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.

Duck Dynasty Family Shares the Miss Kay Update Fans Have Been Praying For [Watch]

'She's doing amazing,' Al Robertson says.

Jason Aldean’s Daughter is Dreaming Big On Her Christmas List For Santa [Photo]

Hey, the worst Santa can say is no!

Raul Malo’s Funeral is Open to the Public — Here’s How You Can Go

The Mavericks fans can pay tribute to Raul Malo's life and musical legacy at his public funeral service this week.

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.'

9 Pretty Bold Country Music Predictions for 2025, Revisited

This time last year, Taste of Country attempted to make nine predictions about what was going to happen in country music in 2025. Let's see how many we got right.

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.