Friday, 10 November 2023

The 57th Annual CMA Awards Winners & Performances - Report

THE 57TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS 2023


At a glance
Winners of the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards presented Wednesday night (Nov. 8, 2023 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC) in Nashville:
Entertainer of the YearLainey Wilson
Album of the Year:  BELL BOTTOM COUNTRY – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Song of the YearFast Car” Songwriter: Tracy Chapman YouTube Award
Single of the Year: Fast Car” – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews > YouTube Award
Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton YouTube Award
Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson YouTube Award
New Artist of the Year: Jelly Roll YouTube Award
Vocal Group of the Year: Old Dominion YouTube Award
Vocal Duo of the Year: Brothers Osborne YouTube Award
Music Video of the Year: wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) Director: Justin Clough >> YouTube
Musical Event of the Yearwait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells  
Musician of the Year: Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)

CMA Awards 2023: 
Nominees, Winners, Background & Reaction

#CMAawards57
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Lainey Wilson Receives the Top Honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year for the First TimeTaking Home the Most Wins of the Night with Five Awards. 
She’s the first female to win Entertainer since Taylor Swift in 2011

Jelly Roll Wins CMA New Artist of the Year
Lainey Wilson CMA press room Instagram



TV RATINGS
57th Annual CMA Awards' ABC-TV Ratings

The 57th Annual CMA Awards easily won the night for ABC but was off 12.7% in overall viewers with 6.61 million, down from last year's 7.57 million. Among adults 18-49, the broadcast earned an 0.83 rating according to TVRatingsGuide.com, down from last year's 1.05. In share, the show pulled a 9.0 among Persons 18-49. The awards topped NBC's second place Republican Presidential Primary Debate, which pulled 5.79m viewers.

How to listen & watch the CMA Awards in the UK
TV UK: BBC Four, 17 November at 22:35 The glitziest night in the country calendar as the stars descend on its spiritual home in Nashville.
United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer, 17 November BBC Page

RADIO UK:
WHEN: BBC Radio 2 on Thursday Nov 9, 2023, at 21:00-22:00 BBC SHOW PAGE
WHEN: BBC Radio 2 on Saturday Nov 11, 2023, at 01:00-03:00 BBC SHOW PAGE
Bob Harris has highlights and an extended show from the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards from Nashville with Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown and more!

And that's not all - join Bob Harris (OBE) on BBC Sounds (Released On: 26 Oct 2023) for an incredible four more hours of highlights from CMA Country Music Festival with more music and chat from all the above, as well as Alabama, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Luke Bryan, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Dan and Shay, Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town. Avril Lavigne, Leon Bridges, Josh Turner, Hailey Whitters and Jordan Davis!
Join country star Charlie Worsham EPISODE 1 | Join country star Lindsay Ell EPISODE 2 | Join Kelly Ford EPISODE 3 | Breland with the best in country music EPISODE 4

PRESENTERS

(NASHVILLE, TN - NOV 6, 2023) The Country Music Association announced presenters for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasted live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2022 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC. 

This year’s CMA Awards presenters include singer/songwriter, dancer, renowned choreographer and TV personality, Paula Abdul, Country Music Hall of Fame member and entertainment titan, Bill Anderson, Grammy-nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer, Nate Bargatze, Tony award- nominated actor currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Shucked,” Kevin Cahoon, reigning CMA Song of the Year winner and three-time nominee this year, Jordan Davis, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author and producer, Cynthia Erivo, multi-Platinum CMA Awards winner and Grand Ole Opry member Sara Evans, Diamond-selling artist and four-time CMA Awards winner, Brian Kelley, three-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year winner, Lady A, four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year winner and 30-time CMA Awards nominee, Martina McBride, two-time CMA Awards nominee, Parker McCollum, Country Music hitmaker, author and Army Reserve soldier, Craig Morgan, Diamond-certified superstar and this year’s CMA Foundation Humanitarian of the Year recipient, Darius Rucker, 2023 World Series MVP, Corey Seager, “The Golden Bachelor,” Gerry Turner, two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and 12-time winner, Keith Urban, first-time CMA Awards nominee, Hailey Whitters, and multi-Platinum entertainer and Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Young.

PERFORMERS
The first lineup of performers for "The 57th Annual CMA Awards" was previously announced! Offering a mix of first-time nominees and performers, along with Country Music legends, artists taking the stage include Luke BryanJelly RollK. MichelleLittle Big TownMegan MoroneyOld DominionCarly PearceChris StapletonTanya Tucker and Lainey Wilson.
With unforgettable solo performances, never-before-seen collaborations and special tributes others slated to hit the stage included Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Post Malone, The War And Treaty, Morgan Wallen and Zac Brown Band.

