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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We Know Why These Two Country Videos Went Viral on Google This Year [Watch]
The reason is completely obvious.
Conner Smith Says God Will Tell Him When to Resume Career After Fatal Accident
Smith says he'll return to music soon — but not before God says it's time.
Megan Moroney Unfurls Dates for Her 2026 The ‘Cloud 9′ Tour
Moroney has announced 43 dates on her international 2026 tour.
![Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo’s Daughter Just Threw Them a Prom + It’s Surprisingly Emotional [Watch]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2025/12/attachment-jellybailee-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo’s Daughter Just Threw Them a Prom + It’s Surprisingly Emotional [Watch]
Jelly and Bunnie finally got to experience a classic teenage rite of passage, and it's all thanks to their daughter.
Ray Stevens’ Health Update 5 Months After Heart Attack Brings Good News + Bad News
Part of Stevens' health update will be a disappointment to fans, but overall, it's largely positive.
![Raul Malo’s Wife Says Fan Cards ‘Carry Us’ Through His Cancer Battle ‘Hell’ [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2025/12/attachment-raulmalo-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Raul Malo’s Wife Says Fan Cards ‘Carry Us’ Through His Cancer Battle ‘Hell’ [VIDEO]
Betty Malo says all the get-well messages are a much-needed respite from 'this hell we are living in.'
Kelsea Ballerini Asks Fans for ‘One Favor’ Amid Chase Stokes Breakup Rumors
Ballerini is trying to draw healthy boundaries between her personal and public lives, and she needs fans' help.
Parker McCollum Fires Road Crew Member Over Federal Child Sex Crime Charge
Joel Schoepf, who worked as Parker McCollum's assistant road manager, was arrested earlier this month and charged with online solicitation of a minor under 14.
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Jelly Roll Gave Back in a Way That Honored His Dad on Thanksgiving [Watch]
Jelly Roll pulled double duty on Thanksgiving, giving back at two different locations in his hometown of Nashville.
Chris Young Plays Wisconsin Show, Refunds Crowd Anyway Due to Adverse Weather
After a winter storm kept many fans from attending Chris Young's Christmas tour stop in Wisconsin, the singer gave up his own paycheck from that night to refund fans' money.