Carena Liptak

Carena Liptak

Randy Houser; Photo by Tatiana Houser

Randy Houser Redefines Success On ‘Magnolia’

Posted on August 20, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Not many artists would create an entire full-length movie to go along with a new record. Then again, Randy Houser…

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Parmalee; Photo by Andy Evinger & KJ Joyner

Parmalee Reinterpret Australian Pop Song, ‘Be Alright,’ and Find a Familiar Groove

Posted on August 15, 2019

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Carena Liptak

From the very first time they heard “Be Alright,” the four members of country group Parmalee agree that the song…

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Jon Langston; Photo Courtesy the Artist

Jon Langston’s Talent, Timing and Sheer Good Luck Landed Him a Spot on Luke Bryan’s Tour

Posted on August 12, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Every day, country music hopefuls swarm the neon-lined streets of downtown Nashville. Talented, deserving artists play to empty rooms, honing…

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Whiskey Myers; Photo by Khris Poage

Whiskey Myers Trust Their Instincts, Keep it Simple on Fifth Studio Album

Posted on August 9, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Texan six-piece Whiskey Myers have mastered the art of not second-guessing themselves. For the first time in their career, the…

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Riley Green; Photo by Connor Dwyer

The Profile: Riley Green’s Old-School Fan Connections Set Him Apart

Posted on August 5, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Country music’s hottest new star opens up about his ever-growing fan base, life on the road, his debut album and much more in this Country Now exclusive.

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Gabby Barrett; Photo by Taylor Kelly

The Profile: Gabby Barrett’s ‘Fearless’ Approach Pays Off, in Music and in Life

Posted on July 9, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Gabby Barrett is well on her way to becoming country music’s next female superstar.

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Kassi Ashton; Photo by Alysse Gafkjen

Kassi Ashton Makes Music for Her Fellow Misfits

Posted on June 17, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Kassi Ashton became an artist in no small part because she was looking for her tribe. She grew up a…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by John Shearer

The Profile: Morgan Wallen’s Career Runs on Fan Connection, the Art of the Song

Posted on June 3, 2019

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Carena Liptak

Morgan Wallen’s wildly successful “Whiskey Glasses” has truly changed his life.

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