Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
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Dolly Parton Passed on Remixing ‘Old Town Road,’ But She Supports Lil Nas X’s Success
"No point in going down that same Old Town Road. We got other roads to travel," Parton says.
Brett Young Is ‘Really Excited’ to Take the Month Off
The singer weighs in on the importance of work-life balance, and whether he feels pressure to maintain his string of No. 1 singles.
Luke Combs’ ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’ Sparks Rowdy Waffle House Sing-a-Long [WATCH]
Scattered, smothered and covered!
Story Behind the Song: Jon Pardi (Feat. Lauren Alaina), ‘Don’t Blame It on Whiskey’
"I've heard that song when it had long hair, which was a long time ago, and I've always loved it ..."
Craig Campbell: Hearing Himself on the Radio for the First Time Was a ‘Glorious Moment’
"We turned it up and started singing along like a bunch of idiots ..."
Top 5 Steve Earle Songs
No doubt -- Earle has written some truly iconic songs.
Tenille Townes: Miranda Lambert’s Tour Is a Lesson in Supporting Fellow Artists
The rising singer explains why Lambert is a role model for how to be a supportive friend on the road.
Maren Morris Goes Solo for ‘Crowded Table’ Live on Tour [WATCH]
'I want a house with a crowded table / And a place by the fire for everyone...'
What’s on Johnny Cash’s List of Essential Country Music? Only Rosanne Cash Knows for Sure
The younger Cash has recorded or named 15 tracks on this list ... but what about the other 85?
Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn’s Brief, Important Friendship Shines in ‘Patsy & Loretta’ Lifetime Movie
Cline and Lynn have both been the subject of several documentaries, movies, books and even songs -- but their friendship is one part of the two artists' lives that even big fans don't know very well.
Story Behind the Song: Clint Black, ‘Spend My Time’
"This is a song that takes on a whole lot more meaning as we get older ..."