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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Florida Georgia Line Say Forthcoming Duet With Jason Aldean Is ‘a Big Ol’ Smash’
"There was definitely magic in the room ..."
Everything We Know About Cole Swindell’s New Album, ‘All of It’
Swindell has learned that it's okay for a song to be simple and sincere.
Brett Eldredge on Hearing Himself on the Radio: ‘I Never Want That to Get Normal’
"I usually turn it up, because it never gets old for me ..."
Bebe Rexha Called Dolly Parton’s Hatmaker for Her Crystal CMA Fest 2018 Cowboy Hat
The "Meant to Be" singer says the good luck charm was inspired by her grandmother.
Paul Cauthen Seeks Stolen Van, Trailer in Sacramento, Calif.
Cauthen's van and trailer were stolen on Tuesday morning (Aug. 7).
Old Dominion Admit ‘Written in the Sand’ Became Bigger Than They Expected
"When we decided to put that song out, it was a big decision, because it was a departure from what we've done in the past ..."
Story Behind the Song: Dan + Shay, ‘From the Ground Up’
"At that point, we knew it could be something special ..."
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini See Their CMA Fest Hosting Skills Improving Year After Y…
Rhett and Ballerini explains why they are excited to host the 2018 CMA Fest TV special for the second year in a row, and share their favorite memories of the festival.
Sasha McVeigh Was ‘Baffled’ When She First Heard Herself on the Radio
"A part of you thinks you're still just listening to a CD -- no big deal."
Story Behind the Song: Rachel Reinert, ‘Cool’
"I have a very difficult time being friends with exes and being cool with them ..."