’ [WATCH]
The setting for Keith Urban's new Christmas music video is as picturesque and festive as the inside of a snow globe.
Florida Georgia Line’s ‘Blessings’ Music Video Keeps it All in the Family [WATCH]
"It sure ain't hard to count your blessings..."
Chris Stapleton, Martina McBride + More Earn 2020 Hall of Fame Exhibits
Martina McBride, Chris Stapleton and Bill Anderson will all be featured in their own Country Music Hall of Fame exhibits in 2020.
Brad Paisley’s ‘Letter to Me’ Inspires Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini + More Stars to Share Advice to Their Teenage Selves [WATCH]
Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and the Jonas Brothers offered advice to their teenaged selves on the premiere of 'Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special.'
Jason Aldean Says His First Las Vegas Shows After Route 91 Will Be ‘Emotional,’ But Ultimately Healing
Aldean will return to Las Vegas for a three-night residency in late 2019, playing his first full shows there since the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting.
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2019: Everything You Need to Know
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Dolly Parton Loves Comedy Because It ‘Helps You Through the Hard Times’
"We made more fun of stuff that you probably shouldn't even laugh at, but that was the funniest stuff ..."