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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What’s on Johnny Cash’s List of Essential Country Music? Only Rosanne Cash Knows for Sure
The younger Cash has recorded or named 15 tracks on this list ... but what about the other 85?
Story Behind the Song: Blake Shelton (feat. Trace Adkins), ‘Hell Right’
Songwriter Hardy shares the story behind Shelton and Adkins' song "Hell Right."
‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken': The History of Country Music’s Most Iconic Song
Learn how "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" came to be one of country music's most important and meaningful songs.
Colt Ford’s ‘We the People’ Album Features Michael Ray, Jimmie Allen + More
Dang, that's a lot of duets!
Everything We Know About Midland’s New Album, ‘Let It Roll’
New Midland tunes are on their way!
Move Over, Adam Levine! Trace Adkins is Blake Shelton’s Original Bromance
These two buddies go way back, and we've got the pics to prove it!
Randy Travis’ ‘Lead Me Home’ is an Ode to His Wife, Mary [LISTEN]
Randy Travis has shared another never-before-heard track from the archives!
Miranda Lambert to Perform at 2019 ACM Honors Ceremony, More Attendees Announced
The next batch of artists scheduled to appear at the event also includes Chris Young, Lauren Alaina and more!
Luke Combs Says He’s ‘Living Proof’ That With Determination, Anything Is Possible
What's the secret to success? Treating people with respect, says Combs.
Luke Combs: ‘Genres Are Just Things That Put You in a Box’
Combs says he won't be chasing pop radio success, but he's open to the idea.