Dear CMA Member,
We are thrilled to bring you another issue of CMA Close Up Magazine after an amazing year in Country Music! We have seen many great moments here at CMA over the last year, from the CMA Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence gala and the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony, to “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” we’ve highlighted excellence in the industry through and through. Even in our own office, it’s been a packed year of Live @ CMA performances, MemberSIPS, Women’s Leadership Academy, CMA EDU Leadership Summit and more.
You can get a glimpse of all the excitement 2024 has brought in this issue, as well as upcoming events in 2025. You will hear from our New Artist of the Year, get a closer look at the legacy of Country Music Hall of Fame members Toby Keith and John Anderson, learn how Country Music is growing all over the world and receive unique, tailored professional development resources.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued engagement within this industry, and with CMA. We are proud to represent you and all that you do for Country Music, and we are eager to see what is in store in the future.
With gratitude,
Sarah Trahern
CMA Chief Executive Officer
