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After an outpouring of support from fellow artists and country music listeners, Kershaw is reflecting on what the controversy brought to light — and why the conversation shouldn't end with his own resolution.

Nine nominations for Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson's already packing something sparkly just in case the trophies pile up.

Missouri Lottery looking for 3 missing Powerball winners who picked up winning tickets over the past few days.

Country fans know who Sammy Kershaw should replace on the red carpet, but would it make a difference?

There will also be a celebration of Brooks & Dunn's career and a tribute to Dolly Parton.

See the 10 best fishing spots in Missouri according to anglers.

Miranda Lambert's birthday looks a lot different these days, think bonfire, s'mores, and '90s country instead of a wild night out.

Arena-sized shows, unforgettable honky-tonk hits and songs that still bring back the decade — these five artists each left their own mark on country music.

Carly is stepping in front of the cameras for a very different kind of performance. The country singer is making her film debut in 'My Jesus,' the movie inspired by Anne Wilson's journey from a teenager posting a singing video to a rising Christian music star.

These five male country stars have impressive CMA résumés, including multiple wins and several Entertainer of the Year nominations. Two haven't even received an EOTY nod.

Between them, these five women have dozens of CMA wins and plenty of major nominations, yet none has taken home the association's top honor.

A Macon, Missouri manufacturing facility has alerted state regulators they will be closing which will mean a layoff of 442 workers starting in January.

A statement issued at CMA social media ends with a note of hope for those particularly offended by the "Third Rate Romance" singer's exclusion.

Country Music's Biggest Night doesn't always make everyone happy. Here are 11 artists who've protested or boycotted the CMA Awards, dating back to 1975.

Russell Dickerson's career has been going nonstop for over a decade, but now he's hitting the brakes to prioritize family.

American Idol will start a little later in 2027. Here's the premiere date, plus everything we know about the judges and host.

Kelsea Ballerini handed MaRynn Taylor a denim Louis Vuitton tote at the end of tour, and Taylor nearly refused to touch it.

The FBI wants to know what happened to a Missouri couple who simply disappeared more than 25 years ago.

From packages headed down the street or across the country, the mailing cutoff depends on where your gifts are going and how you're sending them.

After three decades together, the "Live Like You Were Dying" singer has learned that some of the biggest challenges come when life changes — and couples stop making time for each other.

'Country music should never get above its raisin',' Rodney Atkins says.

he Alabama duo turns a familiar phrase into something deeply personal, with a message about the kind of love that doesn't disappear when life gets difficult.

Kellie Pickler was in a great mood as she sat to talk to Danielle Fishel for the 'American Idol' podcast.

A mid-Missouri trail camera captured a mountain lion chasing a deer across a creek bed just days ago.

Miranda Lambert's headed home to Texas for Thanksgiving, and the dots connecting her to Ella Langley are worth a closer look.

473 Kansas City, Missouri workers learned they will be jobless starting in early February, but there's good news, too.

Missouri was notified by a company that they will be closing a plant which will result in job loss for 51 employees starting in January.

Garth Brooks better pack a winter jacket for this pair of tour dates.

Sammy Kershaw is trending after being snubbed by the CMAs (allegedly). Here are five songs fans know every word to.

Tulsa King is so much more fun when Dwight's winning, and during Ep. 4 he wins big.

See the 10 places in Missouri where you're more likely to be a victim of aggravated assault based on the most recent data.

Ella Langley got asked what she'd tell her 2023 self, and her answer says a lot about how wild the ride has been.

There's a new video that presents a very different theory about mountain lions in Missouri and how the state could become a natural habitat for these big cats.