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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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.
Dolly Parton Responds to Elle King’s Botched Opry Tribute [Watch]
Parton says she's hoping to 'forgive' and 'forget' after King's drunken flub at a tribute show.
Reba McEntire Dazzles With Super Bowl National Anthem Performance [Watch]
McEntire's rendition of the 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was classic, patriotic and timeless.
University of Oklahoma Honors Toby Keith With Red Solo Cups
Toby Keith was a die-hard Sooners fan, and now the university is honoring his memory.
Alan Jackson Reacts to Grandbaby No. 2: ‘Blessings Are Overflowing’
Jackson can't wait to welcome another grandbaby into the family this spring.
Miranda Lambert Will Spotlight Adoptable Pets at the Puppy Bowl [Watch]
Lambert is lending a helping 'paw' to shelter pets on Super Bowl Sunday.
Zach Bryan Salutes Toby Keith With a Gritty, Patriotic Performance [Watch]
Bryan's rendition of 'Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)' is powerful.
Reba McEntire Reveals What She’d Say to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl
Just like all the Swifties out there, McEntire is excited about a potential Taylor sighting at the Super Bowl.
Toby Keith Was ‘Comfortable’ With Death, Thanks to His Faith
Nearly two years before he died, Toby Keith says, he made peace with the fact that his cancer might be terminal.
Toby Keith to Be Remembered With a CMT Special
Revisit the late star's remarkable legacy by tuning into 'CMT Remembers: Toby Keith'.
Reba McEntire Remembers Toby Keith: ‘He Doesn’t Have to Hurt Anymore’
As she grieved Keith's death, McEntire shared memories of their tours together in the mid-'90s.
Blake Shelton Can’t Believe Toby Keith Is Gone: ‘Toughest Man I Ever Met’
In his tribute post, Shelton admits that Keith's death came as a shock, even though he knew the country legend had been battling cancer.
Toby Keith Dies: Jason Aldean, Luke Combs + More Stars Pay Tribute
After Keith's death on Monday (Feb. 5), stars flocked to social media to share tributes and remembrances.
See Photos From Toby Keith’s Final Shows [Pictures]
The country legend died on Feb. 5 after a battle with stomach cancer. Let's look back on the final shows of his career.
Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman Earn a Standing Ovation With ‘Fast Car’ at the Grammys
The two artists came together for a hotly-anticipated duet version of "Fast Car."
Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani Are ‘Picking Purple Irises’ and Teasing a New Duet [Listen]
Shelton and Stefani's next No. 1 hit duet could be right around the corner.
Chris Stapleton Triumphs With Best Country Song at the 2024 Grammys
Before the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony even officially started, Chris Stapleton was already a big winner.
Lainey Wilson Speaks Before Congress About the Dangers of AI [Watch]
'It is wrong, plain and simple,' Wilson said, as she spoke about the ramifications of AI using an artist's likeness without their permission.
Jason Aldean’s Daughter Had a Grown-Up Tea Party for Her 5th Birthday [Watch]
Little Navy's fifth birthday party was a celebration fit for a princess.