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
Story Behind the Song: CJ Solar, ‘Coming My Way’
"When you're onstage, you love those uptempo songs ..."
Can’t See Your Favorite Artist on Tour Because of Coronavirus? Watch These Virtual Shows
In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, artists have had to cancel tours -- but you can still see your favorite acts perform through a screen.
Tim McGraw Covers John Schneider + Enlists Other Stars to Share Their Favorite Deep Cuts […
Everybody's hopping on the #DeepCutChallenge!
John Anderson’s ‘I’m Still Hangin’ On’ + 11 More New Country Songs You Need to Hear [LISTE…
Which one's your favorite?
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals the ‘Bold’ Way She Convinced Kenny Chesney to Be Her Duet Partner…
Did you know? Kelsea Ballerini had a VERY specific reasons for wanting Kenny Chesney to duet with her on her new album.
Rascal Flatts Were Critiqued for Being ‘Too Pop’ Early On — Here’s What They Said to the N…
"Our timing wasn't the greatest, either, because we came in right at the end of the boy band stuff ..."
The Boot’s Quarantine Picks Playlist: Country Tunes to Discover While You’re Stuck at Home…
While you're staying home to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, here's a Spotify playlist of new country tunes and deep cuts to discover.
Reba McEntire Performed a Patsy Cline Cover Before Her Band’s Fatal 1991 Plane Crash
Learn more about the devastating 1991 plane crash, and why McEntire retired Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" from her set.
Story Behind the Song: Steve Moakler, ‘The Picture’
"With social media, all of us fall victim to seeing things [online] and being jealous..."
Dixie Chicks Were ‘Shocked’ at How the Country Music Community Turned on Them in 2003
"I was shocked that people thought that we were different than what we were. I always felt like we were so genuine..."
What is Country Music? Justin Moore’s Answer is Simple and Straightforward
"Country music to me, one of the reasons that I love it and the fans love it, is because it's real..."
Lady Antebellum’s ‘What If I Never Get Over You’ Is the First No. 1 Hit They’ve Gotten to …
They broke out the champagne to celebrate -- and this time around, they also got to break out the sparkling grape juice!