Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
Carena Liptak
The 50 All-Time Best Luke Bryan Songs, Ranked
Luke Bryan's best songs are honest, easy-to-digest observations of life and love.
The Top 10 Unforgettable Artist-Fan Moments in CMA Fest History
CMA Fest has always been the place to go for fans hoping to meet their favorite country stars one-on-one.
Here Are Country Music’s 30 Angriest Songs Ever, Ranked
Put your dukes up! Here are the 30 angriest country songs of all time.
The Last Waltz: 10 Country Stars’ Last Performances Before They Died
There's something inherently haunting about the last song an artist ever performs live before they die.
Trailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country Music
These women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them.
6 Country Stars Who Were Banned by the Grand Ole Opry — And Why
All of these six country greats violated the Grand Ole Opry's code of conduct.
She’s That Kind of Girl: The Top 20 Patty Loveless Songs, Ranked
Did your favorite Patty Loveless hit make the cut?
All the Country Stars Who Had Babies in 2025
The country family is growing!
19 Sad Country Christmas Songs to Make You Weep This Holiday
Christmas isn't always so merry for everyone.
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.