CMA Kicks Off CMA Awards Week With Country Forward Event

Nashville, TN - Nov 17, 2025

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION KICKS OFF CMA AWARDS WEEK WITH COUNTRY FORWARD EVENT

The Country Music Association officially kicked off CMA Awards week yesterday with Country Forward, a vibrant, membership-focused event dedicated to shaping the future of Country Music. Hosted at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club, the gathering brought together current and prospective CMA members, industry professionals, and local business leaders for an inspiring celebration of community and creativity.

Country Forward serves as a key initiative within CMA’s broader efforts to support and strengthen the Country Music business. The bi-annual gathering recognizes the individuals and organizations working to grow and enrich the genre, reflecting CMA’s commitment to fostering community within the industry and championing the voices shaping its future.

Grayson Russell, Brei Carter and Dan Rogers (Vice President and Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry and CMA Board, Awards and Recognition Committee Chair) during Country Forward on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club.
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Chris Housman, The Kentucky Gentlemen and 2’Live Bre during Country Forward on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club.
Photo Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty for CMA
Chris Housman, The Kentucky Gentlemen and 2’Live Bre during Country Forward on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club.
Photo Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty for CMA
Grayson Russell, Brei Carter and Dan Rogers (Vice President and Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry and CMA Board, Awards and Recognition Committee Chair) during Country Forward on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club.
Grayson Russell, Brei Carter and Dan Rogers (Vice President and Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry and CMA Board, Awards and Recognition Committee Chair) during Country Forward on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Nashville’s Blueprint Cocktail Club.
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