SURPISE: Luke Bryan detailed a surprise performance set to take place at this year's CMA Awards. During a press conference with his CMA Awards co-host Peyton Manning, Luke was asked which moment he was most excited to see during the 2023 ceremony.

The host responded that he was looking forward to Morgan Wallen and Hardy taking the stage with Post Malone, saying, "For them to be together onstage is fun stuff." Although the collaboration has been announced, the CMA Awards did not revealed what the three musicians would perform. Luke revealed, "They're doing the Joe Diffie tribute," before adding, "Did I just spill the beans on that? See how I work? See how that works, Peyton?"

RED CARPET

“ON THE RED CARPET LIVE AT THE CMA AWARDS” – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 (6:30-8:00 PM/EST), and Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com (5:00-7:30 PM/EST)
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, “On The Red Carpet” featured live pre-show coverage of this year’s CMA Awards outside of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com, began at 5:00 PM/EST (22:00 UK GMT), ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles’ George Pennacchio, Rebecca Spera and Roshumba Williams report from the red carpet giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s awards. The first 2 ½ hours of coverage will stream at OnTheRedCarpet.com and ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 connected TV apps across streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.

Billboard's Lyndsey Havens, a Senior Editor at Billboard and co-host of SiriusXM's weekly show, caught up with Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Charlie Worsham, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Mac McAnally, Mickey Guyton, Paula Abdul, Wynonna Judd & Zac Brown on the CMA red carpet and press room. 
Watch all the clips here (PLAYLIST)::


NOMINATIONS
Going into “The 57th Annual CMA Awards Lainey Wilson topped the list at nine nominations . The 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year Lainey made CMA Awards history yet again, becoming the only artist to top the nominations list in her first two appearances on the Final Ballot
In 2022, Lainey Wilson topped the nominations list with six nods as a first-time nominee. She now ties Merle Haggard and Miranda Lambert with nine nominations in a single year (Alan Jackson holds the record with 10 nominations in 2002). Her nine nominations include Entertainer, Single (x2), Album, Song, Female Vocalist, Musical Event (x2) and Music Video of the Year. “Heart Like A Truck” was produced by Jay Joyce, mixed by Jason Hall and Joyce, and written by Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Lainey Wilson. HARDY’s “wait in the truck,” which Lainey Wilson is featured on, was produced by HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt and Derek Wells, mixed by Moi, and written by Renee Blair, Michael Hardy (aka HARDY), Hunter Phelps and Schmidt. The song’s music video was directed by Justin Clough. Lainey Wilson’s album Bell Bottom Country was produced by Joyce and mixed by Hall and Joyce. Jelly Roll’s “Save Me,” which Lainey Wilson is featured on, was produced by Zach Crowell and David Ray Stevens.

Other top nominees includd first-time nominee Jelly Roll with five nominations, while Luke Combs and HARDY secured four nominations each. Jordan Davis, Ashley McBrydeproducer/mix engineer Joey Moisongwriter/producer Jordan Schmidt, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and musician/producer Derek Wells bagged three nominations apiece. Vying for the night’s highest honor, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Combs is was nominated again in the category alongside Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Wallen and Lainey Wilson. “The 57th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning broadcasts LIVE from Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

First-time CMA Awards nominees included Mason Allen, Trannie Anderson, Renee Blair, Michael H. Brauer, Katelyn Brown, Zach Bryan, Tracy Chapman, Josh Ditty, David Fanning, Nicki Fletcher, Greylan James, Jelly Roll, Paul Jenkins, Gena Johnson, Chase McGill, Cameron Montgomery, Megan Moroney, Austin Nivarel, Eivind Nordland, John Osborne, Hunter Phelps, David Ray Stevens, Patrick Tohill, Alysa Vanderheym, The War And Treaty, Hailey Whitters, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson and Charlie Worsham.

WINNERS
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning welcome everyone to CMA Awards 2023 - The 57th Annual CMA Awards – ABC

HARDY and Lainey Wilson Earn Trophies for CMA Musical Event of the Year and CMA Music Video of the Year
Early winners were revealed this morning (Nov 8) in two categories. HARDY and Lainey Wilson earn trophies for their CMA Musical Event of the Year nomination, “wait in the truck,” produced by HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt and Derek Wells as well as take home the win for CMA Music Video of the Year, directed by Justin Clough.
The announcement took place live on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” with Lara Spencer sharing the news live from downtown Nashville.
In addition, CMA New Artist and Song of the Year nominee Megan Moroney took to “GMA”’s Times Square studio for a special two-song performance.

