Riane Konc

Riane is a freelance writer living in the Midwest. Interests include short lists, self-referential jokes, and Oxford commas.

Country Stars Who Are Sober
Country Stars Who Are Sober
Some of its biggest stars -- yes, even the ones who sing drinking songs -- are sober.
Top 10 Country Artists of the 1970s
Top 10 Country Artists of the 1970s
From traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the '70s.
What Is the Music Modernization Act, and Why Should Country Fans Care About It?
What Is the Music Modernization Act, and Why Should Country Fans Care About It?
Country music fans who were on social media this summer likely saw songwriters, musicians and politicians tweeting about something called the Music Modernization Act, or the MMA. They were advocating for its passage ... but what the heck is it?
8 of Country Music’s Best Concert Traditions
8 of Country Music’s Best Concert Traditions
There's nothing like a concert: the spectacle of live music, the experience of seeing songs you love brought to life ... and the possibility of the unexpected.

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