Darius Rucker

He called his friend "one of the finest people I know."

Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Eric Church are among the other singers tied to the proposed baseball team.

Before the holiday show airs, Rucker and Stirling are offering a peek into their classic Christmas collaboration.

It just about broke his heart.

In a show that celebrated legends while also allowing newcomers in, it's fitting that the two hosts were a veteran and a first-timer.

This year's co-hosts teamed up for a very special performance during the 2020 CMA Awards.

"Nobody said they wouldn't play it. What was said was, 'I don't think my audience will accept a Black country singer.'"

It will make for a full-circle moment.

Talk about a case of the nerves!

What an incredible lineup!

Two new faces will lead the 2020 CMA Awards.

Can you even believe this?

He really put his heart into the new songs he's working on.

Kelley wasn't the only one who reached out to Rucker amid a national conversation about race.