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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Kelsea Ballerini Is Back to Host the 2024 CMT Music Awards, But There’s a Twist
Ballerini will return as host for the fourth year running, but the CMTs are breaking with tradition in one big way.
Lainey Wilson Reveals the Global Superstar Who’s a Big Fan [Watch]
Wilson is a superstar in her own right, but meeting this person still made her a little starstruck.
35 Songs That Prove Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll Go Hand in Hand
Ever since Elvis' very first Sun Studios recording sessions, artists have been finding ways to bring the country and rock genres together.
Jelly Roll Announces 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour: ‘Biggest Tour of My Life’
Jelly Roll is hitting the road for his biggest tour yet.
‘Hee Haw’ Star Roni Stoneman Dead at 85
She was known as the 'First Lady of the Banjo' as well as a member of the pioneering country music family the Stonemans.
Toby Keith Just Had His Biggest Song Sales Week Ever
Songs from every era of Keith's career sold well in the days after his death, but his best-selling song was actually fairly new.
Jelly Roll’s Daughter Shares the Dark Details of Her Mom’s Drug Relapse
Jelly's 15-year-old daughter Bailee Ann shares the full story of her traumatic, tumultuous relationship with her birth mother.
Lainey Wilson Is a Fan of Beyoncé’s Country Era: ‘Come on Home, Girl!’
Wilson is ready to welcome Beyoncé to the country genre with open arms.
Gabby Barrett + Husband Cade Foehner Welcome Their Third Child [Picture]
Barrett's third child is here, and her name is just perfect.
Jon Pardi’s Daughter Turns One: ‘Still Can’t Believe You’re Ours’
Pardi's daughter Presley is officially a one-year-old.
Bunnie Xo’s Dad Undergoes Hip Surgery Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle
Next up, walking -- and maybe even getting back on his motorcycle!
Former President Jimmy Carter Marks One Year in Hospice
One year after the former U.S. president entered hospice care, his family says they're grateful for all the support they've received.
Confirmed: Morgan Wallen Is Opening a Nashville Bar
The rumors are true! A Morgan Wallen bar is coming soon.
Remember Reba McEntire’s First Big National Anthem Performance, 50 Years Ago?
There's a good reason why Reba's Super Bowl National Anthem performance was so polished: She's got half a century of experience!
Katy Perry Reveals She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’
The singer and longtime 'American Idol' judge says Season 22 will be her last.
Miranda Lambert’s Next Duet Partner Is a Shocker: ‘Texas Meets Spain’
Lambert's next duet partner is a legendary Latin pop star who hails all the way from Madrid, Spain.