Robert Deaton, who has executive produced the awards since 2007, speaks about Alan Jackson's touching 9/11 tribute and how Eric Church will honor storm-ravaged North Carolina on Nov. 20.

Will Lainey Wilson take home a second entertainer of the year win, or could Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton or Jelly Roll pick up a first win in the category? And who will snag new artist of the year?

Luke Bryan is in the "golden ... I would have missed this for anything," the "Play It Again" singer shared in a statement at ...