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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Trent Reznor Acknowledges 2019 CMA Awards Nomination With a Brooks & Dunn Joke
Reznor is up for a CMA Award this year -- thanks to his completely accidental role in writing megahit "Old Town Road."
Nathaniel Rateliff, Ruston Kelly + More Performers Join AmericanaFest Lineup
Even more performers have joined the lineup!
Cody Jinks Rocks Out With His Diehard Fans at New Jersey Show [PICTURES]
It was quite a show!
2019 Newport Folk Festival: Brandi Carlile Sings ‘The Joke’ With Hozier After Cutting Song From Her Own Set [WATCH]
Carlile had to cut the song from her set the day before --- for a very good reason.
Brandi Carlile Assists Dave Matthews Band on New Single, ‘Come Tomorrow’ [LISTEN]
The Dave Matthews Band called on Brandi Carlile for their hopeful new anthem.
Everything We Know About the Avett Brothers’ New Album, ‘Closer Than Together’
"The Avett Brothers will probably never make a sociopolitical record ... but if we did, it might sound something like this."
Sturgill Simpson Delivers Rare Opry Show With ‘Pretty Polly’ + More Bluegrass Standards [WATCH]
Simpson doesn't often get onstage these days!
Everything We Know About Tyler Childers’ Sophomore Album, ‘Country Squire’
'Country Squire' is coming out on Aug. 2!
Watch Sturgill Simpson Debut Merle Haggard’s Unreleased Song, ‘Red Headed Rounder,’ About Willie Nelson
'Well, now, he sleeps all day, plays his cards all night / Smokes marijuana 'cause it treats him right ...'
Jade Bird Plans to Release Self-Titled Debut Album in 2019
The 'Lottery' singer's debut full-length album is due out on April 19!