Mary Chapin Carpenter

The two performers took the stage in celebration of their friend and musical contemporary Joan Baez at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.

In the notoriously volatile entertainment business, no one can argue with having an education to fall back on.

Sure, some of these artists scored major hits, but if you ask us, they're due a much bigger spot in the genre's history books.

For more than 30 years, Mary Chapin Carpenter has helped define country music.

It's a rite of passage!

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

Mary Chapin Carpenter is still touring behind her most recent studio album, 2010′s ‘The Age of Miracles,’ but she’s already thinking about where her songwriting muse might lead her next. In fact, she says she’s written a handful of new material for her next album — and she’s even taken the opportunity to debut some of the songs on the road.

Charles Kelly, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood have been nominated for six...count 'em...SIX Grammys for 2010.  Those nominations included the all-important Album, Song and Record of the year.  Lady Antebellelum tied Jay-Z and Lady GA-GA with that tally.