60th anniversary award show marks singer's third straight year leading Country Music's Biggest Night

Stella Parton urged people to "show more compassion and wisdom" moving forward

When the Internet attacked the “Boston” singer, who was entertaining kids backstage at the Nashville institution, Opry member Ballerini stepped in

Southern Rounds: Bringing Nashville to New York, featuring artists like James Otto, is part of an expanded focus from the organization on music programming

The singer paid tribute to Parton during her Madison Square Garden concert