Riane Konc

Riane is a freelance writer living in the Midwest. Interests include short lists, self-referential jokes, and Oxford commas.

After whiskey, tequila just might be the preferred spirit of country singers.

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Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?

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Double entendre, puns, unexpected turns of phrase -- the best country stars and songwriters don't shy away from a literary device.

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Country music centers so strongly on storytelling, and one of its favorites stories to tell is a love story.