Riley Green

It may have involved a little bribery.

Country's up-and-coming women stole the show.

Sure, you know Carrie and Scotty were on American Idol. But can you name the hitmakers who were on Nashville Star?

Green's hit single could have sounded quite different.

Here are the artists that came out of nowhere -- and shot to the top -- in 2019.

He learned an important lesson.

He's speaking out about his friend.

Watch as Green nearly disappears into his emotions during an emotional performance.

Warning: This video is graphic!

Sure, some of these artists have won Grammys -- but the best kind of "grammy" is the kind that makes you home-baked chocolate chip cookies.