Kicking off the night, Jelly Roll took the CMA Awards stage for the first time with iconic Country Music Hall of Fame member Wynonna Judd, performing his hit single “Need A Favor” and bringing the crowd to their feet.
Newly inducted Country Music Hall of Fame member Tanya Tucker was joined by Little Big Town to perform the Country classic “Delta Dawn,” a song that has stood the test of time since first being performed by a teenage Tucker in 1972.
And some of Country Music’s most beloved acts—including Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally—united to pay tribute to their good friend, the recently passed legendary songwriter and CMA Award winner Jimmy Buffett, performing a medley of Buffett’s hits “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and “Margaritaville.”
Adding to the list of star-studded collaborations, HARDY and Morgan Wallen welcomed pop star Post Malone to the CMA Awards stage for the first time to perform two of Country star Joe Diffie’s hits, “John Deere Green” and “Pickup Man.”
Watch all the CMA Awards Performances (PLAYLIST):


Wallen also took the CMA Awards stage to perform “Man Made a Bar” featuring surprise guest Eric Church

Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton showcased their stunning and powerful harmonies performing “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” 
Old Dominion and Megan Moroney performed a gut-wrenching rendition of their song “Can’t Break Up Now.” And just as he opened the show, Jelly Roll returned to close the show alongside first-time performer and multi-genre powerhouse K. Michellesinging The Judds’ “Love Can Build A Bridge.”
The night’s top winner, Lainey Wilson took the stage to perform “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” against a stunning wild meadow surrounded by flames.
Luke Bryan had the arena crowd on their feet as he celebrated his 30 career No. 1 hits with a medley of “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Play It Again” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”

Additional artists taking the CMA Awards stage tonight, for solo performances, included Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Stapleton, and The War And Treaty.

First-time winner tonight, Jelly Roll took home New Artist of the Year, causing the audience to erupt with applause following his inspirational acceptance speech. “There is something poetic about a 39-year-old man winning New Artist of the Year. I don’t know where you’re at in your life, or what you’re going through, but I want to tell you to keep going, baby.” 

Tracy Chapman won in the Songwriter category for penning “Fast Car,” covered by Combs. Though not in attendance, Chapman shared thank you remarks, noting, “It’s truly an honor for my song to be newly recognized after 35 years of its debut.”

Chris Stapleton’s Male Vocalist of the Year trophy marks his 16th win overall, tying him for third in all time wins.

Brothers Osborne’s win for Vocal Duo marks their sixth win in the category, making the siblings the second-most all-time winning Duo.

Old Dominion won Vocal Group for a sixth consecutive year, tying for most consecutive all-time wins in the category.

Fiddle player Jenee Fleenor took home her fifth straight win for Musician, now tying Johnny Gimble as the fourth-most all-time winner in the category.

PRESS & MEDIA

Watermelon Moon Shines: "I've been in this town for 12-and-a-half years, but I didn't start working on this 12-and-a-half years ago," Lainey Wilson told the press room after winning EOTY. "I started working on this when I was nine years old." Wilson joins Garth Brooks as the only artists to be named EOTY the year after winning New Artist/Horizon awards.

'GMA' goes backstage at CMA Awards

Billboard: CMA Awards 2023 Recap: Biggest Winners, Best Performances & More | Billboard News

ABC Press Room:

"Country music has a new Queen, and that Queen is country" 
It’s a new day for women, and a new day for country in country music.
“Wow, SHOCKING win for Lainey Wilson, but nobody better say it's not deserved. Arguably nobody deserves it more in country, because nobody is more country than Lainey Wilson in the mainstream. It's a new day for women, and a new day for country in country music” Saving Country Music on X.

