Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
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Lainey Wilson Is Making a Cameo in a Super Bowl Commercial
All about the 'Chill Train'! Wilson spills details about her very first Super Bowl ad appearance.
Earl Had to Die: The 20 Best Country Songs About Killing Your Man
Murder ballads are a centerpiece of classic country, and while most of the killers are male, there's still plenty of tracks about women killing their men.
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.
6 Stars Banned by the Grand Ole Opry (and Why They Got the Boot)
All of these six country greats violated the Grand Ole Opry's code of conduct.
‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Admits the ‘Worst Part’ of the Show [Watch]
The Season 17 winner explains the toughest thing about being a contestant on 'Idol.'
Elle King Postpones a Show After Botched Dolly Parton Tribute
King will not perform at Billy Bob's Texas as scheduled this weekend.
Reba McEntire to Sing the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl
McEntire will join Post Malone and Andra Day for a trio of patriotic hits to kick off the big game.
Snow Day! Country Stars + Their Kids Play in the Snow [Pictures]
See photos of Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and more stars enjoying a snow day with their kids.
Kane Brown Previews a ‘Heavy Song’ About His Depression [Watch]
In a yet-to-be released new song, the singer gets vulnerable about the depression and difficult thoughts that affect him behind the scenes.
Jelly Roll Addresses Lawmakers About His Personal History With Fentanyl
During an impassioned speech in Washington, D.C., Jelly opened up about his past as a drug dealer and the pain of addiction he's witnessed firsthand.
The 11 Most Hotly-Anticipated Country Albums of 2024
We're placing our bets that these albums will make a HUGE splash this year.
The 30 Most Depressing Country Songs of All Time, Ranked
Grief, regret and hopelessness are three major themes in this countdown of the most depressing country songs of all time.