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.
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Nathaniel Rateliff Says Farm Aid Taught Him How to ‘Listen to the People’
"You have to be a part of what the problem is, see what the problem is and listen to the people, listen to what their solution is ..."
Tyler Farr: Friend + Producer Jason Aldean ‘Didn’t Cut Me Any Slack’ in the Studio
Actually, he could be pretty brutally honest!
Michael Ray Knows It Pays Off to ‘Trust the Songwriters’
"If I'm writing ... I'm not writing for an ego thing. I'm not writing to say, 'Hey, I [wrote] all 12 songs on my record ..."
Story Behind the Song: Sam Grow, ‘History’
"What I love about country music is how relatable and honest it is ..."
Lindsay Ell: ‘I’m Getting Pretty Honest’ in New Music
"On this record, I'm telling basically the story of everything that's happened in my life in the last couple years..."
‘The Voice’ Stars: Then and Now [PICTURES]
Some of the show's contestants and coaches have traded in baby faces for more sophisticated, mature looks -- and others haven't aged a day.
Kelsey Waldon Joins John Prine for ‘Relaxed’ Live Rendition of His Classic ‘Paradise’ [WAT…
"I'll sing 'Paradise' with John anytime he would like me to, and honestly, it's a day I'll never forget..."
Tim McGraw’s New Album Will Give Fans ‘a Good Perspective on Life’
"For me, an album tells a story..."
Drew Holcomb Builds ‘Family’ at 2019 Moon River Music Festival [PICTURES]
Plus, Holcomb reflects on why co-writing is important to him, even if it's difficult.