Carrie Horton

Here's what it takes.

Did you know that Stapleton has a long career of songwriting even beyond the two (soon to be three!) albums he's released?

In 1971, the Academy of Country Music Awards honored Merle Haggard with the first-ever Entertainer of the Year award. Since then, the coveted trophy has been bestowed on some of country music's best and brightest.

Learn about five country stars' memorable Christmas traditions.

Watch five incredible tributes from country stars to brave members of the military.

Here's a look back at some of the controversies from CMA Awards past.

"I'm starting [our duet] "In Another's Eyes," and here she comes ..."

A photo gallery of every artist and album that has won Album of the Year at the CMA Awards ... ever.

When Kaile Shorr moved to Nashville, the country artist knew she'd have to pay her dues ... which, in her case, meant manning a hot dog stand inside a Music City honky-tonk.

Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift are doling out big bucks to help those affected by the recent wildfires in East Tennessee.

A rundown of 2017's country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk tours.

The cast of 'Super Troopers 2' hung out with Willie Nelson in Boston.