SEE The 2023 CMA Awards LIVE Blog (Warts and all, ya’ll!) - Saving Country Music.com

Controversy skirted.
Wynonna Claps Back at Online Comments After 'Shaky' CMAs Performance
"I've read the comments," Judd admits with a laugh, adding, "I'm just gonna come clean with y'all. I was so freaking nervous ... I got out there and I looked at Jelly Roll, and I wanted it to be so good for him." (Source InstagramRead More: Wynonna Judd Hits Back at Online Comments After 2023 CMA Awards 
57th Annual CMA Awards Playlist


The Nominations and Winners for "The 57th Annual CMA Awards"

2023 CMA Awards Ballot Schedule
The Nomination Ballot and instructions were emailed Wednesday, July 5 to CMA members in good standing who are eligible to vote:
Nomination Ballot: July 5 – July 14
Second Ballot: August 2 – August 16
Final Ballot: October 2 – October 27
2023 CMA Awards Criteria: Eligibility Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 
(by ballot category order):

FULL LIST OF WINNERS GRAPHIC 
Entertainer Of The Year (Category 1)  
Luke Combs; Chris Stapleton; Carrie Underwood; Morgan Wallen; Lainey Wilson ** Winner **
Single Of The Year (Category 2)  
(Award goes to Artist, Producer(s), and Mix Engineer(s)) (Category 2)
Fast Car” – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews ** Winner **
Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll; Producer: Austin Nivarel; Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun
Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson); Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells; Mix Engineer: Joey Moi

Album Of The Year (Category 3)
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
ASHLEY MCBRYDE PRESENTS: LINDEVILLE – Ashley McBryde; Producers: John Osborne, John Peets; Mix Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne
BELL BOTTOM COUNTRY – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce ** Winner **
GETTIN’ OLD – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
ONE THING AT A TIME – Morgan Wallen; Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery
Mix Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland
ROLLING UP THE WELCOME MAT – Kelsea Ballerini; Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym; Mix Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym

Song Of The Year (Category 4) 
(Award goes to Songwriter(s))
Fast Car” Songwriter: Tracy Chapman ** Winner **
Heart Like A Truck” Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
Next Thing You Know” Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
Tennessee Orange” Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
wait in the truck” Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt

Female Vocalist Of The Year (Category 5)
Kelsea Ballerini; Miranda Lambert; Ashley McBryde; Carly Pearce; Lainey Wilson ** Winner ** 

Male Vocalist Of The Year (Category 6) 
Luke Combs; Jelly Roll; Cody Johnson; Chris Stapleton ** Winner **; Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group Of The Year (Category 7)
Lady A; Little Big Town; Midland; Old Dominion ** Winner **; Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo Of The Year (Category 8) 
Brooks & Dunn; Brothers Osborne** Winner **; Dan + Shay; Maddie & Tae; The War And Treaty

Musical Event Of The Year (Category 9) 
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson); Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens
She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina; Producer: Zach Crowell
Thank God” – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown); Producer: Dann Huff
wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells  ** Winner **
We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton); Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce

Musician Of The Year (Category 10)
Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle) ** Winner **; Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar); Rob McNelley; Derek Wells (Guitar); Charlie Worsham

Music Video Of The Year (Category 11) 
(Award goes to Artist and Director(s))
Light On In The Kitchen” – Ashley McBryde Director: Reid Long
Memory Lane” – Old Dominion Directors: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher
Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll Director: Patrick Tohill
Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis Director: Running Bear
wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) Director: Justin Clough  ** Winner **

New Artist Of The Year (Category 12)
Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll ** Winner **, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Hailey Whitters 
See all the #CMAawards nominees & their reactions @CountryMusic and follow the CMA feed  CLICK HERE

2023 CMA Broadcast AWARDS
NASHVILLE, TN - OCT 3, 2023
COUNTRY MUSIC STARS SURPRISE 2023 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS WINNERS

The Country Music Association has announced the recipients of the 2023 CMA Broadcast Awards. Nine-time CMA Awards nominee this year, Lainey Wilson and three-time CMA Award nominee Jordan Davis surprised radio stations and broadcast personalities today with one-on-one calls to reveal the news.

See below for the full list of 2023 CMA Broadcast Awards winners.

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:

WEEKLY NATIONAL “Country Countdown USA” (Lon Helton) – Compass Media Networks

DAILY NATIONAL “Angie Ward” (Angie Ward) – iHeartMedia

MAJOR MARKET “Hawkeye in the Morning with Hawkeye and Michelle” (“Hawkeye” Mark Louis Rybczyk and Michelle Rodriguez) – KSCS, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

LARGE MARKET “The Wayne D Show” (“Wayne D” Danielson and Tay Hamilton) – WSIX, Nashville, Tenn.

MEDIUM MARKET “Mo & StyckMan” (Melissa “Mo” Wagner and Greg “StyckMan” Owens) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.

SMALL MARKET “Steve, Ben and Nikki” (Steve Stroud, Ben Walker and Nikki Thomas) – WXBQ, Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:

MAJOR MARKET KEEY – Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minn.

LARGE MARKET WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio

MEDIUM MARKET KUZZ – Bakersfield, Calif.

