Carena Liptak is a writer and editor based in New York. She is a fan of strong coffee, big dogs and great country music.
Carena Liptak
The Future of Country Cares: Randy Owen + the Artists Who Will Carry on His St. Jude Legacy
Randy Owen knows he won't always be around to helm Country Cares. He also knows, better than anyone, what a big ask it is of an artist to assume that responsibility.
Country Cares Today: Artists, Former St. Jude Kids Share Stories, Champion the Cause
First-time and returning artists flocked to Memphis, Tenn., in January for the 30th anniversary of Country Cares, and former St. Jude patients shared their stories.
30 Years of Country Cares: How Randy Owen’s Dream of Hope and Partnership With St. Jude Came to Life
Owen wanted to launch a campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and he hoped that the country music industry would join him in rallying behind the cause. Did they ever.