Lee Brice Announces the Finalists for the CMA Broadcast Awards During a CMA Membership Breakfast and Viewing Party in Nashville All Announcements Available Live Via CMA’s Website, CMAawards.com Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” Airs Live Thursday, Nov. 1 on the ABC Television Network NASHVILLE – “Country Music’s Biggest Morning” will be held on the world’s biggest stage, when Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum ... Read more

NASHVILLE – As has been the buzz on Twitter, Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be returning to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” for a fifth time in 2012. “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.      "I think I can speak for both of us when I say that ... Read more

Rodney Atkins, Luke Laird, and Host Bob DiPiero Perform Sept. 12 NASHVILLE – The CMA Songwriters Series makes its Pittsburgh debut bringing some of Nashville’s best tunesmiths to Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 12 (8:00 PM show time, doors open at 7:00 PM). Rodney Atkins and Luke Laird will join host Bob DiPiero for a night of music and storytelling.   A two-time CMA Award nominee, Atkins has ... Read more

Jim Beavers, Jaren Johnston, and Host Bob DiPiero Round Out the Line Up NASHVILLE – The CMA Songwriters Series takes over New York City’s Joe’s Pub on Thursday, Sept. 13 (6:30 and 9:00 PM/ET show times, doors open 30 minutes prior to show). Tickets for this popular series go on sale today (3:00 PM/ET). Featuring the 2005 CMA Horizon Award winner Dierks Bentley, the CMA Songwriters Series allows music fans insight into the stories behind ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Luke Bryan and The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry host the summer’s hottest television music event “CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" airing Monday, Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. The three-hour special features the A to Z of Country Music’s hottest stars with a stellar lineup including: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Alan ... Read more

Kitty Wells, a pioneer who is credited with shattering the industry barriers for women artists of Country Music, died today at her Nashville home. She was 92. Hailed as “The Queen of Country Music” and a member of CMA’s Country Music Hall of Fame since 1976, Wells enjoyed a 14-year run of Top 10 hits that helped make it possible for women to achieve success as Country artists. She wasn’t ... Read more

Natalie Hemby and Host Bob DiPiero Round Out the Line Up The CMA Songwriters Series returns once again to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on Wednesday, Aug. 1 (6:30 and 9:00 PM/ET). Tickets for this popular series go on sale Friday, June 29. Featuring nine-time CMA Award nominee Little Big Town, consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, the CMA Songwriters Series allows music fans ... Read more

CMA and IEBA are partnering to present the 2012 CMA SRO Awards at a dinner Oct. 9, at the conclusion of “The 42nd Annual IEBA Conference,” which will be held Oct. 7-9 in Nashville. “Culminating the IEBA Conference with the presentation of the return of the CMA SRO Awards makes perfect sense,” said CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore. “IEBA supports the touring industry and the CMA SRO Awards recognize ... Read more

Underwood Joined by Brett James, Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey, and Host Bob DiPiero Country superstar Carrie Underwood will appear for the first time in the perennially popular CMA Songwriters Series, which will return to Boston Tuesday, July 31 (8:00 PM/ET) at Royale, a concert venue in downtown Boston’s Theater District. “We first brought the CMA Songwriters Series to Boston last year and it was a huge success,” said Steve Moore, ... Read more

Broken Bow Records recording artist Dustin Lynch stopped by the CMA offices today to perform for the staff. He played his current Top 20 single, “Cowboys and Angels,” as well as “Last Lap” and “She Cranks My Tractor,” all from his upcoming album set for release Aug. 21. Read more

Radio Listening Behavior via Traditional and Alternative Outlets; Tune-in Influencers and New Artist and New Song Discovery and Purchasing Among Survey Topics As part of its ongoing research and membership services initiatives, the Country Music Association announced today results from its recent Music Listening Study. Country Music fans are avid radio listeners and doing as much radio listening as ever.  Compared to a year ago, 87 percent of respondents are ... Read more

Hundreds of Artists, New Stages, and More Music Attract Thousands of Visitors to Nashville CMA Music Festival set a new attendance record in 2012 with daily attendance topping 71,000 fans, a 9.2 percent increase over the 65,000 in attendance in 2011 and a sell out for the third consecutive year at LP Field. Tickets for 2013 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday June 6-9, are on ... Read more

While participating in a press conference backstage at LP Field on Thursday, June 7 before his performance at 2012 CMA Music Festival, Brad Paisley was surprised when CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore presented him with the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. “Brad is an outstanding ambassador for Country Music around the globe,” said Moore. “CMA is proud to present him with our International Artist Achievement Award.” The CMA International ... Read more

NASHVILLE - For the third consecutive year, CMA Music Festival has sold out of all available seats for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field for all four nights (June 7-10).  Final numbers, which include attendance in all areas of the Festival, will be released on Monday, June 11. After tonight's concert, show production will re-evaluate their needs to see if any additional seats can be freed up and made available ... Read more

Acclaimed Cuban Tres Virtuoso Pancho Amat Performs During CMA Music Festival The international appeal of Country Music is evident and celebrated during 2012 CMA Music Festival, held this week in Nashville, Tenn. For the first time, critically acclaimed tres guitar virtuoso, Pancho Amat and his band El Cabildo del Son, will perform during the annual gathering of Country Music lovers from around the globe. “Music is a universal language that ... Read more

Hosted by Daytime Emmy-Nominated Bradford Anderson (“General Hospital”), The ABC Summer Block Party in Nashville Will be Filled With Special Appearances By Stars From the Highly Anticipated New ABC Series “Nashville” Including Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio, With Performances From Port Chuck, And A Visit From Nashville’s Own Grilled Cheeserie Food Truck Themed to ABC’s “The Chew” Get ready for some great performances, your favorite stars, delicious food, ... Read more

The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience Features More Stages and More Music The 2012 CMA Music Festival promises to bring even more excitement and entertainment to downtown Nashville. With eight stages, this year’s Festival will have more live music than ever before. “We are so excited to be able to bring our fans more music at this year’s CMA Music Festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “With added ... Read more

Luke Bryan and The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry will team up to host the summer’s hottest television music event when the ABC Television Network airs “CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" on Monday, Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). The special will once again be executive-produced by Robert Deaton. “We have so much fun playing at CMA Music Festival,” said Bryan. “The entire town of Nashville turns into one big party ... Read more

Downtown Nashville will experience some changes in traffic flow to accommodate the numerous events and activities that are part of 2012 CMA Music Festival. The annual four-day festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, but some road closures will take effect the week before the event officially begins.  Closures beginning Friday, June 1: 8:00AM/CT – First Avenue South, east-most lane  Closures beginning Monday, June 4: 8:00AM/CT – First ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Artist David Nail and the Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir spent this morning preparing for their upcoming performance at next week’s CMA Music Festival. Nail and the choir, under the direction of Walter Bitner, will come together for a very special performance of the title track of his album The Sound of a Million Dreams to kick-off the Nightly Concerts at LP Field's Opening Ceremonies on ... Read more