Carena LiptakCarena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
Jo Dee Messina Reveals a Label Once Rejected Her For Being ‘Too Fat’Jo Dee Messina Reveals a Label Once Rejected Her For Being ‘Too Fat’'I was devastated,' Messina admits.
Riley Green Injured After Being Hit in the Face With a Phone Onstage [Watch]Riley Green Injured After Being Hit in the Face With a Phone Onstage [Watch]He kept the show going like a pro.
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Who is Jelly Roll’s Mother? Meet the Woman Behind His Emotional Opry InductionWho is Jelly Roll’s Mother? Meet the Woman Behind His Emotional Opry InductionJelly Roll says his mother was the one who first introduced him to country music.
Kacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Tricked Us! Their Feud Was a RuseKacey Musgraves + Miranda Lambert Tricked Us! Their Feud Was a RuseNope, they weren't beefin'! Musgraves and Lambert have a duet coming.
Jelly Roll Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry — See the Best Photos! [Pictures]Jelly Roll Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry — See the Best Photos! [Pictures]Jelly Roll put another notch in his country music legacy with his official induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers Dead at 85Texas Music Legend Augie Meyers Dead at 85He was a pioneer and a legend in the world of Texas country and rock.
Kentucky Senator Suggests Funding Change that Could ‘Collapse’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination LibraryKentucky Senator Suggests Funding Change that Could ‘Collapse’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library'This is approaching comic book levels of cartoon villianry,' another lawmaker said in response to the proposed amendment.
Luke Bryan Remembers the ‘American Idol’ Tragedy That ‘Really Affected’ HimLuke Bryan Remembers the ‘American Idol’ Tragedy That ‘Really Affected’ Him'From time to time, I'll see a clip of him singing and it just breaks my heart for him and his family,' Bryan admits.
Trailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicTrailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country MusicThese women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them.