chris young

Is Young the hero or the one in need of rescuing?

"Giving back is something that's very important to me," he says.

A mural outside the Chris Young Cafe finds him with 31 other "friends" who've touched his life or made a mark at MTSU.

Just like you, country music's biggest stars look forward to visiting with family, eating and maybe bickering across the table this Christmas. They carry on traditions that are heartfelt, funny, strange and flat-out unforgettable.

Just hours after the country legend's death was announced, performers paid their respects at the Opry.

His work is so beautiful.

This is how you honor those who gave all.

The Nashville-area native donated $50,000.

Scotty McCreery and newcomer Payton Smith will open.

"I would say that those are probably the left and right ends of the record," he shares.

One dedicated fan held up a sign noting she'd undergone chemo just the day before Young's show. He rewarded her efforts.

The two are friends, so this should be good.