Carena Liptak

Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.

Did Zac Brown Band Worship Satan at Their Vegas Show? The Church of Satan Weighs In

A representative for the Church of Satan is responding to the controversy.

Post Malone Tumbles Down a Flight of Stairs at India Show [Watch]

He didn't even spill his drink during the fall.

Only Three Country Stars Rank Among the 25 Biggest Touring Acts of the Millenium

Even more shocking is who DIDN'T make the list. Where's Garth Brooks?!

Frank Ray’s Brother-in-Law Detained By ICE on Thanksgiving, Remains in Custody

'When kids get caught in the middle, when holidays turn into trauma — that's not safety. That's not protection,' Ray says. 'That's a failure of a broken immigration system.'

Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Fest Won’t Return in 2026, For a Bizarre Reason

The festival will not go on in 2026, but it is scheduled to return in 2027.

Maddie & Tae Deserved More Than They Got From Country Music

The duo faced label challenges and awards show snubs, but that's not even the worst part.

Maddie & Tae Announce ‘Heartbreaking’ Decision to Split Up

After a decade and a half of musical partnership, Maddie & Tae are going their separate ways.

Kelsea Ballerini Admits She’s Got Some Regrets About ‘Rolling Up the Welcome Mat’ [Watch]

'I could have been a bit more gentle,' Ballerini admits.

Kelsea Ballerini Says She’ll Stop Singing ‘Penthouse’ if Fans Can’t Be Respectful

'If anyone yells anything disrespectful to anyone during this song again, it will no longer be on the setlist,' Ballerini says.

Raul Malo Hospitalized, ‘Fighting Hard’ as Ryman Tribute Shows Go On

'Let's all stand with him and rally,' Malo's wife urged fans.

George Strait Accepts Kennedy Center Medal From Pres. Donald Trump [Watch]

Trump hailed George Strait as a country music legend -- and complimented his hair -- during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Saturday (Dec. 6.)

We Know Why These Two Country Videos Went Viral on Google This Year [Watch]

The reason is completely obvious.