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.
Carena Liptak
10 Times the CMT Music Awards Got It Wrong
Not even a fan-voted awards show is immune to the occasional blunder.
Miranda Lambert Reveals What it Would Take for Her to Make a ‘Yellowstone’ Cameo
The country star has acted in the past -- but could a 'Yellowstone' cameo ever be in the cards?
Scotty McCreery Is Writing ‘Baby Songs’ for His Next Album
McCreery shares one new lyric that made his wife cry — and it even gets him a little emotional, too.
Garth Brooks + Dolly Parton to Co-Host 2023 ACM Awards
It's Brooks' first time ever hosting any major country music awards show.
Luke Bryan’s Wife Shares Her Heart After Nashville School Shooting: ‘Something Has to Change’
In her post, Caroline spoke as a mother -- and uplifted all the grieving families with prayer and love.
Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani + More Added to 2023 CMT Music Awards Lineup
Twain will receive the CMT Equal Play Award, in addition to joining a new slate of superstar female performers on the bill.
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey Involved in ATV Crash, Tour Halted
The Old Dominion frontman fractured his pelvis 'in at least three places' in the crash.
Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton’s ‘Rainbowland’ Banned at First Graders’ Spring Concert
Parton and Cyrus' 2017 duet was deemed inappropriate for first graders to sing at a school concert -- but it's not clear exactly what part of the song raised the red flag.
Jana Kramer and Allan Russell Make Their Red Carpet Debut at 2023 iHeartRadio Awards [Pictures]
It's red carpet official!
Cole Swindell Sends ‘Lots of Love’ to Nashville as He Claims His iHeartRadio Awards Win [Watch]
As he accepted his trophy for Country Song of the Year, Cole Swindell said that the recent Nashville school shooting was weighing heavily on his mind.
Pink and Kelly Clarkson Dazzle With ‘Just Give Me a Reason’ at 2023 iHeartRadio Awards [Watch]
Pink accepted the Icon Award during the 2023 ceremony.
The Band Perry Announce Hiatus to Focus on ‘Individual Creative Pursuits’
In a social media update, the sibling trio told fans that they plan to take a break and focus on their solo projects.