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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Dwight Yoakam’s Plane Experiences Scary ‘Mechanical Failure’ During Takeoff
Dwight Yoakam was 90 minutes late to a show last week, but things could have been much, much worse.
Wyoming Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Country Singer’s Life
Country singer Tanner Usrey says he received death threats from someone who said he might 'end up [like] Charlie Kirk' if he played a scheduled show in South Dakota.
Jerry Kennedy, Guitarist For Tammy Wynette, Roy Orbison, Dead at 85
The legendary guitarist and producer was responsible for some of country music's all-time most iconic riffs.
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Miranda Lambert Covers Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ at Daytona 500 [Watch]
Lambert's got a strong connection to Ella Langley's hit.
Mark Chesnutt Stops a Show Early, Postpones Two More, Due to Illness
A representative for the singer tells Taste of Country that the illness is 'nothing major.'
Jelly Roll Swears Bunnie Xo Saved His Life in New Love Song, ‘Thorns’
'Thorns' might be Jelly's most tender love song yet.
The 28 Saddest Love Songs in Country Music History, Ranked
What's the saddest love song in country music history? Here's our picks.
Post Malone Outraged By ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’ Beer Prices at His Super Bowl Show
Post told the crowd that he was lowering drink prices, but fans who were there said they still had to pay full price all night.
Reba McEntire’s Daughter-in-Law Shares Her Most Hopeful IVF Update Yet — She’s Pregnant
Marissa Blackstock is pregnant, but taking things day by day after a difficult IVF journey.
Pete Finney, Steel Guitarist For Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire + More , Dead at 70
Finney was a local legend who also performed on some of country music's most luminous stages.
Charley Crockett Appears to Take Aim at Jelly Roll in Impassioned Post Against Trump, Bootlickers
"When I was at the Grammys the other night I saw a guy get up and talk about Jesus and then I saw Bad Bunny get up there and talk like Jesus," Crockett wrote.
Kacey Musgraves, Zach Bryan Throw Digs at Kid Rock After Halftime Show
Bryan cracked a joke at Rock's expense, Musgraves took an earnest stance, and Rissi Palmer shared a powerful take on what made Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show so special.