ICYMI: Kane Brown was surprised with news of the diamond certification of "Heaven" by Luke Combs, Hillary Scott, Tyler Hubbard and Darius Rucker. 

Performances from last night's (12/6) CMT Campfire Sessions: Christmas Edition included Brittney Spencer's "White Christmas," Caitlyn Smith's "Snow Day," Priscilla Block's "Mistletoe" and Tenille Townes' "The Christmas Song."

Garth Brooks was interviewed as part of the Nashville episode of CNBC's Cities Of Success.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will launch an online video series, Words & Music: Journey of a Song, Dec. 13. The five-episode educational series follows four teenage songwriters. Caitlyn Smith and Tenille Townes are among the program's songwriting mentors.

George Strait's 12 Days of Christmas is giving fans an opportunity to win front row tickets to one of his upcoming stadium shows, along with additional prizes. Every dollar donated supports the Jenifer Strait Foundation.