Carena Liptak is a writer and editor in Nashville, Tenn. She is a fan of strong coffee and large-eared dogs. When not writing, she can be found chasin' that neon rainbow and livin' that honky-tonk dream.
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Gwen Stefani Makes Her In-Person Grand Ole Opry Debut, Earns Two Standing Ovations [Watch]
Stefani stepped into the circle with Blake Shelton two years after giving her virtual Opry debut, and the crowd went wild.
Dustin Lynch Looks Ahead to Cold Weather In His Angst-Riddled Love Ballad, ‘Wood on the Fire’ [Listen]
The new song is a left turn away from the 'Party Mode' version of Dustin Lynch.
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.
Carrie Underwood Shares Her ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ Photos in a Throwback TikTok Post [Watch]
That's right -- even Carrie Underwood was a 'Teenage Dirtbag' once upon a time.
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.'
Maren Morris Launches ‘Lunatic Country Music Person’ Tee Amid Brittany Aldean Transphobia Feud
Morris' new T-shirt, which will send proceeds to organizations supporting trans youth, is the latest installment in a heated country music feud.
Zac Brown Kicks a Disruptive Fan Out of the Venue in the Middle of a Show [Watch]
When the Zac Brown Band frontman saw a concertgoer treating a fellow fan poorly, he didn't hesitate to shut it down.
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.