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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Luke Bryan Overtakes Garth Brooks as Country Music’s Highest Paid Artist
Luke Bryan has officially claimed the top slot in a new Forbes list of country music's highest-paid superstars.
Chris Stapleton Announced as First Headliner for WE Fest 2019
2019's first WE Fest headliner, Chris Stapleton, was announced during the second night of WE Fest 2018 on Friday (Aug. 3).
Story Behind the Song: Cole Swindell, ‘Dad’s Old Number’
"These kinds of songs are why I love country music ..."
Brantley Gilbert Writes About His Life, and His New Record Will Be ‘No Different’
"I write songs about my life, so all my records have been chapters of my life, and this one's gonna be no different."
Michael Ray on His Chronic Anxiety: ‘If I Can Say It, Hopefully It Will Inspire Somebody E…
"I've battled anxiety a drastic amount that I've hid. It caused ulcers as a kid ..."
Story Behind the Song: Sugarland (Feat. Taylor Swift), ‘Babe’
"The fun part of this is that we started out together with Taylor, around the same time ..."
Everything We Know About Dan + Shay’s New Album, ‘Dan + Shay’
Get caught up on all the details of Dan + Shay's upcoming third studio album before it drops on June 22.
Brantley Gilbert on Kicking Addiction: ‘I Put My Life Under a Microscope and I Wasn’t Real…
The star behind 'The Ones That Like Me' opens up about his struggle with alcoholism and opiate addiction.