Hagy took the first-round lead Thursday with an 8-under 64 on the Nicklaus course, staying one shot ahead of South Korea's Byeong Hun An in the opening tournament of the PGA Tour's West Coast swing. Hagy racked up 10 birdies, including three streaks of three in a row. But the tournament kept its tradition of providing every opportunity for low scores: the once-feared Stadium Course and the Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West are among the most generous in the sport, with birdie opportunities abounding. Hagy started with a bogey on the first hole of the Nicklaus course, but then the birdies came in bunches. After making eight cuts last year, Hagy is back at full health after a solid offseason of preparation.

This combination of photos shows country singer Rissi Palmer, from left, Chuck Harmony, left, and Claude Kelly of Louis York and country rapper Breland. Black artists say the country music industry still needs to do the hard work of addressing the systematic racial barriers that have been entrenched in country music for decades. The genre has historically been marketed to white audiences and reinforced white male artist stereotypes. (Chris Charles via AP, left, Jeremy Ryan via AP, center and Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)

Black artists say the country music industry still needs to do the hard work of addressing the systematic racial barriers that have been entrenched in country music for decades. I was called colored, like, I didnt know colored people like country music, said Palmer, who had three singles reach the Hot Country Songs Chart. Both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association started diversity task forces more than a year ago when country music was being criticized for a lack of female voices and women were being left out of major categories like entertainer of the year. But just as country artists outwardly reflect a predominantly white image, there are few Black country music executives working behind the scenes. Theres a dismantling of culture that needs to happen.Palmer, who is recording a podcast that focuses on the experiences of women of color in country music, said she feels optimistic that the current discussions about race and country music can lead to progress, if real changes are implemented.

Country singer Jake Owen is continuing his emotional recreation of his grandparents real-life love story with a new, extended edition video for his current single Homemade -- premiering exclusively with ET. We just need to keep telling the stories of real life everyday love, Owen shares exclusively with ET. My grandfather saw my grandmother in Mumfordville, KY walking down the street, Owen captioned a photo from set in August. Now, for the first time, Owens grandparents, who havent seen the video yet, will be able to see what their grandson has created for them. They know we were basing the video off them because I told them after we did our interview on my podcast, Owen shares.

Wedding bells are chiming for Carly Pearce and Michael Ray. The lavish wedding also featured a performance from fellow country crooner Jake Owen, who performed a song for the couple's first dance. "I was like, 'Mom, I know you love Jake Owen, but you can't stare at him at the wedding!" RELATED CONTENT:Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Hint at Upcoming Duets! (Exclusive)Carly Pearce Writes Her Next Chapter With Grace and Girl Power (Exclusive)Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Confirm They're Dating With Adorable PDA Pic

(CNN) - Please "Believe" that Jake Owen will not allow people to diss the LGBTQ community. The country singer took on an Instagram commenter who had words to say regarding Owen's latest song. "Some of my closest friends and coworkers, are part of the #lgbt community and I couldn't be more happy for the progress they have made," Owen wrote in the caption. Owen went on to say, "I BELIEVE the world needs more love. The singer asked the commenter to come find him for a hug at the concert if he or she attended.