The Horton and Brady broods endure the romantic trials of life in Salem, a Midwestern hamlet filled with evil geniuses, star-crossed lovers and a rich family history. After a slow start, the soap earned a loyal following in spite of (or maybe because of) way-out-there plots, including satanic possession and mind control.
Dierks Bentley and Elle King host the roundup of the 49th annual event, featuring 30 performances from country music's top stars. Included are collaborations between Bentley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna Judd and Carly Pearce; Dustin Lynch featuring MacKenzie Porter, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson; King and Ashley McBryde; Lady A featuring BRELAND; and Zac Brown Band with Darius Rucker. Also on tap: Jason Aldean; Kelsea Ballerini; Brothers Osborne; Kane Brown; Luke Bryan; and Luke Combs.