Lainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year Wednesday night at the Country Music Association Awards.

The 31-year-old Louisiana-born singer was the undisputed star of the night at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, where she also was named female vocalist of the year, won album of the year for "Bell Bottom Country" and gave a fiery rendition of her song "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" that looked like it came from a classic Hollywood Western.

2. Fan favorite Lainey Wilson leads CMT Music Awards nominees - Friday, March 3, 2023

NASHVILLE (AP) — Country singer Lainey Wilson is a fan favorite at this year's CMT Music Awards, where she is the leading nominee including for "Video of the Year."

The "Heart Like a Truck" singer earned four nominations when nominees were announced Wednesday ahead of the April 2 show airing on CBS.

3. Judd family files notice to dismiss suit over death records - Friday, December 2, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — The family of country singer Naomi Judd on Monday filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit that sought to block journalists from accessing the police investigation records surrounding her death.

4. Naomi Judd autopsy confirms she shot herself - Friday, August 26, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died. Judd, 76, killed herself with a gun on April 30 at her home in Tennessee.

5. Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall - Friday, May 20, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.

6. Naomi Judd celebrated at 'River of Time' memorial service - Friday, May 13, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — Naomi Judd was celebrated with words and soaring music at a public memorial service Sunday that ended with her daughter Wynonna announcing that a tour planned for later this year would go on.

7. The Judds, Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame - Friday, April 29, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly.

8. Charles, Judds to join Country Music Hall of Fame - Friday, August 13, 2021

NASHVILLE (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Country Music Association on Monday announced the new class of Hall of Fame members, who will be formally inducted in a ceremony in 2022.

9. Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications - Friday, March 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like "Home" and "Pickup Man," has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.

10. Events - Friday, June 1, 2018

Street Eats. Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

Dierks Bentley Presents The Mountain

This late-night album release show to benefit the Opry Trust Fund is hosted by Dierks Bentley. A copy of The Mountain is included with ticket purchase. Plus, special guest LANCO will perform as well. Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. 10 p.m. Fee: $45-$80. Information: https://ryman.com/events/dierks-bentley/

11. Events - Friday, May 25, 2018

Yum! East for Fannie Battle. Yum! East is a unique tasting event that features East Nashville restaurants, chefs, food artisans and specialty purveyors all showcasing the best of this notable neighborhood’s culinary landscape. Guests can sample bites from 30 of East Nashville’s tastiest residents while enjoying craft beer and wine and great live music. Pavilion East. Thursday, 6-9 p.m. 21+ event. No children, no pets. Rain or shine, no refunds. Fee: $55 + $5.12 fee. Information

12. Top Middle Tennessee residential sales for February 2018 - Friday, March 16, 2018

Top residential real estate sales,February 2018, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

13. Reaction from the country music world on Mel Tillis' death - Friday, November 17, 2017

NASHVILLE (AP) — A look at reaction from the country music world on Mel Tillis, who died Sunday at age 85.

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14. Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies - Friday, November 17, 2017

NASHVILLE (AP) — Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died.

15. Events - Friday, January 20, 2017

Supplier Diversity Forum. An interactive forum connecting small, diverse-owned businesses to major Middle Tennessee employers in key industries (construction, manufacturing and distribution) with a commitment to supplier diversity. Learn from successful minority-owned business leaders, engage with decision makers from major companies and build your network of buyers and other suppliers. Music City Center, 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville. Fee: $25 (includes lunch, parking, and networking reception). Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: nashvillechamber.com

16. Events - Friday, January 13, 2017

Nashville Originals’ Restaurant Week. A biannual event sponsored by Nashville Originals features special prices and menus Jan. 16-22 and across the meal times. Participating restaurants include Capitol Grille, Fleet Street Pub, Flyte World Dining and Wine, The Listening Room Cafe, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Peg Leg Porker, Provence Breads & Cafe, Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, Salsa, Sole Mio and Watermark. Information: http://nashvilleoriginals.com/nashville-restaurant-week/

17. Volunteering: The perfect holiday gift to the community - Friday, November 11, 2016

Looking to do good this holiday season, maybe downplay the materialism of it all?

Not a problem. Nashville is filled with tons of opportunities to do good, serve others and still have time to meet all the other obligations that fill this time of year.

18. Top Middle Tennessee residential transactions for May 2016 - Friday, June 24, 2016

Top residential real estate sales, May 2016, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

19. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for December 2013 - Friday, January 31, 2014

Top December 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

20. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for 2013 - Friday, January 24, 2014

Top 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

21. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for Feb. 2013 - Friday, March 29, 2013

Top February 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

22. Law boon to wealthy landowners, not just farmers - Friday, October 12, 2012

BRENTWOOD (AP) - A law passed to reduce taxes for farmers is also being used to drastically cut tax bills by wealthy Tennessee residents who appear to do little farming.

The Commercial Appeal looked at records across the state and concluded the statute causes counties to forego an average of 5 percent of their tax base to greenbelt discounts. Those losses reach 20 percent in rural counties where the economy relies heavily on agriculture.

23. Wynonna Judd postpones shows after husband's crash - Friday, August 17, 2012

HILL CITY, S.D. (AP) — Country singer Wynonna Judd announced Sunday that she is postponing concerts scheduled in Canada next week after her husband was hurt in a motorcycle accident in South Dakota.

24. Ashley Judd selected as Tenn. Democratic delegate - Friday, March 30, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - Democratic leaders in a Tennessee county are sending actress Ashley Judd as a delegate to the party's national convention in September.

Judd is one of three delegates selected from Williamson County to serve in at-large positions at the convention. Judd has been outspoken on a variety of humanitarian and social justice issues and has supported local Democratic candidates in the past. The Kentucky native is the daughter of country singer Naomi Judd.