SMALL MARKET WXBQ – Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.

CMA International Artist Achievement Award
2022 – Ashley McBryde

NASHVILLE, TN - SEP 13, 2023
CMA ANNOUNCES 2023 CMA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS NOMINEES

The Country Music Association revealed the nominees for the 2023 CMA International Awards, which honor artists and industry executives who have supported and impacted the growth and promotion of Country Music in the international marketplace. Nominees are recognized in multiple categories and voted on by international members of CMA along with a select panel of U.S.-based professionals who have extensive knowledge in the international Country Music industry. These nominees from Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S. are honored for their continued efforts in expanding Country Music’s reach around the globe.

“As we continue to see Country Music grow globally, it is thanks in large part to those who have supported our mission and spearheaded events, initiatives and programming to reach new territories around the world,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The dedication from each of these nominees has made them a vital part of the success of our genre internationally, and we cannot wait to celebrate them in the coming months.”

“We cannot thank our international award nominees enough for their passion and efforts in expanding our international markets,” says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development. “As we look across the international landscape, it is evident that Country Music has more opportunity than ever to continue expanding across the globe. These international nominees are leading the charge in making that happen. We are grateful for their knowledge and commitment to representing our genre as well as their unwavering passion and commitment to expanding our international markets.”

Voting for the 2023 CMA International Awards is open now through Thursday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced later this year.

2023 CMA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS – NOMINEES:

JO WALKER MEADOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting Country Music’s marketing development in territories outside the United States. 

  • Jon Cauwood (U.K. – Music Consultant)
  • Sina Hall (Germany – Semmel Concerts)
  • Natalie Waller (Australia – ABC Music)

ROB POTTS INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC ADVANCEMENT AWARD

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual who has made important contributions to the live music industry by extending performance opportunities and building live audiences for Country Music outside of the United States.

  • Susan Heymann (Australia – Frontier Touring)
  • Anna-Sophie Mertens (U.K. – Live Nation)
  • Ron Sakamoto (Canada – Gold and Gold Productions, LTD.)
  • Neil Warnock, MBE (U.K. – United Talent Agency)

WESLEY ROSE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding achievements in the media as they relate to Country Music outside of the United States. 

  • Jill Johnson (Sweden – ‘Jills Veranda’ SVT)
  • Ross Jones (U.K. – Holler)
  • Richard Murdoch (Scotland – BBC Radio)
  • Dayna Bourgoin (Canada – Pure Country Radio, iHeart Radio)

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a United States-based artist who has demonstrated the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the Country Music industry outside of the United States during the eligibility period. 

  • Luke Combs
  • Kip Moore
  • Morgan Wallen

INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY BROADCASTER AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a radio broadcaster or syndicated radio reporter outside the United States who has made important contributions for the development of Country Music in his/her country.   

  • Stephanie Jünemann (Germany – Star FM Maximum Rock)
  • Joakim Richardson (Sweden – Go Country)
  • Ricky Ross (U.K. – BBC Radio Scotland)
  • Justin Thomson (Australia – KIX Country)
  • Wimpie van der Sandt (South Africa – Bok Radio)

JEFF WALKER GLOBAL COUNTRY ARTIST AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding achievements by a Country Music artist signed outside of the United States. The artist must have furthered the popularity of Country Music as well as brought attention to the Country Music format in their foreign-based territory.

  • Casey Barnes (Australia)
  • Kaylee Bell (New Zealand)
  • Tebey (Canada) 
ABOUT the CMA Awards:
The CMA Awards nominees and winners are determined by the more than 6,000 industry professional members of CMA, which when established in 1958 became the first trade organization formed to promote an individual genre of music.
The first CMA Awards Banquet and Show was held in 1967.
The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast on NBC television for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The show aired on NBC through 1971 and on the CBS Television Network from 1972 through 2005 before moving in 2006 to ABC, where it still airs today.

ABOUT The Country Music Association
Who Makes Up the Country Music Association?
The Country Music Association is a 7,400-plus-member affiliation of industry professionals from within 17 eligible categories: advertising / public relations / media, affiliated, artist, composer, entertainment services, international, marketing / digital, musician, personal manager, producer / engineer / studio, publisher / PRO, radio, record company, talent agent, talent buyer / promoter, touring personnel and venue. Those who work full-time in one of those categories and earn their income mostly from within the country music industry pay an annual membership fee if they wish to be part of the CMA.

Companies within the country music industry can also apply for CMA membership, though they are not eligible to vote for the CMA Awards. 

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