Cole Swindell

Maybe if Swindell didn't bring her to the show she was going to put him in a headlock?

This year's list is filled with country stars and country fans.

He shared a very unusual story.

Cole and Luke have a storied history together.

"Cole in the wall"?

The hit is nominated for Best Country Song, an award that recognizes the songwriters, but Swindell is just as proud as if he wrote it.

They met years before either of them was famous.

He was dedicated to his craft, and it paid off in a huge way.

The show rolls out in May.

And should Jennifer Aniston ever decide to take a holiday trip to Nashville, she'd better bring a bodyguard ...