Kelly Clarkson

“I literally spent, in Montana … this summer I listened to this record (Wilson's Bell Bottom Country album) non-stop.”

She delivered a very direct message.

"No hard feelings there ... just feelings."

She calls it 'the greatest decision ever.'

Clarkson was quick to clear up a fan's question about her relationship with Carrie Underwood -- in fact, she might've spoken a little too soon.

Clarkson suggested that Swift re-record her albums years ago -- but she's not taking the credit for Swift's 'brilliant' roll-out plan.

Don't expect her to come to town in 2023.

Some of the genre's biggest artists will be on hand to celebrate Milsap's incredible career.

She didn't see it at the time.

"To find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable."