CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI UNITES FANS AND ARTISTS FOR A POWERFUL CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND GIVING BACK CMA Fest 2025 Draws Estimated 95,000 Fans to Nashville Festival Proceeds Help Power a More Than $2 Million Gift to the CMA Foundation to Strengthen Music Education Programs Relive the Festival’s Biggest Moments When Cody Johnson […]
“CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,” HOSTED BY COUNTRY STARS CODY JOHNSON AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, TO AIR THURSDAY, JUNE 26 ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU Three-Hour Primetime Concert Special to be Filmed in Nashville During CMA Fest June 5-8 The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS NEW FAN ALLEY EXPERIENCE AND 2025 LINEUP OF RETURNING AND FIRST-TIME PARTNERS SoFi, CELSIUS, Chevrolet, Dr Pepper, Good Molecules, Wild Turkey and More Bring Unforgettable Experiences to Fans in Downtown Nashville CMA Fest presented by SoFi is excited to announce this year’s lineup of new and returning brand partners […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI CHAMPIONS MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE CMA FOUNDATION The biggest weekend in Country Music is just a week away! Fans from all over the world, and the genre’s biggest names are joining together in Nashville June 5-8 for the 52nd CMA Fest presented by SoFi. In a tradition unique to CMA […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FITNESS AT FEST Fitness Events Sponsored by CELSIUS to Feature Peloton Instructor Callie Gullickson with Special Guests James Maslow and Tayler Holder on Friday, June 6 and Celebrity Trainer Erin Oprea with Tennessee Titans Player Delanie Walker and Kaitlyn Bristowe on Saturday, June 7 Get ready […]
WHISKEY JAM REVEALS THURSDAY NIGHT LINEUP AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER DURING CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI CMA Fest presented by SoFi has added even more exciting performances! The Country Music Association and Whiskey Jam have announced the lineup for its Thursday night takeover at Ascend Amphitheater to deliver a night of high-energy performances in the heart […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS FAN FAIR X LINEUP Country Legends and Emerging Acts Set to Appear on Fan Fair X’s CMA Close Up Stage and Spotlight Stage CMA Fest presented by SoFi is right around the corner and the Country Music Association has announced even more acts set to take the stage across […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS DURING STAR-STUDDED EVENT IN NASHVILLE, JUNE 5-8 Longest-Running Country Music Festival in the World to Feature More than 300 Acts Throughout Four Days and Nights Variety of Ticket Options Available in Limited Quantity The countdown is on with less than a month to go until CMA Fest […]
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR NIGHTTIME CONCERTS AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Whiskey Jam to Program Performances on Thursday, June 5 Followed by “Jake Owen and Friends” on Friday, June 6 and “Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out” Saturday, June 7 Tickets On Sale Friday, April 18 at CMAfest.com/tickets CMA Fest presented by SoFi is […]
CMA FEST RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE JUNE 5-8 WITH FIRST PRESENTING SPONSOR SOFI World’s Longest-Running Country Music Festival Reveals Initial Artist Lineup Variety of Ticket Options On Sale Now, with Nissan Stadium Single-Night Tickets Available Starting Friday, March 28 at 10:00 AM/CTPortion of Ticket Proceeds Support Music Education Programs Nationwide, with All Artists Donating Their […]
Fresh off the October release of his debut album, Welcome to the Plains, Wyatt Flores continued his hot streak today with an appearance at NPR’s now-iconic Tiny Desk Concert in Washington, D.C..
American Country Countdown host Kix Brooks is leaving the show he has hosted for 18 years to concentrate on his other gig, Brooks & Dunn. Brooks' final broadcast will air the weekend of Dec. 28-29. KPLX/Dallas morning host Ryan Fox will take over in 2025, according to Country Aircheck. The show is broadcast on about 300 radio stations.
We’re updating as events unfold from “The 58th Annual CMA Awards”! Tune in TONIGHT at 8/7c on ABC to catch music’s biggest stars, unforgettable performances and the winners revealed LIVE.
You don't want to be late! The show opens with an electrifying performance by Post Malone featuring Chris Stapleton that you won’t want to miss!
Plus, join us as we celebrate the legendary George Strait as he accepts the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, followed by an epic all-star tribute featuring Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson.
Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
Song of the year
Award goes to songwriter(s)
“Burn It Down”; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
“Dirt Cheap”; Songwriter: Josh Phillips
“I Had Some Help”; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
“The Painter”; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
WINNER -“White Horse”; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Director: Chris Villa
“I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney; Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
“The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
WINNER - “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson; Director: Patrick Tracy
New artist of the year
WINNER - Megan Moroney
Shaboozey
Nate Smith
Mitchell Tenpenny
Zach Top
Bailey Zimmerman
2024 CMA Broadcast Awards
Broadcast personality of the year (by market size) WINNERS ALREADY ANNOUNCED
Weekly national
“American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Cumulus/Westwood One
“Country Gold with Terri Clark” (Terri Clark) – Westwood One
WINNER - “Crook & Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment
“Highway Hot 30 with Buzz Brainard” (Buzz Brainard) – SiriusXM
“Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence” (Tracy Lawrence and Patrick Thomas) – Silverfish Media
Daily national
WINNER - “The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell, and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia
“Michael J On Air” (Michael J. Stuehler) – iHeartMedia
“Nights with Elaina” (Elaina Smith) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media
“PickleJar Up All Night with Patrick Thomas” (Patrick Thomas) – PickleJar / Cumulus Media
“Steve Harmon Show” (Steve Harmon) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media
Major market
“The Andie Summers Show” (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) – WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa.
“Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and Sam Sansevere) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
WINNER - “Frito & Katy” (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas
“The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons) – KKWF, Seattle, Wash.
“The Most Fun Afternoons With Scotty Kay” (Scotty Kay) – WUSN, Chicago, Ill.
Large market
“Dale Carter Morning Show” (Dale Carter) – KFKF, Kansas City, Mo.
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