Nashville songwriter Aaron Raitiere, who was collaborating with the Grateful Dead co-founder on the project, says they had 17 songs in progress

After missing next three concerts, Singer anticipates being back on the road September 19

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