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.

Keith Urban Kept It Casual + Cool on the 2026 ACM Awards Red Carpet [Photos]

Keith Urban's been working on a yacht rock album, and maybe that's what inspired his relaxed, easygoing ACM Awards carpet look.

Ella Langley Was Ethereal On the 2026 ACM Awards Red Carpet [Photos]

2026 is the year of Ella, and she looked every bit the part.

Why Isn’t Megan Moroney at the 2026 ACM Awards? She’s Got a Very Important Reason

She's the most-nominated artist of the night, including in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. But Megan Moroney skipped the show.

Miranda Lambert Had to Apologize to Her Manager After Meeting Ella Langley

'I called my manager and said, 'Oh, sorry for everything.' Because now I know what it's like because it's exactly like looking in the mirror,'' Lambert says.

Elizabeth Nichols, Carter Faith + The Women Making Country Music Funny Again

Is country music in the middle of a full-on, female-led comedy renaissance?

Lainey Wilson Marries Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges in Stunning Waterfall Wedding

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Hayden Panettiere Reveals She Was Forced Into Bed With an Older, ‘Very Famous’ Man at 18

Panettiere says the experience was traumatizing, especially because it was orchestrated by a friend that she trusted.

Bryan Andrews’ ‘Yeehaw’ is An Outlaw Country Music History Lesson [Listen]

Bryan Andrews calls out fake country music outlaws in his latest release and shares some history to back up his argument.

In Memoriam: Country Stars Who Died in 2026

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026.

Riley Green Joining ‘The Voice’ As a Coach! See His Welcome Gift From Kelly Clarkson

Just call him Coach Riley.