THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS MEMBERSIPS EVENT FOCUSED ON STREAMING FRAUD CMA’s Ongoing MemberSIPS Programming Offers Country Music Professionals the Opportunity to Gather and Discuss Important Topics in the Music Business The Country Music Association welcomed CMA members to its Nashville HQ on Thursday, April 11 for a MemberSIPS event focused on streaming fraud and the impact it has throughout the music industry. Andrew Batey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Beatdapp, the foremost authority in fraud detection, led an interactive presentation and Q&A session. Batey dove into the world of m ..read more

CMA FEST ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR NIGHTTIME CONCERTS AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER “Celebrating 60 Years of Curb Records” on Thursday, June 6 Followed by “Brett Young and Friends” on Friday, June 7 and “Tracy Lawrence and Friends” Saturday, June 8 Tickets On Sale Friday, April 5 at CMAfest.com/tickets The countdown to this year’s CMA Fest continues! CMA has revealed three nights of concerts at Ascend Amphitheater Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8 with Country legends and rising stars at the open-air venue in downtown Nashville. On Thursday, “Celebrating 60 Years of Curb Records” kicks off the Asc ..read more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2023 CMA Jo Walker Meador International Award Presented to Natalie Waller During CMC Rocks Festival CMA Brings Introducing Nashville Lineup Back to New Zealand with Performances by Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block and Megan Moroney The Country Music Association, the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, visited Australia and New Zealand this past week, where the organization awarded its 2023 Jo Walker Meador Award, returned as a sponsor of the CMC Rocks Festival in Australia, and brought its Introducing Nashville ..read more

CMA ANNOUNCES JAMES BURTON, JOHN ANDERSON AND TOBY KEITH AS THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024 CMA gathered at the prestigious Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, today, to reveal the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame – James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith. Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with Songwriter and Non-Performer categories. Anderson will be inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category and Keith will be inducted in the Modern Era Art ..read more

CMA FEST RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE JUNE 6-9 Longest-Running Country Music Festival in the World Reveals Initial Artist Lineup Variety of Ticket Options On Sale Today at 10:00 AM/CT Including Single Night Nissan Stadium, Fan Fair X, and Riverside Retreat Portion of Ticket Proceeds Benefit Music Education Programs Across the Country Through the CMA Foundation The longest-running Country Music festival in the world is back! Today, the Country Music Association announced the initial lineup for the 51st CMA Fest in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. After a record year for Co ..read more

CMA PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND CELEBRATES RETURN TO THE U.K. AND EUROPE FOR C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY FESTIVAL 2023 CMA International Awards Presented to Ross Jones and Ricky Ross CMA Returns to C2C: Country to Country Festival with Critically Acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Show and CMA’s Introducing Nashville Lineup CMA, the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, awarded two of its 2023 CMA International Awards and celebrated its return to C2C: Country to Country Festival in the U.K. and Europe this past week. These efforts are part of CMA’s ongoing mission to grow an ..read more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ITS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Premier Professional Development Program Designed to Serve Up to 16 Women Within the Country Music Industry Applications for the 2024 Women’s Leadership Academy Open Now Through Sunday, March 31 The Country Music Association, the premier membership trade association of the Country Music industry, has announced the return of its Women’s Leadership Academy. The in-demand professional development program launched in 2022 and is an interactive group coaching experience for high-performing, high-potential women lea ..read more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS CHARLES ESTEN FOR A PERFORMANCE AT ITS NASHVILLE HQ The Country Music Association welcomed multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten to its Nashville HQ on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for a special performance and Q&A session. The visit kicked off with an exciting Q&A and was followed by an acoustic performance of songs off his newly released debut album Love Ain’t Pretty, including the title track, “Candlelight,” “Somewhere In The Sunshine” and “Down The Road” – his collaboration with Eric Paslay. During the Q&A, Esten discussed the writing process behind ..read more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HONORS TOURING COMMUNITY DURING THE CMA TOURING AWARDS, HOSTED BY KEITH URBAN Country Music’s Top Touring Professionals Honored for Achieving Excellence, Including Five New Awards and CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Ron Baird CMA Unveils New Touring Mentorship Program Designed to Support Next Generation of Touring Professionals The Country Music Association, the premier trade organization supporting professionals within the Country Music industry, presented industry honors during the CMA Touring Awards last night at Marathon Music Works in Nashvil ..read more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS CONNER SMITH FOR A PERFORMANCE AT ITS NASHVILLE HQ The Country Music Association welcomed Conner Smith to its Nashville HQ on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for a special performance and Q&A session. The visit kicked off with an engaging Q&A and was followed by an acoustic performance of his songs “Creek Will Rise,” “Roulette On The Heart,” “Meanwhile In Carolina,” “Heatin’ Up” and “God Moments” from his new album Smoky Mountains, arriving Friday, Jan 26. During the Q&A, Smith discussed how he got started in the music industry at a young age, his performance a ..read more