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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Kelsea Ballerini Is Back to Host the 2024 CMT Music Awards, But There’s a Twist
Ballerini will return as host for the fourth year running, but the CMTs are breaking with tradition in one big way.
Kevin Bacon Serenades Pigs and Ponies With ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ [Watch]
Bacon and his wife, film star Kyra Sedgwick, shared an enthusiastic barnyard cover of Beyoncé's crossover country hit.
Reba McEntire Ropes in Cowboy Josh Sanders for Her ‘The Voice’ Team [Watch]
Josh Sanders nabbed his spot on Team Reba with a powerhouse cover of Nate Smith's 'Whiskey on You.'
Dan + Shay Got All Fired Up After This Epic ‘The Voice’ Audition [Watch]
Dan + Shay couldn't help it — they just had to hop on stage and sing after this performance.
Reba McEntire + John Legend Duke It Out Over ‘The Voice’ Contestant [Watch]
Team Reba officially has its first member after Tae Lewis' impressive Keith Urban cover.
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Sings an Original Song on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]
Lynn's talented granddaughter Emmy Russell is headed to Hollywood on 'American Idol.'
Reba McEntire Shuts Down a Rumor That She’s Leaving ‘The Voice’
McEntire is setting the record straight about a rumor that her time on 'The Voice' is ending.
Jason Aldean Explains Why He Pushed So Hard to Send ‘Small Town’ to Radio
Aldean says he fought to release a single that 'actually means something,' even if it meant stirring the pot.
Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay + ‘Voice’ Coaches Sing to Kick Off Season 25 [Watch]
The new coaching lineup kicked off this season of 'The Voice' with a gang performance of 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart.'
20 Country Songs About Getting Old
You know what they say about aging: It's better than the alternative. Here are 20 country songs to help you cope with the passage of time.