Robert Deaton, who has executive produced the awards since 2007, speaks about Alan Jackson's touching 9/11 tribute and how Eric Church will honor storm-ravaged North Carolina on Nov. 20.

Will Lainey Wilson take home a second entertainer of the year win, or could Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton or Jelly Roll pick up a first win in the category? And who will snag new artist of the year?

Now, the yearning ballad has ascended to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the ... Rhett’s “Mamaw’s House,” featuring Wallen. Previously, Wallen, Luke Combs and Garth Brooks were in a ...