Author: Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean

Jason Isbell is older and sober, and his new album “Weathervanes” showcases his growth and storytelling.

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks opened the 2023 ACM Awards with a goat and a risque joke.

Believe the hype. From weather woes to surprise announcements, here are the top highlights from Taylor Swift’s time in Nashville.

“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” arrives July 7, Taylor Swift confirmed to fans during her Eras tour stop.

Nearly two decades ago, one-time Nashville, Tennessee, songwriter-producer Robert Ellis Orrall made a bold prediction to Taylor Swift’s father.

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

Carrie Underwood surprised her Los Angeles audience this week with a duet of “Welcome to the Jungle” featuring Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose.

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

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

Country music heavyweights step into the award show ring Monday in Las Vegas for the annual Academy of Country Music Awards.