This week's Makin' Tracks highlights the writing and recording behind Luke Bryan's "Country Song Came On."
Akins is a two-time BMI songwriter of the year winner, and an eight-time CMA triple play award winner.
For only the third time in its 54-year history, the NSHF welcomed two women together. "Someday we won’t have to point that out, but it’s still nice," said Victoria Shaw.
Of the 26 songwriters or songwriting teams on the ballot, only six will be inducted.
He's won an Oscar, two Golden Globes and many other accolades.
Riley talks about his Duck Blind bar and his thoughts on who will take home the CMA's entertainer of the year honor.
"No one calls Bruce Springsteen a freaking 'rock musician,'" Bryan says to The Boss.
As a bonus, we'll tell you the first women to win in 10 other songwriting categories at the Grammys.
The musician has worked with Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez and more.
In addition to being a Country Music Hall of Fame member, the Georgia native has written hits recorded by Randy Travis and Faith Hill.
