| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper that caters to ambassadors? | Universal | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Grand Ole Opry performer … or a hint to 17-/18-Across and 23- and 36-Down | New York Times | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Linda Martell, for example | USA Today | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Garth Brooks, notably | USA Today | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Garth Brooks, notably | ||
| Nashville VIP | LA Times Daily | 30 Jul 2015 |
| Nashville VIP | ||
| Randy Travis or Travis Tritt | ||
| Newspaper for bumpkins? | ||
| Faith Hill or Tim McGraw |