George Strait

Including what it took to get Jelly Roll onboard for Brooks & Dunn's "Believe."

The King of Country mingled with the genre's young crop at the awards show.

Strait was in the building on Wednesday night to collect one of country music's highest honors.

What could make an all-star tribute even better? An appearance from the King of Country himself.

Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson are also joining the all-star tribute to Strait at the CMA Awards.

Did your favorite artist make the list?

This will not be the year to complain the CMAs didn't include any "real country music."

The 1990s are often thought of as the definitive era of modern traditional country — but don't underestimate the 1980s!

It's unclear why he has never returned to the country music institution.

George Strait is remembering the late legend Kris Kristofferson for his world-classic songwriting talents and his kind spirit.