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
Jason Aldean Remembers Route 91 Shooting, Six Years Later
It's hard to believe it's been six years since this terrible tragedy.
Jon Pardi Will Ring in His Christmas Album With a Festive NYC Show
Christmas is coming a little early for Jon Pardi fans this year.
Pregnant Gabby Barrett Can’t Wait to Have Another Daughter: ‘Love Girls’
Barrett's third child -- a baby girl -- is due in February.
Thomas Rhett Leads Nashville Crowd In Prayer After Fan’s Medical Emergency [Watch]
Rhett played all the hits at his Saturday night Nashville concert, but the real star of the show was the compassion he showed in a tough moment.
Tiera Kennedy’s Dynamic Path Led Her to a Sound That’s ‘More Country’ Than Ever [Interview]
"I feel like I've really gone back to the songs that I love listening to, and it is that '90s country."
Jelly Roll Inspires Elvie Shane to Fight ‘More Openly’ for Social Justice [Interview]
Jelly Roll has helped him get more comfortable advocating openly for prison reform and addiction support organizations.
Elvie Shane’s Demons Came Back After His No. 1 Hit ‘My Boy’ [Interview]
Shane digs deep into his darkest moments and emerges with love and forgiveness in his new song.
Gwen Stefani Says She’s Learned to Love Oklahoma With Blake Shelton [Watch]
Stefani never expected to find love with someone like Shelton -- but finding happiness in rural Oklahoma has been just as big a surprise.
Dustin Lynch’s Story Is an Open Book on ‘Killed the Cowboy,’ + He Likes It That Way
'Killed the Cowboy' is the product of Lynch's self-reflection on his work-life balance and perennial single status.
Kelsea Ballerini Is a Fan of Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce’s Romance: ‘I Ship It’
Ballerini says that if Swift and Kelce are happy together, then she's happy for them.