21.   It was a surprising break from tradition at this tradition-steeped event, where country stars generally trot out their current crowd-pleasing singles.

22.   Julia Roberts plays a minor role, years before she marries country star Lyle Lovett.

23.   Later, he found himself opening for lots of country stars, and adopting their fan-friendly ways.

24.   McBride, the country star, summed up the mood of many singers and performers.

25.   Most of all though, the Louisiana-bred country star is hoping for a little downtime with the wife and kids.

26.   Musical guests include saxophonist Boney James and country star Martina McBride.

27.   Oklahoma-bred country star Reba McEntire loves musicals.

28.   Polka and eat sausages and drink beer, then later listen to country star Doug Supernaw.

29.   Relative unknowns in secular country making it big in the Christian country market include Susie Luchsinger, sister of country star Reba McEntire.

30.   Rodriguez, the first Mexican-American country star, remains in jail, charged with murder for the slaying of Israel Borrego.