CMA Awards Nominees To Be Revealed Monday, September 8 Via Livestream

CMA AWARDS NOMINEES TO BE REVEALED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 VIA LIVESTREAM

Second Ballot Opens Today for CMA Professional Voting Members

Tickets for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” On Sale Friday, September 5

With anticipation building for Country Music’s Biggest Night™, the Country Music Association will announce nominees for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” as well as CMA Broadcast Awards finalists during a livestream on CMA’s official Facebook and YouTube channel Monday, Sept. 8. The nominations announcement marks a defining point in Awards season—recognizing the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals whose work has shaped the genre over the past year and setting the stage for a weeklong celebration of the genre’s creative excellence this November in Nashville. “The 59^th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live Wednesday, Nov. 19 on ABC and streams the following day on Hulu.

Coinciding with this morning’s announcement, the Second Ballot for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” opens today. As part of the CMA Awards’ longstanding peer-voting tradition, this round empowers members to help shape the final nominee slate across all 12 categories. Eligible CMA Professional voting members are encouraged to cast their votes before the ballot closes Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:00 PM/CT.

Tickets for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” taking place Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, will go on sale Friday, Sept. 5 at 10:00 AM/CT.  Visit CMAawards.com/tickets to learn more.

More than a singular night of honors, the CMA Awards anchors a weeklong celebration of the Country Music community. Returning to Nashville this November, CMA Awards Week will bring together artists and industry professionals through a variety of events and gatherings that spotlight the people, stories, and creative spirit at the heart of the genre.

CMA Awards Week highlights include:

• Country Forward – CMA’s bi-annual day party kicks off CMA Awards Week on Sunday, Nov. 16. Details to be announced soon.
• CMA Media Remote – A two-day media hub for connecting Country Music artists with radio and digital outlets, set for Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily).
• CMA Awards Red Carpet – On Wednesday, Nov. 19, media and talent from around the world will gather ahead of the live broadcast for one of the most celebrated Red Carpets in music.
• CMA Broadcast Awards Presentation – Winners in radio and broadcast will be honored during the Pre-Telecast Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 19, prior to the live primetime show. Winners can expect to be notified in October.
• CMA International Awards – Honorees from across the globe will be celebrated at the CMA International Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Winners will be notified in late summer or early fall.
• Official CMA Awards After Party – Capping off Country Music’s Biggest Night, the official After Party delivers an immersive evening of celebration, connection, and surprise moments, featuring unforgettable live music and experiences. CMA members can purchase tickets starting Wednesday, Aug. 13.
• CMA Awards Backstage Academy – Designed exclusively for students, this immersive event includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the CMA Awards and a special panel featuring key leaders who help bring Country Music’s Biggest Night to life.
• Additional events hosted by professional rights organizations will also take place throughout the week. Details to be announced by each organization soon.

As part of CMA’s ongoing commitment to artist and crew wellbeing, All Access On-Site, an initiative from ECCHO Live, will return for a second year to provide licensed mental health professionals during CMA Awards rehearsals and show day. Following its presence at CMA Fest earlier this year, the program offers confidential, in-person support to artists and crew navigating the high-pressure demands of live production. CMA members and industry professionals wishing to learn more about these services can contact [email protected].

Media credential applications for “The 59^th Annual CMA Awards” will open Monday, Sept. 8 at CMApress.com. In the meantime, please contact [email protected] with any media credential inquiries.

About the CMA Awards
First held in 1967, the CMA Awards is the longest-running, annual music awards program on network television. Each year, the show honors outstanding achievement in Country Music—celebrating the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals whose work has shaped the genre. Winners and nominees are determined by CMA’s Professional voting membership, reflecting the voices of their peers across the industry. The CMA Awards airs live on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu, and is part of CMA’s television portfolio alongside “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

All balloting is tabulated by the professional services organization, Deloitte.

As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte & Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see Deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of Deloitte’s legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

For more information about the CMA Awards, visit CMAawards.com. For press assets, visit CMApress.com.