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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Keith Urban Brings Out His Banjo for His Loretta Lynn Tribute at Her Memorial [Watch]
Urban performed 'You're Looking at Country' in tribute to Lynn at her public memorial service in Nashville on Sunday (Oct. 30.)
Scotty McCreery + Wife Gabi Welcome a Baby Boy [Pictures]
Baby McCreery is here, and he's adorable! Congrats to the proud parents.
Jon Pardi and Wife Summer Reveal the Sex of Their Unborn Baby: ‘Our Little Pardi’
Is Baby Pardi a boy or girl? The singer and his wife finally shared the news.
Hardy Treated for ‘Significant Injuries’ After Tour Bus Crash, Requests Prayers for Bus Driver
Fortunately, Hardy is on the mend -- but he's requesting prayers for his tour bus driver, who is still hospitalized.
Cole Swindell Keeps His Streak of Multi-Week No. 1 Songs With ‘She Had Me at Heads Carolina’
Swindell is on a hot streak at country radio.
Alabama’s Teddy Gentry Arrested on Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia
Gentry was charged with misdemeanor second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thomas Rhett Says He’s Cleared to Sing After 10 Days of Vocal Rest: ‘Glad to Be Back’
The singer explained that his vocal cords are doing much better after the doctor-ordered rest, and he's ready to resume touring.
Luke Combs Gives Two Young Fans $140 Out of His Wallet to Pay Back Their Ticket Money [Watch]
Combs is known for giving back — but at a recent show in Maine, he did so in cash.
Luke Combs Plays a Show Despite Vocal Issue, Refunds the Whole Crowd: ‘I’m So Sorry’
Combs' voice wasn't up to par on his second night of the Middle of Somewhere tour -- but that didn't stop him from playing 'the best free show we can.'
Hunter Hayes Is Looking for Love, But Not on Dating Apps: ‘I Don’t Think That’s My Vibe’
Don't expect to see Hayes pop on Tinder anytime soon.
Thomas Rhett Cancels San Diego Show Due to ‘Vocal Irritation and Swelling': ‘I Am So Sorry’
The singer apologized to all his fans, especially those who'd already traveled to attend the show by the time the cancellation was announced.