Maren Morris Thankful for Her Marriage in Industry That's 'Tough' on Relationships (Exclusive)

Mourning an icon. Celebs from Hollywood to Nashville and beyond are grieving the death of Namoi Judd.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThomas Rhett and Maren Morris were the top-billed attractions on the Stagecoach Festival’s opening day, Friday but when it came to heightened emotions, and pure enthusiasm per-square-inch, Tanya Tucker’s climactic set in the Palomino tent might have ruled the day at the desert gathering.The veteran of 50 years of country hitmaking seemed taken aback by the roar of the crowd, late in the set, and not just in a typical welcoming-the-roar way. “It’s hard for me to believe anybody would want to watch me,” she admitted, belying more than a hint of insecurity amid one of the brassier facades in the business.

J. Kim Murphy When news broke on Saturday that Naomi Judd had died, figures from across the music industry voiced their mourning of the country music legend, remembering the life of the Judd family matriarch.Judd died at the age of 76.

Loving her man! Ahead of her Stagecoach set this weekend, Maren Morris took the time to remind fans that fellow country singer Ryan Hurd is off the market.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd get close on stage during their duet performance during the 2022 Stagecoach Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on Friday (April 29) in Indio, Calif.

John Mayer’s Nashville concert had a big surprise for audiences.

Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris.Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'Mickey, who welcomed her 14-month-old son Grayson in early 2021, shared that she talks about motherhood with "my friend Maren about it, Carrie Underwood about it".WATCH: Carrie Underwood performs stunning rendition of Ghost Story at CMT Music Awards"It's just interesting," she told People. "Once you become a mom, the moms find you.

Maren Morris is sharing a sweet off-script moment from her CMT Music Awards performance with her husband, Ryan Hurd.

The cutest country couple. Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd brought the house down with their duet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards — but did you catch the sweet moment they shared?

Lainey Wilson may not have walked away with the Video of the Year award – but the country music singer had her dreams come true at Monday's CMT Music Awards.MORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpetThe Things A Man Oughta Know singer spoke exclusively to HELLO! US ahead of the 2022 ceremony and admitted that just being nominated at country music's only fan-voted awards show was an honor. "It's all about the fans," she told us.WATCH: CMT Music Awards introduce 2022 performers"We do this for the fans.

Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde sadly missed out on the best Collaborative Video of the Year award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday night.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreCarly and Ashley were nominated for their duet, Never Wanted To Be That Girl, but were beaten by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood who scooped the prize for their song, If I Didn't Love You – and Carly had the perfect response to missing out on the accolade.WATCH: CMT Music Awards introduce 2022 performersSpeaking exclusively to HELLO! US, Carly revealed that the category was so tough this year, that anyone was deserving of the award."I think a lot of people put out really great songs in terms of collaborations, so I think that there are plenty of them who deserve [the award] in some form of fashion," she told us ahead of the ceremony.Exclusive: Carly Pearce teases exciting tour update that fans will loveMORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpet"Of course, I don't want to [lose out to one of them] but I would be fine with it," she added. VIEW GALLERY Carly performed at the 2022 CMT Music AwardsCarly looked stunning for the ceremony at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, rocking a beautiful, sparkly green dress with a daring thigh-split.The night saw some incredible performances from some of country music's biggest stars, including Carly who admitted she was "very excited" to be performing by herself.Other performers included Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, and Keith Urban, who opened the show.

Power couple! Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd stole the show at the 2022 CMT Music Awards before they even took the stage.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are one hot couple at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!

Hero. “Having him be this safe place to land after a crazy adrenaline rush or a low night is great,” she told at the time. "I don't need anyone else, but it's so nice to have the luxury of someone you love rooting for you.

Maren Morris rocks a cool snakeskin dress for the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.