Mary Chapin Carpenter

The award-winning singer-songwriter will hit the road again this summer.

The New Jersey native dominated the genre charts in the late 1980s and into the '90s, thanks to a streak of records that featured insightful reflections on love, politics and the human condition.

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.

It's a rite of passage!

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

Whether you're a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens!

Pucker up!

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