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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Parker McCollum’s Simmering ‘Burn It Down’ Shows Restraint, to a Point [Listen]
McCollum's latest single harnesses defeatism into something artful.
Granger Smith Details ‘Rock Bottom’ After His Son’s Death: ‘I Just Wanted to End It All’
Smith explains the night his grief and suffering almost claimed his life -- and how faith and his family pulled him through that dark time.
Tyler Childers’ ‘In Your Love’ Video Tells a Gripping Story of Gay, Rural Love [Watch]
Childers' music video makes a powerful statement of allyship at a time when country music's bitter sociopolitical divides feel as cavernous as ever.
Zach Bryan Is Dating Barstool Sports’ Brianna Chickenfry
Bryan has a new love in his life.
Reba McEntire and Cody Johnson Mesmerize Fans With Surprise CMA Fest Duet [Watch]
Moments like this are what CMA Fest is all about.
Corey Kent Seizes the Moment in Rambling ‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’ [Listen]
In Kent's newest single, he takes an unflinching look at death — and spells out the kind of life he wants to live before he goes.
Zach Bryan and Girlfriend Deb Peifer Break Up
'Things are mutual between us,' the singer wrote on social media.
Paul Cauthen Arrested on Drug Charges, Cancels Shows
In the wake of his arrest, Cauthen dropped a new song called 'Wild Man.'
Cody Johnson Performs Epic Willie Nelson Tribute at the 2023 ACM Awards
The singer's gritty rendition of 'Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys' was personal.
Zach Bryan Crowned New Male Artist of the Year Ahead of the 2023 ACMs
Competition was INTENSE in this category.