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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Luke Combs Sings Morgan Wallen, for Morgan Wallen [Watch]
Turns out, Combs is a huge fan of Wallen's "Thought You Should Know."
Cole Swindell Nearly Breaks Down Singing a New Song for His Late Mom [Watch]
During a live show, Swindell performed "Heads Up Heaven," an unreleased song he wrote after his mother's death in 2021.
Rascal Flatts Bandmates Reunite for a Studio Selfie [Picture]
Jay DeMarcus + Joe Don Rooney posed for a selfie in the studio together, nearly four years after Rascal Flatts called it quits.
Megan Moroney Needed a Pre-CMAs Pep Talk From Old Dominion
Moroney admits she's feeling some healthy pre-show jitters ahead of her duet with Old Dominion at the 2023 CMA Awards.
Chase Stokes ‘Cried’ Watching Kelsea Ballerini Headline Her Hometown Show
This night was a big deal to Ballerini, and her actor boyfriend knows exactly why.
Tim McGraw Talks Divisive Politics: ‘We Need to Get Back to Civility, On Both Sides’
Tim McGraw looks forward to U.S. citizens finding civility once again, despite political differences.
Keith Urban, Jordan Davis, Lady A + More to Present at 2023 CMAs
Darius Rucker, Chris Young and Martina McBride are also among the artists who'll be handing out trophies on the big night.
Reba McEntire Thinks There’s Only One Artist Who Can Compare to Garth Brooks Live
McEntire says Brooks is 'one in a billion,' but she knows one other artist that can match his live presence.
Dolly Parton Might Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show Someday, After All
Dolly has turned down the chance to play the Super Bowl on multiple occasions.
Jason Aldean Probably Wouldn’t Have Picked ‘Small Town’ Video’s Controversial Location, Had He Known [Watch]
Aldean says he probably wouldn't have chosen to film his music video at the Maury County Courthouse — the site of a 1927 lynching — if he'd know the history.
Reba McEntire Shares Precious Memories of Her Mama With Fans [Pictures]
McEntire is taking fans for a walk down memory lane, with help from her emotional new song, "Seven Minutes in Heaven."
Wynonna Judd Will Join Team Reba as a Mega Mentor on ‘The Voice’ [Watch]
Surprise! McEntire's enlisting another legendary woman of country to be the Mega Mentor to her team.