Jason Isbell

Yes, the nominees for Artist of the Year are all women -- but there's another factor to this nominations list that's even more striking.

Some of its biggest stars -- yes, even the ones who sing drinking songs -- are sober.

"I feel like a genre is a good place to hide ... [but] I like artists."

These country and Americana artists put on some of the best shows of 2018.

Who's got your vote in 2018?

Proof that it's possible to have a civil discourse.