Martina McBride

Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

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

On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."

Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades.

On Nov. 30, 1995, McBride became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.

CMA winners' acceptance speeches are often the highlights in a show that's full of them.

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

A show by a certain popular artist showed Brooks the emotional side of being a fan in the audience.

It'll be the ninth installment of the holiday-themed show.