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.
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Hayden Panettiere Says Late Brother Jansen Is ‘Right Here With Me’
In her first television appearance since her brother's death, Panettiere briefly spoke to the special connection she shared with Jansen.
Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert + More Lead the Bill for 2023 CMA Fest
A huge roster of stars have joined the bill for the 2023 CMA Fest, which marks the festival's 50th anniversary.
Kip Moore Plots Massive 2023 Damn Love World Tour
Kip Moore's got huge plans for 2023.
Kid Rock Puts Four No Snowflakes Concert Dates on the Books for Summer 2023
Rock will hit the road for a brief summer tour, with a few special guests.
Sam Hunt Unveils 2023 Summer on the Outskirts Tour
Hunt is hitting the road in 2023 -- and he's got new music coming to boot.
Hardy Extends ‘The Mockingbird & The Crow’ Tour Into Fall 2023
Hardy's headlining show returns in Fall 2023 -- with some big upgrades.
Michael Rhodes, Musicians Hall of Famer Session Player and Bassist, Dead at 69
Rhodes was a session musician for the likes of George Strait, Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney.
Blake Shelton Thinks His Last ‘The Voice’ Episode Will Be ‘An Emotional Night’ [Watch]
In fact, he's already had a few sentimental moments while filming episodes for his final season on the show.
Kane Brown Has Been Writing Some ‘Darker’ Songs About Mental Health Struggles
The singer says he's gotten more comfortable opening up about tough topics over the years.
Jon Pardi’s Newborn Daughter Is ‘Thriving’ Despite Three Days of No Power [Photo]
Two-week-old Presley and her country star dad are keeping their spirits up as they ride out some stormy weather in Middle Tennessee.
Morgan Wallen Donates $35,000 to His High School During Hometown Show [Watch]
Wallen made a very special stop at his alma mater the day before he released his new album, 'One Thing at a Time.'
Kelsea Ballerini Debuts a Searing New ‘Blindsided’ Verse on ‘Saturday Night Live’ [Watch]
The new lyrics Ballerini shared on 'SNL' are some of her most pointed divorce lyrics yet.
Ashley McBryde Writes an Impromptu Song About Accidentally Dating Your Cousin [Watch]
Ashley McBryde can write a country song about anything — and here's proof.
Megan Moroney Is Getting ‘Lucky’ With a Debut Album Announcement
Moroney's full-length studio debut will drop in May.
Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Rolling Up the Welcome Mat’ Film Was ‘Hard’ for Her Mom to Watch
Ballerini's mom explains why it was so painful to watch the short film the singer created for her 'Rolling Up the Welcome Mat' EP.
Luke Combs Shares the Sweet Family Story Behind a New Song Called ‘See Me Now’ [Picture]
Combs' next new song is a message to his two grandfathers, neither of whom lived to see his country music stardom take off.
Jennifer Nettles Nabs a Role in the New Version of Horror Classic ‘The Exorcist’
Nettles will try her hand at horror in the 2023 version of one of the most iconic scary movies of all time.
Kelsea Ballerini Extends Heartfirst Tour With 10 New Summer 2023 Dates
Ballerini is hitting the road again this June.
Morgan Wallen Surprises Nashville Fans With a Free Album Release Pop-Up Show
He's celebrating the release of his new album.
Lainey Wilson Dedicates Her ‘Billboard’ Award to ‘Women Who Do Things Their Way’ [Watch]
She put the spotlight on all the women she admires.