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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Kacey Musgraves Teases New Album as She Heads Into Grammys Weekend
Big things are brewing for Kacey Musgraves, according to a new teaser on her social media.
Jelly Roll Is Bringing His Mama to the Grammy Awards
Jelly's mama will be at the show in person to cheer him on.
All Grown Up: See Country Stars’ Kids, Then + Now [Pictures]
These country legends' children grew up before our very eyes.
Darius Rucker Arrested on Drug Possession Charges
Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on Thursday (Feb. 1).
Zach Bryan Tapped a Hollywood A-Lister to Star in His Next Video
Bryan's "Nine Ball" video will feature a very familiar face.
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Finalize Their Divorce
Morris and Hurd's split is official.
Lainey Wilson Is Making a Cameo in a Super Bowl Commercial
All about the 'Chill Train'! Wilson spills details about her very first Super Bowl ad appearance.
Charles Kelley Reveals That He Nearly Got a DUI Before Getting Sober
Kelley is opening up about the moment when he nearly "ruined my life" before getting sober.
Chris Young Shows Off His Injuries From Police Run-In [Picture]
Ouch! Young showed fans the nasty-looking bruises he sustained right before his arrest.
Luke Combs Reveals the Name of His Nashville Bar
It's a nod to one of his very early hits.
Loretta Lynn’s Son Ernest Gets Hopeful Recovery News After Life-Saving Surgery
"God can do what we can not, and H has done it!!"
Jelly Roll’s Wife Dented Their New Car, and His Reaction Is Priceless [Watch]
Jelly couldn't help but laugh when his wife put a dent in their brand new $200,000 car.
30 Searing Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! These 30 songs perfectly express the pain and heartache that comes along with ending a marriage.
Here’s Why Dolly Parton Wants to Hold a Lookalike Contest
If you bear a striking resemblance to Dolly Parton -- from any era -- the singer just might want to cast you in a Broadway musical about her life.
Loretta Lynn’s Son’s Post-Surgery Update Isn’t the News We Hoped
Earlier this week, Lynn's family asked fans to pray for her son Ernest as he underwent critical surgery.
Jon Pardi’s Wife Drops Details on Her Pregnancy With Baby No. 2
Pardi's wife Summer shares all the details -- including when she's due and how she found out she was pregnant -- in a new fan Q&A.
6 Stars Banned by the Grand Ole Opry (and Why They Got the Boot)
All of these six country greats violated the Grand Ole Opry's code of conduct.
Charles Esten Explains How ‘Nashville’ Stardom Shaped His Debut Album
Esten tells Taste of Country about his new album, 'Love Ain't Pretty,' and the benefits of dropping a debut record in your 50s.
‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Admits the ‘Worst Part’ of the Show [Watch]
The Season 17 winner explains the toughest thing about being a contestant on 'Idol.'
Elle King Postpones More Shows Amid Backlash Over Drunken Performance
The singer has yet to issue an official statement on her turbulent 'Opry Goes Dolly' performance.