Carena Liptak

Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.

Can you guess which artist scored more No. 1 country hits than any other in 1993?

Whitters' discography is packed with charming, radio-ready hits with a refreshingly '90s flair.

Surprise! Underwood is a farm mama once again.

Being a parent is such a bittersweet experience.

These stars are repping country music in a new Time list that celebrates giving back.

Ree Drummond's daughter Paige got married over the weekend, and she selected the perfect country song to dance to with her father Ladd.

Combs and pop singer-songwriter Jon Bellion trade verses in this vulnerable unreleased track.

Foster ended his time on 'American Idol' with a moving tribute to Toby Keith.

She knows exactly what he feels like — she won the same show 20 years ago.

Excuse me ... Riley and Ella are back onstage together!

It was a HUGE surprise — even to the 'American Idol' finalist onstage performing with Underwood.

It was a flower-filled, breathtaking ceremony with lots of sweet personal details.