Carena Liptak

Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.

Vince Gill Reveals + Sings the No. 1 Grand Ole Opry Song of All Time [Watch]

Vince Gill performed this iconic country song live for the very first time this week.

Chris Young Plays Wisconsin Show, Refunds Crowd Anyway Due to Adverse Weather

After a winter storm kept many fans from attending Chris Young's Christmas tour stop in Wisconsin, the singer gave up his own paycheck from that night to refund fans' money.

Lainey Wilson Named Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards

"Thank you Jesus. Thank you Mama, Daddy and Duck," she said wearing camouflage bellbottoms. "I could not do this without my village."

Cody Johnson Explains Why He’s Not Performing at the 2025 CMA Awards

Johnson admits he's disappointed, but says it was the responsible move.

REPORT: Here’s How Dolly Parton is Recovering After Health Setback

An anonymous source says Parton is recovering with rest, family time and a festive spirit.

DJ Daniel Puts Sean Hannity ‘Under Arrest’ at the 2025 Patriot Awards [Watch]

DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy battling cancer, won the Young Patriot Award at the ceremony.

Clay Walker Shares an Update on His ‘Rough Patch’ With Multiple Sclerosis

The singer says he's had an unexpectedly long recovery after undergoing surgery to treat his MS symptoms in March 2025.

Morgan Wallen Fans Are MAD After Seeing His 2026 Tour Ticket Prices

'Taylor Swift is not even as expensive as this,' one fan said.

Ernest Just Unearthed a Never-Before-Heard Toby Keith Song — Hear the Original Now! [Listen]

This never-before-heard Toby Keith song is chicken soup for the country fan's soul. Thanks to Ernest, it's now getting a new life.

Who Were the Very First Artists Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame?

The first class of inductees became Country Music Hall of Famers in 1961.