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.

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.

Cole Swindell Considered Quitting Music Before ‘Make Heaven Crowded’

'Make Heaven Crowded' taught him that he still has more to say -- but his career will look different moving forward.

Cole Swindell Sings ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ for Charlie Kirk’s Heavenly Birthday [Watch]

Swindell gave an emotional performance of his song 'Make Heaven Crowded' on 'Fox & Friends.'

Aaron Watson is Honoring His Late Daughter By Helping a Child in Need

14 years after the death of Aaron Watson's daughter Julia, he's giving back to another child who lives with a genetic condition.

30 Searing Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked

D-I-V-O-R-C-E! These 30 songs perfectly express the pain and heartache that comes along with ending a marriage.

36 Country Singers Who Have Battled Cancer

Cancer touches everyone in some way.

Brittany Aldean Wore a Heartbreaking Tribute to Charlie Kirk at His Memorial [Photo]

Brittany Aldean was among the thousands of mourners who attended Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Ariz.

Pregnant Country Radio DJ Goes Into Labor — On Air!

Sure, it happens a lot in the movies, but it's not too often in real life that a pregnant woman dramatically experiences her water breaking in a public place.

Rodeo Star Bobby Kerr Dead at 67 After Cancer Fight

The rodeo legend was also an avid metal worker and poet, and he founded the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.