Carena LiptakCarena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
Kane Brown’s ‘Woman’ Is a Love Song for Grown Folks [Listen]Kane Brown’s ‘Woman’ Is a Love Song for Grown Folks [Listen]No puppy love here, but Brown's still got butterflies.
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Kacey Musgraves Explains Where She + Miranda Lambert Really StandKacey Musgraves Explains Where She + Miranda Lambert Really StandThe two stars aren't friends — but they were willing to get in a room and air out their differences. Plus, they got a great song out of it.
Who is Jelly Roll’s Mother? Meet the Woman Behind His Emotional Opry InductionWho is Jelly Roll’s Mother? Meet the Woman Behind His Emotional Opry InductionJelly Roll says his mother was the one who first introduced him to country music.
Kacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Tricked Us! Their Feud Was a RuseKacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Tricked Us! Their Feud Was a RuseNope, they weren't beefin'! Musgraves and Lambert have a duet coming.
Jelly Roll Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry — See the Best Photos! [Pictures]Jelly Roll Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry — See the Best Photos! [Pictures]Jelly Roll put another notch in his country music legacy with his official induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers Dead at 85Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers Dead at 85He was a pioneer and a legend in the world of Texas country and rock.
Kentucky Singer Leaves ‘American Idol’ As Newborn Son Battles Heart ConditionKentucky Singer Leaves ‘American Idol’ As Newborn Son Battles Heart Condition'If I had a record deal sitting in front of my face and my son in the other hand, I'd choose my son anytime over anything,' Christian Brown says.
Luke Bryan Remembers the ‘American Idol’ Tragedy That ‘Really Affected’ HimLuke Bryan Remembers the ‘American Idol’ Tragedy That ‘Really Affected’ Him'From time to time, I'll see a clip of him singing and it just breaks my heart for him and his family,' Bryan admits.
Trailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicTrailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicThese women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them.
Why Are Kacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Trading Social Media Jabs?Why Are Kacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Trading Social Media Jabs?The two country stars posted some shady Instagram stories aimed at each other over the weekend, but there might be more to this feud than meets the eye.
Bryan Andrews Sticks to His Guns in ‘Are We Great Yet?,’ His First Song on a Major LabelBryan Andrews Sticks to His Guns in ‘Are We Great Yet?,’ His First Song on a Major LabelBryan Andrews built his platform out of releasing politically charged songs. But will a mainstream label tone him down?