Author: Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean

Who won big at the CMT Awards, including Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson.

Kelsea Ballerini made her “Saturday Night Live” debut and seemingly sang about her divorce from Morgan Evans, adding a new lyric to “Blindsided.”

Carly Pearce discusses her trendsetting divorce album, “29: Written In Stone” and upcoming gigs at the Ryman Auditorium.

The Rock Hall included Parton in a nominee class that features Eminem, Beck, Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie and more.

Starring Trace Adkins and Susan Sarandon, country music TV drama “Monarch” will premiere this fall after Fox delayed its debut citing COVID concerns.

In this new interview, Sturgill Simpson discusses ‘Dood & Juanita,’ playing bluegrass and what may be next in his expanding career.

Brooks said in a statement explaining the concert cancellations due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, “I realize we are still in a fight. I must do my part.”

“It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin,” a Facebook post Sunday night said.

“Pickup Man” and “John Deere Green” singer Joe Diffie, who confirmed Friday that he tested positive for coronavirus, has died at 61.