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CMA CLOSE UP MAGAZINE | FEBRUARY 2026
Welcome to CMA Close Up Magazine! In this issue, we’re shining a light on several of your fellow CMA Members and celebrating the remarkable careers of Country Music Hall of Fame members Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown. You’ll also get an inside look at how CMA Fest fuels the mission of the CMA Foundation year-round, along with thoughtful conversations about mental health on the road and CMA’s ongoing commitment to supporting industry professionals at every stage of their careers.
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I Am CMA
DUSTIN HANEY
Haney received his first CMA Award in 2022 for directing Cody Johnson’s “’Til You Can’t” music video and is now a Lifetime Member
I Am CMA
JOSE DIAZ
Diaz is a long-time music educator and changemaker who recently joined CMA under the new Industry tier.
I Am CMA
DAVID GRING
Gring is a CMA EDU participant and has recently joined CMA in the new Student tier.
I Am CMA
Kurt Ozan
Ozan is a multi-instrumentalist who joined CMA in 2015 as a Professional member.