Carena Liptak is a writer and editor in Nashville, Tenn. She is a fan of strong coffee and large-eared dogs. When not writing, she can be found chasin' that neon rainbow and livin' that honky-tonk dream.
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These 14 Country Artists Each Wrote Songs for Pop Hitmakers
A few of the country stars who've written out-of-genre hits might surprise you!
Seeing Double: These Country Stars and Their Kids Look Exactly Alike [PICTURES]
They got it from their mama (or papa)!
Even the Greats Make Mistakes: These 20 Country Songs Are Proof
Even the genre's best artists can't win 'em all ...
Hi, My Name Is …: Country Artists Who Changed Their Names
Yep -- these artists started out being called something completely different.
These 10 Country Music Artists Are Also Entrepreneurs
These stars aren't just musically talented -- they've got business smarts, too!
All of Rascal Flatts’ Singles, Ranked
Do you agree with our No. 1 pick?
Who Is Hardy? 5 Things You Need to Know
Get to know the up-and-comer, who recently released a new single, "Boots."
What Is Country Music? CJ Solar’s Still Trying to Figure That Out
"I mean, I don't know -- country music is whatever everybody wants it to be, at this point ..."
What Is Country Music? Shenandoah Say It Comes Down to the Lyrics
"It's just a different kinda lyric, coming from country bumpkins like us!"
What Is Country Music? ‘It’s Honesty,’ the Sisterhood Band Say
"It's really important to be personal and connect, because this is all about connection ..."
Cam Is ‘Horrible at Secrets,’ But Fortunately, She’s Planning to Share More New Music Soon
"I'm horrible at secrets, horrible at being patient ..."
Story Behind the Song: Brandy Clark, ‘I’ll Be the Sad Song’
"You know, probably to all but one person you encounter in your life, you are their sad song ..."