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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Story Behind the Song: Little Big Town, ‘Over Drinking’
"We'd thought we were done, but there was something that was just not quite there ..."
Dierks Bentley Isn’t Surprised That Country Music’s Popularity Is Growing Worldwide
Plus, Bentley explains why he loves international fans -- but he's happiest touring close to home.
Dierks Bentley Has ‘No Idea’ Where His Next Album Will Take Him — and That’s a Good Thing
"I don't know! Let's go find out. Let's go look. Let's go investigate and discover, think about it and talk about it and go into the wild ..."
Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi Remembers the Exact Street Where He First Heard Himself on Radio
"I was like, 'Oh my God, this is us!'"
Scotty McCreery Is Back in the Studio, and He’s Planning a More Traditional Sound
"A little more fiddle, a little more steel guitar ..."
Dolly Parton is Stashing Away Music to Be Released After Her Death
"I'm one of those people that believe in being prepared..."
WATCH: Keith Urban Joins the Struts for Rolling Stones Cover on New Year’s Eve
This cover packed a punch!
Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi Once Got Coal in His Christmas Stocking
"My parents thought it would be funny ..."
Lady Antebellum Are Going to ‘Live Vicariously Through’ Their Kids This Christmas
The holiday season is different once you're a parent!
Rascal Flatts’ Quirky Christmas Traditions Include Mexican Food and Pizza
"... so I had lots of Christmas mornings where we were all sick!"
Brett Young Is Excited to Introduce His Newborn Daughter to the Magic of Christmas
"It feels like being on the other side of gift-giving for the first time, you know?" Young says.