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.
Carena Liptak
Shenandoah, ‘Not Country Enough’? In the Band’s Early Days, Some Listeners Thought So
Believe it or not, this classic '90s act was once criticized for being a little more rock 'n' roll than country.
Who Is Ingrid Andress? 5 Things You Need to Know
If you think country could use a little more angst now and then, Andress just might be your girl.
Rascal Flatts: Parenthood Is ‘Life’s Greatest Reward,’ But Tough on Sleep Schedule, Wallet
"It's changed everything about my life: Songwriting. The way I sing. My bank account ..."
Seeing Double: These Country Stars and Their Kids Look Exactly Alike [PICTURES]
They got it from their mama (or papa)!
Even the Greats Make Mistakes: These 20 Country Songs Are Proof
Even the genre's best artists can't win 'em all ...
Hi, My Name Is …: Country Artists Who Changed Their Names
Yep -- these artists started out being called something completely different.
Tyler Farr Talks Getting Vulnerable in New Music: ‘I Let Myself Go to Places I Wouldn’t No…
"I let myself go to places I wouldn't normally go," Farr says of his new, Jason Aldean-produced batch of music.
For Tyler Farr, Working With Jason Aldean Is Like Hitting the ‘Jackpot’
"To have someone partially in charge of your career that genuinely cares about your wellbeing -- that's the jackpot for me ..."
Everything We Know About Keith Urban’s New Album, ‘The Speed of Now Part 1′
The new album is coming on Sept. 18!
Zac Brown Band ‘Thank Their Fans Every Chance We Get’ for Supporting Their Musical Experim…
ZBB experiment with a wide range of genres and styles -- and their fans are loyal to them through it all.