Carena Liptak
The Profile: Jason Aldean’s 10th Album, ‘Macon,’ Revisits His Roots and Charts His Career to Date
Posted on November 17, 2021
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Carena Liptak
When Jason Aldean put out his 9 album back in 2019, he explained that the title’s significance was about more…
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25 Years Later, Deana Carter Still Never Gets Tired of Singing ‘Strawberry Wine’
Posted on November 16, 2021
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Carena Liptak
“It’s just such a blessing. It never gets old. Never, never gets old,” Carter says of the iconic country hit.
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Reba McEntire Almost Quit Making Music — Here’s Why
Posted on November 5, 2021
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Carena Liptak
Reba McEntire’s Remixed Revised Revisited box set is a three-disc testament to her storied career, not only looking back at…
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If ‘My Boy’ Is One Part of Elvie Shane’s Story, ‘Backslider’ Fills Out the Bigger Picture
Posted on November 3, 2021
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Carena Liptak
Elvie Shane’s first taste of mainstream country success came from his No. 1 hit “My Boy,” a heartstring-tugging, country-rocking ode…
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Brett Young & Friends Sing the Classics is an Album Full of Holiday Standards, Done Young’s Way
Posted on October 29, 2021
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Carena Liptak
“We didn’t know it was gonna be an ‘& Friends’ until everybody started signing on,” he reveals.
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Reba McEntire’s Boyfriend, Rex Linn, Played a Wild Halloween Prank on Her
Posted on October 29, 2021
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Carena Liptak
Halloween looks a little different for Reba McEntire ever since she started dating actor Rex Linn, who’s a superfan of…
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The Profile: As She Re-Recorded Her Older Hits, Reba McEntire Found Strength in Subtlety
Posted on October 18, 2021
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Carena Liptak
Reba McEntire’s Revived Remixed Revisited box set arrived on October 8, containing a whopping 30 tracks across three discs. More…
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Tenille Townes’ Next Musical Chapter Will Focus on ‘The Way the Light Gets Through the Cracks’
Posted on September 21, 2021
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Carena Liptak
“It feels like the songs are coming out a lot more personal, this time around,” she shares.
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Flatland Cavalry Send Postcards From ‘Countryland’ in Their Diverse, Rootsy New Album
Posted on September 1, 2021
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Carena Liptak
Along the fringes of the country format, there are those genre-blending artists who draw in listeners of all demographics —…
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How Justin Moore’s ‘We Didn’t Have Much’ Proves His Staying Power, Even in Unpredictable Times
Posted on August 27, 2021
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Carena Liptak
“I related to it simply because it took me back to my childhood,” Moore shares of his latest chart-topper.
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