anita Cochran

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

Set for Oct. 17 in Nashville, the ceremony will feature performances from this year's honorees, as well as Maddie & Tae, Runaway June, Alison Krauss, the Pistol Annies, Brandi Carlile and more.

The country singer's new music video delivers an empowering message to her fans, inspired by her battle with breast cancer.

Anita Cochran says that her battle with cancer has inspired her to help others with the disease by sharing her story.